Verdict

$7.1 Million Verdict in Medical Negligence Case After Misdiagnosed Blood Clot Leaves Young Woman Blind

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ERIE, Pa. — A jury in Erie County, Pennsylvania, awarded $7.1 million to a young woman who was left almost entirely blind following a missed diagnosis of a blood clot on her CT scan in November 2020. At the time, Allison Mitchell was just 23 years old when missteps in her medical care led to severe, life-altering consequences. Mitchell had initially sought treatment at Saint Vincent Hospital for a severe headache, which escalated to the point of causing unconsciousness. There, a CT scan was conducted under the oversight of Dr. Anil K. Bhardwaj, a radiologist … Read more

D.C. Jury Awards $930K in Groundbreaking Verdict for Transgender Employee Discriminated Against at McDonald’s

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Washington, D.C. – A landmark court victory has underscored the ongoing struggles and eventual triumph of Diana Portillo, a transgender immigrant who battled against workplace discrimination. A jury at the D.C. Superior Court awarded Portillo $930,000, marking a significant moment in the fight for transgender rights under the D.C. Human Rights Act. Portillo, who was employed at a McDonald’s on Georgia Ave. managed by International Golden Foods, LLC, endured continual misgendering and derogatory comments at work after she transitioned and began presenting according to her gender identity. Despite requests for her colleagues and management to … Read more

$462 Million Verdict in Underride Tragedy: Jury Slams Trailer Manufacturer Over Safety Failures that Claimed Lives of Young Fathers

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St. Louis, MO — A St. Louis jury has ordered Wabash National Corporation to pay $462 million in a landmark case over a tragic accident that claimed the lives of two young fathers. The verdict followed a harrowing two-week trial that spotlighted the dangers of underride crashes involving large trucks. The case centered on Taron Tailor, 30, and Nicholas Perkins, 23, who were killed when the Volkswagen CC Tailor was driving slammed into the rear of a Wabash-manufactured trailer on May 19, 2019. The crash caused the car to slide under the trailer after its … Read more

Louisiana Jury Hits Major Insurer with $400M Verdict for Underpayment to Cancer Surgery Center

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New Orleans, LA — In a significant legal setback for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, a civil court jury has mandated the insurance giant to pay over $400 million for claims underpayments to a local surgery center focusing on cancer treatments. The verdict marks an unprecedented challenge to the practices of major health insurers in Louisiana, escalating concerns about the implications for medical claim settlements statewide. The court’s decision came after allegations surfaced that Blue Cross had either delayed, underpaid, or completely denied payment for approximately 9,000 approved procedures over a decade at St … Read more