Personal Injury Protection
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Brian Quanstrum, et al vs. Flint Electric Membership Corporation et al Case Background 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. Cause 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 intend

Kevin Penza Personal Representative for the Estate of Jacqueline Penza vs. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company et al Case Background On September 28, 2020, Plaintiff Kevin Penza filed a Wrongful Death lawsuit in the Massachusetts State, Superior Court, Hampden County (Case number: 2079CV00508). Cause 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 manufactu

Oregon Jury Awards $1.56 Million to Plaintiff in Personal Injury Case Involving TriMet
November 21, 2024
Kenneth Flippen vs. Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon Case Background 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. Cause 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

Bruno v. Mills Case Background 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. Cause 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 th

Michael Festa, et al vs. Alexandria Quinones Case Background 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. Cause 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 atte

TiCourtney McMullen, Ind. and as Next Friend of Minor Children vs. Red Bird Trails Apartments, Bridgeway Capital, LLC, Urban Custom Plumbing LLC et al Case Background 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. Cause 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

James Francis Frakes, el al vs. Jessica Lynn Renfro Case Background 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. Cause 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

California Personal Injury Lawsuit Results in $83.8M Verdict Against Original Mowbray's Tree Service For Negligence
September 3, 2024
Rodriguez v. The Original Mowbray's Case Background 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] Cause 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.

Tennessee Jury Awards $6M Compensatory Damages For Brutal Assault By Campbell County Correctional Officers
August 29, 2024
Ling V. Campbell County, Tennessee Et Al Case Background 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] Cause On June 1, 2019, a 911 call was made about a suspicious vehicle. Deputy Crabtree and other Campbell Co

Tennessee Birth Injury Lawsuit: $46.9M Verdict Against Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital For Medical Negligence
August 23, 2024
Boughton, Vivian Lee b/n/f Boughton, Scott P. b/n/f Boughton, Cayce vs. Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital Case Background 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] Cause 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. Sta

$42.4M Award for Indiana Man After Tesla Employee's Negligence Causes Lifelong Disabilities
August 20, 2024
AnnaMarie Dugan Norris, as Guardian of the Estate of Christopher Dugan, an incompetent person v. Tesla, Inc. f/k/a Tesla Motors, Inc., Kyle Kaszuba Case Background 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] Cause 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

Elderly Patient Awarded $1.8M Verdict Against Queen of the Valley Hospital for Abuse and Neglect
August 12, 2024
Antonio Gallegos, An Elder, By And Through his Guardian Ad Litem, Anabel Simpeh