Landmark

$1.1 Billion Risperdal Settlement a Landmark Victory for Plaintiffs in Philadelphia’s Mass Tort History

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Philadelphia, PA — The sprawling legal battle over Risperdal, once involving over 7,000 cases, has largely concluded with settlements that encompass a total of up to $1.1 billion. The litigation revolved around allegations that the drug, often prescribed off-label, led to the development of gynecomastia in young men and boys, a condition characterized by the growth of breast tissue. The resolution of these cases marked a significant moment in the city’s Complex Litigation Center, noted for handling one of the largest mass torts in its history. This litigation was notable not only for its size … Read more

Landmark $4.7 Billion NFL Sunday Ticket Settlement Reversed by Judge

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San Francisco, CA — In a surprising twist, a federal judge has reversed a hefty $4.7 billion jury award previously granted to NFL Sunday Ticket subscribers, reshaping a landmark case that has kept sports broadcasting rights under intense scrutiny. The decision throws into question the future regulation of how sports games are packaged and sold to consumers. The lawsuit, which roped in thousands of football fans who subscribed to the service, argued that the NFL and DirecTV had violated antitrust laws by bundling and selling games exclusively through the NFL Sunday Ticket package, which lead … Read more

Virginia Jury Awards $300 Million in Landmark Case Against Children’s Hospital for Patient Sexual Abuse Claims

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Richmond, Va. – A Richmond jury recently decided in favor of three women who claimed they were sexually abused at Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents, awarding them a staggering $300 million. This judgment marks the commencement of multiple trials stemming from allegations by 46 former patients against the facility and its former medical director, Dr. Daniel Davidow. The compensation determined by the jury consisted of $60 million in compensatory damages and $40 million in punitive damages for each plaintiff. This trial, conducted in Richmond Circuit Court, underscores the severe implications of the allegations regarding … Read more

Virginia Jury Awards $300 Million to Former Patients in Landmark Children’s Hospital Abuse Case

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RICHMOND, Va. — In a landmark decision, a Richmond Circuit Court jury has awarded $300 million in damages to three women who claimed they were sexually abused at a Virginia children’s hospital. This verdict marks a significant moment of acknowledgment for the plaintiffs, who endured the alleged abuse while undergoing medical care. The hospital involved, Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents, located in New Kent, mainly serves a vulnerable youth demographic. The accused, Dr. Daniel Davidow, who served as the hospital’s longstanding medical director, faced allegations from the women of improperly touching them under the … Read more