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Federal Jury Awards $6.6 Million in Landmark Case Challenging Unethical Attorney Practices Targeting Grieving Families

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Fayetteville, Arkansas – An attorney has won a significant verdict in a pivotal case spotlighting unethical recruitment practices in the legal industry, particularly at funeral homes. This legal battle began with a wrongful death lawsuit connected to a fatal crash involving a 36-year-old woman and a driver for J.B. Hunt, revealing a troubling multi-state scheme aimed at exploiting grieving families. Jason M. Hatfield was initially retained by the family of the deceased. Court documents indicate that they were approached by out-of-state non-lawyers, also known as “case runners,” who pressured them into hiring another legal firm … Read more

Boston Jury Delivers Stinging $42 Million Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson in Landmark Talcum Powder Case Linked to Asbestos

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BOSTON — A jury in Massachusetts has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay over $42 million to the family of Paul Lovell, ruling that the company’s baby powder was responsible for his mesothelioma diagnosis. Lovell, who used the product for four decades on himself and his children, received his diagnosis in 2021. This verdict marks one of the largest awards in a series of talc-related lawsuits against the corporation, highlighting the rising legal scrutiny surrounding claims of asbestos-laden talcum powder. During the two-week trial, Lovell’s attorneys pointed out that he had no history of occupational … Read more

Jury Finds Tesla Partially Liable in 2019 Autopilot Crash, Orders $329 Million in Damages

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Miami, Fla. — A jury has ruled that Tesla is partially responsible for a fatal crash involving its Autopilot feature in 2019, ordering the company to pay $329 million in damages to the family of the deceased and an injured survivor. The jury concluded that Tesla should cover 33% of the liability, which translates to approximately $42.5 million in compensatory damages. The awarded damages consist of $129 million designated for compensatory claims and an additional $200 million for punitive damages. Since the punitive damages were assessed solely against Tesla, attorneys for the plaintiffs anticipate the … Read more

Florida Jury Holds Tesla Partially Responsible for Fatal 2019 Crash, Ordering $329 Million in Damages

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A Florida jury has determined that Tesla shares part of the blame for a fatal 2019 crash involving a Model S sedan that utilized its Autopilot self-driving software. The accident claimed the life of a pedestrian while leaving another severely injured, raising significant concerns about the technology’s safety. Attorney Brett Schreiber, representing the plaintiffs, argued that the Autopilot system failed to alert the driver, George McGee, and did not activate the brakes before the crash occurred. Tesla, however, insisted that McGee was solely responsible, labeling the verdict “wrong” and announcing plans to appeal. As a … Read more