A baby born years ago in an upstate New York government-funded hospital suffered brain damage during her birth. A lawsuit, filed in October 2016, was brought against the government for damages. After a long battle, the Federal government has agreed to settle for $5 million. The case, known as S.B. et al v….
For a disturbing number of marketplace chemicals, the softest descriptors are “unhealthy” and “questionable.” The most austere descriptors are “destructive,” “injurious,” and “calamitous.” With effects ranging from neurodevelopmental disorders to thyroid problems, heart problems, low birth weights, and cancer, the detriments of commonly used chemicals is under-publicized and hopelessly under-regulated, in the…
An appeals court has made an order for a new trial in a case where a man was injured when encountering a large sinkhole in the Bronx. A panel of four judges reversed a lower court ruling that prevented Myles Gonzalez from presenting evidence that included photos of the site that were taken two…
A Maryland state-created task force is once again calling for the creation of a no-fault birth injury fund that would help fund costs of care for babies who suffered neurological injuries during birth. The new bill would create a fund that provides monetary compensation for families whose infants suffered birth injuries, allowing…
More than 3,100 patients joined in a class action lawsuit against a hospital that re-used insulin injection pens on multiple patients. As a result, the patients may have contracted blood-borne diseases, including HIV. Insulin pens provide a convenient way of injecting insulin. They look like pens and use multi-dose vials of insulin…
A 12-member jury in a trial in Sangamon County awarded the family of a deceased 78-year-old man $6.75 million in a wrongful death action. The defendant was Lewis Memorial Christian Village, where Robert Folder was living. The facility was found to be liable for Folder’s death after he incurred a broken neck when his wheelchair…
Dr. William Husel and the Mount Carmel Health System are now facing civil liability for the deaths of at least eight patients who allegedly were given lethal dosages of pain medication. Mount Carmel is a large regional system that is operating as a part of the Trinity Health System. Authorities from both Franklin County…
Panelists speaking at the 2017 Risk Management Summit expressed concern about the financing of litigation, the problem with distracted driving, and many surprising high-dollar verdicts that have recently been rendered. Brian McCarthy, of Energi Insurance Services, outlined how the commercial auto industry has been enduring losses recently amid a lengthy period of higher claims…
Grand Rapids, MI saw an unfortunate incident involving the death of one Wanda Holbrook, who lost her life in an incident involving machinery she was making adjustments on. Holbrook was a journeyman maintenance technician for Ventra Ionia LLC, a company that performs stamping, molding and other services for car parts, such as…
Halloween is a time for tricks and treats, but if homeowners don’t take precautions it could be a night of trips and falls that lead to liability claims. Because a homeowner is inviting people onto their property to trick-or-treat when they decide to hand out candy, they are potentially liable for injuries…
Medical negligence (malpractice) and liability laws were reformed in Pennsylvania by the Medical Care Availability & Reduction of Error Fund, which is within The Department of Health of the Commonwealth. One of the Department’s functions is to review and approve patient safety plans contained in Mcare’s section 307. Other responsibilities include receiving and investigating severe incidents…
Gail Shipman, the widow of Roy M. Shipman Jr., has brought a wrongful death and product liability claim against Arco Industrial Sales Inc., Arco Packaging/Janitorial Sales, and the Signode Industrial Group LLC. The complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court for Pennsylvania’s Eastern District seeking exemplary damages, interest and court costs. Roy Shipman…
The state committed John Montin to their Lincoln Regional Center (LRC) back in 1993 when a jury returned a verdict deeming him to be unfit to stand trial of charges including attempted murder. Under the insanity defense, the state detained him at the LRC facility for nearly twenty years when finally he was determined…
Two men from Plainfield, John Bailey and Alberto Delatorre, filed suit in Will County Court against Bedrocks Craft Beer & Pizza and Kevin Troesch and Jacob Ward seeking in excess of $50,000 in damages. The parties had all visited the establishment in 2016 and later that night ended up in a vehicle collision with police involvement….
