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Orlando Health Ordered to Pay $45 Million After Delayed Transfer Results in Father’s Death

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Orlando, FL – In a recent verdict that highlights the competitive tensions within the healthcare industry, Orlando Health has been ordered to pay $45 million to the family of a Seminole County man who died following a delayed hospital transfer. The Central Florida father of six, James Sada, suffered a fatal heart attack in 2020 after a holdup in his transportation to a better-equipped facility. On July 26, 2020, Sada, 55, was initially taken to a smaller Orlando Health hospital which lacked the necessary resources to treat his cardiac issues. The legal case brought by … Read more

Orlando Woman Indicted for Second Degree Murder Following Fatal Road Rage Shooting

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Orlando, FL – Authorities have indicted 47-year-old Tina Allgeo on charges of second-degree murder with a firearm following a road rage confrontation that led to the death of Mihail Tsvetkov. On the evening of December 2, 2024, Orlando police were dispatched to the scene at the junction of East Colonial Drive and Primrose Drive after receiving an emergency call. Upon arrival, officers found Tsvetkov fatally wounded by a gunshot on the road. The investigation soon revealed a heated exchange between Allgeo and Tsvetkov leading up to the incident. What started seemingly as a typical road … Read more

$300 Million Awarded in Wrongful Death Suit Over Teen’s Fatal Drop from Orlando Ride

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Orlando, Fla. — In a significant court ruling, the parents of Tyre Sampson, a 14-year-old who tragically died after falling from a towering drop ride in Orlando’s tourist district, were awarded over $300 million on Thursday. The compensation marks a pivotal moment in the debate over amusement ride safety standards and manufacturer accountability. On a spring break visit to ICON Park in March 2022, Sampson, from St. Louis, met with a fatal accident when he slipped through the restraints of the 430-foot-tall FreeFall ride. The unexpected event led to a national dialogue on the safety … Read more

Orlando Nurse Triumphs in Court, Wins $2.3 Million Verdict After Rejecting Initial $50K Settlement in Auto Accident Case

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Orlando, Florida – A pediatric nurse from Orlando was awarded $2.3 million by an Orange County jury after rejecting a $50,000 settlement offer from her auto insurer, Progressive American Insurance Company. The substantial award followed a 2021 car accident that resulted in severe, life-altering injuries for the nurse, Mary Alderman. Alderman, 41, suffered extensive injuries when her vehicle was struck by an underinsured motorist, identified as Lynda Cypher Meuhausen. The collision occurred as Meuhausen attempted to maneuver between lanes, failing to notice that traffic ahead had stopped. The impact of the crash inflicted permanent damage … Read more