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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

Essex County School District Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Severe Bullying and Discriminatory Punishments

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Belleville, NJ — In a distressing case emerging from Essex County, the parents of a Belleville Public School #4 student have launched a legal battle against the school district, alleging a systemic failure to protect their son from bullying and discriminatory treatment, some of which they claim came from the educators themselves. This lawsuit, filed in the Superior Court of Essex County earlier this month, details the harrowing experiences of their child, dating back to his enrollment in pre-kindergarten in the 2019-2020 academic year. According to the legal documents, the child, now in the second … Read more

“Legal Battles Intensify: Numerous Lawsuits Claim Invokana Medication Linked to Increased Risk of Severe Leg and Foot Amputations”[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBtR8CPYOHw[/embed]

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WASHINGTON — A significant number of lawsuits have been filed against pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson, along with its subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals, alleging that the diabetes medication Invokana is linked to severe leg and foot amputations. Patients and legal advocates argue that the companies failed to adequately warn users about the risks associated with the drug. Invokana, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2013 for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, has been under scrutiny after research showed an increased risk of amputations, particularly involving the toes and middle of the … Read more

Lawsuit Claims School Bus Driver with Hidden Drug Conviction Caused Severe Injury Crash in Louisville

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A devastating collision in Louisville’s west end involving a school bus and a local woman’s vehicle has led to a lawsuit after it was found that the bus driver, who had a prior drug conviction, should not have been employed under district guidelines. Kim Petty, the victim, sustained severe injuries including a broken neck, shoulder, forearm, and pelvis when her car was struck by the school bus driven by Aaron Helton. According to the lawsuit filed in Jefferson Circuit Court earlier this month, there are allegations that Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) … Read more