All articles tagged with #personal injury
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Vulture
Bilaal Salaam, a long-time friend of Will Smith, is suing Jada Pinkett Smith for $3 million, alleging she and her entourage threatened him and caused emotional and financial harm after he refused to participate in a PR cover-up related to the Smiths.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
Yareni Rios-Gonzalez reached an $8.5 million settlement with the cities of Platteville and Fort Lupton after being severely injured when a train struck a police cruiser she was handcuffed inside during a 2022 traffic stop. The settlement, paid by the cities' insurers, follows her lawsuit against the cities and officers involved. Rios-Gonzalez continues to recover from her injuries, and two officers were charged and terminated for their roles in the incident.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
A Florida man, Paul Kerouac, is suing Dunkin' for $50,000 after an exploding toilet incident at a Winter Park location left him covered in waste and debris. The lawsuit claims the store was aware of the issue due to previous incidents and accuses them of negligence. Kerouac alleges he suffered injuries and emotional distress as a result of the explosion. Dunkin' has not yet responded to the allegations.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reason
A lawsuit filed by Spencer Elden, who was famously photographed as a baby on the cover of Nirvana's album "Nevermind," alleging ongoing personal injuries due to the continued use of the photo, is not barred by the statute of limitations, according to a ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The court held that each republication of child pornography can constitute a new personal injury, similar to defamation, and therefore Elden's claim is timely under the law. The court rejected the argument that Elden's awareness of the defendants' previous distribution of the album cover prevented him from claiming new injuries caused by subsequent distributions.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
Nearly 300,000 American adults visit the emergency room each year due to having foreign objects in their bodies, making it the ninth leading cause of unintentional injuries requiring hospitalization. The incidents include objects such as plastic swords, magnets, steak knives, and video-game controllers found in various body parts. Men with objects stuck in their penises and women seeking medical help for objects in their vaginas were also reported. Additionally, a study revealed that almost 4,000 people are hospitalized annually due to foreign objects in their rectums. The average cost of treating these incidents is $5,000. Accidental falls remain the leading cause of unintentional, non-fatal injuries, followed by involuntary poisoning.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Virginian-Pilot
A judge in Newport News, Virginia has ruled that a first-grade teacher who was shot by a 6-year-old student can proceed with her $40 million lawsuit against the school district. The judge determined that the injury suffered by the teacher did not arise out of her employment, rejecting the defendants' argument that the case should be limited to a Workers' Compensation claim. The teacher's attorneys argued that getting shot by a student in a first-grade classroom is not a reasonably foreseeable workplace hazard and that damages should be determined through a personal injury lawsuit. The school district is expected to appeal the ruling.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TMZ
Dunkin' Donuts has settled a lawsuit with an elderly woman in Georgia who claimed she suffered third-degree burns when her coffee spilled on her lap in the drive-thru. The woman, represented by Morgan & Morgan, alleged that the lid was not secured on the cup. She will receive $3 million in the settlement, as she incurred over $200k in medical bills and still struggles with day-to-day life due to the burns. This case brings back memories of the famous 1994 lawsuit against McDonald's, which sparked a push for tort reform.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
Scott County in Minnesota has agreed to pay a $12.2 million settlement to Terrance Dwayne Winborn, a man who lost both his hands and suffered multiple health issues while incarcerated on suspicion of drunken driving. Winborn's lawyers alleged that the county jail officials failed to provide him with prompt medical treatment, leading to severe complications. The settlement will cover Winborn's medical bills and ongoing care expenses. The county's insurance plan will cover the settlement, but it is unclear if the county admits any wrongdoing.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by laramielive.com
McDonald's faces another lawsuit over hot coffee as an 85-year-old woman spills coffee in her lap, causing first-degree burns. The woman claims negligence on the part of McDonald's, stating that the lid was not properly secured and that she was ignored by employees when seeking help. The franchise owner denies any negligence. This case echoes the infamous Hot Coffee Lawsuit of 1992, which resulted in a 79-year-old woman receiving severe burns and costing McDonald's over $20,000 in medical expenses.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
A motorcyclist in Falmouth, Cape Cod, who allegedly struck a husband and wife in front of a restaurant and fled the scene, has been charged with multiple offenses including leaving the scene of personal injury, reckless driving, and driving with a suspended license. The motorcyclist, identified as David Eldredge Jr., turned himself in and is currently being held in jail. The injured couple's conditions are unknown.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KABC-TV
A South Florida jury has awarded $800,000 in damages to a little girl who suffered second-degree burns when a hot Chicken McNugget fell on her leg as her mother pulled away from a McDonald's drive-thru. The family had sought $15 million in damages, but the jury decided on the lower amount after deliberating for less than two hours. The verdict form allocated $400,000 for the past four years and another $400,000 for the future. The jury had previously found McDonald's and its franchise owner liable for the injury. The case has drawn comparisons to the infamous McDonald's coffee lawsuit of the 1990s.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
A Florida jury has awarded $800,000 in damages to a 7-year-old girl who suffered a second-degree burn when a Chicken McNugget fell on her thigh at a McDonald's restaurant in 2019. The jury found McDonald's and the franchise operator, Upchurch Foods, liable for failing to provide reasonable instructions or warnings about the risks of injuries from a Chicken McNuggets meal. The awarded damages include $400,000 for the pain endured and an additional $400,000 for any future suffering resulting from the injury. The case drew comparisons to the famous 1992 lawsuit against McDonald's by a woman scalded by hot coffee.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KSL.com
A South Florida jury has awarded $800,000 in damages to a little girl who suffered second-degree burns when a hot Chicken McNugget fell on her leg as her mother pulled away from a McDonald's drive-thru. The family had sought $15 million in damages, but the jury decided on the lower amount after deliberating for less than two hours. The verdict form allocated $400,000 for the past four years and another $400,000 for the future from McDonald's USA and its franchise operator. The jury found the company and franchise owner liable for the injury, which occurred outside a McDonald's in Tamarac.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
A Florida deputy has been charged with culpable negligence with personal injury after deploying a stun gun on a man covered in gasoline, causing him to become "a human fireball." The man suffered second- and third-degree burns to at least 75% of his body and will require lifelong care, accruing over $7 million in medical expenses. The incident occurred during a struggle after deputies pursued the man, who was accused of violating traffic laws on his dirt bike. The deputy faces up to one year in jail and/or a fine of up to $1,000 if convicted.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by FOX 59 Indianapolis
Two people have died and one person has been hospitalized in a stable condition after a fatal crash involving two vehicles on the east side of Indianapolis. The driver of the second vehicle has also been transported to an area hospital with their condition being unknown. The incident is still under investigation.