Nova Scotia Lawyer’s Courtroom Outburst Resulting in Suspension Upheld by Appeal Court

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — A local lawyer has faced the loss of his legal practice credentials following a tumultuous incident in a courtroom earlier this year, which escalated to the point where law enforcement had to intervene physically. The event led to an appeal which has recently been dismissed, solidifying the lawyer’s suspension. Donn Fraser, an attorney based in Pictou County, came under scrutiny after a February 1 incident at the Nova Scotia Supreme Court in Pictou during which his conduct resulted in a chaotic scene. Following an extensive review, a three-member panel of the … Read more

$120 Million Verdict: Detroit Hospital Held Accountable for Birth Injury Resulting in Cerebral Palsy

DETROI, MI — Kirsten Drake, a Detroit mother, pursued legal action against Henry Ford Health System, winning a $120 million settlement this March after her son suffered severe birth injuries in 2010. The significant compensation comes as acknowledgment of the hospital’s alleged delayed medical response during the child’s delivery, which the family contends led to lifelong medical complications. In June 2010, Drake, then 20 and pregnant with her son, K’Jon, was admitted to Henry Ford Hospital. Despite showing no initial signs of labor, troubling signs from a fetal monitor led doctors to recommend an immediate … Read more

Texas Man Awarded $6.2 Million in Landmark Medical Negligence Verdict Resulting from Failed Spinal Surgery

Frisco, Texas – The Law Offices of Laird & McCloskey, based in Fort Worth, recently achieved a significant victory for a Texas man who suffered life-altering injuries after a failed spinal surgery. A jury in Collin County awarded Bill Proctor $6.2 million in damages, marking the largest medical negligence verdict ever recorded in the county. Proctor, a resident of Lamar County, underwent elective lumbar spinal surgery in 2018 to address his chronic lower back pain, following the recommendation of a neurosurgeon. However, the procedure resulted in permanent neurological harm, leaving Proctor paralyzed from the waist … Read more

Out of Control: Teacher Organizes Classroom Sword Fights Resulting in Student Hospitalization, Sparks Lawsuit

Atlanta, Georgia – A teacher from Georgia is facing a lawsuit after allegedly hosting sword fights during class, resulting in a student being sent to the hospital with injuries. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of students in the classroom and the responsibility of educators to ensure their well-being. The lawsuit claims that the teacher organized sword fights as part of a “medieval day” activity in their high school classroom. According to the complaint, the fights involved the use of real swords and resulted in one student being bloodied and sustaining injuries. Parents … Read more