Defense wins chiropractic malpractice case in Waupaca County
A jury verdict has been reached in Joy Popke vs. Jarod Bedor (2020CV000206), a chiropractic malpractice case in Waupaca County.
Wisconsin attorneys secure not guilty verdict in federal conspiracy case
Defense attorneys for James Lenz, who was facing up to 10 years in prison for federal conspiracy charges, were able to secure a not guilty verdict last month, following a two-week jury trial.
Personal injury Vehicle Collision: $162,836 verdict
Type of action: Personal injury Vehicle Collision Injuries: Alleged – L5 disc herniation/aggravation Name of case: John Stewart McLaughlin v. Progressive Universal Insurance Company, Amanda L. Chukkala and West Bend Mutual Insurance Company Venue: Milwaukee County Case Number: 21-CV-3005. Name of judge or mediator: Judge Mary Kuhnmuench Special damages: Economic damages consisting of about $[...]
Juul Labs agrees to pay $462 million settlement to 6 states
Embattled electronic cigarette-maker Juul Labs Inc. will pay $462 million to six states and the District of Columbia, marking the largest settlement the company has reached so far for its role in the youth vaping surge, New York Attorney General Letitia James said Wednesday.
Wisconsin substance center owes $2M in Medicaid fraud case
A federal judge has ruled that a now-shuttered Wisconsin substance abuse center and its CEO owe the state and federal government more than $2 million in a Medicaid fraud case.
$75K settlement in 2019 motor vehicle crash
Hupy and Abraham's James Shilobrit has secured a settlement in a recent personal injury case.
Hupy and Abraham’s Dockendorff wins hit-and-run verdict
Hupy and Abraham's Hannah Dockendorff recently won an $18,000 verdict.
Court of Appeals overturns city’s attempt to shut down Family Dollar store
Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown has won a verdict in FAMILY DOLLAR STORES OF WISCONSIN LLC and Lonnie McCaffety, Agent, Petitioners-Appellants, v. CITY OF MILWAUKEE and City of Milwaukee Common Council, Respondents-Respondents.
CVS, Walgreens announce opioid settlements totaling $10B
Two of the largest U.S. pharmacy chains, CVS Health and Walgreen Co., announced agreements in principle Wednesday to pay about $5 billion each to settle lawsuits nationwide over the toll of opioids, and a lawyer said Walmart is in discussions for a deal.
Madison man awarded $1.1 million after police roughed him up
A 20-year-old Madison man should be awarded $1.1 million in a settlement agreement after surveillance video showed police repeatedly punching him in the head during a mental health crisis at a foster home in 2019, his attorneys said Friday.
Advocates seek more say in how opioid settlements are spent
The tattoos on Billie Stafford's hands — inspired by street art and full of references to her work helping prevent drug-related deaths — have become an indelible memorial to the friend who inked them and the opioid crisis that killed him in April.
Juul Labs settles with 33 states, including Wisconsin, over teen vaping
Electronic cigarette maker Juul Labs has agreed to pay nearly $440 million to settle a two-year investigation by 33 states into the marketing of its high-nicotine vaping products, which have long been blamed for sparking a national surge in teen vaping.
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