Mishap

Infinity Insurance Files Suit Against Former Law Firm Over $36.4 Million Jury Verdict Mishap

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Chatsworth, California, is at the center of a legal dispute involving Infinity Insurance Co. and a law firm previously representing a defendant in a highly publicized personal injury case. A local jury recently awarded a substantial $36.4 million to a motorist, which has prompted Infinity to accuse its legal representation of significant errors during the proceedings. This unfolding controversy is further complicated by the dissolution of the law firm Ford, Walker, Haggerty, & Behar LLP on June 30. Following this dissolution, a link on their website now directs clients to Behar Gibbs Savage Paulson LLP, … Read more

Jefferson County Jury Awards $5.6 Million After Hospital Care Mishap Leads to Leg Amputation

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Watertown, N.Y. — A jury in Jefferson County has awarded $5.6 million to a man from Alexandria Bay after finding that his hospital care was mishandled, ultimately leading to the amputation of his leg. The case centers on events that took place on June 6, 2018, when Roger Altman was admitted to Samaritan Medical Center displaying critically low blood pressure and symptoms indicative of a serious medical condition. According to the legal representation for Altman, the medical team’s delay in providing necessary intervention contributed to the decision to perform an above-the-knee amputation. Complications arose post-surgery, … Read more

Coinbase Settles $2.25 Million Lawsuit After Controversial Dogecoin Sweepstakes Mishap

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San Francisco, California — In a significant resolution to a protracted legal battle, Coinbase has agreed to a $2.25 million settlement regarding allegations tied to its cryptocurrency sweepstakes. The settlement comes after nearly four years of litigation, including a review by the United States Supreme Court. The lawsuit, known as Suski v. Coinbase, Inc., hinged on claims that the cryptocurrency exchange misled participants in its Dogecoin promotion. Launched in June 2021, the sweepstakes aimed to boost trading volume by offering a top prize of $300,000. However, plaintiffs alleged they were required to purchase or sell … Read more

Starbucks Hit with $50 Million Verdict After Customer Severely Burned in Drive-Through Mishap

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Los Angeles, CA – A Los Angeles County jury recently awarded $50 million to Michael Garcia, a local resident, after he sustained severe burns from a hot beverage spill at a Starbucks drive-through in 2020. Garcia, a Postmates delivery driver at the time, claimed the tray holding his tea order collapsed, causing the drinks to spill onto his lap, as outlined in court testimonies. The incident reportedly occurred at a Starbucks location in Exposition Park while Garcia was collecting an order consisting of three Venti hot teas. According to Garcia, the cardboard drink carrier failed … Read more