Negligence

Montana Jury Awards $11.2 Million to Girl Left Blind by Childhood Abuse, Holding State Agency Accountable for Negligence

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GREAT FALLS, Mont. — A Cascade County jury has awarded $11.2 million to 16-year-old Seraphina Wilson, who suffered severe injuries as an infant due to a violent incident in her home. This ruling stems from the jury’s conclusion that the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) failed to take sufficient action during a prior abuse investigation. The case against the state was already established in a previous ruling, where a Cascade County judge determined negligence on the part of the DPHHS in 2021. The jury’s verdict reinforces the need for accountability when … Read more

Jury Delivers $11.2 Million Verdict in Landmark Child Abuse Case Amid State Agency Negligence

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In Helena, Montana, a jury has awarded $11.2 million to a victim of child abuse in a case involving negligence by the state’s Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS). This landmark decision highlights systemic failures in child welfare services and raises questions about accountability in the state’s protective measures for vulnerable children. The case centered around a child who suffered abuse that was reportedly overlooked by DPHHS. Evidence presented during the trial indicated that the agency failed to respond adequately to warning signs, leaving the child at risk and leading to long-term psychological … Read more

"Historic $5.7 Million Verdict Marks Landmark Case on Medical Negligence in Suicide Prevention"

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Overland Park, Kansas — A jury awarded $5.7 million to Christopher Yates after finding that two medical professionals at a local hospital were negligent in the care of his wife, Kim Yates, who died by suicide. This groundbreaking verdict marks the largest recovery in Johnson County for a case involving medical negligence or wrongful death. Following a two-week trial that concluded last Friday, the jurors determined that staff at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Medical Center failed in their duty of care. Christopher Yates, who took his wife to the hospital after her second suicide attempt, claimed … Read more

Settlement Reached in ‘Rust’ Lawsuit as Producers Face Claims of Negligence in Cinematographer’s Tragic Death

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SANTA FE, N.M. — A civil lawsuit concerning the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the film “Rust” has been settled, as indicated by court documents made public on Friday. The suit had been filed by three crew members seeking damages for emotional distress, naming producers of “Rust,” including co-producer and lead actor Alec Baldwin. The crew alleged in their lawsuit that the producers failed to adhere to essential safety protocols, a claim that the producers have refuted. However, details regarding the terms of the settlement have not been disclosed, and attorneys … Read more