Settlement

Explosion survivors receive $104M in landmark settlement

DeRidder, Louisiana – Survivors of the tragic explosion at a DeRidder paper mill have been awarded a staggering $104 million in compensation. The explosion, which rocked the small town last year, caused significant damage and claimed the lives of several workers. The survivors and their families have been fighting for justice and closure ever since. The explosion at the paper mill sent shockwaves through the community, leaving residents in a state of disbelief and mourning. …

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Lawsuit Settlement Amount Revealed 6 Months After Sacramento Police Shooting

Sacramento, California – The city of Sacramento has finally revealed the amount paid to settle a lawsuit over a police shooting death. The disclosure comes six months after the incident occurred. This news sheds light on the financial implications of such cases and raises questions about transparency in handling legal matters involving law enforcement. The lawsuit in question involved the fatal shooting of an individual by the police. The city had previously declined to release …

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Explosion Victim Reaches $805K Settlement in Sioux City Lawsuit Against City and Companies

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – A worker injured in a methane gas explosion at Sioux City’s Citizen’s Convenience Center in 2018 has recently settled a lawsuit filed against the city and three companies for $805,000. The explosion occurred due to a buildup of methane gas inside the Convenience Center’s office and scale house. The gas ignited when a worker lit a hand-held lighter on December 27, 2018, resulting in injuries to Douglas Mallette and another worker. …

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Inmate John Snorsky awarded $1.1 million in settlement for prison gang attack

Denver, Colorado – An inmate at the Colorado Department of Corrections has reached a notable $1.1 million settlement with state employees, marking one of the largest settlements made with an incarcerated individual within the department. John Snorsky, currently serving a 30-year prison sentence for an attempted kidnapping in Aurora back in 2013, alleged in a federal lawsuit that DOC employees failed to protect him from a violent prison gang. He claimed that after cooperating with …

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Attack: One Israeli Killed, Eight Wounded near West Bank Settlement

RAMALLAH, West Bank – A shooting attack near a West Bank settlement resulted in the death of one Israeli and the injury of eight others. The attack took place on Tuesday and was carried out by a gunman who opened fire on a group of people at a popular hiking spot. The Israeli military has launched a search for the assailant and increased security in the area. The incident has escalated tensions in the region, …

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University Provokers Escape with Settlement; Victims Still Struggling

MORATUWA, Sri Lanka – The violent attack on members of the Socialist Equality Party (SEP) in Sri Lanka has sparked condemnation from workers, youth, and academics. Dehin Wasantha and Lakshman Fernando were physically assaulted at the University of Moratuwa on November 30 by the president and secretary of the Moratuwa university branch of Podujana Pragathishili Sevaka Sangamaya (PPSS), which is affiliated with the ruling Sri Lankan Podujana Peramuna. The assault occurred while they were campaigning …

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Down East Plane Crash Settlement, Croatan Fire, and New Bern Football: 2023 News Highlights with News12

NEW BERN, NC – As the year 2023 comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on some of the top stories that have captured headlines in Eastern North Carolina. From tragic plane crashes to environmental concerns, here’s a roundup of the year’s most noteworthy events in the region. One of the most heartbreaking stories of the year was the settlement of wrongful death lawsuits for families of five passengers killed in an ENC plane …

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