Jury Decides $17 Million in Favor of Woman After Surgeon Mistakenly Leaves Tool Inside Her

Albuquerque, N.M. — In a significant legal victory, a New Mexico jury has awarded $17 million to a woman after a 57-centimeter metal wire was mistakenly left inside her abdomen during surgery. The incident, which took place at an Albuquerque hospital, has spotlighted issues of medical oversight and patient safety. The patient, identified as 42-year-old Margo Sorenson, underwent the surgery in 2019 to remove a tumor. However, the post-operative period brought severe pain and discomfort, leading to the discovery of the foreign object in a subsequent X-ray examination almost three years later. According to court … Read more

Ohio Jury Convicts Former Officer in Fatal Shooting of Black Man Mistakenly Holding Cellphone and Keys

An Ohio jury recently convicted a former police officer for the fatal shooting of a Black man who was holding a cellphone and keys, marking a pivotal moment in ongoing national discussions about law enforcement and racial justice. The case has stirred public and legal debates alike, highlighting the critical issues surrounding police accountability and the use of lethal force. The incident that led to the trial occurred last year when the officer, who has since been dismissed from the police department, responded to a late-night call about a suspicious person in a residential neighborhood. … Read more