Injury

Injury Lawsuit Targets Vail Corp. for Negligence at Ski Resort Amid Staff Shortage

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Seattle, WA — A mother who suffered serious injuries after a 20-foot fall at a ski resort in Washington state took her case to a federal jury in Seattle this week, blaming the Vail Corp. for the incident. She claims the renowned resort company neglected a known hazard and inadequately staffed the facility, leading to the accident in 2022. According to the woman’s testimony, her injuries resulted from a lapse in safety measures at the resort, where the normal staff was replaced by volunteers from a local alpine club during a staffing crisis. These volunteers, … Read more

Wisconsin Family Awarded $10 Million in Birth Injury Malpractice Case, Daughter Suffers Permanent Brain Damage

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RACINE, Wis. — A Wisconsin family received a $10 million jury verdict for a medical malpractice lawsuit stemming from brain injuries their daughter suffered at birth nearly six years ago. The case highlighted concerns about the use of the labor-inducing drug Pitocin. The child, Ka’Mya Minor, now six, was left with cerebral palsy and is mostly nonverbal following complications at her birth, though she has learned some sign language and can give high-fives. Her mother, Monica Cerna, expressed mixed feelings about her daughter’s condition. “It’s an emotional subject for me,” Cerna said. “I adore her … Read more

$7.25 Million Verdict for Grandmother’s Spinal Injury at Universal Studios Ride

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LOS ANGELES — A 74-year-old woman from Arizona has been awarded $7.25 million by a federal jury after sustaining a spinal injury from a fall at Universal Studios Hollywood. The incident occurred in September 2022 at the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride, during an outing with her grandson. Pamela Morrison encountered trouble when the harness intended to secure her to the ride failed to latch properly. As she attempted to disembark via a moving walkway, she slipped and fell onto solid ground, causing a spinal compression fracture. Taylor Kruse, Morrison’s attorney, argued that … Read more

Arizona Woman Receives $7.25 Million in Damages After Injury on Harry Potter Ride

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Tucson, Arizona – A woman from Arizona has been awarded $7.25 million in damages after sustaining injuries on a ride at the Harry Potter theme park. The verdict, handed down by a jury, comes as a significant statement on the safety measures and responsibilities of amusement parks toward their visitors. The incident occurred in 2017 when the woman, whose identity hasn’t been disclosed, visited the theme park. She was injured while riding an attraction that simulates a journey through various scenarios from the Harry Potter series. Her injuries were serious, requiring multiple surgeries and leading … Read more