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Jury Awards $7.25 Million in Record-Breaking Medical Malpractice Case After College Student’s Death Linked to Prescription Change

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COLUMBIA, Md. — A Howard County Circuit Court jury this month awarded $7.25 million in a medical malpractice lawsuit related to the death of 22-year-old college student Zion Lewis, marking what is believed to be the county’s largest malpractice verdict. Lewis died after his physician altered his prescribed blood thinner regimen to a lower dosage of baby aspirin, a decision that subsequently led to his untimely death. In May 2023, Lewis’ parents filed a wrongful death and medical malpractice suit against Dr. Yousuf Abdul Gaffar and Maryland Oncology Hematology, a noted oncology and hematology group … Read more

South Korea’s President Yoon Prepares to Personally Participate in Legal Proceedings, According to Attorney

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SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is prepared to represent himself in legal proceedings, according to his attorney. This unprecedented move highlights Yoon’s commitment to transparency and governance as he addresses significant legal challenges during his presidency. Yoon, who formerly served as a prosecutor, would be engaging in a rare act for a sitting president by taking such a hands-on approach in legal matters. His legal representative emphasized Yoon’s extensive background in law, which he believes equips him well to handle his own defense. This decision also underscores a distinctive element … Read more

Federal Judge Denies Delay in Former Representative Jeff Fortenberry’s Trial Over Illegal Campaign Contributions

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LINCOLN, Neb. — In a recent court decision, U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden has denied a request from former Nebraska Congressman Jeff Fortenberry to delay his upcoming trial. Fortenberry, who hoped a postponement might lead to a dismissal of charges by the incoming administration’s attorney general, is scheduled for trial on Feb. 3. The charges against Fortenberry stem from allegations that he lied to federal investigators about receiving an illegal campaign donation during a 2016 fundraiser in California. Following his initial conviction, an appeals court later overturned the verdict, citing that the trial had been … Read more

Nebraska AG Sues Major Healthcare Firms Over Massive Data Breach Impacting Half a Million Residents

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Lincoln, Nebraska — Nebraska Attorney General Michael T. Hilgers has taken legal action against Change Healthcare, its parent company UnitedHealth Group, and its subsidiary Optum in response to a massive data breach. The breach compromised the personal and medical information of approximately 575,000 state residents, prompting the lawsuit filed in Lancaster County District Court this Tuesday. The action accuses the involved parties of not adhering to state consumer protection laws and mishandling the breach, thereby causing significant disruption across the healthcare sector. The breach, which court documents refer to as a "preventable disaster," reportedly affected … Read more