Yet another jury has awarded millions to a woman diagnosed with cancer from using baby powder. Plaintiffs have been awarded nearly $200 million in three trials so far against Johnson & Johnson, makers of the powder containing talc that has been blamed for multiple cases of ovarian cancer. In the late October…
Trampolines are an exciting present for kids, and a good way for kids to get some exercise and burn off energy. Most parents consider trampolines to be relatively safe, especially when they have a net barrier making sure the jumpers don’t fly off. Unfortunately, trampolines can present a serious risk of injury…
Francesca Webster gave birth to twin daughters, Emma and Zoe. However, Emma would not live to see her 3rd birthday as she died from cancer. Francesca and husband Dave have now filed a lawsuit against Johns Hopkins Hospital alleging negligence led to the 2-year-old’s death. Intensive Care After Premature Birth The fraternal…
If you suffered injuries that you believe were caused by a Philadelphia doctor’s medical malpractice, it’s important to speak with a medical malpractice attorney as soon as possible. Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice Claims in Pennsylvania In its simplest form, a statute of limitations is a law that sets a time limit…
From surgical errors to failure to diagnose a medical condition, instances of medical malpractice can have a devastating impact on a person’s life. Those who are victims of medical malpractice do have legal rights, however—a person who can successfully prove a doctor’s negligence can recover financial compensation for their injuries. If you are suffering…
No matter how quickly you learn of the condition, a cancer diagnosis can turn your life upside down. When a doctor takes too long to realize that you have cancer, however, the results can be particularly devastating. If your health has been negatively impacted as a result of a Philadelphia medical professional’s…
In 2014, Deandre and Daniel Bebeau Sr., both petty officers in the Navy, were stationed in Guam. Deandre was pregnant and gave birth to their son at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Guam. During the delivery, things went wrong, and the child suffered severe and permanent brain damage. According to the complaint,…
Electric therapy has been used as a medical treatment in various forms for decades. While there is some medical benefit to the responsible use of electric shock therapy, this generally does not involve the use of electric shocks to cause pain. Shock devices to cause pain to modify behavior has since been…
When a potential client comes in to find if they have a medical malpractice case, they may be surprised that taking a med mal case to trial can take 3 years or more. Why do medical malpractice cases take so long? Will my medical malpractice case take years before I get compensation?…
A Chicago judge recently approved a settlement requesting that the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) needs to pay a $3 million settlement to a man who was hit by a bus in 2018. As a result of the accident, the 80-year-old victim had to have his leg amputated above the knee. He was in a…
In June 2016, we wrote about a father and son plastic surgery office facing multiple complaints of medical malpractice after allegedly botching breast surgeries for more than 150 women. After so many complaints, the victims would hope that the two doctors would no longer be practicing. Unfortunately for the victims, 4 years…
A fiery car accident took the life of one driver last week in Beckley, WV. Just before 7:30 p.m. on Monday, police were called to the scene of an accident in the eastbound lanes of I-64, where two cars were on fire. The driver of one car was able to escape. It turned out…
The United Medical Center (UMC), a not-for-profit hospital facility in Washington D.C., confirmed that their obstetrics ward has been closed down by regulators from the District of Columbia Department of Health (DOH). The closure is apparently the result of errors and inadequate performance associated with screening, medical assessments, and delivery practices. Jennifer Devlin, a spokesperson for the facility,…
Once again, the world’s largest pharmaceutical company finds itself in legal trouble. Johnson & Johnson, which has already had a rough past few years due to thousands of lawsuits concerning its role in the opioid epidemic as well as lawsuits over its baby powder, was recently ordered by a California judge to…
If you’ve been following this blog for a while now you’ve learned a lot about different errors that doctors can make when treating patients. From leaving sponges in patients to patients catching fire during surgery to plastic surgery gone wrong, we have recounted many, many stories of medical malpractice. After reading all these kinds…
It is almost time for us to “fall back,” and change our clocks back an hour. Daylight Savings Time (DST) clock changes come twice a year for most residents of the U.S., with Hawaii and Arizona being the exceptions (but with the Navajo Nation in Arizona continuing to follow the time change)….
The family of a Pennsylvania man is filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the nearby Cedar Crest College over his recent drowning. The man, William Binder, had been swimming laps, when he was found by another swimmer at the bottom of the pool and rushed to a medical center, where he passed….
