Blind

Montana Jury Awards $11.2 Million to Girl Left Blind by Childhood Abuse, Holding State Agency Accountable for Negligence

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GREAT FALLS, Mont. — A Cascade County jury has awarded $11.2 million to 16-year-old Seraphina Wilson, who suffered severe injuries as an infant due to a violent incident in her home. This ruling stems from the jury’s conclusion that the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) failed to take sufficient action during a prior abuse investigation. The case against the state was already established in a previous ruling, where a Cascade County judge determined negligence on the part of the DPHHS in 2021. The jury’s verdict reinforces the need for accountability when … Read more

Blind Pedestrians Take Legal Action Against D.C. for Unsafe Crosswalk Conditions

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Washington, D.C. – A group of blind pedestrians has filed a lawsuit against the District of Columbia, alleging that the city has failed to provide safe crossing conditions at various intersections. The suit aims to address what the plaintiffs describe as a persistent lack of accessible pedestrian infrastructure, specifically in crosswalks designed for visually impaired individuals. The suit claims that many crosswalks lack appropriate audio signals and tactile paving that help guide blind pedestrians across streets safely. According to the plaintiffs, these deficiencies not only pose significant risks to their safety but also discriminate against … Read more

Justice Denied: Blind Lawyer Sues After Being Excluded from Brooklyn Jury Duty Over Inability to View Evidence

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Brooklyn, N.Y. — A blind attorney’s dismissal from jury duty due to his inability to view video evidence has sparked a lawsuit challenging how the New York judicial system accommodates jurors with disabilities. Albert Elia, who is fully blind, was removed from his grand jury duty after just two days despite using a guide dog and specialized technology to assist him in his daily functions. Elia claims that this exclusion not only disrupted his civil duties but also highlighted significant accessibility issues within the judicial process. Elia was eager to participate in the grand jury, … Read more

$7.1 Million Awarded to Young Woman Left Blind After Missed Blood Clot Diagnosis in Pennsylvania Hospital

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Erie, PA – A jury in Erie County has delivered a $7.1 million verdict in favor of a young woman who became blind after a radiologist reportedly failed to detect a blood clot in her brain. The significant compensation reflects the severity of the misdiagnosis that had life-altering consequences for the plaintiff, 23-year-old Allison Mitchell, whose ordeal began with a hospital visit in November 2020. Mitchell’s health concerns started with a severe headache, which escalated to the point of her losing consciousness and necessitating emergency medical care at Saint Vincent Hospital in Erie. There, she … Read more