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Cleveland Clinic Florida Found Negligent, Ordered to Pay $32 Million After Man’s Death from Septic Shock

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A jury in Broward County has awarded nearly $32 million to the estate of a man who died after the Cleveland Clinic Florida failed to put him in intensive care following septic shock. The jury found the hospital negligent, resulting in a $30 million award for present and future pain and suffering, loss of companionship, and guidance to the patient’s minor daughter. An additional $1.9 million was awarded for medical expenses, funeral services, and loss of support. The patient, Saverio Sasso, 51, sought medical attention at the Cleveland Clinic emergency department … Read more

PacifiCorp Ordered to Pay $42 Million to Wildfire Victims in Recent Landmark Verdict

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Mill City, Oregon – PacifiCorp, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, has been ordered by an Oregon jury to pay over $42 million to 10 victims of devastating wildfires that took place on Labor Day in 2020. This ruling is part of ongoing litigation in which the electric utility could potentially be liable for billions of dollars in damages. Last year, a jury found PacifiCorp negligent for failing to cut power to its 600,000 customers despite warnings from fire officials, making it liable for punitive and other damages. The recent decision marks the third verdict to … Read more

Local Idaho Falls Restaurant Ordered to Pay $319,000 for Violating Tip Sharing and Child Labor Laws

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Idaho Falls, Idaho – Mackenzie River Pizza, a local restaurant in Idaho Falls, has been ordered to pay a hefty sum of over $319,000 for engaging in illegal tip sharing, child labor, and violations of overtime work laws. The U.S. Department of Labor announced on Wednesday that the owners of the restaurant, Granite Mountain Restaurants LLC and MRP Idaho Falls LLC, were found guilty of multiple labor law violations related to employee payment, tip distribution, and the hiring of underage workers. According to a news release issued by the Department of Labor, a U.S. District … Read more

Landmark Jury Verdict: University of California Ordered to Pay $7.2 Million for Wrongful Termination of African American Police Officer

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San Francisco, California – A jury has awarded a $7.2 million verdict against the University of California over the termination of a Black police officer. The officer, who served with the university for seven years, claimed that his firing was a result of racial discrimination. The officer, whose identity is being kept confidential, alleged that he faced a hostile work environment due to his race. He claimed that he had been treated unfairly and had experienced racial slurs and derogatory comments from colleagues and superiors. In addition, he said that he was subjected to differential … Read more