Jurimatic: Verdicts and Settlements

Mary Benz filed a personal injury lawsuit against Maryellen Travis following a 2022 rear-end collision in Danbury, Connecticut. Benz alleged that Travis drove negligently, causing the crash and resulting injuries. The case proceeded to trial, where both sides presented evidence and arguments. On April 2, 2025, the jury returned a verdict in favor of Travis, finding she was not negligent. The court awarded no damages, and judgment was entered for the defense.

Blanca Mourez-Cabrera, 81, was awarded $9 million by a Florida jury after developing terminal mesothelioma linked to decades of using Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder. Filed in 2019, the lawsuit alleged the product contained asbestos and lacked proper warnings. Johnson & Johnson denied the claims, citing regulatory compliance. However, the jury found the company negligent and its product defective, concluding it caused the plaintiff’s illness. The verdict included $3 million each for medical expenses, past suffering, and future suffering. The case highlights rising legal and health concerns over talc-based consumer products.

In a high-stakes family dispute, a Miami jury ruled in favor of Lucia Lopez, who faced eviction and financial claims from her daughter, Cindy Lopez. The case involved allegations of unlawful detainer, unjust enrichment, and property rights. The jury awarded no damages to Cindy.

A New York federal jury recently awarded $21,980,444.70 in a breach of contract lawsuit brought by Sanmina Corporation against Dialight PLC over a terminated manufacturing agreement. The case, filed in the Southern District of New York, concluded after the jury found Dialight liable for failing to pay for completed goods and excess materials following its 2018 contract termination, entitling Sanmina to recover unpaid invoices, material costs, and legal fees under the terms of the agreement.

In a dispute over an unpaid short-term loan and a bounced check, a Florida court awarded $725,000 to Parminder Gyani and his company, Humble Hustler Corp. The case arose from a $150,000 loan made to Katiuska Vegas in September 2022 for a foreclosure deal. Vegas issued a postdated check through Invepa Properties LLC, which was later dishonored due to insufficient funds. After paying only $5,000 and denying the transaction, Vegas and Invepa ignored a statutory demand. Gyani and Humble Hustler sued for breach of loan agreement, a worthless check, and fraud. In April 2025, the Court ruled for the Plaintiffs on Counts II, III, and IV, awarding $145,000 and $435,000 to Humble Hustler, and $145,000 to Gyani. It denied the fraud claim.

Briana Booth won $32.5M in a 2018 crash case after a jury found Samantha Delano and Linda Fowler negligent. Booth suffered spinal injuries, chronic pain, and partial paralysis. Delano was found 85% at fault; Fowler, 15%. The award includes medical and non-economic damages.

Dan Alexis sued Union Autobody Shop and others over a 2020 hit-and-run crash on I-95. Despite the defense denying liability, a jury awarded Alexis $1.95 million for injuries, pain, and suffering. The verdict held all defendants, including Union Autobody, responsible for the collision.

Dawn International sued Jacob Fleishman Sales for $5.2M over unpaid pork shipments and contract breaches. A federal jury sided with Dawn, awarding over $3.76M in damages. Fleishman’s defenses and fraud claims were rejected, marking a major win for the supplier.

Cheryl Rogers sued the City of Jacksonville over a fatal crash caused by an obstructed stop sign. Despite claims of negligence and wrongful death, a Duval County jury found the City not liable, ruling in its favor on April 2, 2025, after reviewing all evidence and arguments.

On March 27, 2026, a jury awarded $29,750 to Jewell White in her premises liability case against DJ Realty, LLC and Hall Manor Owner’s Association, Inc. The case originated from a February 2022 slip-and-fall accident on an untreated icy walkway outside White’s West Haven apartment. The jury found the defendants 85% at fault for failing to maintain the property and issue proper warnings. White, who sustained injuries to her hip, knee, ankle, and foot, claimed the icy surface was left untreated despite known hazardous conditions. Her damages included medical expenses, pain and suffering, and loss of income. The court reduced the $36,000 award to reflect White’s 15% share of fault.

A Connecticut jury unanimously found in favor of Dr. Jeremy Kaufman, Yale New Haven Health Services Corp., and Northeast Medical Group in a medical malpractice lawsuit.

A Connecticut jury ruled in favor of Charles Weaver in a high-stakes real estate contract dispute, finding no breach in his decision to back out of a $225,000 home sale. Plaintiff Quinn Isaac had sued for $137,000 in damages after Weaver sold the same property months later for $362,000. The jury concluded the agreement had either been lawfully terminated or did not require Weaver to complete the sale, resulting in zero compensation for the buyer.