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$2 Million Awarded to Family in Medical Malpractice Case After Hernia Surgery Leads to Patient’s Death

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Montgomery, OH – A Hamilton County jury has awarded over $2 million to the family of Judy Helen Collins, who passed away after suffering complications from hernia surgery. The verdict was delivered on October 24, following a two-week trial and more than three days of deliberation. Judy Helen Collins, a 73-year-old resident of Montgomery, underwent a hiatal hernia repair surgery performed by Dr. Robert Bradley at Bethesda North Hospital in September 2019. Within days of the surgery, Collins began showing signs of distress, which were allegedly not promptly recognized by Dr. Bradley. Despite a radiologist’s … Read more

Court Affirms $5 Million Verdict and Sexual Abuse Ruling Against Donald Trump

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A federal appeals court has confirmed a $5 million jury award in a sexual abuse case involving former President Donald Trump. This ruling, issued Thursday, supports a lower court’s findings that Trump sexually abused advice columnist E. Jean Carroll in a luxury department store dressing room in the mid-1990s. The jury award to Carroll, finalized in May, includes $2 million in compensatory damages and an additional $3 million in punitive damages. The decision came after a high-profile trial where Carroll accused Trump of raping her in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room in spring 1996. Trump, … Read more

Federal Appeals Court Affirms $5 Million Verdict Against Donald Trump in Sexual Abuse and Defamation Case

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New York — A federal appeals court has affirmed a substantial legal defeat for former President Donald Trump, upholding a $5 million verdict awarded to columnist E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of sexual abuse dating back to the mid-1990s. The decision, rendered by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, supports the jury’s findings from a 2023 trial, marking a significant milestone in a series of legal battles entangling Trump with allegations of misconduct. In a written opinion, the appellate court dismissed a series of appeals from Trump’s legal team, which argued that multiple … Read more

$34.7 Million Verdict Against Walmart After Defaming Injured Truck Driver Over Medical Restrictions

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San Bernardino, California — In a striking court decision, Walmart Inc. has been ordered to pay a former truck driver $34.7 million after a jury found the retailer guilty of defamation and other charges. The case, which centers around accusations of “gross misconduct” and violations of “integrity” concerning the driver’s medical restrictions, has captured significant attention, highlighting tensions between employee health mandates and employer management practices. Jesus Fonseca, the plaintiff, was involved in a traffic incident in 2017 where his semitruck was rear-ended. Following the accident, medical guidelines limited his driving activities. However, complications arose … Read more