Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Florida State Fair Ride Implicated In Child’s Injury
The mother of a 10-year-old boy is suing two companies that operated rides at the Florida State Fair alleging that one of those rides is responsible for her son’s injuries. The ride responsible for the personal injury suit is a ride that has existed in various incarnations for decades. It spins the riders around… Read More »
Miami Jury Finds In Favor Of Louisville Ladder In Injury Lawsuit
In a plotline that sounds like it was borrowed from the Irish Pub classic Finnegan’s Wake, one plumber injured his spine, hips, and ribs after falling from a ladder manufactured by Louisville Ladder Inc. He then sued the company for $3.1 million alleging that the ladder was responsible for his injuries. The plaintiff issued… Read More »
Man Allegedly Injured By David Copperfield
One of the more interesting personal injury lawsuits to make the docket this year alleges that David Copperfield is responsible for the injuries a British tourist sustained during one of his shows. Copperfield initially tried to have the court proceedings closed to the public in order to keep one of his signature illusions a… Read More »
Lawsuits Emerge Over Questionable “Stem-Cell” Treatments
So-called “stem cell” clinics are multiplying across the United States, offering hope to those on the receiving end of a poor prognosis. But many believe that these untested therapies are nothing more than the latest version of snake oil. Providers like the Stem Cell Center of Georgia purport to provide cures for conditions as… Read More »
Is Big Pharma Accountable For The Opioid Epidemic?
A lawsuit filed by Palm Bay City Hall could open up the floodgates for personal injury lawsuits in the state for those who have become addicted to prescription pain-management medication. Palm Bay will be the first city in the State of Florida to sue the pharmaceutical companies that they feel are responsible for America’s… Read More »
Blot-Clot Filter Results in 27 Deaths
A blot-clot filter that was blamed for the deaths of 27 people resulted in a $3.6 million verdict in a product liability lawsuit just recently. But this could be only the beginning as more lawsuits pile up against the companies that designed and manufactured the devices. Plaintiff’s attorneys allege that the devices never underwent… Read More »
Legendary “Ant Bite” Verdict Overturned By Appeals Court
The so-called “ant bite” lawsuit that made national headlines is once again in the news. For those who don’t remember, the case began when a truck driver transporting batteries had a heart attack while driving causing the truck to capsize. Specialists were called in to remove the hazardous material and then the truck itself…. Read More »
Prince’s Family Taking On Hospital In Misdiagnosis Lawsuit
Recent studies revealed that the number one reason for medical malpractice lawsuits was a botched diagnosis. That is precisely what the surviving members of the late pop icon, Prince, are alleging in a lawsuit against the hospital that treated him for an opioid overdose. The overdose occurred in 2016 after a show that Prince… Read More »
Woman Alleges Pastor’s Blessing Caused Her Brain Injury
A woman who is a member of a megachurch in Georgia is suing her pastor. The woman alleges that the pastor pushed her forehead so violently that it caused her to fall to the ground where she struck her head. The woman is contending that the force of the fall caused a traumatic brain… Read More »
$117 Million Awarded In Talcum Powder Lawsuit
Unless you’ve been under a media blackout, you’ve probably heard something about the baby powder product liability lawsuits. The cases originated with studies that showed the risk of potential cross-contamination between talcum and asbestos, deposits of which are often found near to one another in the natural environment. Since asbestos is the primary risk… Read More »