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Springfield Entrepreneur Wins $15 Million from Johnson & Johnson in Landmark Asbestos Cancer Case

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Springfield, Massachusetts — Evan Plotkin, a local real estate entrepreneur from Springfield, has secured a $15 million verdict from a Connecticut jury which found that Johnson and Johnson’s baby powder, alleged to contain asbestos, was responsible for his mesothelioma, a form of lung cancer. Plotkin, who has been battling the disease for the last five years, experienced what is likely his largest court victory despite facing a terminal prognosis. The lawsuit centered around the claim that Johnson and Johnson knew their talcum powder contained asbestos and failed to inform the public about the risk. According … Read more

American Airlines Wins $9.4 Million in Landmark Case Against Discount Travel Site Skiplagged Over Hidden City Ticketing Practices

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Fort Worth, Texas — American Airlines has won a substantial $9.4 million in a legal dispute with Skiplagged Inc., a company known for advertising “hidden city” ticket deals which enable passengers to exploit a pricing loophole in airfare costs. A federal jury sided with the airline, determining that the website’s practices, while budget-friendly for travelers, amounted to significant financial losses for the carrier. The court’s rulings, presided over by U.S. District Judge Mark T. Pittman, resulted in Skiplagged being ordered to pay $4.7 million in actual damages for copyright infringement and an equal amount in … Read more

Darien Woman Wins $30M Verdict in Landmark Medical Malpractice Case Over C-Section Mishap

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Stamford, CT – In a notable medical malpractice lawsuit, a jury in Stamford has awarded a Darien woman a staggering $30 million. The lawsuit was filed against a New York doctor, alleging negligence during a cesarean section that resulted in severe, lasting injuries to the woman. The plaintiff, whose identity remains undisclosed for privacy reasons, underwent surgery back in 2013. It was during this routine C-section that critical mistakes were reportedly made, leading to what her attorneys described as “preventable and life-altering injuries.” These injuries have not only compromised her health significantly but have also … Read more

$68 Million Awarded in Landmark Case for Mother’s Severe Injuries During Botched Cesarean Section

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Stamford, CT — A Connecticut jury awarded $30 million to Elizabeth Tigani for permanent injuries she sustained during a botched cesarean section at Greenwich Hospital in 2014. With the addition of prejudgment interest, the total compensation amounts to approximately $68 million. Representing the plaintiff, attorneys David Golub and Sean McElligott of Silver Teitel & Golub, brought forth the case against Westchester Medical Group P.C. and Dr. Sara B. Elias. The legal proceedings revealed that during the December 7, 2014 operation, Dr. Elias incorrectly performed the cesarean section, resulting in severe injuries to Tigani’s bladder and … Read more