Archive for November 14, 2006

Traumatic Brain Injury Victim Awarded $860,000 by Ohio Jury

An Ohio jury recently awarded $860,000 to a 22-year-old mother of two who was hit head-on by a Time Warner cable van as she was driving in rural Madison Township in May 2004.

Florida Woman Sentenced to 45 Years for Deadly DUI Crash

A Florida woman was recently sentenced to 45 years in prison for DUI manslaughter, fleeing police, and violating her probation.

Oil Giant BP Agrees to Settle Texas Refinery Gas Explosion Suit

The March 2005 explosion killed James and Linda Rowe and led to more than 1,300 lawsuits. The Rowe's daughter Eva Rowe refused to settle her lawsuit until BP agreed to change their safety procedures.

San Diego Firm Wins $22.4 Million Judgment for Fresno Schools

San Diego law firm Lucas & Haverkamp has won a $22.4 million judgment for the Fresno Unified School District from Coregis Insurance Co. for its denial of a discrimination claim.