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$6.7M

A Travis County judge ordered Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office to pay $6.7 million to four former employees who were illegally fired after reporting alleged misconduct to law enforcement in 2020. The ruling found Paxton violated the Texas Whistleblower Act by retaliating against the aides, who said he used his position to benefit real estate investor Nate Paul. Paxton, who was impeached but later acquitted in 2023, vowed to appeal the judgment, which must still be approved by state lawmakers.

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$6.1M

Wrongful arrest case involving innocent individuals who were falsely arrested of crimes they did not commit. The so-called "Dallas Fake Drug Scandal" led to the largest settlement ever with the City of Dallas involving a single group of civil rights claimants. After expenses of $59,946 and attorneys' fees of $2,394,666, the plaintiffs received $3,590,388.

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$3.3M

A Parker County jury awarded a substantial victory to a Virginia trucker who was injured in Weatherford by the negligent driver of an Oklahoma trucking company. Upon appeal of the $3.3 million jury verdict, the defendant ultimately settled for $2.058 million, netting the injured plaintiff $1,212,970 after attorneys' fees of $823,200 and expenses of $21,830.

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$2M

Product liability case involving electrical shock to a TXU employee resulting in catastrophic injuries ultimately affecting him and his child. After attorney's fees (including the court appointed guardian ad litem) of $801,250 and expenses of $101,516, the plaintiffs received $1,097,234.

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$2M

A First Amendment civil rights suit against the McLennan County Sheriff for retaliating against 9 deputies who had exercised their right to support the Sheriff's opponent in the election for McLennan County Sheriff.  The plaintiffs netted $1.272 million after case expenses of $67,575 and attorneys' fees of $660,000.

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$1.6M

Bobby Bennett, a mentally ill man shot by a Dallas police officer in 2013, received a record $1.6 million settlement from the City of Dallas. The shooting, captured on video, showed Bennett standing still despite police claims that he advanced with a knife. The footage led to dropped charges against Bennett, the firing of Officer Cardan Spencer, and disciplinary action against another officer. Bennett’s attorney, Don Tittle, called the payout a reflection of police misconduct and inadequate supervision. While Bennett said the settlement helps with his medical expenses, he expressed disappointment that it didn’t send a stronger message about police accountability.

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$1.2M

Jail medical neglect case in which a man suffered a stroke causing permanent injuries while in the Dallas County Jail. After appeals, the plaintiff netted $685,780.40 after subtracting attorneys' fees of $493,455 and case expenses of $55,765.

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$900K

The Dallas City Council approved a $900,000 settlement for Shakur Stewart, who was wrongfully convicted of a 1988 murder after a detective withheld key evidence. Stewart, formerly known as Everold Stewart, served decades in prison for the killing of Michelle Chinn before his conviction was overturned in 2018. Prosecutors later discovered six pages of notes that contradicted eyewitness testimony, leading the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to vacate his conviction. The case was dismissed in 2019 due to insufficient evidence.

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