Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Lawsuits Begin Against the Epstein Estate
Executors managing Jeffrey Epstein’s multi-billion-dollar estate that includes private islands are now fighting civil lawsuits against the alleged pedophile and sex trafficker. These claims are being made against Epstein’s estate after the hedge fund manager died of an apparent (though suspicious) suicide. The woman, identified as Victim-1, alleges that the abuse began when she… Read More »
Mother Sues Accused Murderer
A mother has filed a lawsuit against the man accused of killing her daughter and her daughter’s toddler for $2 million. When we think of a typical personal injury lawsuit, we think of lawsuits involving some form of negligence. However, lawsuits can be filed for acts of malice as well. One of the most… Read More »
New Bill Proposed Will Give Minors More Time to File Sex Abuse Lawsuits
Few demographics are more vulnerable than children. When they are sexually abused by those in positions of power, the harm caused can last for the rest of their lives. Personality changes develop. Depression, anxiety, PTSD and an overall reduced quality of life are common. Now, a proposed bill, HB 53, will pass legislation allowing… Read More »
Self-Driving Cars Pose Interesting Liability Questions
Ninety-nine out of every hundred car accidents involve operator error. The other 1% constitutes all other possible factors. Within that 1%, one of the most common reasons for accidents is a defective auto part. These cases tend to be complex insofar as they require expert testimony from engineers and others technically proficient in the… Read More »
Stunt Woman Sues Resident Evil Producers After Loss of Limb
British stuntwoman, Olivia Jackson, was the stunt woman for Milla Jovovich in the final installment of the film franchise, Resident Evil: The Final Chapter. The scene during which she was injured occurred in South Africa in 2015. The motorcycle that she was riding crashed into a camera that was not raised in time. As… Read More »
Alan Goldfarb Secures $15mm Medical Malpractice Result for Miami Woman
Attorney Alan Goldfarb secured at $15mm result for a 44 year old woman who went to Hialeah Hospital for asthma. She was misdiagnosed by a house physician who also didn’t call for help from the Emergency Room when she took a turn for the worse. Her health rapidly deteriorated and sadly passed away within… Read More »
FIU Contractor MCM Accused of Acting in Bad Faith
The bankrupt bridge contractor MCM has been accused of acting in bad faith after attempting to transfer assets owned by the company to another company owned by the current owner’s children and wife. During a bankruptcy any asset transfers must be approved by the bankruptcy trustee. Companies are expected to get a fair market… Read More »
Toxic Waste Lawsuit Allowed to Move Forward
A Mississippi judge has allowed a toxic waste lawsuit to move forward after a couple says that buried toxic waste has leached into their property, caused damage to the property, and injured them. The lawsuit was split into two actions. The first action was the complaint alleging that the toxic waste contaminated the couple’s… Read More »
Taking a Hard Look at the Stem Cell Industry
Years ago, stem cells were controversial because they could only be harvested from fetuses. Today, they remain controversial but for a completely different reason: They’re being used, allegedly, to scam people out of thousands of dollars, give them false hope, and create an industry that some claim is at best, unproven medicine, and at… Read More »
Lawsuit Filed Against San Antonio and Lime Scooters
Lime is in the news again after a woman has filed a lawsuit against the scooter company and the City of San Antonio following an incident in which her scooter hit a pothole on the street. According to the woman, she was propelled from the scooter and seriously injured. The lawsuit is targeting both… Read More »