Brain

$10 Million Awarded to Family for Daughter’s Brain Damage Linked to Hospital Negligence During Birth

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RACINE, Wis. — A Wisconsin family has been awarded $10 million in a medical malpractice lawsuit after their daughter sustained severe brain damage during childbirth at Ascension All Saints Hospital nearly six years ago. The child, Ka’Mya Minor, now six years old, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy before her second birthday and remains largely nonverbal, though she is learning sign language. According to the family’s attorney, Matthew Patterson, this legal victory marks a rare outcome in a state where hospitals and medical teams typically prevail in over 90% of similar cases. Patterson emphasized the impactful … Read more

Florida Lawyer Cites ‘Underdeveloped Brain’ in Defense Following Shocking Assault on Elderly Victim

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Miami, FL — In a controversial court case that has captured public attention, a Florida lawyer has attributed his client’s egregious sexual assault of a 91-year-old woman to his “underdeveloped brain,” arguing that his client’s neurological immaturity impaired his judgment. This defense highlights the complex interplay of legal and psychological science in criminal behavior and raises questions about accountability and the nature of justice. The defendant, a 23-year-old man from Miami, was arrested following the assault which occurred last month in the victim’s home. After gaining entry under the guise of needing help with a … Read more

$29 Million Awarded to Disabled Cyclist in Landmark Brain Injury Case Against Commercial Driver

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Chester County, PA – In a significant legal decision on Friday, a Chester County jury granted $29 million to Heath Wilson, a 51-year-old cyclist who sustained a debilitating brain injury following a collision with a commercial truck. The incident, which left Wilson incapable of living autonomously, occurred in Lancaster County on July 16, 2022, while he was cycling on the Enola Low-Grade Trail. On that fateful day, as Wilson attempted to cross a nearby road, a Ford Econoline E350 Super Duty, driven by Donald Beiler employed by JM Lapp Plumbing & Heating, collided with him. … Read more

Landmark Depo-Provera Brain Tumor Lawsuits Take Center Stage at Las Vegas Legal Conference

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Las Vegas, NV — In a pivotal upcoming event, Chris Paulos, an attorney from Levin Papantonio (LP), is set to deliver a critical update on Depo-Provera litigation at the Mass Torts Made Perfect (MTMP) conference on October 9, 2024. The talk will address important developments in the ongoing legal challenges faced by the manufacturers of Depo-Provera, a widely used contraceptive injection that has been linked to the development of brain tumors known as meningiomas. Paulos has been at the forefront of the litigation and voiced deep concerns about the safety of Depo-Provera. He asserts that … Read more