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Oregon Jury Awards $85 Million to Wildfire Victims in Landmark Legal Battle Against Utility Giant

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PORTLAND, Ore. – Nine victims of the devastating wildfires that swept through Oregon in 2020 have been awarded $85 million by an Oregon jury. This verdict is the latest in a series of legal proceedings that are expected to hold utility company PacifiCorp responsible for billions of dollars in damages caused by the fires. The plaintiffs’ attorneys expressed their pride in their clients’ strength and resilience, along with gratitude for the jury holding PacifiCorp accountable. “We are so proud of the strength and resilience of our clients, and thankful to the jury for holding PacifiCorp … Read more

Landmark Verdict: Seven Women Awarded $857 Million in Lawsuit Against Chemical Giant Over PCB Contamination

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Seattle, Washington – A jury in Seattle reached a landmark decision on Monday, awarding a staggering $857 million to seven women who alleged that they fell ill due to exposure to Monsanto PCBs at a local school site. This ruling further compounds the financial losses for the chemical giant, Monsanto. The women who filed the lawsuit claimed that they suffered debilitating health issues as a result of being in proximity to the toxic PCBs, which were manufactured by Monsanto. The jury’s verdict demonstrates a significant victory for the plaintiffs and a blow to Monsanto’s already … Read more

Former M&A Partner Wins $490K in Fees and Disability Benefits Settlement against Insurance Giant

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NEW YORK (AP) — A former mergers and acquisitions partner at a prominent law firm has been awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees, costs, and interest in a disability benefits case against an insurance company. Edward Chung, a former partner at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, recently won a lawsuit against Provident Life & Casualty Insurance Co. In addition to receiving $20,000 in monthly disability benefits, Chung has also been granted approximately $490,000 in fees, costs, and interest. The decision was made by a Manhattan federal judge who found that Chung’s requested attorneys’ … Read more