Woman

Verdict Pending: Trial Nears Conclusion for Suspects in Tragic Killing of Pregnant Woman

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Providence, Rhode Island – As a jury deliberates, two men stand accused of the heinous murder of a pregnant Rhode Island woman, bringing to a close a trial that has captured local attention. The defendants, whose identities have not been disclosed as part of this summary, face charges connected to the brutal killing that occurred last year. The case has been marked by emotional testimonies and grim crime scene descriptions, shedding light on the tragedy that befell the victim, identified only as a young woman in her twenties. According to authorities, the murder is alleged … Read more

Jury Decides $17 Million in Favor of Woman After Surgeon Mistakenly Leaves Tool Inside Her

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Albuquerque, N.M. — In a significant legal victory, a New Mexico jury has awarded $17 million to a woman after a 57-centimeter metal wire was mistakenly left inside her abdomen during surgery. The incident, which took place at an Albuquerque hospital, has spotlighted issues of medical oversight and patient safety. The patient, identified as 42-year-old Margo Sorenson, underwent the surgery in 2019 to remove a tumor. However, the post-operative period brought severe pain and discomfort, leading to the discovery of the foreign object in a subsequent X-ray examination almost three years later. According to court … Read more

Jury Awards $17 Million to Woman After Retained Surgical Instrument Incident at Presbyterian Hospital

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Albuquerque, NM — A New Mexico jury has awarded almost $17 million to a woman after she unknowingly lived with a 13-inch metal retractor in her abdomen for two months following a surgical procedure performed at Presbyterian Hospital in 2019. This decision includes one of the state’s largest punitive damages in recent medical malpractice judgements, posing serious questions about surgical safety protocols. The substantial award handed down includes $15 million aimed to punish Presbyterian Healthcare Services, the state’s most extensive healthcare network, for this severe oversight. Additionally, the plaintiff, Michelle Torma, received $1.75 million in … Read more

Judge Reverses Detention Decision, Releases Gurnee Woman After Failed Armed Robbery Attempt

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Lake Villa, IL – A dramatic turn of events unfolded as a Lake County judge reversed his decision and released a Gurnee woman on electronic monitoring pending her trial for an attempted armed robbery at a local gas station. This decision came after an initial ruling to detain the woman, citing public safety concerns over her actions during the alleged offense. On New Year’s Day around 12:25 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to an emergency call at the Marathon gas station located at 36809 North Route 83 in unincorporated Lake Villa. According to Deputy Chief Christopher … Read more