Settlement

Jury Shocks with $15M Verdict for Rear-End Crash After Initial $5K Settlement Offer

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A jury in San Antonio, Texas, awarded $15 million to a woman involved in a rear-end collision, a significant increase from the initial settlement offer of $5,000. The case highlights the disparities that can occur between insurance company offers and jury decisions regarding personal injury claims. The accident, which occurred two years prior, left the plaintiff suffering from extensive injuries. Medical reports indicated that she faced ongoing treatment and limitations in daily activities due to her injuries. During the trial, her legal team presented evidence of the impact the collision had on her quality of … Read more

HCA Healthcare Reaches Settlement in Antitrust Case, Pledges Community Support for Asheville’s Mission Health

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. — HCA Healthcare has reached a settlement in an antitrust lawsuit that has affected the Mission Health system for the past three years. This lawsuit was initiated by four local governments in Western North Carolina, who argued that HCA’s practices led to increased healthcare costs and reduced quality in the region. The governments involved in the lawsuit—Brevard, Asheville, Buncombe County, and Madison County—raised concerns about HCA’s monopolistic behavior following its acquisition of Mission Health in 2019, which included the only hospital in Asheville and several rural facilities. The plaintiffs alleged that this consolidation … Read more

Baltimore Secures $152 Million in Opioid Settlement, Enhancing City’s Fight Against Drug Crisis

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Baltimore, Maryland, has opted to accept a $152 million settlement from two drug distributors as part of its ongoing efforts to combat the devastating effects of the opioid crisis, a decision that signifies a pragmatic move in light of a complex legal landscape. This amount represents slightly less than the jury’s initial verdict of $266 million delivered late last year, but it contributes to the city’s total recovery of $579.8 million from pharmaceutical companies. The initial jury award came after an extensive seven-week trial against McKesson and AmerisourceBergen, which concluded in 2022. However, Baltimore City … Read more

Opioid Settlement: Baltimore Secures $152 Million Jury Award, Aims for Healing and Recovery

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BALTIMORE — The city of Baltimore will accept a $152 million jury award in its ongoing litigation against opioid distributors, a significant outcome in the battle against the opioid crisis that has devastated communities across the nation. The jury found that the companies failed to monitor suspicious orders of painkillers, contributing to widespread addiction and overdose deaths. The award follows a lengthy trial that exposed how these distributors prioritized profits over public health, exacerbating one of the deadliest drug crises in U.S. history. This ruling is part of a larger trend where cities and states … Read more