Awards

Jury Awards $7.5 Million in Wrongful Death Case of Former Army Officer Neglected by Hospital Staff

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In a significant legal decision, a jury in Hinesville, Georgia awarded $7.5 million to the family of a former Army officer, who suffered a tragic death after being struck by a vehicle upon leaving Liberty Regional Medical Center. The lawsuit revolved around the circumstances leading to the untimely demise of Stephen Gerber, a decorated military veteran, who, according to the claim, was not adequately cared for by the hospital staff on the night of April 19, 2020. Gerber, who struggled with alcoholism and post-traumatic stress disorder, was brought to the emergency room exhibiting severe signs … Read more

Jury Awards $34 Million to Woman Wrongly Imprisoned for 16 Years After Police Misconduct Verdict

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Las Vegas — A Nevada woman has been awarded more than $34 million in damages by a federal jury after she filed a lawsuit against a local police department and two of its former detectives, whom she accused of wrongly implicating her in a murder case. Kirstin Lobato argued that police fabricated evidence and caused her severe emotional distress through their actions which led to her wrongful imprisonment for nearly two decades. Lobato’s legal troubles began with the murder of a homeless man in 2001, a crime for which she was initially convicted. After spending … Read more

Jury Awards $66 Million in Record-Setting Malpractice Case to Family of Mother Who Died After Cosmetic Surgery

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Chicago — A tragic aftermath of cosmetic surgery has culminated in a substantial $66 million verdict against a plastic surgeon in Illinois. The civil jury in Cook County delivered the judgment following claims of medical malpractice that led to the death of Idalia Corcoles, a 39-year-old mother of four. The incident occurred in 2019 shortly after Corcoles underwent procedures for liposuction and an abdominoplasty, often referred to as a “tummy tuck.” Legal representatives from Clifford Law Offices, representing the Corcoles family, reported that this verdict might represent the largest medical-malpractice award related to plastic surgery … Read more

Michigan Jury Awards $12 Million to Woman Fired Over Vaccine Refusal Citing Religious Beliefs

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DETROIT — In a landmark decision Friday, a federal jury in Detroit awarded over $12 million to a former employee of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, who claimed her dismissal was the result of religious discrimination after she chose not to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The significant sum included $10 million in punitive damages, highlighting the jury’s stance on the insurer’s handling of the situation. Lisa Domski, a longstanding IT specialist at Blue Cross, argued her termination violated her Catholic beliefs. Despite her tenure exceeding three decades at the company, her 2021 plea for … Read more