Elderly

Appeals Court Reverses $4 Million Verdict in Controversial Denver SWAT Operation Involving Elderly Woman

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DENVER, Colo. — A Colorado appeals court has recently overturned a substantial $4 million jury verdict awarded to an elderly woman following a controversial SWAT operation at her residence in Denver. The decision, which has ignited discussions surrounding police procedures and accountability, marks a significant turn in a case that has drawn attention from various sectors of the community. The incident in question stemmed from a 2019 SWAT raid that targeted the woman’s home based on allegations of drug-related activity. At the time, the resident, who is in her 70s, was reportedly subjected to a … Read more

Georgia Jury Awards $4.2 Million to Elderly Woman After Neighbor’s Dog Attack

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Atlanta, GA – An Atlanta jury has recently awarded $4.2 million in damages to an 82-year-old woman who suffered serious injuries after being attacked by her neighbor’s dog. The incident, which occurred in 2020, resulted in severe bites to her hand and thigh. The victim, Earnestine Shaw, was walking near her home when the neighbor’s presa canario mastiff, named Drago, weighing approximately 130 pounds, ventured unsecured onto her property and attacked her. Drago knocked Shaw to the ground before inflicting the injuries. The court documents describe that the dog was supposed to be confined to … Read more

Study Links Looser License Renewal Laws for Elderly with Higher Crash Rates in Iowa

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa — A recent study from researchers at the University of Iowa indicates a concerning trend: states that have relaxed driver’s license renewal requirements for older drivers are experiencing an uptick in traffic accidents. This shift in policy could be making roads less safe, particularly for elderly motorists. Previously, Iowa mandated that drivers aged 72 and above renew their licenses every two years. However, the state altered its regulations in 2020, extending this requirement to every four years for those under the age of 78. Meanwhile, drivers younger than 70 have the option … Read more

Georgia Jury Awards $4.2 Million to Elderly Woman After Neighbor’s Dog Attack, Rejects Insurer’s $150,000 Offer

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Jonesboro, Georgia — A Clayton County State Court jury awarded more than $4.2 million to an 82-year-old woman who endured severe injuries following a dog attack in 2020. The substantial compensation was awarded last week after the insurance company involved initially offered only $150,000 for her pain and suffering, and future medical treatments. Earnestine Shaw, the plaintiff, suffered the attack by a 130-pound mastiff belonging to her neighbor, Aaron Smith. She was on her own property in Jonesboro when the unrestrained and unleashed dog entered her yard. The mastiff’s forceful interaction led to Shaw being … Read more