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Federal Jury Awards Over $1.5 Million in Damages in Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Detroit Police

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN – The family of a Black Detroit man who was fatally shot by police officers in October 2018 has been awarded over $1.5 million in damages as a result of a wrongful death lawsuit. Lamont Johnson, 44, was killed during an encounter with Detroit police officers Tyler Nagy and Raul Martinez. Alleging the use of excessive force, Johnson’s family filed the lawsuit against the city of Detroit and the two officers in October 2020. The breakdown of the $1.5 million in damages includes $4,800 for funeral expenses, $100,000 for conscious pain and suffering, … Read more

Ethical Dilemma Uncovered: Ombudsman Concludes Supreme Court Judge Kabub Made Wrongful Ruling Involving His Children

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Jerusalem, Israel – The Israel Ombudsman has criticized Supreme Court judge Kabub for his involvement in a case that concerned his own children. The Ombudsman argued that Kabub’s ruling was incorrect, due to his personal connection to the matter. This move has raised concerns about impartiality and the potential conflict of interest within the country’s judicial system. The case in question involved Kabub’s children, making it a sensitive issue. The Ombudsman’s findings indicate that Kabub should have recused himself from the case due to a potential bias. This failure to do so has cast doubt … Read more

Judge Allows Wrongful Death Lawsuit to Proceed Against Social Media Platforms in Wake of Buffalo Mass Shooting

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BUFFALO, N.Y. — A judge in New York state has denied a motion to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit filed against several social media platforms for their alleged contribution to the radicalization of Payton Gendron, the gunman responsible for a mass shooting at a Buffalo grocery store in 2022. The judge’s decision allows the lawsuit to move forward, according to court documents. Erie County Supreme Court Justice Paula Feroleto stated that the complaint sufficiently pleads viable causes of action at this stage of the litigation. The plaintiffs argue that social media companies like Meta, Alphabet, … Read more

Andreen Nicole McDonald’s Wrongful Death Case Ends in $210 Million Jury Award, But Attorney Highlights Symbolic Nature

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SAN ANTONIO, Texas – A jury has awarded a $210 million verdict in the wrongful death trial of Andreen Nicole McDonald, whose murder was featured on the television program “48 Hours.” However, the attorney for McDonald’s family believes the monetary award is mostly symbolic. Ron Salazar, co-lead plaintiffs counsel from Davis Law Firm, expressed the significance of pursuing the case despite the limited financial impact. The trial aimed to seek justice and hold those responsible accountable. The jury’s decision comes after a long legal battle to bring McDonald’s killer to justice. The details of her … Read more