Awarded

Steamboat Springs Couple Awarded $21 Million After False Child Abuse Allegations in Landmark Verdict

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Steamboat Springs, Colorado – A Routt County jury has awarded a Steamboat Springs couple over $21 million after they endured false accusations of child abuse for years. Cindy Hayek received $7.6 million and her boyfriend, Kenny Hamp, received nearly $13.68 million. The jury found that Hayek’s ex-husband orchestrated a smear campaign in order to gain full custody of their three children after a contentious divorce. The verdict was delivered on November 22, 2023, following a five-week trial, but the couple has only recently decided to share their story with the Problem Solvers. Hayek, 54 years … Read more

Massachusetts Business Awarded $160,000 in Lawsuit Against High-Tech Woodworking Machine Manufacturer

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SAVANNAH, Ga. – A federal jury in Georgia has ruled that a manufacturer of a cutting-edge woodworking machine is responsible for breaching warranty obligations to the buyer of the device. The jury awarded a substantial sum of nearly $160,000 to a Massachusetts business that had previously claimed damages. The Massachusetts business filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer, accusing them of failing to live up to their warranty duties for the high-tech woodworking machine. After careful deliberation, the jury sided with the plaintiff, ultimately holding the manufacturer accountable for the alleged breach. During the trial, the … Read more

Weld County Worker Awarded $30 Million in Damages Following Tank Explosion, Sparks Push to Eliminate Pain and Suffering Caps

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GREELEY, Colo. – A federal jury has awarded a $30 million judgment to an oil and gas worker who was severely injured in a tank explosion in Weld County, Colorado. Steven Straughen, an Idaho native working for BHS Inc., lost a leg in the explosion and will require additional surgeries. The jury awarded $15 million for pain, suffering, and mental anguish, but current Colorado law limits personal injury awards in this category to about $600,000. Straughen may not receive the full amount as a result. Nevertheless, he remains optimistic about the outcome and is grateful … Read more

Family Awarded $3.1 Million After Woman Dies from Flesh-Eating Bacteria, Despite Preexisting Condition

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Camden County, New Jersey – A jury in Camden County recently awarded a settlement of $3.1 million to the family of a woman who tragically lost her life after contracting necrotizing fasciitis, commonly referred to as flesh-eating bacteria. However, due to the condition being classified as a preexisting illness, the final amount awarded was reduced by 35% to $2,007,742. The victim, Adrienne Nock, 54, required urgent surgery to halt the bacteria’s progression through her body. Regrettably, a series of miscommunications resulted in a significant delay in her operation, ultimately leading to her untimely demise. This … Read more