Negligence

$10 Million Awarded to Family for Daughter’s Brain Damage Linked to Hospital Negligence During Birth

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RACINE, Wis. — A Wisconsin family has been awarded $10 million in a medical malpractice lawsuit after their daughter sustained severe brain damage during childbirth at Ascension All Saints Hospital nearly six years ago. The child, Ka’Mya Minor, now six years old, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy before her second birthday and remains largely nonverbal, though she is learning sign language. According to the family’s attorney, Matthew Patterson, this legal victory marks a rare outcome in a state where hospitals and medical teams typically prevail in over 90% of similar cases. Patterson emphasized the impactful … Read more

Former Student Files Sex Trafficking Lawsuit Against Klein ISD, Alleging Negligence

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Houston, Texas – In a significant legal development, a lawsuit has been initiated by a former student against Klein Independent School District, alleging that the district failed to protect students from a human trafficking ring operated by a fellow student. The suit, which seeks compensatory and punitive damages, highlights troubling claims regarding the district’s oversight and response to the alleged activities. According to the lawsuit, the former Klein ISD student, who remains anonymous, accuses school officials of neglecting clear signals that could have halted the trafficking operations much earlier. The plaintiff asserts that a student … Read more

$66 Million Verdict for Family After Fatal Surgery: Jury Cites Negligence in Woman’s Death Post-Tummy Tuck

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COOK COUNTY, Ill. — A Cook County jury recently awarded a significant sum exceeding $66 million to a family following a tragic incident where a woman died after a cosmetic surgery procedure in 2019. The case has been highlighted as one of the most substantial medical malpractice verdicts for wrongful death in the state of Illinois. The lawsuit involved Idalia Corcoles, a 39-year-old Chicago resident and mother of four, who initially visited the 63-laser and skin clinic located near 63rd and Pulaski Road for a tummy tuck and liposuction. The surgery was conducted by Dr. … Read more

Mother Injured in Isle of Palms Shooting Sues City and Police, Citing Negligence and Lack of Control at Beach Event

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ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. — Legal action has been taken by a victim of a mass shooting that occurred on a packed beach during a “Senior Skip Day” event earlier this year. The lawsuit, initiated on January 10, targets both the city of Isle of Palms and its police department, accusing them of negligence in their duty to manage and secure the beach event which they had previous knowledge of. On April 7, 2023, an unplanned violent incident shook the local community when 18-year-old Davion Bobby Del’Shawn Singleton allegedly opened fire among the gathering, injuring … Read more