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Construction Worker Wins $6.7M in High-Voltage Electrical Accident Case
Personal Injury Protection

On January 18, 2023, Plaintiff Brian Quanstrum and Lisa Quanstrum, filed a Personal Injury lawsuit in the State Court of Houston County, Georgia(Case number: 2023CV0054868 ). Jason Ashford presided over this case. The severe electrical accident that forever changed Brian Quanstrum's life occurred on August 26, 2022, at a construction site in Warner Robins, Georgia. Before beginning any excavation work, Quanstrum's employer, Bore More Construction, followed proper safety protocols by contacting the 811 "call before you dig" service to request utility line marking. This critical safety step was intended to protect workers from underground hazards, but a series of negligent actions led to devastating consequences. Flint Electric Membership Corporation and Flint Energies dispatched a locator to the construction site,

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Massachusetts Jury Awards $10.6M in Wrongful Death Case Against Tobacco Companies
Wrongful Death

On September 28, 2020, Plaintiff Kevin Penza filed a Wrongful Death lawsuit in the Massachusetts State, Superior Court, Hampden County (Case number: 2079CV00508). Kevin Penza, acting as the Personal Representative of his late wife Jacqueline Penza’s Estate, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Philip Morris USA, Inc., and related entities. Jacqueline Penza, born in 1959, started smoking cigarettes at the age of 12 after receiving free samples in her Massachusetts neighborhood. Over 45 years, she regularly consumed brands such as Winston, Winston Lights, Newport, Kent, and Marlboro, all manufactured and marketed by the Defendants. These companies knowingly designed cigarettes with dangerously high levels of tar and nicotine to maximize addiction. Despite understanding the severe health risks their products posed, the Defendants concealed this inform

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Oregon Jury Awards $1.56 Million to Plaintiff in Personal Injury Case Involving TriMet
Motor Vehicle Accident

On February 16, 2022, Plaintiff Kenneth Flippen filed a Personal Injury lawsuit in the Oregon Circuit Court, Multnomah County (Case number: 22CV05847). Judges Christopher J. Marshall, Judith H. Matarazzo, Kelly Skye, Amy M. Baggio, Eric L. Dahlin, and David F. Rees presided over this case. Kenneth Flippen filed a personal injury lawsuit against the Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) following an accident on September 16, 2021. While riding his bicycle at SE 17th Avenue and SE Lafayette Street in Portland, Oregon, a TriMet SUV pulled out in front of him, causing a collision. The incident resulted from the SUV driver's alleged negligence, including failure to stop for a bicyclist, failure to yield the right of way, failure to keep a proper lookout, loss of vehicle control, and excessive speed under the circumstances. This bicycle

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Teen Suicide Leads to $5.4M Wrongful Death Verdict Against Portsmouth School
Wrongful Death

On November 12, 2019, Plaintiff · Richard P. Bruno, Jr., individually, as statutory beneficiary of Nathan R. Bruno, and as Administrator of the Estate of Nathan Bruno filed a Wrongful death lawsuit in the Rhode Island State, Newport County Superior Court(Case number: NC-2019-0433). Judge Richard A. Licht presided over the case. Between December 2017 and January 2018, Defendant Ryan Moniz, the football coach at Portsmouth High School, received numerous harassing calls and text messages from an anonymous number. Moniz promptly reported these incidents to the Jamestown Police Department. In response, the police issued a subpoena to Cox Communications to trace the source of the communications. On February 1, 2018, Cox confirmed that the calls and messages originated from the cell phone of Nathan R. Bruno, a sixteen-year-o

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Jury Awards $101K in Split Verdict: Auto Negligence Lawsuit Divides Fault 90-10
Motor Vehicle Accident

On September 7, 2021, Plaintiff Michael Festa and others filed an Auto Negligence lawsuit in the Connecticut State, Superior Court of Waterbury Judicial District (Case number: UWY-CV21-6062115-S). Judge Kimberly Massicotte presided over the case. On November 25, 2019, at approximately 12:12 p.m., Michael Festa drove southbound on Main Street (Route 73) in Watertown, Connecticut. He intended to turn left into his business at 690 Main Street while operating a vehicle owned by MyHoopty.com LLC. Alexandra Quinones traveled behind Festa on the same road. As Festa began his left turn, Quinones crossed the double yellow line and attempted to pass him on the left side, causing a collision between the two vehicles. The collision caused Festa to suffer multiple injuries, including trauma to his head, neck, shoulders, arms,

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Dallas Family Awarded $59 Million in Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Lawsuit
Premises Liability

On February 22, 2017, Plaintiff TiCourtney McMullen filed a Carbon Monoxide Poisoning lawsuit in the Texas State, District Court of Dallas County (Case number: CC-17-00945-A). Judge D'Metria Benson presided over the case. On May 5, 2015, TiCourtney McMullen and her minor children lived at Red Bird Trails Apartments in Dallas, Texas. The apartment complex was owned and managed by Red Bird Trails Apartments and Bridgeway Capital, LLC. These companies were responsible for property management, maintenance, repair, and overall safety, including the HVAC and air systems. The property managers hired BCJ Professional Mechanical Services or Urban Custom Plumbing, or possibly both, to repair the boiler room. Due to negligent repairs and maintenance, carbon monoxide leaked from the boiler room into nearby apartments, including the McMullens' unit. The defendants failed to perform repairs that would prevent carbon monoxide from entering adjacent apartments. They al

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Gavelston County Jury Awards $8,500 in Texas I-45 Car Accident Lawsuit:
Motor Vehicle Accident

