$2.25 Million for Estate of 14-Year-Old Traumatic Brain Injury and Wrongful Death Victim who was Struck by Chicago Police Vehicle During Police Chase The case involved a Wrongful Death action on behalf of the estate of a 14-year-old child struck while crossing 71st Street by a Chicago Police Department vehicle, which was traveling in the… Read More
$1.7 Million – Wrong Medication Prescribed Causing Death
$1.7 Million Settlement in Chicago Wrongful Death and Medical Malpractice Action on Behalf of Estate of Woman Prescribed the Wrong Medication The case involved a wife (and mother of two children) who was prescribed the wrong medication to treat an asthmatic condition, which caused her death. Passen Powell Jenkins reached a $1.7 million settlement in… Read More
Legionnaire’s Disease at VA Prompts Increase in IL Court of Claims Damages Cap to $2 Million
Ever since the 1970’s, civil damage awards against the State of Illinois were limited by the Court of Claims Act to $100,000. See 705 ILCS 505/8 (2009). That $100,000 damage cap figure is tied for lowest in the country. Since July 2015, thirteen residents at the Quincy Veterans Home have died while under the care… Read More
New Law Allowing Corporate Liability for Online Sex Trafficking
For years, classified advertising websites like Backpage.com, Craigslist, eBay Classifieds, Eros, Massage Troll, Cityxguide and others have become a primary channel for sex trafficking. These internet companies provide a forum for anonymous individuals to sell or solicit prostitution, as well as sex trafficking of children. Until now, these online companies have been shielded from criminal and… Read More
PTSD Following Traumatic Injuries
Many people are aware that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may occur after serving in combat or following an assault. But PTSD can also develop after suffering a traumatic injury in an accident, such as a car crash or explosion. We also commonly see clients who have developed PTSD following sexual abuse or assault. What is… Read More
Brain Shunt Failures and Negligence
A brain shunt is used to remove a buildup of excess cerebrospinal fluid on the brain. When excess fluid develops, it increases the pressure inside the skull and can damage the brain. Symptoms of increased fluid on the brain include a headache, vomiting, and seizures. Eventually, brain damage and death can occur. Thousands of people… Read More
Hypoxic Brain Injury Leading to Cerebral Palsy
Most expectant parents eagerly await the birth of their baby. Although most babies are born healthy, a small percentage suffer permanent damage, such as cerebral palsy, due to complications from an injury at birth. What is Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral palsy is a permanent condition, which may be caused by brain damage during pregnancy, delivery or… Read More
Public Safety Questions in Aftermath of TN School Bus Crash
Earlier this month, a school bus crash in Chattanooga, TN claimed the lives of five elementary school children and seriously injured twenty-three others. The driver of the school bus was evidently speeding when he lost control of the bus and crashed. He was arrested and charged with vehicular homicide. Passen Powell Jenkins’s commercial vehicle accident… Read More
Corporate Civil Liability for Sexual Abuse
Most people are unaware that for nearly every criminal act, there is a corresponding civil cause of action. For instance, survivors or criminal sexual assault, abuse or molestation always have a viable civil cause of action against the perpetrator for the common law and statutory “torts” of sexual assault, abuse or battery. The problem is that… Read More
FDA Investigating Infant Deaths Related to Teething Products
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced it is investigating whether a series of recent infant deaths were caused by homeopathic teething tablets and gels. The FDA recommends that consumers stop using these products immediately. The teething products are distributed by CVS, Hyland’s, and elsewhere in retail stores and online. The teething products are used to… Read More
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