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$10 Million Awarded in Wisconsin Birth Injury Case: Family Triumphs in Rare Verdict Against Hospital Malpractice

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RACINE, Wis. — A Wisconsin court has awarded a $10 million judgment in a medical malpractice case to a family whose daughter suffered irreversible brain damage at birth, a verdict reached nearly six years after the incident. The child, Ka’Mya Minor, now six years old, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy in her early years and has significant communication challenges. Monica Cerna, Ka’Mya’s mother, shared that despite Ka’Mya’s mostly nonverbal condition, she is learning to use sign language and can even respond with gestures such as high-fives. "I wouldn’t change her for the world, but I … Read more

Judge or Ohtani Poised to Achieve Rare Feat of Clinching World Series and MVP Honors in Same Season

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In the world of Major League Baseball, achieving the pinnacle of individual and team success in the same season is a rare feat. As the postseason intensifies, all eyes are on two stars, Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees and Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels, who are each positioned to potentially join an elite group. This group includes players who have won both the MVP award and the World Series in the same year. The history of baseball showcases only a select few who have reached this dual pinnacle. The roster of … Read more

Jury Awards $3.8 Million in Asbestos Case, Including Rare Punitive Damages, to Retired Boilermaker and Wife

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Pittsburgh, PA — A Pittsburgh jury has awarded a $3.8 million verdict to a retired boilermaker, Harry Chirdon, and his wife, against Chirdon’s former employer, boiler company Foster Wheeler, for its role in his diagnosis of mesothelioma. The substantial sum includes not only compensation for the Chirdons’ medical and personal losses but also punitive damages, a rarity in asbestos litigation, highlighting the severity of the company’s misconduct. The trial concluded on Sept. 26 at the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas under Judge Arnold Klein. It uncovered that Chirdon, now 76, had suffered significant exposure … Read more

Judge Orders Martin Shkreli to Surrender Rare Wu-Tang Clan Album in Landmark Decision

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New York — In a revealing court decision, entrepreneur Martin Shkreli is required to forfeit a one-of-a-kind music album by the famed hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan. The ruling comes as part of a larger case involving Shkreli’s legal battles following his conviction for securities fraud. The former pharmaceutical executive, sometimes infamously referred to as “Pharma Bro,” had previously made headlines for drastically hiking the price of a life-saving drug. This time, his possession of the exclusive album, titled “Once Upon a Time in Shaolin,” which he purchased in 2015 for a staggering $2 million, has … Read more