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Jury Awards $16 Million in Landmark South Carolina Medical Malpractice Case Over Infant Tragedy

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Rock Hill, SC – In a landmark decision, a Spartanburg County jury awarded $16 million to a family following the tragic death of their infant at a local hospital. The jury’s verdict emphasizes the significant emotional and physical damages suffered by the plaintiffs, marking a substantial moment in South Carolina’s legal history concerning medical malpractice cases. The case centered on an infant’s death, which occurred after a series of alleged medical oversights at the hospital. According to the trial details, the mother, at 39 weeks pregnant, was admitted to the hospital after tests showed potential … Read more

Rubenstein Law’s Miriam Fresco Agrait Takes Key Role in Nationwide Depo-Provera Case, Strengthening Firm’s Leadership in Pharmaceutical Litigation

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MIAMI, Fla. – Rubenstein Law has recently announced a significant appointment within its ranks. Partner Miriam Fresco Agrait has been selected by U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers to serve on the Data Administration Steering Subcommittee in a high-profile Depo-Provera case in the Northern District of Florida. This role emphasizes Agrait’s esteemed capabilities and dedication to justice in the realm of complex pharmaceutical litigation. The appointment places Agrait at the forefront of a critical legal challenge involving Depo-Provera, a drug alleged to notably increase the risk of meningioma, a severe type of brain tumor. Plaintiffs … Read more

Key Victory for Marvin Guy: Judge Rules Defense Attorney Will Remain on Case After Bell County Court Decision

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BELTON, Texas — In a recent ruling from a Bell County courtroom, Marvin Guy, who is currently awaiting trial for charges linked to a 2014 police shootout, achieved a legal victory as his appeal to retain his existing legal representation was granted. This decision came after a comprehensive hearing that scrutinized the capabilities and performance of his defense lawyer. Guy, 55, has been in the spotlight since the fateful incident nearly a decade ago during which a police officer, Detective Dinwiddie, was fatally shot. The confrontation occurred during a no-knock warrant executed at Guy’s residence, … Read more

Former Netflix Executive Appeals Conviction, Alleges Faulty Jury Instructions in Fraud Case

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San Francisco – Michael Kail, Netflix’s former vice president of IT operations, is currently appealing his conviction which stemmed from allegations that he secretly doubled as an adviser for various startup companies. Kail’s attorney argued before a Ninth Circuit panel, asserting that the jury’s decision was influenced by unclear instructions, which they claim led to an incorrect verdict. In 2021, Kail was found guilty on multiple charges including 19 counts of wire fraud, three counts of mail fraud, and seven counts of money laundering. Following his conviction, he received a sentence of 30 months in … Read more