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Mechanic Wins $725 Million in Landmark Case Against Exxon Over Cancer Claims

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In a landmark case, Paul Gill, a former mechanic who developed blood cancer from benzene exposure while using gasoline as a cleaning agent during his tenure at an oil company in the 1970s, has won a significant legal battle against the corporation, now known as Exxon. The jury awarded Gill a staggering $725 million, a decision which Exxon is currently appealing. Gill’s exposure to toxic substances led to severe health complications, necessitating a stem cell transplant and the use of immunosuppressant drugs, which subsequently caused him to develop secondary colon cancer. According to his attorney … Read more

Philadelphia Woman Wins $15 Million After Staircase Slip Injury in Newly Managed Apartment Building

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Philadelphia, PA — A Philadelphia court has ruled in favor of a woman who sustained a broken ankle after slipping on stairs in her apartment building, awarding her a $15 million compensation. The decision, reached on December 20, holds the building’s owner and the property management company liable for the woman’s injuries. At the time of the incident, the defendants argued against their liability by pronouncing that they had assumed control over the property merely two weeks before the mishap occurred. Nonetheless, the jury found the new management sufficiently responsible for ensuring the safety and … Read more

Navy Veteran Wins Defamation Case Against CNN Following Settlement Agreement

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PANAMA CITY, Fla. – A Florida jury has ruled that CNN defamed U.S. Navy veteran Zachary Young, leading to a significant financial settlement. After deliberating for over eight hours, the six-person jury determined that CNN was liable for punitive damages due to misrepresentative reporting on Young’s efforts to help Afghan refugees during the 2021 U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan. The detailed allegations against CNN centered on a November 2021 news segment suggesting that Young had profited illegally from coordinating evacuations out of Afghanistan. The jury granted Young $4 million for lost earnings and $1 million … Read more

Detroit Casino Worker Wins $133K in Landmark COVID-19 Vaccine Refusal Case

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Detroit, MI — A Detroit casino worker was awarded $133,000 by a jury after she refused to comply with her employer’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate due to her religious beliefs. The verdict marks a significant legal stance on the intersection of workplace policies, individual rights, and public health amid the ongoing pandemic. The casino worker, Leah Snyder, had filed a lawsuit against MGM Grand Detroit, contending that the company had infringed on her religious freedoms. According to court documents, Snyder, who was employed at the casino for over ten years as a cashier, declined the COVID-19 … Read more