Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Is The Family Of The Face-Biting Boy Responsible For His Conduct?
The young man who made headlines last year for a cannibalistic murder is once again in the news. One of his victim’s families has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Austin Harrouff who murdered Michelle Mishcon and her husband, John Stevens in 2016. The boy displayed animal-like behavior eating and gnawing at parts of… Read More »
Ford Pays $299 Million To Settle Takata Airbag-Related Lawsuit
One of the most massive product liability lawsuits of all time, the Takata airbag lawsuit, claimed another company as Ford recently paid out $299 million to settle the class-action. For those who haven’t heard about this, Takata Corporation produced a brand of defective airbags that would explode in humid climates. The force of the… Read More »
Many Are Injured At Trampoline Parks, But Is The Park Negligent?
Trampoline parks are a great deal of fun for young people all across Florida, but they are also responsible for a number of injuries. While the parks themselves only furnish people with the trampolines and cannot be responsible for every injury that occurs, it’s also true that the sheer quantity of reported injuries leaves… Read More »
Estate Of Miami Marlins Pitcher Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuits
The estate of former Marlins pitcher, Jose Fernandez, settled a wrongful death claim involving a fatal boating accident. Police reports claimed the Fernandez was responsible for the accident but his attorney, Ralph Fernandez, claimed that state investigators had jumped to conclusions and then buried or manipulated evidence that would have exonerated the former all-star…. Read More »
Glyphosate Lawsuits Head To Federal Court
Monsanto, one of the companies renowned for engineering the anti-foliage chemical agent orange, is now fighting off series of product liability lawsuits in federal court. The question the jury will be asked to decide is: does glyphosate cause cancer? Lawyers for the plaintiffs will argue that it does. Monsanto’s attorneys will argue that it… Read More »
Disabled Veteran Injured By Extremely Hot Roll
A disabled veteran who suffered a traumatic brain injury during a training exercise had gone to the Ozarks on vacation with his family. There they decided to eat at Lambert’s Cafe which is famous for its splendid rolls. They were seated near the kitchen when a server came trundling through the door, tossed a… Read More »
Court Rules FDOT Need Not Disclose Documents Related To FIU Collapse
The Miami Herald initiated a lawsuit against the Florida Department of Transportation asking for documents including the minutes of meetings, emails, and other information relevant to the shocking tragedy that took the lives of six Floridians. Reports say that this information is directly related to the bridge’s construction. The Florida Department of Transportation, however,… Read More »
Food Poisoning Lawsuit Results In $6.7 Million Verdict
You and your spouse go to one of your favorite restaurants and order your usual. When you get home, the both of you come down with flu-like symptoms: stomach cramps, pain, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and fever. The wife’s symptoms clear up in a few days. The husband’s symptoms appear to persist for longer. By… Read More »
Houston Man Suffers Brain Damage During Heart Transplant
A Houston man is living in Florida with his mother after a heart transplant surgery went terribly wrong. Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston operated one of the most renowned heart centers in the country. The family is now filing a medical malpractice lawsuit against the hospital for the failed surgery. Immediately after… Read More »
Malpractice Victim Awarded $15.9 Million In Malpractice Lawsuit
Medical malpractice lawsuits that result in multi-million dollar awards generally do so for one of three reasons. Either the victim suffered permanent impairment, the victim suffered disfigurement, or the victim died as a result of a doctor’s medical negligence. In the case of a 26-year-old being treated for vasculitis, a jury awarded $15.9 million… Read More »