Lawsuit

Federal Jury Awards Circuitronix LLC Over $7.5 Million in Lawsuit Against Chinese Manufacturer

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MIAMI – In a surprising turn of events, a federal jury in Miami has awarded more than $7.5 million to Podhurst Orseck’s client, Circuitronix LLC, after allegations arose that the company had failed to pay over 400 invoices to Chinese-based manufacturer, Jiangmen Benlida Printed Circuit Co. This verdict comes after Circuitronix had initially been sued for $13.5 million by Benlida. Stephen Rosenthal, Matthew Weinshall, and Christina Martinez of Podhurst Orseck represented Circuitronix in the case, which was heard by U.S. District Judge Robert Scola of the Southern District of Florida. For Circuitronix and its legal … Read more

Shocking Allegations: Lawsuit Claims Alabama Inmates’ Bodies Returned Missing Hearts and Organs

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Birmingham, Alabama – The families of two deceased inmates in Alabama’s prison system have filed a federal lawsuit alleging that their loved ones were returned without their hearts or other organs. The lawsuit, filed against the Alabama Department of Corrections and others, claims that the body of Brandon Clay Dotson, who died in November, was decomposing and missing his heart when it was returned to his family. In another case, the daughter of Charles Edward Singleton, who also died while incarcerated, stated in court documents that her father’s body was missing all of his internal … Read more

San Diego County Jury Awards Multi-Million Dollar Verdict in Monsanto Cancer Lawsuit

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CARLSBAD, Calif. – A San Diego County jury has reached a multi-million dollar verdict in a lawsuit between a local man and the chemical giant Monsanto Company, which is now owned by Bayer. The lawsuit, filed in November 2021, alleged that the man’s rare cancer diagnosis was linked to his years of using the popular weed killer Roundup. The plaintiff, Mike Dennis, who is 57 years old, was diagnosed with mycosis fungoides, a rare form of T-cell lymphoma, in 2020. His attorneys argued that the active ingredient in Roundup, glyphosate, causes DNA damage and leads … Read more

Gov. Josh Green Calls for Additional Funds to Fight Climate Lawsuit: Hawaii Youths Accuse State Department of Violating Constitutional Rights

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Honolulu, Hawaii – The administration of Gov. Josh Green is seeking an additional $2.25 million to combat a climate lawsuit filed by 14 young individuals in Hawaii. The lawsuit accuses the state Department of Transportation of violating their constitutional rights by endangering their present and future well-being. The funds are intended to cover the costs of an external law firm that is already collaborating with the state Attorney General’s Office to represent the department. The case is scheduled to be heard in the 1st Circuit’s Environmental Court in Honolulu from June 24 through July 12. … Read more