On August 3, 2022, Plaintiff Brianna Frakes and others filed a Car Accident lawsuit in the Texas State, Galveston County, 56th District Court (Case number: 22-CV-1453). Judge Lonnie Cox presided over the case. On September 5, 2021, James Francis Frakes drove southbound on Interstate Highway 45 in Galveston County, Texas. His wife, Jennifer Frakes, and granddaughter, Brianna Frakes, were passengers. As they approached the 3300 block, heavy traffic forced James Frakes to stop completely. Jessica Lynn Renfro, traveling in the same direction behind them, failed to stop in time and collided with their vehicle. The police report, filed after the incident, stated that Renfro was solely responsible for the collision. The report cited several factors contributing to the accident, including Ren

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California Personal Injury Lawsuit Results in $83.8M Verdict Against Original Mowbray's Tree Service For Negligence
Negligence and Malpractice

Plaintiffs Jamie Rodriguez, 55, and Ana Gomez, 52, filed a personal injury lawsuit a personal injury case against Original Mowbray's Tree Service, Inc. for the catastrophic accident caused due to the negligence of their employee Jonathan Armando Gonzalez-Varillas. The case was heard before the California Superior Court, San Bernadino County. Judge Donald Alvarez presided over this case. [Case number: CIV DS2003809] The Original Mowbray's Tree Service, Inc. ("Mowbray's") is a large commercial tree trimming company. Mowbray's upper management gave considerable authority to its general foremen, including decisions about who could operate company vehicles. In June 2019, Mowbray's hired Jonathan Armando Gonzalez-Varillas ("Varillas") as a tree trimmer. Mowbray's, including its area managers and general foremen, knew that Varillas lacked a valid driver’s license

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Tennessee Jury Awards $6M Compensatory Damages For Brutal Assault By Campbell County Correctional Officers
Personal Injury and Torts

On June 01, 2020, a civil rights action was initiated against Campbell County, Tennessee for failure to train staff to prevent abuse and provide needed medical assistance to jail detainees. The action was filed before the United States District Court, Tennessee Eastern (Knoxville) seeking damages for the life-altering injuries inflicted on Nathan Ling while in detention. The case was assigned to District Judge Charles E Atchley, Jr and referred to Magistrate Judge Jill E McCook. [Case number: 3:20cv233] On June 1, 2019, a 911 call was made about a suspicious vehicle. Deputy Crabtree and other Campbell County Sheriff’s Department officers responded, locating the vehicle with Nathan Ling, Kaitlyn McDaniel, and Jaevon Dayshawn Jones inside.

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Tennessee Birth Injury Lawsuit: $46.9M Verdict Against Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital For Medical Negligence
Negligence and Malpractice

On September 24, 2019, Cayce and Scott Boughton filed a birth injury lawsuit against St. Thomas Midtown Hospital alleging negligence for the careless delivery of their daughter, Vivian Lee Boughton. The medical malpractice case was heard before the Tennessee 6th Circuit Court, Davidson County. Judge Thomas W. Brothers presided over this case. [Case number: 19C2245] In January 2018, Cayce and Scott Boughton discovered they were expecting their first child. The pregnancy proceeded normally with no complications. Cayce arrived at Ascension St. Thomas Midtown Hospital for labor and delivery at 40 weeks on the afternoon of September 2018. Dr. Sa Cara Shaw, the on-call OB-GYN, was assigned to her case. Starting at 1:30 a.m., fetal decelerations were detected. Nurse Jackie Smith, who was on duty, informed Dr. Shaw of these findings at 4:28 a.m. Shaw assessed Cayce at 4:58 a.m. T

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$42.4M Award for Indiana Man After Tesla Employee's Negligence Causes Lifelong Disabilities
Negligence and Malpractice

On May 8, 2017, a lawsuit was filed against Tesla Inc. for the life-altering injuries, impairment, and damages caused to Christopher Dugan in a motor vehicle accident caused by the negligence of Kyle Kaszuba, a Tesla employee. The case was heard before the Indiana State, Marion County, Superior Court. Judges Burnett Caudill, Cynthia J Ayers, and Mark F. Renner presided over this case. [Case number: 49D04-1705-CT-018411] Plaintiff Christopher Dugan lived in Avon, Hendricks County, Indiana. Defendant Kyle Kaszuba resided in Danville, Hendricks County, Indiana, and was a Tesla Inc. employee. The truck driven by Kaszuba was owned by Tesla, Inc. At the time of the collision, Kaszuba was acting within his employment scope or with Tesla's express permission, making Tesla vicariously liable for his negligence. Rockville Road in Marion County, Indiana, features two eastbound lanes, two westb

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Elderly Patient Awarded $1.8M Verdict Against Queen of the Valley Hospital for Abuse and Neglect
Negligence and Malpractice

On March 14, 2024, the California jury returned the verdict in favor of the elderly Plaintiff, Antonio Gallegos against Queen of the Valley Hospital whose abuse and negligence had caused irreversible injuries and harm to Antonio. The jury awarded $1,835,688.41 in general and special damages. On May 17, 2023, Antonio Gallegos, filed an elder abuse and negligence lawsuit against Queen of the Valley Hospital before the California Superior Court, Los Angeles County. Judges Joseph Lipner and Maurice A. Leiter presided over this case. [Case number: 23STCV11090] On May 12, 2022, Antonio Gallegos, who was experiencing dizziness, confusion, and nausea, was taken to Intercommunity Hospital. It was found that he had an adverse reaction to his anxiety medication. On May 13, Antonio signed himself out of the hospital against medical advice and w

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