Surgeon Must Pay $9.4 Million in Malpractice Matter
Surgeon ordered to pay $9.4 million after failing to properly treat a patient’s post-surgery complications.
Verdicts & Settlements
Judges Dismisses Lawsuit Involving Measles Vaccination Order
Justice Lawrence Knipel of Brooklyn recently dismissed a lawsuit filed by a handful of mothers over the recent measles vaccination order.
9th Circuit Lets California Keep Sanctuary Laws
The Trump administration has been attacking California’s sanctuary-style policies since 2016.
Settlement Reached in Negligence Case Involving Kansas Gun Store
A multi-million dollar settlement was recently reached between the victims of a February 2016 workplace shooting and a pawn shop.
Florida Healthcare Executive Convicted on 20 Criminal Counts
Florida healthcare executive was found guilty in one of the largest Medicare fraud cases in history.
Cosby Blasts Insurer AIG for Settling Sexual Assault Lawusit
Cosby, claiming the lawsuit is part of a broader conspiracy to ruin his reputation, told AIG customers to cancel their policies.
Court Says Migrant Parents Have No ‘Right’ to be Detained with Children
The judges say nothing about due process gives migrants the right to stay with their children.
Natural Meat May Not Be What You Expect
Hormel’s antibiotic- and hormone-filled Natural Choice products are considered natural meat, but truly ethical meat has higher costs – and greater rewards.
Village of Frankfort Settles Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit with Police Officer for $190K
Earlier this week, the village of Frankfort agreed to pay officer Jennifer Panattoni $190,000 to settle a pregnancy discrimination case she filed following her 2018 pregnancy.
Man Given Unnecessary Cancer Surgery, Jurors to Decide Award
Iowa man was given prostate surgery when incorrect lab results showed he had cancer. Jury to decide award for negligence.