Grants

Philadelphia Jury Grants $68.5 Million to Family After Fatal Construction Site Fall in Center City

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Philadelphia, PA — A Philadelphia jury has awarded $68.5 million to the family of a construction worker who died after falling at a Center City construction site, marking one of the largest compensatory damages in recent state history related to workplace safety. The worker, 49-year-old James Matthews, tragically lost his life in September 2019 when he fell four stories during the construction of a new hotel on Walnut Street. The lawsuit alleged negligence on part of several entities, including the construction company and the project’s subcontractors, claiming that their failure to follow safety protocols directly … Read more

Jury Grants $1 Million to Two Dismissed Wake County Deputies in Lawsuit Against Ex-Sheriff Gerald Baker

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Raleigh, N.C. — In a significant courtroom decision, two former Wake County deputies were awarded $1 million after winning a wrongful termination lawsuit against their previous employer, ex-Sheriff Gerald Baker. The jury delivered the verdict this week, concluding a legal battle that spotlighted issues of alleged unfair dismissal within the sheriff’s office. The lawsuit stemmed from the 2018 dismissals of Steven Williamson and Alvis Speight, both of whom had served as deputies under several administrations. Their termination came shortly after Baker assumed office, a move the former deputies claimed was politically motivated rather than based … Read more

Jury Grants $1.85 Million in Landmark Defamation Case Stemming from False Rape Allegation

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Smithfield, VA – In a landmark decision, a Virginia jury has awarded $1.85 million to a man who claimed his life was shattered by a false rape accusation. The substantial compensation highlights the severe ramifications such accusations can have on individuals’ reputations and lives. The lawsuit revolved around the plaintiff, a former employee of a prominent local business, who was accused of rape by a female coworker. The accusations, which surfaced in 2018, were later found to be unsubstantiated, leading the accused to pursue legal recourse claiming that the false allegations had irrevocably damaged his … Read more

St. Mary’s County Jury Grants $1.5 Million in Medical Malpractice Case Over Neglected Gallbladder Remnant

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LEONARDTOWN, Md. — A jury in St. Mary’s County has awarded $1.5 million to a woman after doctors left a piece of her gallbladder inside her during surgery, leading to years of pain and subsequent medical complications. This significant verdict highlights often overlooked risks associated with surgical procedures and points to potential gaps in medical oversight. The case centered around Jane Doe, whose name has been changed to protect her privacy, who had initially undergone a routine gallbladder removal surgery, also known as a cholecystectomy. However, instead of achieving relief from her gallbladder issues, Doe … Read more