Personal Injury

Derek Oliveira sued Skanska-Granite-Lane after crashing into an unmarked barrier at a confusing I-4 construction ramp in Orlando. He claimed the contractor removed critical safety signage, creating a hazardous zone. The court awarded him $919,245.10 on January 12, 2024, finding the construction company negligent. The defense alleged comparative fault and external causes, but the jury ruled in Oliveira’s favor.

Gabriel Dominguez filed a civil lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles, LAPD, and Officer Joshua Guillory, alleging wrongful conduct and negligence. He sought damages for physical and emotional harm. The jury found Guillory partly negligent and awarded Dominguez $115,000, but assigned him 90% of the fault, significantly limiting recovery.

The family of Margarito Lopez sued the City of Los Angeles and two LAPD officers for excessive force after Lopez was fatally shot during a mental health crisis. Plaintiffs alleged civil rights violations and state law claims. Defendants denied wrongdoing and asserted various immunities. The case was dismissed with prejudice by the U.S. District Court following a joint stipulation. Each party bears its own legal costs.

On May 22, 2022, Claudia Lemos slipped and fell in a Miami nail salon’s laundry room, allegedly due to pooled water. She sued the salon’s operator, Brickell 25 Holding, LLC, for negligence. Lemos claimed serious, permanent injuries and sought compensation for medical expenses and emotional distress. The defendant denied liability, arguing the hazard was open and obvious, and blamed Lemos for her own injuries. On May 21, 2025, a jury found in favor of Brickell 25, awarding no damages to the plaintiff.

Lynette R. Jividen secured a $48 million jury verdict after years of exposure to mold and water damage at her Mar Lago apartment in Florida. Despite repeated complaints, property managers delayed repairs, allowing hazardous conditions to worsen. Jividen suffered serious health problems and property loss. The court found the defendants negligent and held them responsible for the unsafe environment and lasting harm caused.

Paulette Twiss sued Eastmont Villa LLC, alleging unsafe and unhealthy living conditions in her Portland rental. The jury found the landlord failed to maintain the unit in a habitable condition, violating Oregon law. Issues included faulty wiring, water intrusion, plumbing defects, and rodent infestation. The jury awarded Twiss the full requested amount: $63,175 in non-economic and $1,075 in economic damages.

In a major verdict, a Suffolk County jury awarded $8 million to Janice Paluzzi, who developed mesothelioma after years of using Johnson & Johnson’s talc products. The jury found J&J’s Baby Powder and Shower to Shower were defectively designed, rejecting the company’s defense that her illness stemmed from other sources. The decision adds to J&J’s growing legal troubles, with thousands more talc-related lawsuits pending across the U.S.

A Connecticut jury awarded $425,000 in a case involving a rear-end collision, spinal and neurological injuries, and disputed underinsured motorist benefits. The plaintiff claimed the insurer failed to honor a $250K coverage policy after the at-fault driver’s limited insurance left gaps. The jury found the insurer liable for breach of contract, rejecting multiple defenses aimed at reducing payment obligations.

A Brooklyn jury awarded over $2.7 million to a 40-year-old Brazilian construction worker injured in a 2019 job site accident. Concrete struck his eye, causing a fall from a ladder and leading to serious spinal and shoulder injuries. The jury sided with the plaintiff despite a delay in treatment and defense claims of pre-existing conditions. Attorney Thomas Brennan led the successful four-week damages-only trial.

On October 3, 2019, Linda Medrzychowski slipped on a liquid substance while shopping at Ocean State Job Lot in Griswold, Connecticut. She filed suit, alleging the store failed to maintain safe conditions. The jury found both the plaintiff and the defendant 50% liable. Total damages reached $202,500, but her compensation was reduced to $101,250 due to shared fault. The case underscores the importance of safety protocols and shared responsibility in premises liability claims.

Katerina Rebescher sued landlord Diana Cabral over unsafe living conditions, including mold and roof damage, at a rental home in Tamarac, Florida. After Cabral allegedly ignored repair requests and forced her to move, Rebescher filed suit. On June 18, a Broward County jury awarded her $119,000 in damages for breach of contract, bad faith, negligence, and emotional distress.

A Miami-Dade jury awarded $13.3 million to Jean Carlo Anguelov Rodriguez after he was crushed by falling plywood at a Doral worksite in 2017. The lawsuit claimed that Alvarez, a site supervisor, failed to provide proper oversight or safety measures, resulting in life-altering injuries. The verdict, delivered on May 19, 2025, included compensation for past and future medical expenses as well as non-economic damages.