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Skilled Nursing Home Acquitted in Lawsuit Over Patient’s Fatal Infection: Jury Rejects $25 Million Claim

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A skilled nursing home in Jackson County has been absolved of liability in the death of a patient from a pressure ulcer, despite a $25 million compensation demand made by the plaintiffs. Geneva Miller, a resident of Timberlake Care Center in 2019, developed a buttock pressure ulcer that later led to fatal sepsis. Her granddaughters, who filed the lawsuit, alleged that the nursing staff failed to take necessary measures to prevent the avoidable wound. The plaintiffs’ attorney, Jonathan Steele, argued for significant damages due to the “egregious corporate conduct” of the … Read more

Courageous Attorney Paul Holloway Takes on Tough Cases and Fights for Justice in Plainview

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PLAINVIEW, Texas – Paul Holloway, an attorney in Plainview, Texas, has been consistently recognized as the Best Attorney in the area, thanks to his unwavering courage and dedication to his profession. With over 30 years of experience in law, Holloway has faced numerous challenges, but it was his decision to start his private practice in a smaller town that truly tested his resilience. Originally from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Holloway moved his young family to Plainview from the bustling city of Houston. The move was prompted by the health issues of his second son, which made … Read more

Shreveport City Court Judge Sheva M. Sims Sworn In as Chief Judge, Paving the Way for New Era of Justice

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Shreveport, Louisiana – Sheva M. Sims, a judge at Shreveport City Court, will be officially installed as the chief judge on Wednesday at 4 p.m. The ceremony will take place at Courtroom 1, located at 1244 Texas Avenue in Shreveport. Following the installation, a reception will be held to celebrate the occasion. Sims, who has served as the elected representative for Election District 2, Division D since 2011, was re-elected in both 2014 and 2020. She ran unopposed for her most recent term, which will end on December 31, 2026. Prior to her stint on … Read more

Pharmaceutical Company PDL BioPharma Files Lawsuit Against Eli Lilly and Company Over Alzheimer’s Treatment Compensation

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Nevada-based company PDL BioPharma, Inc. has filed a lawsuit against Eli Lilly and Company in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. PDL alleges that Eli Lilly used its technology to develop an Alzheimer’s disease treatment without compensating PDL. According to the lawsuit filed on December 21, 2023, PDL claims that Eli Lilly used its antibody humanization technology to create donanemab, a treatment for Alzheimer’s. Donanemab is expected to receive FDA approval in the first quarter of 2024. The lawsuit refers to a 2000 agreement between Eli Lilly and … Read more