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Thursday, April 30, 2009

$40 Million Awarded in Rollover Accident Case

A jury in New York awarded $40 million in an automobile rollover case. The plaintiff was paralyzed when the Ford in which he was riding rolled over, causing him his severe injuries. Matt Gryta, The Buffalo News 03/21/2009

If you are looking for a Houston rollover accident attorney, we can help. Please feel free to contact a Houston rollover accident lawyer today by phone or email for a free consultation.

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Wednesday, April 29, 2009

$23.75 Million Awarded for Trucking Accident

An Illinois jury has rendered a $23.75 million verdict to the victims of a trucking accident that killed two people and injured others. The C.H. Robinson Worldwide driver was found to be negligent and had previously plead guilty to driving with a suspended license and falsifying his log book. Tribune Staff Report, Chicago Tribune 03/24/2009.

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Surgical Warming Devices May Be Contaminated by Pathogens

Kennedy Hodges has begun investigating surgical infections potentially caused by bacteria spread by forced air warming devices used in most American hospitals. These forced air warming devices, including Arizant's Bair Hugger®, will be the subject of the firm's investigation.

Tens of thousands of the devices remain in daily use. If you are a loved one suffered a surgical site infection, one of these devices may have been the cause.

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Monday, April 27, 2009

Bynum Transport Ordered to Pay $65 Million

A jury was awarded a woman $65 million for injuries she sustained in a trucking accident. The woman was left comatose after a Bynum tractor trailer ran a red light. She still requires constant care to this day. Jason Geary, The Ledger 03/18/2009

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$45 Million Awarded to Paralyzed Woman

A judge awarded a victim of an automobile accident $45 million dollars. The woman was injured when a company truck ran a red light, causing neck and spinal injuries that will require lifetime car. Bob Egelko, San Francisco Chronicle 03/19/2009

Kennedy Hodges has handled numerous trucking accident cases similar to this one. If you are need of a Houston trucking accident attorney, please contact us now.

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$15 Million Awarded in Wrongful Death Case

A North Carolina man will have to pay more than $15 million in a wrongful death suit involving his wife. The husband is the suspect in his wife's death. Thomas Goldsmith, News & Observer 03/17/2009

If you are looking for a Houston wrongful death attorney, please call a wrongful death lawyer at 713-523-0001 or toll-free at 877-342-2020.

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Collective Action Against Starbucks

A Florida judge has certified a collective FLSA action against Starbucks. A store manager's suit claims that Starbucks violated the FLSA by not paying overtime. Melissa Anderson, Seattle Times business reporter.

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Friday, April 24, 2009

$13.7 Million Awarded for Car Crash

A former car salesman was killed during a test drive while the car was being driven more than 90 miles per hour. A jury decided the family of the salesman would receive $13.7 million in connection with the auto accident. Andrew L. Wang, Chicago Tribune 04/21/2009

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Monday, April 13, 2009

KH Investigating Denture Cream Cases

Kennedy Hodges is currently investigating denture cream cases. Denture creams, including Poligrip and Fixodent can be the source of zinc poisoning. If you have loose fitting dentures, you may have an even greater risk of developing complications.

If you are looking for a Houston denture cream attorney, please feel free to call us so that we may investigate your claim. A Houston denture cream lawyer is only a phone call or an email away. For a free consultation, contact us now.

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Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Tenet Healthcare Will Pay $85 Million in FLSA Action

Tenet Healthcare Corp. is paying $85 million to settle an overtime suit. Nurses and other employees complained that Tenet lowered their hourly wage to avoid paying overtime. AP, San Francisco Chronicle 03/11/2009

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School District Pays $15 Million to Settle Suit

Seattle Public Schools will pay $15 million to a paralyzed wrestler to settle his lawsuit. He was paralyzed during a practice session. The allegations included that the coaches did not use proper safety procedures. Casey McNerthney, Seattle Post-Intelligencer 03/11/2009

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