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$68.5 Million Awarded in Tragic Philadelphia Construction Site Fall, Jury Points to Safety Failures

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Philadelphia, PA — A Philadelphia jury recently ruled in favor of awarding $68.5 million to the family of Siarhei Marhunou, a construction worker who tragically died after falling from a balcony at a Center City development site managed by OCF Realty. Marhunou’s fatal accident occurred in December 2021, and the lawsuit was filed by his estate in May 2022. Marhunou, a 38-year-old recent immigrant from Belarus, was working on the balcony installation of siding on a five-unit townhouse development located at 2330 Sansom Street when the incident took place. During his employment, Marhunou fell nearly … Read more

$68.5 Million Awarded in Historic Verdict for Family of Worker Killed at Philadelphia Construction Site

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PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia jury has awarded $68.5 million in damages to the widow and young son of a construction worker who died after a fall from an improperly secured balcony. The verdict, returned on Wednesday, concluded a lawsuit involving allegations of negligence and wrongful death against OCF Construction LLC and several associated companies. The incident that led to the legal battle occurred on December 15, 2021, at a luxury townhouse development in the Fitler Square area of the city. Siarhei Marhunou, 38, was working on the fifth-floor balcony of the new five-unit complex when … Read more

Land Ownership Dispute Resolved as Judge Dismisses Lawsuit over UConn Extension Site in Bethel

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Bethel, a town located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, recently saw the resolution of a property ownership lawsuit involving the UConn Extension site. In a significant development, a judge dismissed the lawsuit, putting an end to the dispute over the land’s ownership. The lawsuit, which had been ongoing for some time, centered around the UConn Extension site, a facility that provides various educational and outreach programs to the community. The ownership of the property was called into question, leading to a legal battle. After carefully examining the evidence presented, the judge ruled in favor of dismissing … Read more

Landmark Seattle Jury Decision: $857 Million Awarded to Seven Women Affected by Monsanto PCBs at School Site

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SEATTLE, Washington – In a groundbreaking verdict, a Seattle jury has awarded a staggering $857 million to seven women who alleged that they were harmed by PCBs produced by Monsanto at a school site in Washington. This verdict marks yet another blow for the chemical giant, as its losses continue to mount. The jury’s decision came after a lengthy legal battle, during which the seven women asserted that exposure to Monsanto’s PCBs caused them severe health problems. PCBs, or polychlorinated biphenyls, are a group of highly toxic chemicals that were widely used in electrical equipment … Read more