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Walgreens Medication Error Verdict of $33M Upheld on Appeal
A $33.3 million verdict awarded in a wrongful death lawsuit against Walgreens pharmacy over a medication error has been upheld on appeal by a Florida court.
Smoker’s Lawsuit Results in $300M Verdict Against Tobacco Company
In what is believed to be the largest single plaintiff award to date against a tobacco company, a Florida jury awarded $300 million in compensatory and punitive damages to a former smoker who filed a lawsuit against Philip Morris USA over her emphysema.
Florida Asbestos Lawsuit Verdict of $24M Tossed on Appeal
One of the largest asbestos verdicts against a single defendant in Florida history was overturned Wednesday by a state appeals court.
Contaminated Chinese Drywall Test Results Due This Week
Federal investigators are expected to release the results of initial tests on contaminated Chinese drywall this week, which compare Chinese and U.S. – manufactured drywall to delineate the differences and, if possible, determine what substances within the Drywall from China are causing the release of sulfuric odors, corroding wiring and causing reported health problems for [...]
Florida Malpractice Lawsuit Results in $4M Verdict for Death After Childbirth
The family of a woman who died after childbirth was awarded $4.25 million earlier this month by an Okaloosa County jury in a Florida medical malpractice lawsuit.
Florida Lawsuit Over Misdiagnosis of a Newborn Results in $4.3M Verdict
A Florida jury has awarded $4.3 million to a family after the medical misdiagnosis of a newborn with enterovirus led to the child having lifelong disabilities.
Thousands Potentially Exposed to Infection at Broward General Med. Ctr.
A Florida nurse is suspected to have fled the country after potentially exposing 1,800 patients to infectious diseases such as HIV and hepatitis by using disposable IV equipment on multiple patients at Broward General Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale.
Chinese Drywall Investigation to be Vigorously Pursued: CPSC Chairman
The new head of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has vowed to sustain a full-tilt investigation into the reported problems with Chinese drywall.
Trasylol Lawsuits Continue to be Filed, Nearly Two Years After Sales Stopped
Nearly two years after sales were halted, lawsuits continue to be filed against Bayer over the heart surgery drug Trasylol, which has been linked to an increased risk of kidney failure, heart attacks, strokes and death. However, while reports suggest that there could have been over 20,000 Trasylol deaths caused by the drug, many [...]
University Challenges Wrongful Death Lawsuit by Football Player’s Family
University of Central Florida (UCF) is attempting to avoid liability in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a student who died during football practice, arguing that a medical waiver he signed protects the school.