The Veterans Administration has been plagued with complaints about long waits, lack of access to mental health care, and even manipulating records to show shorter wait times. However, the VA has also seen a stark increase in the number of cases of medical malpractice that have settled out of court. According to…
Joanne and Mitchell Pellock brought a medical malpractice case against Mississippi Valley Anesthesiology, P.C. and were awarded $10 in damages from a jury. The defendants had refused any settlement offer leading up to the trial that involved the death of Richard Pellock, an 80-year-old husband, and father in Dubuque, Iowa. Pellock had metastatic cancer and…
In recent years, doctors have been more vocal about the stress they feel in their jobs. Some have called burnout in the medical profession “a national epidemic.” Not only does burnout affect doctors, nurses, and others in the healthcare industry, but it affects patients as well. Doctor burnout may impact patient safety…
Most of us in the United States have only known the experiences of our own healthcare system. We hear about other countries and what is better and what is worse but it is hard to put it into context. One of the biggest differences is the high cost of healthcare in the…
Every day we put our health and well-being into the hands of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Surgery or other medical treatment can be a stressful experience, and we want our medical professionals to have the experience, training, and bedside manner to put us at ease. However, when things go wrong,…
Kristine Coleman, a 41-year-old mother and employee of Allied Services, was admitted to Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC) with serious pain in her left arm and shoulder. The staff ordered cardiac testing, including a cardiac catheterization to check for blocked arteries. Dr. Chua Fe Huang abruptly canceled the catheterization for reasons unknown,…
Bonnie Walker was a 90-year-old resident of the Brookdale Senior Living Facility on Charlie Hall Boulevard in West Ashley, SC. One night around midnight, Walker walked (wandered) away from the living center, yet the staff did not realize her absence for a period of approximately seven hours. Walker apparently was known to…
A 59-year-old woman died this week after falling from a zipline in Delaware. She is one of a growing number of people who are killed or injured each year in zipline incidents. The burgeoning recreational activity can be found in almost every state. Yet, almost half the states have no laws governing…
Five fatalities linked to the use of docetaxel (the chemical compound marketed as Taxotere) have occurred in France between August 2016 and February 2017. The French National Drug and Health Product Safety Agency sent a letter to oncologists across the country in February, informing them of the pattern, although the product was…
A key factor in preventable waste in the realm of health care is overtreatment. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) shed light on the problem in 2010 suggesting that “unnecessary medical services” led to roughly $210 billion in annual waste. A recent study was conducted to obtain information about overtreatment from physicians, which is a topic…
A New York Appellate Division heard the case of Lantigua v. Goldstein and Seaport Orthopaedic Associates, P.C recently. Plaintiff Roy Lantigua brought a medical malpractice claim which was ready for trial in 2013; however, the defense, a medical provider, cited new evidence and was allowed to execute another deposition. The evidence was…
The investigation into a late-September train crash at a New Jersey transit station became a little more complicated when the National Transportation Safety Board revealed the data recorder on the train was not functioning during the trip. A data recorder, when functioning properly, provides information on a train’s speed, use of brakes…
A new report shows that vehicle collisions involving distracted drivers are much more likely to result in significant injuries or death. The reports suggest that increased emphasis on the way roads are designed is a key to improving. Ohio State University’s Risk Institute data clearly showed this increase in crash severity, most notably in…
One man is dead and another is injured after a car crash on a freeway by the Delaware-Pennsylvania border last week. On Wednesday evening, a 41-year-old man from Delaware was driving a Ford F-150 pickup truck northbound on I-95 when he veered out of his lane and hit the back of a construction truck…
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) maintains a national system responsible for the healthcare services of military veterans. The system is divided into 23 Integrated Service Networks across the country with over 1,200 medical facilities that serve approximately 9 million. A report surfaced recently of a VA hospital hiring a physician with a…
In early February, a lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles by the family of a six year old boy who drowned last November in the hot tub of their rental home. The lawsuit claims negligence, premises liability, and products liability and names as defendants the home’s owner, Brian G. Duffy, Rodeo Realty,…
Some patients may miss the days when doctors would make house calls. Instead, many patients with mobility issues have to find a way to the doctor’s office, often waiting hours before they can be seen and return home. However, one doctor in Illinois may have been using house calls to take advantage…
From getting a lift home after a few drinks at a bar to hitching a ride to the airport for a business trip, there’s no doubt that rideshare businesses such as Uber and Lyft have changed the face of traveling–especially in a larger city like Philadelphia. A decade ago, getting a ride…
The family of a deceased resident of Woodland Terrace, a nursing facility in Salisbury Township, has filed a claim of wrongful death in a Lehigh County Court. Audrey Penn, a 77-year-old suffering from dementia, was found dead in a ditch in Lower Macungie Township, roughly two miles away from the facility. The body was discovered several…
When people call to mind a frivolous lawsuit, inevitably the ‘McDonald’s coffee case’ comes up. How much more frivolous does it get than winning millions of dollars for spilling coffee on yourself? However, this lawsuit was actually far from frivolous, yet there are still serious misconceptions about what happened in the case….
