Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Man Sues Friend After Neck Injury In A Pool
A group of 21-year-old men were playing in a pool when one of the individuals decided to jump off the diving board onto an inflatable raft. The man catapulted off the raft and struck his head on the bottom of the pool suffering spinal cord injuries. He has since sued the parents of his… Read More »
Family Wins $4.25M In Product Liability Suit Against Street Sweeper Maker
A city employee who was operating a street sweeper was killed on the job after the street sweeper vehicle malfunctioned. While he was enjoined from filing a lawsuit against his employer, his allegations were not against his employer. Instead, the family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the manufacturer of the street sweeper and… Read More »
Florida Man Sues Nursing Home For Financial Exploitation And Wrongful Death
A Florida man is suing an Iowa nursing home for the death of his aunt. Among the allegations leveled against the nursing home are accusations that one of the nurses stole thousands of dollars from the woman prior to her death. She is currently facing criminal charges related to that offense. However, the nursing… Read More »
Lawsuit Filed After Teen Suffers Anaphylaxis At Panera
A Panera outlet was sued after they allegedly served a nut-riddled pastry that set off an allergic reaction. The mother just happened to be taking the teen to his doctor that day, and he was at the doctor’s office when he began showing symptoms. The teen was given Benadryl and several epinephrine shots. According… Read More »
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Gentlemen’s Club
A recent lawsuit filed by a former employee of a gentlemen’s club shines a light on some of the differences between Florida law and other states. There are two elements to this lawsuit that would have prevented it from ever making it before a judge and both of these elements are important to understanding… Read More »
Man Awarded $8 Million After Drinking Cleaning Solution
A man goes to a bar to catch a football game and asks for a sample of Honey Blond Ale. The bartender pours him a sample cup and the man takes a drink. He immediately begins suffering a burning sensation on his tongue, esophagus, and stomach. Within moments, he is in convulsions on the… Read More »
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Police
These are becoming a lot more common. Either the family or an individual who is having a mental health episode calls the police. Police enter the fray and then kill the individual they are supposed to be helping. The family then files a lawsuit. It is a sad story with a similar refrain. However,… Read More »
Understanding The Surfside Condo Settlement
98 people die in a building collapse and $1 billion dollars later, the matter is mostly settled. But grumbles concerning the case remain with insurers, engineers, and business advocates saying that the defendants got railroaded in the decision. Essentially, the defendants were held liable for knowing that the building was structurally unstable and not… Read More »
$1 Billion Settlement In Surfside Collapse
A $1 billion settlement has been reached with various culpable parties in the Surfside Condo collapse that occurred last summer. It seems like a decade ago that this tragedy was making headlines with all the things that have happened in between. Today, the matter is resolved with the families of the deceased splitting the… Read More »
Physician Sues Podiatrist Over Gangrene Amputation Injury
A physician seeking relief related to foot calluses and an ulceration ended up losing most of his leg after an infection set in. According to the physician, his podiatrist made several mistakes that ultimately cost him his leg. The physician continues to practice medicine, even as an amputee. However, his quality of life has… Read More »