Hershey Foods Must Face Design Defect Claim After Teen’s Death Linked to Ultra-Spicy Chip
A federal judge in Massachusetts has allowed key claims to move forward against Hershey and related companies in a lawsuit over a teenager’s death after eating a “One Chip Challenge” product, focusing the case on a central question: was the chip simply too dangerous as designed? At this stage, the court found enough evidence to…
Appellate Court Upholds $1.8M Verdict Against Walmart Over Falling Store Fixture
A New Jersey appellate court has upheld a nearly $1.8 million jury verdict against Walmart after a shopper was injured by a fire extinguisher that fell from a column-mounted harness, finding sufficient evidence the retailer, Walmart, had notice of the hazard. The decision reflects principles routinely applied in Pennsylvania premises liability litigation, where commercial property…
Fatal Philadelphia Construction Fall Leads to Major Appellate Ruling on Contractor Liability
A Pennsylvania appellate court has upheld a $37.5 million judgment against a Philadelphia construction company following the death of a subcontractor who fell roughly 45 feet from a townhouse project. In a unanimous decision, the Pennsylvania Superior Court ruled that the company, acting as the project’s general contractor, owed a duty to ensure basic jobsite…
Federal Jury Awards $8.5 Million in First Uber Sexual Assault Bellwether Trial
A federal jury in Arizona has awarded $8.5 million to a woman who alleged she was sexually assaulted by her Uber driver in 2023, finding the ride-sharing giant liable under an “apparent agency” theory while rejecting claims that the company itself was negligent. The verdict, returned after a three-week trial in Phoenix, marks the first…
The Seventh Amendment: A Bedrock of American Democracy
The origins of the civil jury lie deep in English history. By the 13th century, common law courts were using juries to resolve disputes between private citizens. This was a radical departure from trials by ordeal or combat, offering a more rational and evidence-based approach to justice. Over time, the jury became a crucial safeguard…
Milford, PA Nursing Home Investigation: 15 Belle Reve Senior Living Center Residents Hospitalized from Pike County Facility
A nursing home investigation in Milford, Pike County, Pennsylvania led to the hospitalization of 15 residents Tuesday afternoon following complaints of suspected medical neglect at Belle Reve Senior Living Center. Pennsylvania State Police confirmed that an anonymous tip prompted a coordinated response at the Milford-based personal care home, which houses approximately 83 residents. Troop R’s…
Trapped in a Burning Tesla Model Y: New Wrongful Death Lawsuit Raises Alarms
Tesla is facing a new wrongful death lawsuit alleging that a defective electronic door design trapped a young driver inside a burning 2021 Tesla Model Y, ultimately causing his death. The lawsuit, filed in Massachusetts federal court by Andrew D. Nebenzahl, Esq. of The Nebenzahl Law Group PC, claims that Tesla knowingly designed its vehicles…
Deadly Nursing Home Explosion in Pennsylvania Highlights Critical Safety Failures
A deadly nursing home explosion in Pennsylvania has left two people dead and at least twenty others injured, raising urgent questions about nursing home safety, regulatory compliance, and accountability for facilities caring for vulnerable residents. The explosion occurred on December 23 at the Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol Township, Bucks County, when utility crews…
$104.6 Million Verdict Sends a Powerful Message About Highway Construction Negligence
A Cook County, Illinois jury recently awarded $104.6 million to a couple catastrophically injured in a limousine crash caused by the negligent design of a highway construction zone, the largest road-construction verdict in Illinois history. After a four-week trial in which the couple were represented by Timothy J. Cavanagh, Michael J. Sorich, Jason Kroot and…
Jury Finds Tesla Autopilot Defective in Landmark $329 Million Verdict – What It Means for Future Cases
In September 2025, a Miami jury delivered a groundbreaking verdict against Tesla, awarding $329 million in damages over a fatal Florida Keys crash. The case marks the first time a jury has found Tesla’s Autopilot system defective, setting the stage for future products liability lawsuits against the automaker. The case stemmed from an April 2019…