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Jury Awards $3.45 Million to Family of Man Who Died from Asbestos-Related Cancer After Decades-Long Exposure

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Newport News, VA — A Virginia jury has awarded $3.45 million to the relatives of a Chesterfield County man who succumbed to a rare cancer linked to asbestos, holding the manufacturer of the asbestos products accountable decades after the exposure. James Campbell “Jim” Katcham, a former millwright who passed away at 80 in early 2022, suffered from mesothelioma, a malignant cancer affecting the lung’s lining. The condition has been directly associated with his long-term exposure to asbestos at the DuPont Spruance plant where he worked from 1961 to 1979. During the 11-day trial at Newport … Read more

$68 Million Awarded in Landmark Case for Mother’s Severe Injuries During Botched Cesarean Section

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Stamford, CT — A Connecticut jury awarded $30 million to Elizabeth Tigani for permanent injuries she sustained during a botched cesarean section at Greenwich Hospital in 2014. With the addition of prejudgment interest, the total compensation amounts to approximately $68 million. Representing the plaintiff, attorneys David Golub and Sean McElligott of Silver Teitel & Golub, brought forth the case against Westchester Medical Group P.C. and Dr. Sara B. Elias. The legal proceedings revealed that during the December 7, 2014 operation, Dr. Elias incorrectly performed the cesarean section, resulting in severe injuries to Tigani’s bladder and … Read more

Monsanto to Challenge $400 Million Verdict as Legal Battles Over Roundup’s Cancer Risks Rage On

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Philadelphia, PA – In a significant legal development, a recent string of lawsuits against agrochemical giant Monsanto regarding its Roundup weed killer is shaping the landscape of product liability and consumer safety litigation. Repeated courtroom confrontations have predominantly resulted in verdicts against Monsanto, with plaintiffs alleging that Roundup, which contains the controversial ingredient glyphosate, is carcinogenic and has contributed to their developing non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The latest trial concluded in Philadelphia state court where a former landscaper received a $2.2 billion judgment, subsequently reduced to $400 million by the presiding judge. This case followed a separate … Read more

Jury Awards $116 Million to Family in Tragic NYC Helicopter Crash That Left Five Dead

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New York — In a landmark decision, a New York jury has granted $116 million in damages to the family of Trevor Cadigan, a 26-year-old who perished along with four others when their open-door helicopter plunged into the East River and rapidly sank. The tragic incident in March 2018 trapped the passengers by their safety harnesses, leading to one of the largest verdicts in such a case. The March 2018 tragedy involved a sightseeing helicopter operated by Liberty Helicopters and arranged by FlyNYON, a company known for its scenic flights over Manhattan. This particular flight … Read more