Recent Developments
Station Fire Case The owner of the radio station that promoted the rock concert reached a tentative $22 million settlement with our clients and other survivors and victims' relatives, Wednesday. The deal with Clear Channel Broadcasting is the latest in a series of settlements stemming from the Feb. 20, 2003, fire at The Station nightclub in West Warwick, R.I that have been reached with the Defendants in this case. This proposed settlement brings the total to 71.5 million dollars that has been offered by various defendants to compensate the survivors. The settlements must be approved by the Court. (see MORE below)
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Our Recent Settlements and Verdicts 4/24/08 Tiverton Toxic Tort Our office is pleased to announce the settlement of the Tiverton Toxic tort soil contamination claims that were settled with Southern Union this week on behalf of our clients. The settlement ends years of litigation in the Federal District Court in Rhode Island and represents an end to the plight of the residents. Click here for more information $250,000 settlement: Construction claim The plaintiff, a concrete floor sub-contractor, was injured on the job in 2004 as a result of a fall into a pit that was improperly secured or marked by the General Contractor. The plaintiff was able to convince the insurer to settle the case based upon proof that the Contractor had violated OSHA and State Regulations, thereby negligently failing to provide proper protection to prevent falls 4/9/08 53.8 Million Dollar settlement with
Pet Food manufacturers Our office is pleased to announce that a tentative settlement has been reached on behalf of our clients and others against the manufacturers, in the National Pet Food litigation. On April 1,2008 the parties announced the agreement in the amount of 53.8 million dollars. The final agreement will be presented on May 1,2008,to the Federal Court in New Jersey for approval. The details will be announced after the May 1 court date. Our office acted as class action counsel for the State Of Massachusetts
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3/28/08 Medtronic/Guidant Defibrillator/Pacemaker
Mass Tort Settlement Our office is pleased to announce the settlement of our cases involving cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators which were recalled from the market in early 2005 by the manufacturers of these devices, Medtronic Inc., and Guidant Corp.(which has been acquired by Boston Scientific).
The settlement resolves approximately 50 claims filed on our client's behalf over battery defects in the implantable pacemakers/defibrillators. The heart devices are designed to automatically send electric jolts to correct heart rythms that are potentially fatal.
The Medtronic/Guidant settlement ends the defibrillator law suits that were consolidated in the Federal Court in Minneapolis. For additional details see below:
In a related matter, our office also currently represents dozens of persons against Medtronic Inc. over defective sprint fidelis leads in Medtronic defibrillators. We are currently accepting cases involving Medtronic Sprint Fidelis cardiac defibrillator leads, serial numbers 6930,6931,6948 and 6949, which were the subject of a product advisory in October of 2007.
3/13/08 Mass. Appeals Court Affirms $120,000 Judgment- Evans v. Raposo
In a case of first impression,the Massachusetts Appeals Court today denied the appeal of the defendants insurer,The Massachusetts Insolvency Fund, on a judgment obtained by our office in a motor vehicle accident case, against the fund in the amount of $120,000. The court held that the service of process defense, waged at the 11th hour by the Defendant, was waived.
3/13/08 Mass. Appeals Court Affirms $120,000 Judgment-
Evans v. Raposo 3/1/08 $4.85 Billion Vioxx Settlement
Merck Says 44,000 Have Signed Up for $4.85 Billion Vioxx Settlement $60,000.00 settlement: December 2007 On June 27, 2007, a husband and wife were operating their moped on Kempton Street in Fall River when they were struck by a motor vehicle. As a result of the accident the husband sustained a fractured pelvis which required surgical intervention, including, neck, arm and knee sprains and multiple contusions. His wife sustained a fractured thumb and a deep laceration to her leg. Both required hospitalization and outpatient therapy.A demand for the policy limits of both the operator's household policy and the owner of the vehicle's policy were paid totaling $100.000.00. After the applicable set-off, Arbella, the under-insurer paid they full policy limits on behalf of the husband. The wife's claim for the remaining $200,000.00 is still pending as she is still undergoing medical care and has not reach a medical end-result. $75,130.33 Jury Verdict: September 2006 - Premises Liability $100,000.00 settlement: August ,2006 - Driver injured after Motor Vehicle collision More Settlements.... Have you been injured in RI or MA? Do you need someone on your side that will fight for your rights and get the money you deserve for your injuries? Count on Brian Cunha & Associates The information provided on BrianCunha.com is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys general information related to legal issues commonly encountered. Disclaimer |
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