Student Set on Fire During Chemistry Experiment Awarded $60M in Damages
A NYC student was recently awarded $60 million in damages after he was set on fire during a chemistry experiment.
Verdicts & Settlements
Lawsuit Involving Death of Springville Student Settles for $450K
A settlement was recently agreed to, ending a suit involving the 2016 death of a Springville student.
Settlement Reached in Medical Malpractice Suits Against Newburyport Psychiatrist
Dr. Keith R. Ablow recently agreed to settle medical malpractice lawsuits against him that alleged he took advantage of patients while treating them for depression.
Patient Dies of Bedsore in Jackson Hospital Due to Neglect
Patient dies of bedsore in Jackson Hospital. Jury finds hospital responsible and awards the family $5 million.
Motel 6 Will Pay $12m for Sharing Guest Lists with Immigration Enforcement
It’s not the first time Motel 6 has been accused of feeding guest lists to I.C.E., either.
Smashburger Faces Litigation for its Triple Double Burger
Judge dismisses In-N-Out’s case against Smashburger for it’s Triple Double, but a class action is still pending.
Yale Settles Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit with Former Basketball Captain
A settlement was recently reached between a former Yale basketball captain and the university, ending a sexual misconduct lawsuit.
Minnesota Catholic Diocese to Pay $34m to Victims of Clergy Abuse
The Diocese of New Ulm will pay $34 million to at least 93 victims of clergy abuse.
Dr. George Tyndall, Accused of Molesting Hundreds of USC Students, Arrested in L.A.
Tyndall’s name was included in a massive settlement between USC and the doctor’s victims. However, Tyndall continues to deny any wrongdoing.
Former Toys ‘R’ Us Employees Win $2M Settlement Over Severance Pay
Former Toys ‘R’ Us employees recently won a settlement that will award them $2 million in severance pay.