Personal Injury

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.

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.

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.

A Miami-Dade jury awarded $4.9 million to Lourdes and Edward Latour after a community gate struck Lourdes while biking, causing lasting injury. The couple sued Miami-Dade County and a private security firm, claiming negligence in maintaining the gate system. Jurors found both defendants responsible and awarded damages for physical and emotional harm.

Heather Socha Bahler sued Paramount Construction after a sidewalk fall in Stafford Springs. A Hartford jury ruled in favor of the construction firm, finding no negligence.

A $56M jury verdict in a Jiu Jitsu injury case was upheld by the California Supreme Court. The court found that an instructor acted negligently, leaving a beginner student paralyzed. This landmark ruling highlights the critical role of safety and oversight in martial arts training.

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.

A Florida jury awarded $3,556,572.74 to Martha Mahecha after she suffered a severe electric shock while using a FURNO 300 Heat Gun at work. The incident, which left her with spinal injuries and psychological trauma, led to a lawsuit against both the manufacturer and her employer. Jurors found both parties liable for design defects, workplace negligence, and emotional abuse.

Meagan Wolfla sued Bennett Malik after tripping on an uneven sidewalk on his Jacksonville property. She alleged negligence and sought over $30,000 in damages. Malik denied liability, claiming Wolfla contributed to the fall. On March 19, 2025, a Duval County jury found Malik was not negligent, and the court entered judgment in his favor, awarding no damages.

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.