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#VerdictAlert #Jurimatic US Tennis Association Hit with $9M Verdict in Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has been ordered to pay $9 million in a lawsuit arising from its failure to protect athletes from sexual misconduct. The case, Mckenzie v. United States Tennis Association Incorporated, et al. (Case number: 6:22cv615), was decided in the United States District Court, Florida Middle (Orlando). The lawsuit, filed on March 28, 2022, by Kylie McKenzie, alleged negligent hiring and failure to prevent sexual misconduct. On May 6, 2024, a Florida jury awarded McKenzie $3 million in compensatory damages and $6 million in punitive damages. The verdict addressed the extensive emotional and physical damages suffered due to the USTA's negligence in protecting athletes from inappropriate behavior by coaches. The plaintiff was represented by attorneys Robert Allard, Amy Judkins, Maegen Peek Luka, Mark Boskovich, Nick Seidule, Edmund Normand. Read here: https://lnkd.in/dQC25w6n #TennisSafety #AthleteSafety #SportsLawsuit CC: Exlitem | Expert Witness Profiler [EWP] | Ashish Arun

#VerdictAlert #Jurimatic Lehigh Valley Health Network Reaches $65M Settlement in Data Breach Lawsuit Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) has agreed to a $65 million settlement in a class action lawsuit originating from a major data breach in February 2023. The case, Jane Doe vs. Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc. (Case number: 23-CV-1149), was filed in the Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas. The breach, perpetrated by the cybercriminal group ALPHV (BlackCat), compromised sensitive patient information, including nude photographs of cancer patients. On September 11, 2024, LVHN settled the lawsuit, which affects approximately 135,000 patients and employees. Settlement amounts range from $50 to $70,000, with higher payouts for those whose nude photos were published online. The plaintiffs were represented by attorneys Samuel J. Strauss, Raina Borrelli , Mary Anne O. Lucas, Todd J. O’Malley, Daniel Gustafson & Patrick Howard of Saltz Mongeluzzi Barrett & Bendesky PC. Read here: https://lnkd.in/dZixwhei #DataBreach #HealthcareSecurity #ClassActionSettlement

#VerdictAlert #Jurimatic Illinois Jury Awards $22.5 Million in Wrongful Conviction Case A federal jury in Illinois has awarded $22.5 million to the estate of William E. Amor in a wrongful conviction lawsuit against former Naperville police officer Michael Cross. The case, Amor v. Cross et al (Case number: 1:18cv2523), derived from Amor's 1995 conviction for arson and murder, which resulted in over 20 years of imprisonment before his exoneration in 2018. On August 5, 2024, the jury found in favor of Amor's estate on claims of due process violations and evidence fabrication. Amor, who passed away in 2023, had served 22 years in prison before his conviction was vacated in 2017 and he was acquitted at a retrial in 2018. Amor's estate was represented by attorneys from Loevy + Loevy, including jon loevy and Alyssa Martinez, Samuel Heppell , Gayle Horn, Locke Bowman , Mariah Esperanza Garcia Read here: https://lnkd.in/dPN2jKC3 #WrongfulConviction #CivilRights #PoliceMisconduct CC: Exlitem | Expert Witness Profiler [EWP] | Ashish Arun

#VerdictAlert #Jurimatic Chicago Jury Awards $50 Million in Wrongful Conviction Case A federal jury in Chicago has awarded $50 million to Marcel Brown in a wrongful conviction lawsuit against the City of Chicago and two police detectives. The case, Brown et al v. City of Chicago et al (Case number: 1:19cv4082), derived from Brown's wrongful arrest and conviction for a 2008 murder, resulting in nearly a decade of imprisonment. On September 9, 2024, the jury awarded $10 million for pretrial detention, $40 million for post-conviction imprisonment, and an additional $50,000 in punitive damages against Detective Michael Mancuso. The verdict came after Brown's conviction was vacated in 2018 and he received a Certificate of Innocence in 2019. Brown was represented by attorneys from Loevy + Loevy, including Locke Bowman| jon loevy, Jonathan Matthew Manes, Tom Kayes, Vanessa Del Valle Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dbwjhXqz #WrongfulConviction #CivilRights #PoliceMisconduct

#VerdictAlert #Jurimatic Connecticut Jury Awards $3.7M in Premises Liability Slip and Fall Case A jury in Connecticut's Superior Court of Waterbury Division has awarded $3.7 million to James Papp in a premises liability lawsuit against Hedgerow Properties, LLC. The case, James Papp, et al vs. Hedgerow Properties, LLC (Case number: UWY-CV22-6069124-S), originated from a severe fall on an exterior stairway at a property owned by the defendant. The jury found Hedgerow Properties 75% liable for Papp's injuries, which included multiple fractures, head trauma, and other serious medical issues. The September 6, 2024 verdict included $513,391.66 in economic damages and $4,386,608.34 in non-economic damages. Papp was represented by attorney John W. Mills. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dxpZwvGf #PremisesLiability #SlipAndFall #PersonalInjuryLaw CC: Exlitem | Expert Witness Profiler [EWP] | Ashish Arun

#VerdictAlert #Jurimatic San Diego Jury Awards $11.2M in Age Discrimination and Failure to Accommodate Case A San Diego County Superior Court jury has delivered a significant verdict in a wrongful termination lawsuit. Alice Roque, a 74-year-old former employee of Octapharma Plasma Inc., was awarded $11.2 million in damages for age discrimination, failure to accommodate, and wrongful termination. The case, Roque vs. Octapharma Plasma Inc. (Case number: 202100020936), arose from Roque's 19-year tenure at the company. The jury found Octapharma liable for creating a hostile work environment, failing to accommodate Roque's disability, and discriminating against her based on age. The verdict, reached on September 9, 2024, included $2.2 million in compensatory damages and $9 million in punitive damages. Roque was represented by attorneys David deRubertis and Brennan Kahn and Juror consultant Harry Plotkin. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/d_FgfqQg #AgeDiscrimination #EmploymentLaw #WorkplaceAccommodation CC: Exlitem | Expert Witness Profiler [EWP] | Ashish Arun

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#VerdictAlert #Jurimatic Virginia Jury Clears Electoral Board Members in Politically Motivated Dismissal Lawsuit A federal jury in the Western District of Virginia has ruled in favor of Betty Ann Gibbs and Steven Troxel, members of the Lynchburg Electoral Board, in a politically motivated dismissal lawsuit. The case, Gibbons v. Gibbs et al. (Case number: 6:23cv35), was filed by Christine Gibbons, the former director of elections and general registrar for Lynchburg. Gibbons alleged that her First Amendment rights were violated when she was not reappointed to her position, claiming the decision was based on partisan political considerations. However, on August 16, 2024, the jury determined that political motives were not a substantial factor in the board members' decision. The defendants were represented by attorneys Blaire O'Brien, David Corrigan, and Maurice Fisher, Jr. No damages were awarded in this case. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dWA-fqns #ElectionLaw #FirstAmendment #EmploymentDispute CC: Exlitem | Expert Witness Profiler [EWP] | Ashish Arun