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Landmark Ruling: Colorado Jury Awards $12.4 Million to Woman Paralyzed in Ski Lift Accident

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A Colorado jury has awarded $12.4 million in damages to a young woman who suffered life-altering injuries after falling from a ski lift at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. The case highlights ongoing debates about safety in the ski industry and accountability for resorts. Annie Miller, who was 16 at the time of the incident in March 2022, fell approximately 30 feet from the Paradise Express lift, resulting in a shattered vertebra that left her paralyzed and unable to walk. Now 20, Miller is a junior at the University of Tulsa, studying music and psychology. The … Read more

Groundbreaking Jury Verdict: $20 Million Awarded to Woman Left Paralyzed by Ski Lift Incident in Colorado

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A jury has awarded $20 million to a woman who suffered paralysis after a ski lift accident in Colorado. The decision comes after an extensive trial in which the plaintiff, 29-year-old Kelsey R. Smith, detailed her life-altering experience on the slopes. The incident occurred in January 2021 at Winter Park Resort, where Smith fell from a ski lift. The jury determined that the resort’s negligence contributed significantly to the accident that left her unable to walk. The case centered around safety practices and the responsibilities ski resorts hold to ensure guest safety. During the trial, … Read more

Third Grand Jury Clears DC Woman in Case Involving Alleged Assault on ICE Agent During Arrest

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Washington, D.C. — A third grand jury has declined to indict a woman accused of assaulting an immigration agent during an arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The decision, announced last week, marks yet another chapter in an ongoing case that has drawn significant public attention and debate over the use of force in immigration enforcement. The incident occurred in 2020 when the woman reportedly intervened while federal agents attempted to arrest another individual at her residence. According to ICE, the woman allegedly pushed one of its agents, leading to charges of assault. … Read more

Third Grand Jury Declines to Indict DC Woman Accused of Assaulting ICE Agent During Arrest

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Washington, D.C. — A third grand jury has determined that a Washington, D.C. woman will not face charges for allegedly assaulting an immigration agent during a detention operation. This decision adds to the ongoing debate surrounding the role of law enforcement in immigration enforcement and the rights of individuals during encounters with federal agents. The incident reportedly took place in February 2020, when the woman, identified as Tanya L. Jones, was accused of physically confronting an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer as agents attempted to detain a family member. Jones allegedly resisted the agents’ … Read more