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Landmark $117 Million Verdict: New York Couple Secures Historic Compensation for Mesothelioma Suffering

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In New York, a jury awarded $117 million to William Durbec and his wife, Victoria, in a landmark verdict related to William’s battle with malignant mesothelioma. The significant award includes $78 million for Mr. Durbec’s pain and suffering, along with an additional $39 million to Mrs. Durbec for her loss of companionship. This combined total marks a record for mesothelioma cases in the state. The lawsuit stemmed from Mr. Durbec’s exposure to asbestos while working as a metal worker at the World Trade Center construction site during the 1970s. The couple filed claims against several … Read more

Landmark $38.8 Million Jury Verdict Signals New Era for ERISA Plaintiffs Amid Fiduciary Breach Case Against Pentegra

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White Plains, New York — A recent jury verdict has awarded $38.8 million to participants of a 401(k) plan managed by Pentegra Services Inc., marking a significant moment for plaintiffs under the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). This ruling allows participants an opportunity to take their fiduciary breach claims to a jury, a rarity in ERISA cases. On April 23, an eight-member jury unanimously found that Pentegra and the plan’s board of directors failed their fiduciary responsibilities by imposing excessive administrative fees on the retirement plan, which serves roughly 26,000 employees across various … Read more

Landmark $1.68 Billion Verdict for 40 Women Against Director James Toback: A Historic Stand for Justice in the #MeToo Era

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A New York jury awarded $1.68 billion in damages on Wednesday to 40 women who accused filmmaker James Toback of sexual abuse spanning more than three decades. The decision arose from a lawsuit filed in Manhattan, following New York’s implementation of the Adult Survivors Act, which allowed survivors of sexual assault to file claims regardless of when the incidents occurred. This verdict marks one of the largest jury awards in recent memory, particularly since the emergence of the #MeToo movement, and is among the highest in the history of New York state, according to Brad … Read more

Landmark Verdict: James Toback Ordered to Pay $1.68 Billion for Sexual Assault and Abuse, Signaling Continued Fight for #MeToo Justice

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NEW YORK — A jury has awarded more than $1.6 billion to 40 women who accused filmmaker James Toback of a sustained pattern of sexual misconduct, including assault and psychological abuse. This verdict stems from a lawsuit that followed a 2017 investigation revealing multiple allegations of harassment against Toback. The damages awarded consist of $280 million in compensatory damages and $1.4 billion in punitive damages. Mary Monahan, one of the plaintiffs, expressed her feelings of validation after the verdict, stating, “A jury heard us and a jury believed us.” Lead counsel Brad Beckworth emphasized the … Read more