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Jury Delivers $42 Million Verdict to Man Who Lost Leg in Collision with Garbage Truck

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Columbus, Ohio — A Columbus jury has awarded a substantial $42 million verdict to a man who lost his leg following a devastating collision with a garbage truck, spotlighting issues of road safety and municipal vehicle responsibility. The plaintiff, whose name remains undisclosed, sustained life-altering injuries in the incident, which has now culminated in one of the most significant personal injury settlements in the region’s recent history. This case brings to the fore not only the personal plight of the injured but also broader concerns about vehicle safety and liability. Legal experts suggest that this … Read more

$42 Million Verdict for Man Who Lost Leg in Garbage Truck Collision in Columbus

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Columbus, Ga. — A Columbus jury has awarded $42 million in damages to a Georgia man whose leg was amputated following a catastrophic collision with a garbage truck. This verdict comes after a prolonged legal battle centered on the devastating 2018 accident that significantly altered the plaintiff’s life. The incident occurred when the man, a construction worker, collided with a garbage truck that was reportedly executing a U-turn on a local street. The resulting injuries were so severe that they led to the amputation of his leg, a life-altering outcome for the worker who previously … Read more

Brooklyn Jury Clears Hospital and Surgeon in High-Stakes Medical Malpractice Suit Over Leg Amputation

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Brooklyn, N.Y. — A Kings County Supreme Court Civil Term jury concluded a medical malpractice trial last week regarding plaintiff M. Rowland’s leg amputation, ultimately ruling in favor of the defendants including a noted orthopedic surgeon and New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. The case was presided over by Hon. Wavny Toussaint, with Robert Godosky representing the plaintiff and Scott Singer defending the orthopedic surgeon. Rounding out the courtroom were defendants’ law clerk Jeremy Moldovan and court reporter Laura Hutzel. Rowland’s medical history included multiple procedures on her left hip, chronic infections, and persistent pain, … Read more

“Legal Battles Intensify: Numerous Lawsuits Claim Invokana Medication Linked to Increased Risk of Severe Leg and Foot Amputations”[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBtR8CPYOHw[/embed]

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WASHINGTON — A significant number of lawsuits have been filed against pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson, along with its subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals, alleging that the diabetes medication Invokana is linked to severe leg and foot amputations. Patients and legal advocates argue that the companies failed to adequately warn users about the risks associated with the drug. Invokana, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2013 for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, has been under scrutiny after research showed an increased risk of amputations, particularly involving the toes and middle of the … Read more