Posts Tagged ‘Medical Lawsuit’
Mass Torts to Watch: Lawsuits Against Weight Loss Drug, Ozempic
In the past few years, Ozempic, a prescription drug for the treatment of Type-2 diabetes, has become a household name. Thanks, in part, to its namedropping by celebrities and social media influencers, it has become one of the first words associated with rapid weight loss. As weight loss became a widely known side effect of…
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Jury Awards $2.7 Million in Punitive Damages in Nursing Home Malpractice Case
This past September, a Pennsylvania jury awarded $2.7 million in punitive damages to the estate of a nursing home resident who had suffered a fall while under the home’s care. The punitive damages, which followed an award of $300,000 in non-economic compensatory damages after a trial this past April, sends a strong message to nursing…
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Family Awarded $31.6 Million in Birth Injury Medical Malpractice Case
A family from Michigan pursued compensation after their infant daughter endured brain damage during childbirth. The outcome? A substantial $31.6 million awarded in a medical malpractice lawsuit. Case Background This case centers on the birth of a child at MyMichigan Medical Center-Midland, affiliated with the University of Michigan Health System. The family contended that the…
Read More...The Crucial Role of Expert Testimony in Medical Lawsuits: A Case Study in Nebraska
Birth injury lawsuits are emotionally charged and legally intricate cases, requiring the presentation of compelling evidence to seek justice for the families affected. In a recent case before the Nebraska Supreme Court, the absence of qualified expert testimony proved detrimental to the plaintiffs’ claims, resulting in a directed verdict in favor of the defendant doctors.…
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