Three companies were sued by the City of Jackson for illegally disposing millions of gallons waste into the sewer system. One has now settled, but attorneys with the city said the suit will continue. During their Tuesday meeting, the Jackson City Council voted to approve a settlement of $630,000 from Partridge-Sibley Industrial Services, a waste-hauling […]
Tuesday marked the conclusion of a hearing into the capsizing of the Golden Ray in September 2019. (Photo: St. Simons Sound Response) A federal lawsuit filed in 2022 over the sinking of the Golden Ray cargo ship, which was carrying some $142 million worth of cargo when it capsized off the coast of Georgia, has […]
With 98% of the votes counted and a difference of just a few hundred votes between the two candidates, Virginia’s Fifth Congressional District primary race had not yet been called by the Associated Press as of 12:30 a.m., Wednesday morning. State Sen. John McGuire led the incumbent Rep. Bob Good by 315 votes as the […]
May 21—The state Department of Transportation has agreed to settle a lawsuit stemming from a “catastrophic collision” caused by a bull on the loose for $1.05 million. The seven-figure settlement involves two separate motorists: Robert Bryant, whose claim was settled for $900,000, and Norberto Armas, who received $150,000. Bryant was traveling east on a frontage […]
New York state lawyers and an attorney for former President Donald Trump settled their differences on Monday over a 175 million dollar (£140 million) bond that Mr Trump posted to block a large civil fraud judgment while he pursues appeals. The agreement cut short a potential day-long court hearing in Manhattan that was to feature […]
NEW YORK (AP) — New York state lawyers and an attorney for former President Donald Trump settled their differences Monday over a $175 million bond that Trump posted to block a large civil fraud judgment while he pursues appeals. The agreement cut short a potential day-long court hearing in Manhattan that was to feature witnesses. […]
Tuesday’s primaries for three contested seats on the Ohio Supreme Court kicked off a high-stakes battle for partisan control of the court this fall. The court, which currently has a 4-3 Republican majority, is expected to determine how to implement an amendment to the state constitution protecting abortion rights that voters overwhelmingly approved last year. […]
Until her last breath, 94-year-old Josephine Wright fought tirelessly to protect her family’s land from developers. Two months after her passing, the battle is over. The lawsuit filed against Wright has reached a settlement, according to a report from South Carolina Public Radio. Altimese Nichole, a family spokesperson, said the settlement requires developer Bailey Point […]
If you’ve ever purchased a Seresto flea and tick collar, you’re eligible for up to $13 for every one purchased under a settlement in a class-action lawsuit filed against the company. If your pet died in a manner “allegedly related” to wearing a Seresto product, you’re eligible for $300 plus medical costs plus fees for […]
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Robby Keilig remembers how upset he was when watching videos of Russian tanks enter Ukraine. He felt like donating money and sharing social media posts was not enough wanting to find a different way to help. In late 2022, he signed himself up on Welcome Connect, getting him in touch with […]
Britain’s Prince Harry hit out at Piers Morgan and said his “mission continues” following the settlement of the remaining parts of his phone hacking claim against the publisher of the Daily Mirror. Harry (39) sued Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) for damages, claiming journalists at its publications were linked to methods including phone hacking, so-called “blagging” […]
Since 2001, The Welcome to Arizona Project has touched the lives of over 17,000 refugees. The organization is based in Tempe but works across the state to provide resources that “connect Arizona refugees to a brighter future.” The Welcome to Arizona Project received $7,500 from the 2022-23 Season for Sharing campaign to help refugee families […]