Prolonged

Los Angeles Jury Awards $48 Million to Victims of Prolonged School Abuse, Unveiling Decades of Neglect by District

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Los Angeles, California – In a landmark decision, a local jury has awarded $48 million in damages to six individuals who suffered abuse at the hands of a former elementary school teacher, marking the culmination of a legal battle that shed light on years of systemic failures within a Southern California school district. The allegations of abuse, which persisted for 15 years under the watch of school officials, led to significant changes in state legislation and sparked widespread scrutiny of the Mountain View School District in El Monte. The case hinged on accusations that the … Read more

Missouri Jury Grants $48 Million to Family for Hospital’s Prolonged Labor Decision Leading to Child’s Brain Damage

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CLAYTON, Mo. — A jury in St. Louis County has awarded a massive $48.1 million verdict to the parents of a child who suffered permanent brain damage due to prolonged labor at Mercy Hospital. The case centered on the medical team’s decision to allow the prolonged pushing during childbirth despite warning signs that the baby was in distress. In the detailed judgment, Mercy Hospital, Mercy Clinic, and attending physician Dr. Daniel McNeive were held accountable. They were ordered to pay $28.1 million in compensatory damages to address the child’s ongoing care needs, and an additional … Read more

$48 Million Verdict Against Mercy Hospital in St. Louis After Prolonged Labor Results in Child’s Brain Damage

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. — A St. Louis County jury recently handed down a $48.1 million verdict in a malpractice lawsuit involving a childbirth incident at Mercy Hospital that resulted in permanent brain damage to a newborn. This ruling concludes a contentious legal battle spotlighting the intense challenges and decisions faced in obstetric care. On May 3, 2020, a cardiac nurse employed at Mercy gave birth under circumstances that turned grievous due to prolonged labor. After being directed to continue pushing for nearly 12 hours, her son was born with significant health issues, including seizures before … Read more

Ripple’s Legal Drama Continues: Behind-the-Scenes Negotiations Could Be Key to Prolonged SEC Case

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New York — James Murphy, a distinguished attorney specializing in cryptocurrency law, has recently voiced a novel perspective on the protracted legal battles faced by Ripple, a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency arena. As the case involving Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) drags on, Murphy suggests that the delay might not be entirely due to SEC strategies. Rather, it could be Ripple itself actively negotiating behind closed doors for more favorable terms. For many XRP investors, a recent court ruling appeared as a victory, with the cryptocurrency not being classified as … Read more