Coronavirus has certainly changed the United States and the entire world in a matter of weeks. We are in uncharted territory, and many of us are trying to figure out not only what the new normal is, but we are also wondering how long it is going to last. And on top…
Michael G. White brought a personal injury suit in a Chester County court against the manager and owner of the Paoli Place Apartments after breaking his ankle when slipping and falling in their icy parking lot. The defendants Westover Companies and Limes Associates were accused of having sufficient time to have corrected…
The family of a murdered Yale University graduate student has settled a wrongful death lawsuit against the Connecticut school for $3 million. The family of Annie Le filed the lawsuit in 2011. The case was supposed to go to trial in October, but it was postponed. The two sides settled the case…
After reading a story about a medical procedure gone wrong, you’d like to think these are isolated incidents that could never happen to you. Most of the time, your doctors and nurses operate with a level of care that is expected of their profession. Unfortunately, just about anyone can become a victim…
Throughout the healthcare market, sensitive data that is stored electronically is being attacked by hackers and malware. Katherine Keefe, of a national insurer and risk management organization called Beazley, explains that breaches are most commonly accidental, the result of hacking, or “insider” actions. In 2017, Beazley responded to more than 2,600 breaches, which often…
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) recently hosted a 2017 Congress of Delegates where one topic which was proposed and debated was “loser pays” litigation reform. Proponents think this design would help deter frivolous suits by requiring the losing party to pay the legal fees for the victorious party. Most recent…
Plaintiff Lenora Partlow brought a wrongful death case on behalf of the estate of Calvin Wilson Jr., who was killed while riding his motorcycle when he was hit by a Dodge Durango driven by defendant Kahlile Gray. Ms. Partlow was engaged to the deceased and they had two children. A four-day trial ensued and…
Last month, a 15-year-old California boy was paralyzed from the chest down after a trampoline accident. JT Simpson attempted to do a double front flip, but landed on his neck and shattered a part of his vertebrae. He will probably not be able to walk again. Simpson’s family is liable for his…
The government in recent years has implemented tort reforms in efforts to control costs and reduce frivolous claims. Malpractice insurance premiums have risen to excessive levels at times and driven some practitioners away from particular fields of medicine. Many doctors have resorted to practicing “defensive medicine,” which is believed to lead to approximately…
Terminating a pregnancy involves removal of the embryo or fetus from the uterus, which may be done through medicinal or surgical means. Dr. Robert Rho has recently faced more than simply civil malpractice after performing an abortion procedure where the woman ended up bleeding to death. Jamie Lee Morales wound up with a severed…
Two judges in Las Vegas have banned Dr. Derek Duke, an expert witness, from testifying in their personal injury cases. Both judges find that Duke routinely delivers partial testimony in support of insurance providers. Duke’s medical specialty is neurosurgery and he earns an estimated $1 million annually by providing his opinions in cases. Timothy Williams, a…
A recent report by a Dutch research firm revealed that 2017 was the safest year for commercial passengers on record, as zero fatalities were reported. A female passenger who recently was aboard a Southwest Airlines flight when an engine exploded is bringing a civil action claiming she has since suffered from post-traumatic stress…
Jim Taft had long suffered from nerve damage when his doctor discussed a possible solution using a spinal cord stimulator. He was told that it would offer potentially dramatic results. After the device was implanted it began malfunctioning. He began experiencing shocks that prevented him from sleeping and once caused him to…
A woman in Cleveland was awarded $1.3 million by a jury earlier this month for injuries she suffered when she was struck by a motorized shopping cart. The 71-year-old victim was shopping at a Giant Eagle market in late 2012 when she was struck by a motorized cart operated by another customer….
