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$68 Million Awarded in Landmark Case for Mother’s Severe Injuries During Botched Cesarean Section

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Stamford, CT — A Connecticut jury awarded $30 million to Elizabeth Tigani for permanent injuries she sustained during a botched cesarean section at Greenwich Hospital in 2014. With the addition of prejudgment interest, the total compensation amounts to approximately $68 million. Representing the plaintiff, attorneys David Golub and Sean McElligott of Silver Teitel & Golub, brought forth the case against Westchester Medical Group P.C. and Dr. Sara B. Elias. The legal proceedings revealed that during the December 7, 2014 operation, Dr. Elias incorrectly performed the cesarean section, resulting in severe injuries to Tigani’s bladder and … Read more

Venice Film Festival 2024 Announces Juries for Orizzonti Section and Debut Film Award

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Venice, Italy – Enthusiasm is building as the Venice Film Festival gears up to unveil its juries for two significant segments of the 2024 event: the Orizzonti section and the “Luigi de Laurentiis” award for Best Debut Film. Each year, these panels play a crucial role in shaping the festival’s landscape, influencing both present and future trends in global cinema. The Venice Film Festival, renowned for its distinguished selection and rich history, not only provides a platform for international filmmakers but also sets the stage for emerging talents to shine. The “Luigi de Laurentiis” award, … Read more

Detroit Mother and Son Awarded $120 Million in Landmark Medical Malpractice Case Over Delayed Caesarean Section

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DETROIT, Michigan – In a groundbreaking medical malpractice case, a Wayne County jury has awarded a Detroit mother and her 13-year-old son a staggering $120 million. The verdict comes after a four-week trial that examined the devastating consequences of a delayed caesarean section. The child, named K’Jon, suffered severe brain damage, cerebral palsy, and developmental delays as a result. The lawsuit, filed in December 2020 in Wayne County Circuit Court, accused an obstetrician and four nurses from Henry Ford Health Systems of negligence in their care of Kirsten Drake and her unborn baby back in … Read more

SXSW Audience Awards Announced: ‘Bob Trevino Likes It’ Takes Narrative Feature, ‘Monkey Man’ Dominates Headliner Section

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Austin, Texas – The winners of the Audience Awards for the 31st edition of the SXSW festival were announced on Monday. The festival, which recently concluded, recognized outstanding films in various categories. Among the winners were “Bob Trevino Likes It” by Tracie Laymon, which won in the Narrative Feature Competition, and “Monkey Man” by Dev Patel, marking his directorial debut, which dominated the Headliner section. Other notable winners included A24’s “Sing Sing,” starring Colman Domingo, winning in the Festival Favorite category, and Kyle Hausmann-Stokes’ “My Dead Friend Zoe,” starring Sonequa Martin-Green, Natalie Morales, and Ed … Read more