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Landmark Manhattan Jury Verdict: $72.5 Million Awarded in Groundbreaking Business Lawsuit

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NEW YORK – A Manhattan jury has awarded a potentially record-breaking $72.5 million verdict in a medical malpractice case involving the death of a young woman. The verdict was reached after a trial that lasted several weeks and included testimonies from medical experts, witnesses, and family members. The case centered around allegations of negligence and improper treatment at a renowned hospital. The tragic incident occurred when the victim, a 38-year-old woman, sought medical attention for severe abdominal pain. She was admitted to the hospital where she underwent surgery to address a misdiagnosed condition. However, complications … Read more

Former UC Santa Cruz Police Officer Awarded $7 Million in Lawsuit Alleging Racial Discrimination

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SAN JOSE, California – A former University of California police officer has been awarded over $7 million in damages after a jury found that he was unjustly terminated due to his race. Glenn Harper, a former lieutenant in the UC Santa Cruz Police Department, filed a lawsuit against the UC Regents in 2019, alleging that his termination in 2017 was racially motivated. The jury reached a unanimous verdict in favor of Harper after three hours of deliberation. According to the lawsuit, Harper’s firing stemmed from an internal dispute over a firearms investigation. Despite having 27 … Read more

Landmark Verdict: 81-Year-Old Mesothelioma Victim Awarded $23 Million in Negligence Lawsuit Against Valve Manufacturer Jenkins Brothers

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New York, NY – An 81-year-old individual suffering from mesothelioma was awarded a $13 million settlement for past pain and suffering and an additional $10 million for future pain and suffering by a New York jury earlier this year. The verdict held valve manufacturer Jenkins Brothers responsible for negligence in the case. The company has since appealed the decision, but the Supreme Court of New York’s Appellate Division upheld the jury’s ruling and allowed the verdict to stand. The lawsuit was filed by James McWilliams, a retired union steamfitter who worked with valve flange gaskets … Read more

Record-Breaking $6.2 Million Awarded in Collin County’s Largest Medical Negligence Case

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COLLIN COUNTY, Texas – A Collin County jury has awarded a man $6.2 million in damages after he claimed to be left paraplegic following a spinal surgery, according to his legal representation. This is believed to be the largest medical negligence award in Collin County history. The verdict was reached in favor of Bill Proctor, a resident of Lamar County, who alleged that he suffered permanent neurological damage due to a botched lumbar spinal surgery in 2018. The lawsuit, filed in 2020, names Dr. Mark Viktor Silver as the defendant. Proctor underwent the surgery to … Read more