Burden-Shifting in Closing Arguments Voids $10M Jury Verdict, State Appellate Court Rules
Burden-Shifting Blunder Voids $10M Jury Verdict: Chicago Case Overturned Overview: On August 25, 2025, a state appellate court in Illinois overturned a $10 million jury verdict in favor of the family of Vaughn Harrell, killed in a 2018 Chicago police shooting, due to improper burden-shifting during closing arguments. The ruling, spotlighting procedural errors, has significant … Read more