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$15 Million Verdict for Family of Victim Killed in Reckless Driving Incident Involving Ex-Bishop Gorman Star

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Las Vegas, Nevada — A jury has awarded $15 million to the family of Eric Echevarria, who died in a car crash involving former Bishop Gorman basketball player Zaon Collins in 2020. This decision was rendered after a civil trial that evaluated the circumstances surrounding the tragic accident. Collins, a standout player who went on to become a junior at Fresno State, was involved in a collision where he crashed into Echevarria’s vehicle. He previously pleaded guilty to charges of reckless driving resulting in death and vehicular manslaughter after the fatal incident. In 2023, Collins … Read more

Las Vegas Jury Delivers $15 Million Verdict in Tragic Fatal Crash Linked to Former UNLV Basketball Player

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Las Vegas jurors awarded $15 million to the family of a man killed in a collision involving a former University of Nevada, Las Vegas basketball recruit. The tragic incident stole the life of 20-year-old Deandre Harris in April 2021, leaving behind a family devastated by loss. Court documents revealed that the crash transpired when the driver of a car, who had been allegedly driving under the influence, struck Harris’ vehicle as he was making a U-turn at a Las Vegas intersection. Witnesses reported that the driver had been speeding just prior to the impact. The … Read more

Jury Awards $15 Million to Family of Man Killed by Former Basketball Star in Tragic 2020 Crash

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A jury in Las Vegas awarded $15 million on Tuesday to the family of a man killed in a 2020 car crash involving a former standout high school basketball player. The incident involved Zaon Collins, a former Bishop Gorman athlete who had committed to play basketball at UNLV and is currently a junior at Fresno State. Collins collided with a vehicle driven by 52-year-old Eric Echevarria. Following the accident, Collins pleaded guilty to charges of reckless driving resulting in death and vehicular manslaughter. In March 2023, he received a sentence that included three months in … Read more

Georgia Jury Awards $20 Million to Plaintiff in Landmark Ethylene Oxide Cancer Case, Sparking Surge in Litigation Claims

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Covington, Georgia—In a notable case involving ethylene oxide (EtO), a jury awarded $20 million in compensatory damages to a plaintiff who alleged that his exposure to the chemical resulted in a diagnosis of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The decision came after a trial focused on the sterilization practices of C.R. Bard, which operates a medical equipment sterilization facility in Covington. The plaintiff, who drove a truck near the facility, claimed he was exposed to harmful levels of EtO while making regular pickups and living just a mile and a half away from the plant. His battle with … Read more