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$116 Million Awarded to Family in Fatal NYC Helicopter Crash Lawsuit

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New York — In a landmark decision, a New York jury has awarded $116 million to the family of Trevor Cadigan, a 26-year-old journalist who perished along with four others when a doors-off helicopter malfunctioned and crashed into the East River in March 2018. This comes after legal proceedings that shone a light on crucial safety oversights by aerial tour operators. Cadigan, who had recently relocated to New York City from Dallas, was on board the sightseeing flight with his friend Brian McDaniel, a firefighter, to enjoy views of Manhattan when the tragic incident occurred. … Read more

$2 Million Awarded to Family in Medical Malpractice Case After Hernia Surgery Leads to Patient’s Death

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Montgomery, OH – A Hamilton County jury has awarded over $2 million to the family of Judy Helen Collins, who passed away after suffering complications from hernia surgery. The verdict was delivered on October 24, following a two-week trial and more than three days of deliberation. Judy Helen Collins, a 73-year-old resident of Montgomery, underwent a hiatal hernia repair surgery performed by Dr. Robert Bradley at Bethesda North Hospital in September 2019. Within days of the surgery, Collins began showing signs of distress, which were allegedly not promptly recognized by Dr. Bradley. Despite a radiologist’s … Read more

Louisiana Family Awarded $129 Million After Young Daughter’s Fatal Accident Near School

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Slidell, Louisiana – A Louisiana jury awarded $129 million in damages to the family of Emma Savoie, a 6-year-old girl who was tragically killed by a car near her school in late 2022. The incident occurred while Emma was partaking in a running group activity at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School in Slidell, and has since spurred discussions about traffic safety in school zones. The group Emma was part of, which included her older brother, Beau, routinely followed a path that required crossing traffic lanes. Emma was trying to catch up to her brother … Read more

Missouri Teen’s Family Awarded $310 Million in Fatal Amusement Park Ride Lawsuit

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Orlando, Fla. — In a significant court ruling, the parents of a Missouri teenager who tragically died after being ejected from a ride at an Orlando amusement park received a $310 million verdict. The decision came late Thursday against the Austrian company Funtime, which designed the ride from which 14-year-old Tyre Sampson fell in March 2022. The jury delivered their verdict after a single-day trial, in which the defendant did not appear to contest the claims. The tragic incident occurred on March 24, 2022, when Sampson fell approximately 70 feet from the Orlando Free Fall … Read more