Wrongful

Breaking: New Defendant Added in Jamea Harris Wrongful Death Lawsuit, Plus Pedestrian Struck in Northport

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Tuscaloosa, AL – In the latest news from Tuscaloosa, some significant developments have emerged. Our Saturday newsletter is undergoing an experiment with an afternoon delivery time of 3 p.m. We would appreciate your feedback on this potential change. Additionally, we have a lineup of stories to keep you informed on what’s happening in town. First, let’s take a look at the weather forecast for today. Expect a sunny morning with clear skies in the afternoon and evening. The high temperature will reach 63 degrees, while the low will be around 45 degrees. Now, let’s give … Read more

Former Husker Women’s Basketball Player Files Lawsuit Against University, Alleging Wrongful Removal

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Lincoln, Nebraska – A former Husker women’s basketball player has filed a lawsuit against the University of Nebraska two years after being removed from the team. Ashley Scoggin, who played for the Huskers during the 2021-22 season, alleges that the university violated her civil rights. Scoggin, who drove to the basket during a game against Iowa, claims that she was unfairly treated and discriminated against during her time as a student-athlete. The details of her lawsuit are not yet public, but Scoggin’s legal representation has stated that the lawsuit seeks to hold the university accountable … Read more

Virginia Beach Deputy Wins Partial Victory in Wrongful Termination Lawsuit, Receives $10,000 in Damages

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – In a recent wrongful termination case, a jury in Virginia Beach issued a split verdict and awarded $10,000 in damages to a former deputy. The trial, which centered around allegations of wrongdoing and a retaliatory firing, unfolded in the City of Virginia Beach. The former deputy, who had served at the Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office, claimed that he was wrongfully terminated after reporting misconduct within the department. During the trial, both sides presented their arguments, and the jury arrived at a split verdict. This means that not all of the jurors … Read more

Tennessee Woman Awarded Over $20 Million in Wrongful Death Lawsuit: Federal Jury Finds Shooter 100% Responsible for Harris County Homicide

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COLUMBUS, Ga. – A Tennessee woman has been awarded more than $20 million in a wrongful death case by a federal court jury in Columbus. The civil case was filed in relation to the 2019 homicide of George Hale Bickerstaff III in Harris County. Michael Neely shot and killed Bickerstaff outside his home, but he was never criminally charged, citing self-defense. Bickerstaff’s daughter, Necole Vazquez-Klecha, filed a wrongful death suit against Neely and Bickerstaff’s younger sister, Elizabeth Ann Bickerstaff. The jury found Neely, Elizabeth Ann Bickerstaff’s common law husband, 100 percent responsible for George Bickerstaff’s … Read more