Awarded

$10 Million Awarded to Family for Daughter’s Brain Damage Linked to Hospital Negligence During Birth

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RACINE, Wis. — A Wisconsin family has been awarded $10 million in a medical malpractice lawsuit after their daughter sustained severe brain damage during childbirth at Ascension All Saints Hospital nearly six years ago. The child, Ka’Mya Minor, now six years old, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy before her second birthday and remains largely nonverbal, though she is learning sign language. According to the family’s attorney, Matthew Patterson, this legal victory marks a rare outcome in a state where hospitals and medical teams typically prevail in over 90% of similar cases. Patterson emphasized the impactful … Read more

$1.26 Million Awarded to Victims in 2017 Parkour Gym Collapse Incident

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San Diego, Calif. – A jury has awarded $1.26 million in damages to a group of individuals injured during a dramatic 2017 incident at a parkour training facility where a platform suddenly collapsed. This legal conclusion comes after years of litigation and personal hardship for those affected. At the heart of the incident was a training session at a well-known parkour gym, where participants practicing the sport, which involves running, climbing, and jumping over obstacles, were caught off-guard when a structural platform gave way. The collapse led to numerous injuries among the gym-goers, who subsequently … Read more

$13.75 Million Awarded for Fatal Anesthesia Error in Bibb County Court

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Macon, GA — A Bibb County court has awarded over $13 million in damages to the family of Bennie Moore, who died due to complications from anesthesia during a medical procedure. This case highlights significant issues in medical practice and patient safety. Bennie Moore, who weighed 337 pounds and suffered from obstructive sleep apnea, was considered a high-risk patient for anesthesia complications. She was undergoing a diagnostic procedure on November 14, 2017, at Coliseum Health System Northside Hospital to assess her suitability for bariatric surgery aimed at addressing her severe obesity and related health issues. … Read more

Teen Awarded $1.5 Million by Harrisburg Jury After Being Hit by Car

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Harrisburg, PA – A Pennsylvania jury has awarded $1.5 million to a teenager who was severely injured after being struck by a car. The decision came late Wednesday following a contentious trial that spotlighted issues of road safety and driver negligence. The plaintiff, a 17-year-old high school student whose identity has been withheld due to her age, sustained considerable injuries in the incident, which took place while she was walking home from school. The collision caused multiple fractures and necessitated several surgeries, profoundly impacting her quality of life and academic performance. Representatives for the teen … Read more