Raleigh

Jul 29, 2026

Raleigh ed-tech company pays six figures to resolve EEOC disability discrimination charge

A Raleigh-based education technology company has agreed to pay $150,000 in compensatory damages and back pay to resolve a disability discrimination investigation by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, according […]

Jun 3, 2026

Future mortgage-interest damages recoverable after delayed home closing

The North Carolina Court of Appeals held that homebuyers may recover damages tied to increased mortgage costs caused by a delayed real estate closing and that future interest losses were […]

May 12, 2026

Surgical misidentification leaves 2-year-old injured

Action: Medical malpractice Injuries alleged: Laparoscopic surgical misidentification of 2-year-old patient Case name: Withheld Jury and/or judge: N/A (Mediated) Mediator: Raymond Owens Jr. of Charlotte Amount: $975,000 Date: March 2026 Attorneys: Dr. Michael Sindoni […]

Apr 21, 2026

Uber loses another US driver sex assault trial, ordered to pay $5,000

A federal jury in North Carolina on April 20 said Uber should pay $5,000 to a woman who claimed she was sexually assaulted by ‌a driver she booked through the app, as […]

Mar 13, 2026

$146K settlement; Out-of-state driver injured in DWI crash

Action: Motor vehicle negligence Injuries alleged: Concussion, post-concussive syndrome, contusions, abrasions Case name: Withheld Amount: $146,000 Date: Feb. 10, 2026 Attorneys: Jacob Morse and Spencer Fitts, and Kimberly Miller of […]

Mar 12, 2026

$400K settlement; Churchgoer seriously burned during cookout

Action: Negligence Injuries alleged: Second-degree burns to the face, hands, legs and abdomen, and PTSD Case name: Withheld Amount: $400,000 Date: March 3, 2026 Attorney: Santiago Arroba of Osborn Injury […]

Mar 10, 2026

$600K settlement; Alleged emotional support dog injures man—twice

Action: Negligence Injuries alleged: Herniated disc, nerve impingement, complex regional pain syndrome Case name: Withheld Amount: $600,000 Date: Sept. 15, 2025 Attorneys: Santiago Arroba and Justin Osborn of Osborn Injury […]

Aug 26, 2025

NC Supreme Court allows bar COVID-19 lawsuits to move forward

The North Carolina Supreme Court ruled lawsuits by bars over COVID-19 closures can proceed, opening the door to possible damages against the state.

Mar 19, 2025

Company to pay $2M for PPP loan

A Raleigh information technology company will pay $2.17 million to resolve its liability for falsely obtaining a Paycheck Protection Program loan during the COVID-19 pandemic, a news release from the […]

Mar 19, 2025

Wake County lawyer censured

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Feb 14, 2025

State Bar honors four with McMillan Award

A former state Supreme Court justice and three lawyers have recently been presented the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award by the North Carolina State Bar. The honorees are: Justice […]

Jan 23, 2025

Murry takes seat on NC Court of Appeals

Judge Tom Murry formally joined the North Carolina Court of Appeals in an investiture ceremony Jan. 16 at the state Capitol in Raleigh, a news release from the North Carolina […]