Verdict

Judge Reduces Major False Advertising Verdict Against Natera, Company Plans Appeal

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SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge has reduced a substantial jury award against Natera, a cancer screening company, but declined to grant the firm’s request for a new trial. U.S. District Judge Edward Chen decreased the jury’s original award of $292.5 million for false advertising by $5.5 million on Monday. Following the court’s decision, Natera announced plans to appeal. The case stems from a ruling made by a jury in San Francisco last year, which found in favor of Guardant Health, determining that Natera should compensate its competitor with $75 million in future damages and … Read more

Nevada Challenges $4.3 Million Verdict Over Inadequate Dental Care of Former Inmate Linked to Molotov Cocktail Incident

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Las Vegas, Nevada – The state is contesting a $4.3 million jury verdict awarded to a former inmate who asserted he was denied necessary dental care during his incarceration. The Nevada Attorney General’s Office filed an appeal on July 21, seeking to overturn the decision rendered in June by a federal jury in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. The lawsuit was brought forth by Nicolai Mork, who was released from Stewart Conservation Camp approximately four years ago. Mork alleged that for over a year, he suffered from a bacterial infection in his mouth without … Read more

Pennsylvania Jury Grants Parents $5.6M in Major Verdict Over Brain Damage and Privacy Breach in Child’s Birth

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PITTSBURGH — A jury in Pennsylvania has awarded $5.6 million to the parents of a child who sustained severe brain injuries during birth due to alleged medical negligence. The case has brought attention to alarming practices within the medical community regarding patient privacy. The parents filed a lawsuit against the medical providers, claiming the hospital staff not only failed to provide adequate care during delivery but also violated their privacy by disclosing sensitive information without consent. The verdict, reached after several days of deliberation, reflects the jury’s finding of significant malpractice that contributed to the … Read more

Jury Delivers Verdict: Death Penalty for Shelby Nealy in Gruesome Family Murders

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A jury in Tampa, Florida, has determined that Shelby Nealy should receive the death penalty for the murders of his wife’s family members. The decision comes after a deliberation that reflected the gravity of the crimes, which shocked the local community and drew significant media attention. Nealy, 44, was convicted of three counts of first-degree murder in April 2023 for the killings of his mother-in-law, sister-in-law, and brother-in-law in 2021. The evidence presented during the trial painted a disturbing picture of premeditated violence, with prosecutors arguing that Nealy’s actions were fueled by a longstanding conflict … Read more