We previously reviewed a Commonwealth Court ruling denying a motion for dismissal of a personal injury case brought against the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA), which originated after three students suffered serious concussions while participating in school sports. The PIAA is an organization that oversees youth sports statewide and athlete safety is a core…
The United Nations implemented World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) in 2006. In the U.S., the month of June is recognized as Elder Abuse Prevention Month. Locally, an Awareness Day is hosted on June 15th at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County. WEAAD is to promote awareness regarding the poor treatment of older adults that…
Last year, more than 90 cruise ships carrying nearly 200,000 passengers departed from the Port of Baltimore, making it the sixth busiest port on the East Coast, 11th among all U.S. ports, and 20th in world ports. Now, for the first time, seafaring travelers can get comprehensive reports on crimes — including…
A St. Louis, Missouri, woman was awarded more than half a million dollars in a medical malpractice lawsuit after a doctor at a pain management clinic left a hypodermic needle embedded in her back seven years ago. The jury in the four-day trial agreed with the woman that the doctor at the…
Two families from Dimock, Pennsylvania were vindicated after a nearly seven-year legal battle resulted in a favorable jury verdict in early March of 2016. The jury awarded the families $4.24 million in damages for water contamination resulting from faulty wells drilled by Cabot Oil and Gas Corporation (“Cabot”), based out of Houston,…
The company BioEnterics first obtained approval from the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) in 2001 for Lap-Band which was designed to induce weight loss in obese patients by limiting food consumption. The device is surgically placed around the stomach in such a way that it reduces the room for food so that…
Many women who undergo chemotherapy for breast cancer treatment expect temporary hair loss. However, a number of women who took the drug Taxotere found their hair did not grow back even after treatment was over. A number of Taxotere users filed lawsuits against the drug company alleging Sanofi-Aventis failed to warn doctors…
In 2016, Mcare paid out $174 million in covered claims based on medical malpractice. All approvals for insurers who provide professional medical liability insurance must do so based on the requirements of the Insurance Company Law of 1921. This applies to policies for medical care providers, corporations, and partnerships owned by those providing medical care. …
Rory Staunton was a 12-year-old boy who was complaining of a stomach ache. His parents took Rory to the pediatrician and then to the emergency room. Doctors at NYU Langone Medical Center sent the family home with some medicine to soothe his stomach. Three days later, Rory died from septic shock. How…
In the time of COVID-19, many people are searching for the treatment that will protect them from the dangerous virus. Unfortunately, with all of the misinformation and changing directives, some people fall victim to scams or miracle cures that actually cause more harm than good. Most of these false promises will just…
The 4th of July is just about here. In a “normal” year, Independence Day means outdoor barbecues and setting off fireworks. Unfortunately, this is not a normal year. COVID-19 will see a lot of people staying away from backyard gatherings, or socially distant grilling. However, a lot of people will be setting…
A new class-action lawsuit filed against youth football league Pop Warner differs from previous cases in that it includes as defendants a branch of the National Football League as well as the group that creates safety standards for football helmets. The suit, filed in U.S. District Court in California Sept. 1, contends…
Stephen and Pene Shoemaker, the parents of Sarah Bella Shoemaker, have filed a wrongful death action in the Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia County against GLE-CON, LLC and Oma’s Family Campground, LLC. The campground that was owned by Glenn and Connie Masse, was the site of a tragic event that killed Sarah, who…
Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, also referred to as electronic medical record systems, are now widely adopted among the U.S. medical community. Roughly 87% of physicians who are based in an office setting use an EHR and over 75% employ a “certified” EHR which meets enhanced standards. Since 2008, the number of physicians using…
A Washington Post report says that now a seventh child has been killed in an accident involving an Ikea dresser. Jozef Dudek of Buena Park, California, was said to have been put down for a nap at his home. Shortly after, his father went back to the room to check on him and was…
New statistics released by the Minnesota Health Department show how rampant nursing home abuse is in the state and how ill-equipped public offices are to deal with the sheer number of complaints. They report that last year, they received 3,400 complaints regarding nursing home and in home care abuse, but were only…
Michael Spencer, 21, asked the D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department to share gruesome photos of injuries he incurred to his hands in an accident involving fireworks. A firework detonated before flying into the air causing him to lose fingers and incur severe burns. Once posted, a caption was added that read “leave…
Senate Bill 465 addresses motor vehicle accidents that occur with pedestrians or non-motorized vehicles. In civil actions, this measure would implement a standard of comparative negligence allowing pedestrians or bicycle riders more opportunity to pursue recovery for damages in claims of negligence following collisions with motorists. A U.S. Department of Transportation report showed there…
