Awards

Jury Awards $1.4 Million to Man Injured in Icy Slip at Kansas Medical Center Garage

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Kansas City, KS – A Wyandotte County jury has ordered the University of Kansas Medical Center to pay $1.4 million to a Liberty man who suffered injuries from a slip-and-fall accident in a hospital parking garage on New Year’s Eve of 2020. The plaintiff, Douglas Dawson, claimed he slipped on ice formed from persistent leaks in the KUMC P2 parking garage, leading to serious injuries. The jury, concluding its deliberations in mid-November, agreed with Dawson’s assertion that the medical center was negligent, resulting in hazardous conditions. However, the jury also found Dawson 30% responsible for … Read more

South Carolina Jury Awards $63.4 Million in Mesothelioma Case Linked to Johnson & Johnson’s Talc Products

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Columbia, South Carolina – A South Carolina jury has awarded $63.4 million to Michael Perry, a man who claims his mesothelioma was caused by prolonged use of Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based baby powder. Diagnosed in July 2023, Perry asserted that his cancer stemmed from daily exposure to the product. In addition to Johnson & Johnson, the co-defendant, American International Industries (AII), a cosmetics manufacturer known for its beauty and skincare products, was also found liable by the jury. Throughout the trial, evidence presented by Perry’s legal team suggested that Johnson & Johnson had knowledge of … Read more

California Jury Awards $11 Million in Discrimination Case to Elderly Employee Denied Seating Accommodation

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San Diego, CA — In a significant legal decision as the year 2024 wrapped up, a San Diego courtroom saw a jury award surpassing $11 million to a former medical screener who cited employment discrimination at a plasma donation center. The large settlement underscores the ongoing concerns regarding workplace accommodations and age discrimination. The case involved a 74-year-old woman who worked at Octapharma Plasma, Inc., where she claimed the company did not provide necessary support for her physical condition. Specifically, she requested a chair to alleviate back pain while performing her job duties, which she … Read more

Seattle Jury Awards $21 Million in Landmark Racial Discrimination Case Against Hospital, Former Clinic Director Speaks on Lingering Wounds of Racism

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Seattle, WA — In a landmark legal decision, a Washington jury ruled in favor of Dr. Benjamin Danielson, awarding him $21 million in a discrimination lawsuit against Seattle Children’s Hospital. Danielson, who had served over two decades as the director of the Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic—a subsidiary focused on serving low-income, marginalized communities—alleged systemic racism and negligence in addressing his complaints by the hospital administration. Reflecting on the verdict, Danielson expressed a mix of surprise and gratitude, acknowledging the broad community support that underpinned his journey through the legal process. Despite the significant financial compensation, … Read more