Lawsuit

Lawsuit Alleges Toddler Left Permanently Paralyzed After Choking on Candy Land Gummy Candy

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Philadelphia, PA – A toddler who suffered severe consequences after choking on a Candy Land-branded gummy candy has filed a lawsuit against Frankford Candy Co. of Pennsylvania and Hasbro toy company, both of which are accused of product liability and negligence. The lawsuit claims that the companies failed to include warning labels about choking hazards or provide suggested age ranges for children who consume the candy. According to a statement released by Philadelphia attorney Thomas Bosworth, the parents of 3-year-old Amelie Paredes Sotelo noticed her choking on a piece of the Candy Land gummy candy … Read more

Reynolds American Faces Landmark Verdict: $200 Million Awarded in Lung Cancer Lawsuit

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BOSTON (AP) — Reynolds American is facing a nearly $200 million jury verdict award following the conclusion of a Massachusetts lawsuit involving the estate of a woman who died from lung cancer in 2018. The Boston jury awarded $24.3 million in compensatory damages, with $5 million going to each of Rita Jones’ five adult children, and an additional $150 million in punitive damages. However, it is likely that the punitive damages will be reduced significantly, if not disallowed, during the appellate stage. Similar cases involving Engle progeny lawsuits in Florida have seen substantial reductions in … Read more

Land Ownership Dispute Resolved as Judge Dismisses Lawsuit over UConn Extension Site in Bethel

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Bethel, a town located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, recently saw the resolution of a property ownership lawsuit involving the UConn Extension site. In a significant development, a judge dismissed the lawsuit, putting an end to the dispute over the land’s ownership. The lawsuit, which had been ongoing for some time, centered around the UConn Extension site, a facility that provides various educational and outreach programs to the community. The ownership of the property was called into question, leading to a legal battle. After carefully examining the evidence presented, the judge ruled in favor of dismissing … Read more

Lawsuit Against State Utility Rule Continues as Plaintiffs Shift Focus to City of Gainesville

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – A lawsuit challenging a new state law that restructured the municipal utility in the Gainesville area is moving forward, despite the dismissal of Gov. Ron DeSantis as a defendant last month. The group Gainesville Residents United and six individual plaintiffs are now seeking to include the city of Gainesville as a defendant in the case. The law, which was passed during the previous legislative session, established the Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority as a replacement for the longstanding Gainesville Regional Utilities agency. Under the new law, the governor has the power to … Read more