Personal Injury

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.

Jane Ellen Peregrin filed a personal injury lawsuit under Connecticut’s strict liability dog statute after being knocked down by Asauntewa Calaway’s dog. Peregrin claimed serious injuries, including a fractured knee and emotional suffering. Despite these claims, a Hartford jury found in December 2024 that the defendant was not liable. The court entered judgment in favor of Calaway, closing a case centered on the limits of pet owner responsibility under Connecticut law.

Stephen Wertheimer filed a negligence lawsuit against Vail Andrew Szendrei following a 2022 vehicle collision in Miami-Dade County. Wertheimer alleged Szendrei’s driving caused serious injuries and sought significant damages. But on December 19, 2024, a jury found Szendrei not liable and issued a defense verdict, awarding no compensation to the plaintiff.

In a motor vehicle negligence case arising from a 2022 lane change collision on Route 15 in Meriden, Connecticut, a Waterbury jury ruled in favor of the defendant, Michael Tomarelli. Plaintiff Kim Sanders-Croom alleged that Tomarelli’s unsafe lane change caused the crash and her resulting injuries. The defense argued Sanders-Croom’s own negligence contributed to the incident. On March 26, 2025, the jury awarded no damages, finding Tomarelli not liable for the crash.

Mark Garbitini secured a $10.3 million jury verdict following a severe workplace injury at a Connecticut packaging facility. The case centered on allegations that Sun Automation Group and its affiliates failed to inspect or upgrade a Langston Die Cutter machine that caused Garbitini’s partial hand amputation. The jury found the company primarily liable, though an inconsistent defense verdict raised post-trial questions. The lawsuit highlights ongoing safety concerns in industrial equipment maintenance.

Rosaura Beatriz Carranza secured a $500,000 jury verdict in a Miami slip-and-fall lawsuit against Delicias Latinas, Inc. The incident occurred in February 2023, when she tripped over an unmarked speaker stand while dining at the restaurant. The court entered a default judgment after both defendants failed to respond. Jurors ultimately found the restaurant responsible for permanent injuries and awarded substantial compensation for pain, suffering, and future care.

In a 2025 personal injury lawsuit, a Miami‑Dade jury found that minor plaintiff Dilan Amador‑Ventura suffered a permanent injury after being launched off an overcrowded trampoline at The Berry Farm. On January 13, 2025, the jury, led by foreperson Camila E., awarded a total of $500,000 to cover past and future medical expenses and compensate for pain and suffering. This verdict underscores the lasting impact and severity of the injuries he sustained.

On May 19, 2025, a Florida jury awarded $181 million in damages to Denise J. Guth Cook, who was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma linked to years of asbestos exposure. The lawsuit targeted Hennessy Industries, among others, over its AMMCO brake grinder, which Cook’s legal team claimed generated asbestos dust when used with asbestos-containing brakes. Though the jury did not find the grinder defective under strict liability, it held Hennessy Industries 15% responsible under a negligence theory. The verdict also assigned 80% fault to Genuine Parts Company (NAPA) and 5% to Raymark Industries (Raybestos). The massive award reflected the jury’s finding that the companies failed to adequately warn about known asbestos risks, and that Cook’s injuries were a direct result of long-term exposure—both direct and secondary—from industrial and household environments.

Phoebe Griffith filed a personal injury lawsuit after being rear-ended by Emily Rosso on Route 15 in Norwalk. The December 2021 crash caused lasting spinal injuries and led to extensive medical treatment. Griffith brought her case before the Superior Court in Bridgeport, alleging negligence and unsafe driving. On January 16, 2025, a jury ruled in her favor, awarding $216,380 in total damages for medical expenses and pain and suffering.

Jorge Jimenez sued Luis Diaz after a rear-end crash in Cheshire, Connecticut, claiming injuries and negligence. Jimenez sought over $15,000 for physical and emotional harm. Diaz denied liability and blamed Jimenez’s own driving. After hearing arguments from both sides, a Hartford jury ruled in favor of Diaz on January 16, 2025, finding no negligence and awarding zero damages.