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Wisconsin Family Awarded $10 Million in Birth Injury Malpractice Case, Daughter Suffers Permanent Brain Damage

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RACINE, Wis. — A Wisconsin family received a $10 million jury verdict for a medical malpractice lawsuit stemming from brain injuries their daughter suffered at birth nearly six years ago. The case highlighted concerns about the use of the labor-inducing drug Pitocin. The child, Ka’Mya Minor, now six, was left with cerebral palsy and is mostly nonverbal following complications at her birth, though she has learned some sign language and can give high-fives. Her mother, Monica Cerna, expressed mixed feelings about her daughter’s condition. “It’s an emotional subject for me,” Cerna said. “I adore her … Read more

DraftKings Settles NFT Class Action for $10 Million Amid Claims of Unregistered Securities

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BOSTON — DraftKings, the well-known gambling company, has agreed to a $10 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit regarding its sales of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) through a marketplace that is no longer in operation. The lawsuit was spearheaded by lead plaintiff Justin Dufoe and represented others who had purchased NFTs from DraftKings. The preliminary approval for the settlement was granted by Judge Denise Casper of the Boston federal court on February 28, following a motion filed by the plaintiff’s group a few days prior. The settlement, which awaits a final approval, proposes a split of … Read more

Macon Jury Awards $13 Million to Family for Fatal Anesthesia Error

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Macon, GA — In a significant legal decision, a jury in Macon awarded $13 million to the family of a patient who died due to complications from anesthesia. The verdict came after a lengthy trial where the family’s legal team argued negligence on the part of the medical staff and the healthcare facility. The case centered around the tragic death of the patient, who underwent a routine medical procedure at a local hospital. During the procedure, the patient experienced severe complications from the anesthesia administered, which led directly to their untimely death. Legal experts point … Read more

Jury Awards $7.25 Million to Elderly Woman Injured Exiting Harry Potter Ride at Universal Studios

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Los Angeles — A 74-year-old woman from Arizona has been awarded $7.25 million by a federal jury after she sustained a spine injury following a fall at the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride in Universal Studios Hollywood. The incident, which occurred in September 2022, involved Pamela Morrison, who was visiting the theme park with her grandson. The accident escalated when Morrison, was compelled to leave the ride after her safety harness failed to engage. As she attempted to transition from the moving walkway to solid ground, she slipped and fell. Her attorney, Taylor … Read more