Breast

$5 Million Verdict: Woman Wins Lawsuit Over Leg Injury Linked to Breast Surgery Mishap

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St. Louis, MO – In a surprising legal decision, a Missouri jury has awarded $5 million in damages to a woman who suffered a severe leg injury as an unintended consequence of breast surgery. The case highlights the potential for unexpected complications in routine medical procedures and underscores the complexities of medical malpractice litigation. The plaintiff, who remains unnamed for privacy, underwent what was expected to be a standard cosmetic breast augmentation. However, due to the alleged negligence during the operation, she experienced a rare but serious complication that significantly impacted the nerve function in … Read more

Former Inmate Accuses Mississippi Prison System of Negligence and Chemically Induced Breast Cancer in Groundbreaking Lawsuit

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Jackson, Mississippi – Susie Balfour, a former inmate at the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility, has filed a lawsuit alleging that she was denied proper medical care and exposed to cancer-causing chemicals while in prison. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in the southern district of Mississippi, accuses the companies that provided healthcare services to the Mississippi Department of Corrections of negligence. Balfour, who served a 30-year sentence for manslaughter, claims that she began experiencing painful lumps in her breasts in 2011. Despite a mammogram showing possible signs of breast cancer, she was denied the recommended … Read more