Jeannette Authorities Investigate Hit-and-Run Incident, Calling for Witness Information
Suspect arrested in July 2025 electric bike death; criminal conviction strengthens wrongful death civil claims for victim's family.
Philadelphia Attorney’s License Restored After Suspension in Billing Dispute
Philadelphia attorney Brian Dooley Kent was reinstated after one-year suspension for sexual misconduct with a client, separate from a pending civil billing dispute.
Austin Police Search for Hit-and-Run Driver After Cyclist’s Fatal Injury
Austin Police search for a blue Honda Civic driver who fatally struck a 65-year-old cyclist on July 5; the victim's family can pursue civil damages independent of any criminal outcome.
Lawsuit Against Former Purdue Student: Court Schedules Critical Witness Depositions
Former Purdue editor who faced rape charges pleads guilty to reduced felony battery charge; sentencing set for September 2026 with up to 2.5 years imprisonment possible.
Erickson’s Reduced Damages Demand in Civil Lawsuit Settlement Talks
Judge Huey Cotten reduced Erickson's $88.5 million liability by the $14 million his co-defendant settled with the family, protecting them from double payment for the same injuries.
Fifth Circuit Rejects SkyWest’s Motion to Retry Sexual Harassment Damages Award
Fifth Circuit upholds sexual harassment verdict against SkyWest, rejecting airline's defense that employee should have mitigated emotional distress damages through treatment.
Punitive Damages Awarded as SkyWest Loses Airline Harassment Verdict Appeal
Fifth Circuit upholds $2.17M verdict against SkyWest for inadequate harassment investigation, permitting punitive damages and ruling employees need not mitigate emotional distress.
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed: Texting Impaired Driver and Father Face Charges
Husband sues texting driver and his father for death of Kansas City actor in fatal collision allegedly caused by impaired driving and negligent entrustment.
City updates surveillance technology contract following data privacy lawsuit
Over 50 cities terminated Flock surveillance contracts in 2026 after federal immigration access disclosures and lawsuits alleging constitutional privacy violations.
Insurance firms battle emerging artificial intelligence liability exposure risks
Insurers are excluding AI from coverage while AI incidents surge, leaving injured claimants pursuing damages from defendants who may lack insurance protection for their failures.