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Pennsylvania Jury Grants $5.6 Million to Parents After Botched Birth and Privacy Violations Leave Child Severely Disabled

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PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania jury has awarded $5.6 million to the parents of a child who suffered severe brain damage during a birth that they allege involved medical negligence. The case unfolded in Allegheny County, where the parents claimed that their child’s traumatic delivery significantly impacted their family’s life. The lawsuit centered on a botched birth that took place in 2013 at a local hospital, where the parents argued that inadequate medical care and oversight contributed to the child’s injuries. The couple asserted that the hospital staff did not follow proper protocols, which led to … Read more

Legal Expert Calls USCIS’s Enhanced Scrutiny of Disability Exemptions ‘Severely Strained’ for Citizenship Applicants

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Los Angeles, California – A significant tightening of disability exemptions by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is raising concerns among advocates and legal experts. The change, which affects how applicants for U.S. citizenship can prove their disabilities, has been characterized by some as “incredibly harsh.” Legal professionals are examining the implications of this new policy change, which aims to address alleged misuse of disability exemptions. The USCIS asserts that these adjustments are necessary for maintaining the integrity of the application process. However, critics argue that the revisions may create unnecessary barriers for those legitimately … Read more

Michigan Jury Delivers Over $75 Million Verdict for HVAC Technician Severely Injured in Kroger Refrigerant Explosion

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DETROIT — A jury in Michigan has awarded over $75 million to an HVAC technician who was severely injured by a refrigerant explosion at a Kroger store. The incident occurred in February 2022 when Brian Mierendorf responded to a maintenance call regarding refrigeration lines, resulting in devastating injuries to his hands that have since required numerous surgeries. Mierendorf’s attorney, Jon Marko, revealed the jury’s decision on June 17, describing it as a landmark verdict in premises liability cases in Michigan. The jury considered both economic and non-economic damages for Mierendorf and his wife, Heather, related … Read more

$10 Million Awarded to Teen Severely Injured in Jefferson County HVAC Workplace Accident

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Birmingham, Alabama — A Jefferson County jury delivered a $10 million verdict to a former teenage employee who suffered catastrophic injuries at a local HVAC company back in 2019. Destiny Longs, then only 17 years old, endured severe injuries following a workplace accident which allegedly violated Alabama child labor laws. The lawsuit, initiated by Destiny’s mother, Denisha Longs, highlighted the hazardous working conditions at the facilities run by Comfort Systems USA (Midsouth) and H&M Mechanical Inc., both companies specializing in commercial HVAC systems. Destiny was assigned to the facility by her employer, InTime Staffing LLC, … Read more