Minister Marion Hall, formerly known as Lady Saw, finds herself entangled in a legal battle stemming from an incident dating back to 2009, when her dogs attacked Dorothy Wilson, then 68 years old, while she was working at Hall’s Chancery Hall property in St. Andrew. Wilson sustained injuries to her hands and left leg, leading to a lawsuit against Hall for negligence.
In a recent development, Hall offered an additional $2 million to the victim’s team, increasing the total compensation to over $5 million. However, this offer was met with rejection, indicating a preference for the sale of Hall’s property instead.
During a live stream, Hall shared insights from a court hearing, revealing the complexities of the case. Despite a previous court ruling awarding Wilson $3 million in damages, with a subsequent order to sell one of Hall’s properties to recover the amount, tensions remain high. Hall expressed frustration with the judiciary process, citing multiple judges overseeing the case and alleging bias from the latest presiding judge. She disclosed that Wilson’s team is seeking $6 million in total compensation and highlighted the financial strain of nearly $1000 a day due to the ongoing legal proceedings.
In an emotional plea, Hall recounted offering an additional $2 million to the victim’s team, expressing a willingness to resolve the matter amicably. However, her offer was rebuffed, with Wilson’s team insisting on the sale of Hall’s property instead. Hall further lamented the lack of interrogation of Wilson during the case, questioning the veracity of the claims against her.
She asserted that she was not in Jamaica at the time of the incident and had not hired Wilson, implying misinformation surrounding the case. Hall’s emotional outpouring reflects the toll the lawsuit has taken on her as she navigates the complexities of the Jamaican justice system, particularly for public figures like herself.