Nashville

Nashville Family Awarded Record $47 Million in Birth Injury Case Against Hospital

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Nashville, Tennessee — In a landmark Tennessee court decision, a Nashville family was granted nearly $47 million in damages after their daughter sustained severe brain damage at birth due to alleged medical negligence. The trial, which addresses issues of urgent healthcare delivery, concluded with the state’s highest-ever medical malpractice award. The jury’s verdict came after a detailed examination of the events leading up to the birth of Vivian Boughton at Ascension St. Thomas Midtown Hospital on September 29, 2018. Legal representatives for the family argued that delays in the delivery process exacerbated the newborn’s health … Read more

Nashville Court Halts Release of Covenant School Shooting Records Amid Legal and Ethical Deliberations

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Nashville, Tenn. — A Nashville judge has issued a ruling to temporarily withhold releasing any records related to last year’s tragic mass shooting at the Covenant School, where six individuals lost their livers. The ruling, delivered late Thursday evening, comes 14 months after various groups sought access to documents withheld by Metro Nashville in the aftermath of the devastating event. The court’s decision, articulated by Chancellor I’Ashea Myles in a detailed 60-page document, has stirred expectations of an appeal from at least one of the plaintiffs involved in the lawsuit. Myles identified the universal modern … Read more

Jimmie Allen Drops Sexual Assault Lawsuit: All Eyes Turn to Nashville Music Management Firm

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Nashville, Tennessee – Country singer Jimmie Allen has been dropped from a sexual assault lawsuit filed against him by one of his former managers. The lawsuit, which was filed in June of last year, has now been settled, with the woman dismissing Allen from the claims. However, the lawsuit is still ongoing against the management firm that employed her and its principal. The woman’s attorneys at FeganScott confirmed the dismissal of Allen from the lawsuit, stating that both parties have reached a mutual accord and desire to move past litigation. The plaintiff will continue to … Read more

Nashville Leaders Rally for Stronger Animal Cruelty Laws, Taking a Stand Against Injustice

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – City leaders in Nashville are actively working towards strengthening animal cruelty laws both locally and across the state. During the first meeting of the pet working group held on Wednesday, leaders came together to address the issue of animal cruelty and explore legislative and financial changes that can be made to combat this problem. Metro Councilmember Sheri Weiner revealed that she had received an anonymous email from a woman expressing gratitude towards the pet working group for their efforts in advocating for animals and protecting future victims of these crimes. The anonymous … Read more