Personal Injury

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.

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.

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.

In a personal injury case stemming from a 2019 car crash, a New Haven jury awarded $300,000 to Eleanor Mario. The collision occurred when an underinsured driver ran a red light and struck Mario’s vehicle. After settling for $100,000 with the at-fault driver’s insurer, Mario sought additional compensation from The Cincinnati Insurance Company under her underinsured motorist policy. The insurer denied the claim. Mario sued for breach of contract and statutory violations. On January 23, the jury found in her favor and awarded damages within her $500,000 policy limit.

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.

Worker sues Capstone over injury from faulty pulley at UMass Boston site; claims negligence and delays.

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.

Jury finds jail officials liable for inmate suicide; $4M awarded to estate, total liability expected to reach $7M.

Jury finds Naugatuck officer and borough liable; Plaintiff awarded $36K in crash case.

On February 27, 2025, a Connecticut jury ruled for 177 Main Norwalk LLC in a slip-and-fall case filed by Evelin Luna. She claimed injuries from untreated ice at 117 Main Street. The jury found no negligence despite a known defect. No damages were awarded. Luna was represented by Michael E. Skiber; the defense by Esty & Buckmir LLC.

A jury awarded Gregory McKnight and Maureen Brown $10.99 million in their negligent entrustment lawsuit against Adventure Center, LLC.

Jury in New Haven bicycle accident lawsuit found for defendant Tanisha Crandell, awarding no damages to plaintiff.