Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Jury Awards $9 Million to Man Injured in Bicycle Accident
A jury has awarded a man $9 million after a serious bicycle accident left him severely injured. According to the lawsuit, a utility truck operated by ComEd damaged a bike path where he was riding his bicycle in November of 2016. According to the lawsuit, ComEd trucks had parked their utility vehicle on the… Read More »
Family Sues Walmart After Loved One is Killed in Shooting
The family of a man who was shot and killed at a Lauderdale Lakes Walmart has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the retail megalith on the grounds of negligent security. According to the lawsuit, the man was intervening in an assault that was occurring on the premises when he was shot and killed…. Read More »
Slip and Fall Lawsuit Nets $8M for Burger King Customer
A Florida Burger King customer recently won $8 million in a slip-and-fall lawsuit filed against the fast food giant’s franchisee. The 48-year-old customer fell on a “wet foreign substance” while using the bathroom at a Hollywood, Florida location. The ensuing accident left him “seriously injured”, according to the lawsuit. The incident took place in… Read More »
City Settles Brain Injury Lawsuit For $3.4M After Protester is Struck by Rubber Bullets
The city of East Bay in California recently settled a brain injury lawsuit filed by a protester who was struck in the head by rubber bullets and suffered a brain injury. According to the lawsuit, the brain injury still affects her ability to concentrate and her memory to this day. Thus far, it is… Read More »
Villages Woman Sues Dunkin Donuts After Slip and Fall
A woman from The Villages is suing a Dunkin Donuts franchisee after she allegedly slipped and fell on an unmarked wet floor in the coffee shop, according to a recent court filing. The plaintiff is seeking in excess of $50,000 plus interest and costs related to her injury. According to the lawsuit, the woman… Read More »
High School Basketball Player Sues Player, School After Suffering Brain Injury
A high school basketball player from Utah recently filed a lawsuit against a teammate and the school after he was punched in the head during a practice. According to the lawsuit, the student suffered several life-altering injuries as a result of the attack. The 15-year-old was on the sophomore high school basketball team when… Read More »
Nursing Home Accused of Death of Resident Who Developed Severe Bedsore
In Redding v. Parklands Facility, Inc., 2022-CA-000311, a grieving family alleged that their loved one lost her life due to a severe infection caused by an untreated bedsore. The decedent was 72 at the time of her death in April of 2021. The family filed a lawsuit against the facility that cared for her… Read More »
Florida Jury Holds DCF Liable for $15M in Brain Damage Case Involving Girl Who Was Abused by Her Mother
A Volusia County jury held the Florida Department of Children and Families liable to the tune of $15 million after allegations that her mother tortured her. The daughter suffered a permanent brain injury as a result of repeated abuse. The plaintiffs allege that the daughter should have been removed from her mother’s care before… Read More »
Family of Florida Lawyer Files Wrongful Death Against Vegas Casino
The family of a Florida lawyer has filed a personal injury lawsuit against a Las Vegas casino after the victim suffered a heart attack while at the blackjack table. The lawyer was staying at a hotel while attending a legal conference. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff had a heart attack while sitting at… Read More »
Plaintiff Files Lawsuit After Being Injured on Disney Waterslide
Disney Parks and Resorts is facing a lawsuit filed by a woman who sustained severe injuries while going down their largest waterslide, the Humonga Cowabunga at Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. The water slide features a 214-foot drop. The plaintiff claims that suffered an injurious wedgie while traversing the water slide. The incident took place… Read More »