Negligence

Family Receives $10 Million Jury Award as Negligence in Special Olympian’s Tragic Death Comes to Light

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GREENWICH, Conn. – A jury has awarded a family $10 million in a negligence lawsuit against a Connecticut facility in the death of a Special Olympian. The verdict was reached in the case of a 19-year-old athlete, who drowned during a swim practice session. The tragic incident occurred at the University of Connecticut-Avery Point campus in 2017. The athlete, identified as T.J., was participating in a swim practice as part of a Special Olympics training program. T.J. had Down syndrome and was a member of the Special Olympics since he was 10. According to the … Read more

Appeals Court Supports Ohio Judge’s Ruling in Negligence Case Against Doctor Over Lack of Prenatal Care

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Cincinnati, Ohio – The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a federal judge’s ruling to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a couple against a doctor who they claim failed to provide adequate prenatal care. The couple alleges that proper care could have prevented their child’s health complications. The court’s decision came after the couple argued that the doctor’s negligence resulted in harm to their child. However, the judge determined that there was insufficient evidence to support their claim. In the original lawsuit, the couple asserted that the doctor failed to adequately monitor the mother’s … Read more

Boy Awarded $120 Million in Negligence Lawsuit against Detroit Hospital for Severe Birth Injuries

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Detroit, Michigan – A jury has awarded a staggering $120 million on behalf of a boy who suffered severe birth injuries at a hospital within the Henry Ford Health System. The verdict was delivered on Thursday, March 28, after the jury found both the health system and the attending obstetrician and nurses negligent for failing to perform a timely C-section, resulting in irreversible harm to the child. In June 2010, the mother arrived at Henry Ford Hospital, already at term but not near delivery, according to officials. However, after being admitted, the fetal monitor detected … Read more

Landmark $60 Million Verdict: Negligence in Cow’s Milk Infant Formula Leads to Infant Deaths and Illnesses

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BELLEVILLE, Ill. – In a landmark case, an Illinois jury has awarded $60 million to the plaintiff in a lawsuit against Mead Johnson, the manufacturer of cow’s milk-based infant formula. The verdict comes in response to allegations that the formula caused illness and death in premature babies. The jury found Mead Johnson to be negligent and to have failed in their duty to warn consumers about the risks associated with their product. The lawsuit was brought by Jasmine Watson, whose baby, Chance Dean, tragically passed away at the hospital. It was believed that Chance had … Read more