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Jury Clears EMTS in Fall Injury Lawsuit
Negligence

Julio Cesar Ceballo Fuentes filed a lawsuit against EMTS Parts & Services, Inc., alleging negligence and breach of contract after a fall from his truck. EMTS denied responsibility, claiming the plaintiff acted on his own and raised multiple affirmative defenses. On June 11, 2025, a jury found in favor of EMTS, concluding the company was not liable for any injuries or damages, and rejecting all claims brought by the plaintiff.

AAngad C.
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Jury Rejects Pothole Injury Claim in Miami-Dade Negligence Case
Negligence

Angela Samuels sued Miami-Dade County after hitting a pothole on a public road in 2020, claiming serious injury and negligence. She alleged the County failed to maintain safe road conditions. On April 1, 2025, a jury found in favor of the County, concluding it was not liable for her injuries.

AAngad C.
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$563K Award in Miami Negligent Security Lawsuit
Negligence

In January 2025, a Miami-Dade jury awarded $563,325 to Binish Mahmood in a negligent security lawsuit after her apartment was burglarized. The verdict held the building’s owner and parking operators responsible for failing to staff and monitor the property’s garage, which allowed masked intruders to access and ransack her unit. Mahmood lost over $300,000 in luxury goods and cash and brought claims of negligence and inadequate supervision against multiple parties, including the dissolved entity’s operator.

AAngad C.
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Alpha GRP Wins Partial Verdict in Broker Negligence Case
Negligence

A Contra Costa County jury awarded Alpha GRP, Inc. $73,474 in its lawsuit against broker Woodruff-Sawyer & Co. for negligent advice on insurance coverage during a business shutdown. The jury found the broker partially liable for recommending tail policies that excluded creditor claims, but also held Alpha mostly responsible. Claims brought by Alpha’s officer Colin Dyne were denied.

SSohini C.
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Reckless DUI Crash: $638K Verdict for Milagros Pereyra
Negligence

A Stamford jury awarded Milagros Pereyra $638,265 after a crash caused by Carlos Palencia‑Carrera, who was driving under the influence. The verdict included economic and noneconomic damages for serious injuries and long‑term pain. The jury found Palencia‑Carrera acted recklessly, making him liable for punitive and double damages.

SSohini C.
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Left Turn Crash: $402K Jury Verdict for Erik Ramos
Negligence

A New Haven jury awarded Erik Ramos $402,340 after a left‑turn crash caused by Alan Barton. The verdict found Barton acted negligently and recklessly, making him liable for medical expenses, pain, and emotional distress. Al’s Plumbing and Heating LLC was cleared of any responsibility.

SSohini C.
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Saban Wins Condo Water Damage Lawsuit in Miami-Dade
Premises Liability

A flooding dispute at a luxury Aventura condo led to a trial between Saveway C.V. and Haim Cohen Saban. The jury found no negligence and ruled in favor of Saban.

SSohini C.
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Waterbury Jury Rules Against Plaintiff in Car Crash Case
Negligence

Judith Bellemare’s lawsuit over a 2019 Wolcott car crash ended with a defense win. A Waterbury jury found no negligence or recklessness by Michael Whitney and awarded no damages.

SSohini C.
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Jury Clears Bridgeport Businesses in Injury Lawsuit
Negligence

A Bridgeport jury found in favor of ERT Harborview, LLC and Harborview Market, LLC, rejecting claims brought by Randy Zingo over a falling ceiling fixture. Zingo alleged he suffered serious physical and emotional injuries when a light struck him inside the business in 2021. He sued both the property owner and the market operator for negligence, but the jury determined neither party was at fault and awarded no damages.

SSohini C.
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Jury Rules Against Tenant in Stair Railing Lawsuit
Negligence

A New Haven jury returned a defense verdict in favor of Ed and Lisa Albarino, the landlords accused of negligence and recklessness after tenant Stephanie White claimed she fell down a stairway due to a detached railing in her Clinton, Connecticut rental. White sought damages for serious leg and ankle injuries, but the jury awarded her nothing, finding no liability.

SSohini C.
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Connecticut Jury Awards $1,779 in Route 6 Rear‑End Collision Case
Negligence

A Connecticut jury sided with Donald Tutson Jr. after a rear‑end collision on Route 6, finding that Ellen Benz’s distracted driving caused damage to his Saab. The jury awarded Tutson $1,779 for the cost of car repairs, while declining to award any damages for pain, suffering, or long‑term injuries due to lack of evidence. The case highlights how even routine traffic accidents can lead to a court judgment when negligence is proven.

SSohini C.
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Cheddar’s Slip-and-Fall Lawsuit Ends in $1.6M Verdict
Negligence

Kelsey King, a Jacksonville resident, filed a civil lawsuit in Duval County Circuit Court. She sued Darden Concepts, Inc. and an unnamed employee, referred to as John Doe. The case involved an incident that occurred on January 2, 2023, at a Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen restaurant in Jacksonville. Darden Concepts allegedly owned or operated the premises at the time. King accused the restaurant and its staff of negligence that caused her to slip and fall inside the establishment.King claimed the restaurant failed to properly maintain the floors. According to her complaint, employees did not inspect for slip hazards or follow cleaning policies. A foreign substance on the floor allegedly created a danger. She said there were no warnings, and the staff ignored a foreseeable risk. The substance caused her to slip and fall. She blamed both the company and the employee on duty for failing to act reasonably.

AAngad C.
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