Awards

Florida Jury Awards $535 Million in Landmark Verdict, Shaking Legal Precedents

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A Florida jury has awarded a staggering $535 million in a verdict against a major pharmaceutical company, underscoring the deepening scrutiny of drug safety and corporate accountability. The ruling, reached in a Miami courtroom, highlights the ongoing tension between consumer health and the powerful pharmaceutical industry. The lawsuit stems from claims that the company failed to adequately warn consumers about serious side effects associated with one of its widely prescribed medications. Plaintiffs argued that the pharmaceutical giant prioritized profits over patient safety, leading to significant health risks for users. The jury’s decision reflects a growing … Read more

Colorado Jury Awards $21 Million to Paralysis Victim After Ski Lift Accident, Challenging Resort Liability Protections

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A jury in Brighton, Colorado, awarded $21 million to Annie Miller, who was left paralyzed after a fall from a ski lift at Crested Butte Mountain Resort three years ago. The decision follows a significant ruling by the Colorado Supreme Court over a year prior, which found that liability waivers cannot shield ski resorts in cases where they violate state laws or safety regulations. This ruling facilitated Miller’s lawsuit and may have implications for future claims against ski resorts. Miller’s legal representative, Brian Aleinikoff, noted that the verdict could create opportunities for skiers to hold … Read more

Landmark Ruling: Colorado Jury Awards $12.4 Million to Paralyzed Skier, Challenging Long-Standing Liability Waivers in Ski Industry

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CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. — A jury has awarded $12.4 million to Annie Miller, a woman paralyzed after falling from a chairlift at Crested Butte Mountain Resort in March 2022. This ruling represents a significant shift in the legal landscape concerning ski resorts, which have historically relied on liability waivers to shield themselves from lawsuits. Miller, then 16 years old and on a ski trip with her church group from Oklahoma, fell approximately 30 feet when she slipped from the Paradise Express lift. Her family contended that the lift operators were negligent, alleging that they failed … Read more

LA Jury Awards $2.2 Million to Protester Shot in Face During 2020 Police Brutality Demonstration

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LOS ANGELES — A jury has granted a damaged protester $2.2 million following a 2020 incident where he was struck in the face by a less-lethal munition fired by a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy during a demonstration against police brutality. The jury’s verdict, announced last week, held Los Angeles County responsible for the injuries suffered by Cellin Gluck, determining his damages to be $3.5 million. In addition, his daughter, who was present that day, was awarded $300,000 for emotional distress. However, since the jury found Gluck partially at fault for the incident, the total … Read more