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October 7, 2025

###### [Costco Wins Battery Lawsuit from Customer Zaki Jones](https://exlitem.com/jury-verdict/category/assault/jury-verdict/costco-wins-battery-lawsuit-from-customer-zaki-jones)

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In a premises liability case filed in Santa Clara County, California, Plaintiff Zaki Jones sued Costco Wholesale Corporation and an employee, "Miguel Doe." The case stemmed from an alleged incident on August 15, 2023, involving a physical altercation with an employee during an exit interaction. Jones claimed the employee slapped his hand to knock his phone away after a dispute over receipt checking and managerial conduct. Jones filed suit for battery/assault and alleged discrimination based on ethnicity and sexual orientation, seeking $25,000 in punitive damages. Following a trial that concluded on September 15, 2025, the jury rendered a verdict in favor of Costco.

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[**Assault**](https://exlitem.com/jury-verdict/category/assault/jury-verdict/category/assault)

September 18, 2025

###### [Anaheim School District Settles Abuse Case](https://exlitem.com/jury-verdict/category/assault/jury-verdict/anaheim-school-district-settles-abuse-case)

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Krystal Slocum sued Anaheim Union High School District, alleging childhood sexual assault by her teacher David Sepe. She claimed AUHSD ignored red flags and failed to act, allowing continued abuse. The case sought damages for emotional distress and loss of daily function. AUHSD denied liability, citing immunity and procedural defenses. On February 14, 2025, the parties reached a settlement, resolving all claims for $198,700, with dismissal confirmed in March 2025.

[![Card Image](https://media.jurimatic.com/cdn-cgi/image/q=70/images/default_1.webp)](https://exlitem.com/jury-verdict/category/assault/jury-verdict/jury-rejects-firefighters-harassment-lawsuit-in-miami-dade)

[**Assault**](https://exlitem.com/jury-verdict/category/assault/jury-verdict/category/assault)

July 2, 2025

###### [Jury Rejects Firefighter’s Harassment Lawsuit in Miami-Dade](https://exlitem.com/jury-verdict/category/assault/jury-verdict/jury-rejects-firefighters-harassment-lawsuit-in-miami-dade)

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A Miami-Dade County jury delivered a defense verdict on April 25, 2025, in a high-profile workplace harassment and retaliation lawsuit filed by firefighter paramedic Treena Wright. The suit accused county officials of sexual misconduct, discrimination, and defamation, but jurors ultimately found no liability on the part of Miami-Dade, Chief Daniel Bolline, or Lieutenant Angelica Kenyon. Wright, who sought damages for emotional and financial harm, received no compensation following the trial.

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[**Personal Injury and Torts**](https://exlitem.com/jury-verdict/category/assault/jury-verdict/category/personal-injury-and-torts) [**Assault**](https://exlitem.com/jury-verdict/category/assault/jury-verdict/category/assault)

February 13, 2025

###### [Jury Finds Nightclub Not Liable in Assault and False Imprisonment Lawsuit](https://exlitem.com/jury-verdict/category/assault/jury-verdict/jury-finds-nightclub-not-liable-in-assault-and-false-imprisonment-lawsuit)

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[**Personal Injury and Torts**](https://exlitem.com/jury-verdict/category/assault/jury-verdict/category/personal-injury-and-torts) [**Assault**](https://exlitem.com/jury-verdict/category/assault/jury-verdict/category/assault)

January 28, 2025

###### [New Castle Jury Awards $20.5K in Personal Injury Case Over Assault in Strip Mall Parking Lot](https://exlitem.com/jury-verdict/category/assault/jury-verdict/new-castle-jury-awards-20-5k-in-personal-injury-case-over-assault-in-strip-mall-parking-lot)

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[**Premises Liability**](https://exlitem.com/jury-verdict/category/assault/jury-verdict/category/premises-liability) [**Negligence**](https://exlitem.com/jury-verdict/category/assault/jury-verdict/category/negligence) [**Assault**](https://exlitem.com/jury-verdict/category/assault/jury-verdict/category/assault) [**Battery**](https://exlitem.com/jury-verdict/category/assault/jury-verdict/category/battery)

January 23, 2025

###### [LA Jury Returns Defense Verdict in Battery Lawsuit](https://exlitem.com/jury-verdict/category/assault/jury-verdict/la-jury-returns-defense-verdict-in-battery-lawsuit)

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[**Personal Injury and Torts**](https://exlitem.com/jury-verdict/category/assault/jury-verdict/category/personal-injury-and-torts) [**Assault**](https://exlitem.com/jury-verdict/category/assault/jury-verdict/category/assault)

January 7, 2025

###### [Woodward Camp Settles Sexual Assault Case Involving Minor and Coach For $8 Million](https://exlitem.com/jury-verdict/category/assault/jury-verdict/woodward-camp-settles-sexual-assault-case-involving-minor-and-coach-for-8-million)

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[**Personal Injury and Torts**](https://exlitem.com/jury-verdict/category/assault/jury-verdict/category/personal-injury-and-torts) [**Assault**](https://exlitem.com/jury-verdict/category/assault/jury-verdict/category/assault)

December 30, 2024

###### [Sexual Assault Lawsuit Settled for $9.38M After Minor Was Trafficked by Foster Home](https://exlitem.com/jury-verdict/category/assault/jury-verdict/sexual-assault-lawsuit-settled-for-9-38m-after-minor-was-trafficked-by-foster-home)

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[![Card Image](https://media.jurimatic.com/cdn-cgi/image/q=70/images/default_1.webp)](https://exlitem.com/jury-verdict/category/assault/jury-verdict/former-staff-wins-4-5m-verdict-in-defamation-lawsuit-against-michelin-star-chef)

[**Personal Injury and Torts**](https://exlitem.com/jury-verdict/category/assault/jury-verdict/category/personal-injury-and-torts) [**Assault**](https://exlitem.com/jury-verdict/category/assault/jury-verdict/category/assault)

December 16, 2024

###### [Former Staff Wins $4.5M Verdict in Defamation Lawsuit Against Michelin-Star Chef](https://exlitem.com/jury-verdict/category/assault/jury-verdict/former-staff-wins-4-5m-verdict-in-defamation-lawsuit-against-michelin-star-chef)

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[**Negligence**](https://exlitem.com/jury-verdict/category/assault/jury-verdict/category/negligence) [**Assault**](https://exlitem.com/jury-verdict/category/assault/jury-verdict/category/assault) [**Battery**](https://exlitem.com/jury-verdict/category/assault/jury-verdict/category/battery)

December 6, 2024

###### [LA Jury Awards $1M in LAUSD Sexual Assault Case After School Ignores FBI Warning About Pedophile](https://exlitem.com/jury-verdict/category/assault/jury-verdict/la-jury-awards-1m-in-lausd-sexual-assault-case-after-school-ignores-fbi-warning-about-pedophile)

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