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Family Sues Dakota County Jail Alleging Severe Neglect of Inmate in Medical Crisis

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Hastings, MN – A lawsuit claims that a Minnesota man faced dire neglect at a county jail that left him in a critical condition, sparking outrage and raising questions about inmate treatment. Caleb Duffy, 22, was allegedly found in his cell in a severe state, with surroundings and conditions indicating grotesque neglect, after being arrested on suspicions of domestic assault. On July 4, 2022, Duffy was detained and placed in Dakota County Jail, where he was held for over two days. Despite a pre-existing diabetes condition and mental health issues, it is claimed that necessary … Read more

JetBlue Faces $1.5 Million Lawsuit After Passenger Suffers Severe Burns from Spilled Hot Drink During Turbulence

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Hartford, Conn. – A Connecticut woman is pursuing legal action against JetBlue, claiming she sustained severe burns when a crew member accidentally spilled a hot beverage on her amidst flight turbulence. According to the lawsuit, Tahjana Lewis, a 27-year-old resident of Hartford, is seeking $1.5 million in damages for injuries she alleges to have occurred during a May 15 flight from Orlando to Hartford. Lewis’s attorney, Edward Jazlowiecki, detailed that the incident took place while the flight traversed a turbulent zone, causing a crew member to spill hot tea directly onto Lewis who was seated … Read more

Patients Alleging Severe Health Issues From Ozempic Prompt Wave of Lawsuits, Seek Justice and Compensation

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Philadelphia, PA — Legal teams are currently examining potential lawsuits against the makers of Ozempic, focusing on claims that the diabetes and weight loss drug has led to severe gastrointestinal issues, including gastroparesis. This condition, characterized primarily by delayed stomach emptying, can cause chronic and disabling symptoms like nausea and abdominal pain, materially impacting quality of life. Ozempic, known generically as semaglutide, is prescribed widely in the management of type 2 diabetes and as a weight loss aid. It functions by mimicking a hormone that signals the pancreas to release insulin, subsequently lowering blood sugar. … Read more

Boy Awarded $120 Million in Negligence Lawsuit against Detroit Hospital for Severe Birth Injuries

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Detroit, Michigan – A jury has awarded a staggering $120 million on behalf of a boy who suffered severe birth injuries at a hospital within the Henry Ford Health System. The verdict was delivered on Thursday, March 28, after the jury found both the health system and the attending obstetrician and nurses negligent for failing to perform a timely C-section, resulting in irreversible harm to the child. In June 2010, the mother arrived at Henry Ford Hospital, already at term but not near delivery, according to officials. However, after being admitted, the fetal monitor detected … Read more