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Wynn Las Vegas Seeks Major Cuts in Jury Award, Challenges FMLA Verdict’s Calculation

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Las Vegas, Nevada – In a significant legal pushback, Wynn Las Vegas has initiated a challenge against a jury award, seeking a substantial cut in the damages awarded to Tiare Ramirez, a former cocktail server at the resort. The case that centers around the company’s alleged interference with Ramirez’s rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) has taken a contentious turn as the resort also moves to sanction Ramirez’s legal representation. The motion filed in the U.S. District Court in Nevada by Wynn’s legal team argues that the $321,200 awarded by the jury … Read more

Landmark Depo-Provera Brain Tumor Lawsuits Take Center Stage at Las Vegas Legal Conference

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Las Vegas, NV — In a pivotal upcoming event, Chris Paulos, an attorney from Levin Papantonio (LP), is set to deliver a critical update on Depo-Provera litigation at the Mass Torts Made Perfect (MTMP) conference on October 9, 2024. The talk will address important developments in the ongoing legal challenges faced by the manufacturers of Depo-Provera, a widely used contraceptive injection that has been linked to the development of brain tumors known as meningiomas. Paulos has been at the forefront of the litigation and voiced deep concerns about the safety of Depo-Provera. He asserts that … Read more

Las Vegas Cocktail Server Wins Over $300K in Court for Wrongful Termination Over FMLA Dispute

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Las Vegas, NV — A cocktail server at Wynn Las Vegas has been awarded $321,200 by a jury for wrongful termination claims related to company policies on medical leave. The U.S. District Court concluded a five-day trial scrutinizing Tiare Ramirez’s dismissal in 2017, determining that her employer had unjustly interfered with her rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Tiare Ramirez, who helped launch the high-profile establishment’s cocktail services in November 2008, faced termination nine years later in November 2017. Her dismissal sparked a legal battle when she alleged that Wynn interfered with … Read more

$5.2 Billion Verdict Against Las Vegas Water Company for Liver Damage Claims

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Las Vegas, Nevada — A Nevada jury has ordered a former Las Vegas-based bottled water company to pay a significant $5.2 billion in a lawsuit centered around allegations of the product causing liver damage. The Clark County District Court concluded a 12-day trial, finding AffinityLifestyles.com Inc. and its product line, Real Water, liable in a case involving negligence and product liability. The verdict announced Wednesday includes $230 million in compensatory damages and a staggering $5 billion in punitive damages awarded to Hunter Brown and multiple other plaintiffs. This ruling adds to a series of costly … Read more