Injured

$50 Million Verdict Against Starbucks After Scalding Incident Leaves Delivery Driver Seriously Injured

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LOS ANGELES — A delivery driver received a $50 million court award after suffering severe burns from a spilled Starbucks beverage during a drive-thru transaction in California, according to court documents. Michael Garcia, the plaintiff, experienced significant injuries requiring skin grafts and surgeries primarily to his genital area after the incident with a venti-sized tea on Feb. 8, 2020. Garcia’s legal team stated he sustained permanent and altering injuries. In the legal filing, Garcia accused Starbucks of negligence, asserting that the employee handling his order failed to secure the hot beverage adequately in the takeaway … Read more

$7.25 Million Awarded to Woman Injured on Universal Studios Ride

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LOS ANGELES — A California federal jury awarded $7.25 million to a 74-year-old woman from Arizona who sustained a severe spinal injury after falling at Universal Studios Hollywood. The incident occurred in September 2022 when Pamela Morrison was trying to exit the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride, following a malfunction with her safety harness. Morrison, who was visiting the theme park with her grandson, was instructed to leave her seat after the ride’s harness did not secure properly. As she attempted to step from the moving walkway onto a stationary platform, she slipped … Read more

Jury Awards $4.5 Million to Woman Injured in Sister’s Home After Tripping on Faulty Carpet

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In Kenilworth, New Jersey, a woman’s unfortunate trip over a carpet in her sister’s home has led to a substantial $4.5 million jury award. The incident, which occurred while Marzena Pogorzelska was visiting her sibling, culminated in serious injuries and a legal battle that spotlighted issues of product safety and homeowner liability. Marzena Pogorzelska, 48, faced a sudden mishap as she stumbled over a raised section of an area rug, leading to her lawsuit filed against multiple defendants including the retailer from which the carpet was purchased, Worldwide Wholesale Floor Coverings. The case also involved … Read more

Jury Awards $7.25 Million to Elderly Woman Injured Exiting Harry Potter Ride at Universal Studios

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Los Angeles — A 74-year-old woman from Arizona has been awarded $7.25 million by a federal jury after she sustained a spine injury following a fall at the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride in Universal Studios Hollywood. The incident, which occurred in September 2022, involved Pamela Morrison, who was visiting the theme park with her grandson. The accident escalated when Morrison, was compelled to leave the ride after her safety harness failed to engage. As she attempted to transition from the moving walkway to solid ground, she slipped and fell. Her attorney, Taylor … Read more