Pennsylvania is home to an estimated 950,000 hunters, which is third highest among U.S. states. William Bauer was having his morning coffee on his home’s rear deck in Wexford recently when he was shot by a hunter. He has brought an injury suit against Michael Helffrich, the hunter and Richard and Judith Baier, two neighbors…
Many mothers have been unhappy with how doctors, hospitals, and insurance companies treat them when they go through pregnancy and giving birth. They feel like doctors do not defer to their choices and do not listen to them, and as a result, they not receive the care they are looking for. This…
In one of the largest settlements of its type, furniture seller Ikea has agreed to pay $50 million to the families of three two-year-olds from different states who all died after dressers tipped over on them. The three boys were from Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Washington State. All three wrongful death lawsuits were…
Each year over 20,000 injuries and over 120 fatalities occur at road construction projects. Many incidents result from equipment that is backing up (reversing) or drivers inadvertently traveling into the work site. One tool now used for protection involves truck-mounted attenuators (TMAs). These are vehicles used as a physical obstacle that protect construction teams…
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to spike in Maryland and the rest of the U.S., you might find yourself or a family member affected. Maybe you contracted this virus from a visit to a hospital, or perhaps you lost a family member to it due to what you perceive as…
Plaintiffs Ian Harker and Corradina Baldacchino were recently awarded $47 million by a jury in a medical malpractice case following a trial that lasted for several days in a Johnstown U.S. District Court. Dr. John Chan and Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center were deemed liable for injuries that left a now 5-year-old girl…
Yasmin is a prescription-only birth control medication that prevents ovulation while increasing the difficulty for sperm to reach the uterus and fertilize an egg by changing a woman’s cervical and uterine lining. This type of birth control is said to be 92% to 99.7% effective. The medication is in pill form and…
More automobile accidents are leading to litigation among those distracted by smartphones and other technology while driving. It is now estimated that distractions are attributed to approximately 10% of fatal vehicle accidents. The Fifth Circuit Court, which hears cases from Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, found that Apple could not be held liable for an…
Plaintiffs Gabriel Fernando Nassar Cure & Alan M. Kozarsky both underwent heart surgery. Apparently, the equipment used in the procedures for both patients left behind metal shavings which wound up in their brains. The patients brought a medical malpractice claim, which was dismissed by a District Court and then brought to the U.S. Court of Appeals…
Barbara Dziedzic was visiting her 25-year-old son Josh at Palms West Hospital, a 204-bed medical facility in Loxahatchee, when he collapsed following removal of his IV line. Once the line was removed, he suddenly had tightness in his chest, difficulty breathing, and began convulsions. He would later die at the hospital. The Dziedzic family has since…
The highest court in the land has overturned a court in Montana’s ruling that allowed two personal injury cases to be filed in Montana by railroad workers against Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF), although neither had worked in the state. BNSF has been operating for over 150 years and has in excess of…
In the good old days, about a decade ago, if a new restaurant opened, a customer had to eat there to find out what the food was like. Today, people comb photos and impressions from user reviews on popular websites and apps before they step foot in a restaurant. Some people would…
Plaintiff Raymond DeMarco filed a personal injury lawsuit against Loftus Construction Inc. in a Philadelphia court after falling approximately 10 feet while working on a construction project. Loftus was the general contractor on the project. The claim asserted that a railing that was attached to scaffolding had collapsed, resulting in DeMarco’s fall. The victim…
Two recent lawsuits have emerged against the Monroe Community Hospital (MCH), a 566-bed facility, accusing the facility of negligence which ultimately led to deaths. The site was subjected to inspection 10 times between 2013 and 2017. These assessments resulted in 35 health safety violations, four of which were classified as being “actual…
A pedestrian was seriously injured when she was hit by an SUV in North Philadelphia last week. The pedestrian accident took place around 10:30 p.m. near Diamond and 17th streets, where an SUV crashed into a car and then hit a woman who was walking. The driver of the SUV exited the vehicle and…
Columbia Metropolitan Airport in South Carolina was host to an unfortunate and tragic event last year. Sonya Dockett, an attorney from Connecticut, lost her life on June 27 at the airport in a nightmare scenario that her family claims could have been prevented with more care from the airline. Dockett was flying…
The Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (LARA) bill is working its way through Congress. The bill will amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) to mandate that courts impose sanctions on parties that file what are determined to be “frivolous” civil lawsuits. Under the current version of the law, defendants who…
