Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Workers Seriously Injured in Construction Accident
Six workers were trapped for hours after a bundle of rebar fell at a construction site. The workers were eventually freed and sent to the hospital. They were listed in either serious or critical condition. The accident occurred at 830 Brickell in Miami where developers are constructing a 57-story tower in the plaza. The… Read More »
Volcano Bay Waterslide is the Subject of 73 Injury Claims
We recently discussed a news article in which a man alleged that he was partially paralyzed after sustaining an injury at a Universal Volcano Bay water slide. Well, after news broke about the injury, several more began filing claims. Now, Universal’s insurer is saying that they are not responsible for indemnifying Universal which is… Read More »
Wrestlers’ Brain Damage Lawsuit Dismissed by Appeals Court
A federal appeals court dismissed a lawsuit that was filed on behalf of 50 former professional wrestlers, many of whom were stars throughout the ’80s and ‘90s. The lawsuit alleged that the WWF and WWE did not do enough to protect their stars from head trauma resulting in CTE-related disorders and traumatic brain injury…. Read More »
Grieving Husband Lands $30 Million in Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
A grieving husband landed a $30 million verdict after his wife died due to complications related to ankle surgery. The lawsuit was filed against Baptist Health Medical Group Orthopedics and two of their doctors. Alfredo Victor Fernandez and his wife went to the orthopedics center after his wife suffered an ankle injury. The plaintiffs… Read More »
Black Lives Matter Files Lawsuit Over Less-Than-Lethal Weapons
The cycle goes something like this. Law enforcement injures or kills someone by going way beyond what is necessary to subdue them, protests and riots ensue requiring police officers to keep crowds under control, police officers use less-than-lethal rounds to subdue the crowd, and someone is injured, maimed, or killed by these rounds. Individuals… Read More »
Jane Doe Wins Huge Legal Decision Over Trey Songz
A Miami woman has filed a lawsuit against Trey Songz alleging that he sexually assaulted her at a Miami nightclub. The judge in the civil suit against Songz ordered that the woman, who is currently being referred to as Jane Doe, reveal her name to the court. Jane Doe, however, appealed the directive. An… Read More »
Tampa Woman Loses Lawsuit Over Allegedly Defective Airbag
A Tampa woman recently lost a lawsuit against Ford after her vehicle struck a tree. The woman claimed that her airbag on her Ford Explorer failed to deploy resulting in a worsening of her injuries. The accident occurred after the plaintiff ran her car off the road and struck a tree. The plaintiff claimed… Read More »
Plaintiffs Seek $100M in Motorboat Accident
An Indiana couple is seeking $100 million in damages from Daniel Towriss, the CEO of a major insurance company, after they allege Towriss caused the boat accident that caused Lauren Silagyi to sustain a permanent brain injury. Silagyi was celebrating her 33rd birthday. The couple alleges that Towriss had a cocktail and some portion… Read More »
North Carolina Woman Sues Disney World over CBD Arrest
A North Carolina woman is filing a lawsuit for negligent and intentional infliction of emotional distress after she says she was arrested for possession of CBD oil. CBD oil is a major craze right now. If you haven’t heard about it, here’s what you need to know. While CBD is produced from the same… Read More »
Family Of Woman Who Choked in Care Home Files Lawsuit
The family of a developmentally disabled woman is suing the care home where she was a resident after she choked to death during snack time. Tammy Dull’s estate filed a lawsuit against the Tallahassee nursing home, Sunrise Community, Inc. Her family alleges that she was on a “mechanical soft” diet because of a medical… Read More »