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Jury Awards $10 Million in Wrongful Death and Injury Case Involving Jackson County Deputy’s Shooting Incident

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INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — A Jackson County jury awarded a $10 million judgment last Friday after a closely-watched court case involving a deputy’s fatal shooting of one person and the wounding of another. The deputy shot the pair during an encounter that escalated quickly in 2019. Deputy Tyler Naudet of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office fired at Allen Cates, 29, and Randi McGaugh, who were in a vehicle in Independence on Sept. 12, 2019. Cates died at the scene of multiple gunshot wounds, while McGaugh sustained injuries to her shoulder and back. The courtroom was told … Read more

Phoenix Jury Awards $5 Million to Ex-Prosecutor in Wrongful Termination and DUI Case Scandal

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — In a significant legal settlement, a former prosecutor from Scottsdale has been awarded over $5 million by a jury, concluding that his 2020 dismissal from the city prosecutor’s office was unjustified. The trial spotlighted shortcomings in the management of DUI cases within Scottsdale, revealing procedural errors that impacted defendants’ rights. The case centered around Shawn Fuller, who argued that his termination was a retaliation for uncovering and reporting that several DUI defendants had not been informed of blood tests which showed no presence of drugs or alcohol. Despite the exculpatory evidence, these … Read more

Jury Orders $15 Million Payout in Asbestos Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Norwalk Firm

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Bridgeport, CT — In a significant court ruling, a Bridgeport jury has awarded $15 million to the family of a Milford man who died from cancer linked to asbestos exposure. The case was lodged against a Norwalk-based company, accused of negligence and improper handling of asbestos materials. The verdict came after a compelling trial where evidence was presented showing the man had been exposed to asbestos at his workplace, which was reportedly supplied by the Norwalk company. This exposure, the lawyers argued, directly led to the development of mesothelioma, a severe form of cancer typically … Read more

Appeals Court Overturns Major Part of $4.4M Award to Former Hallandale Beach City Manager in Wrongful Termination Case

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Hallandale Beach, FL — In a notable legal reversal, a former city manager of Hallandale Beach, Daniel Rosemond, who once saw a favorable $4.4 million judgement for wrongful termination, may not receive the substantial whistleblower portion of his award due to a recent appellate court decision. In late 2016, Rosemond was dismissed under allegations of misappropriation, including an accusation of misusing city funds to pay for a family member’s travel. The initial jury verdict, rendered two years ago, had sided with Rosemond, awarding him just over $4 million on claims of being unjustly terminated and … Read more