A $32.2 million verdict against Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has been upheld by the Nevada Supreme Court in a lawsuit over the death of three people in 2004. Goodyear had argued that the initial ruling was excessive, but the Supreme Court wrote that “there was sufficient evidence to justify the amount because of the loss of life and serious injuries.” In the initial trial, it was ruled that Goodyear could not present a defense of liability because …

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The cap on noneconomic damages in Georgia was unanimously struck down by the Georgia Supreme Court, who stated in their opinion that caps are “violative of the right to trial by jury.” The issue was brought before the court in a case involving a woman whose face was permanently disfigured after a face-lift operation. The jury awarded $1.15 million in noneconomic damages; however, the 2005 tort reform law limited the award to $350,000. As a result of the decision, the initial award will stand.  Bill Rankin, Atlanta Journal-Constitution …

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A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a Cape Cora, Fla., police officer after he suffered severe head injuries during a car accident on June 2. The Fort Myers News-Press reported that Officer Damien Garcia was on duty when he was struck by a sport utility vehicle. The driver and passenger in the vehicle are named as defendants in the lawsuit. Damages in the case could exceed $50 million, Garcia’s attorney said. Denes Husty III, Fort Meyers News-Press
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A Nurse Life Care Planner I plan for the victim’s emotional well-being and the prognosis for recovery. I meet with the family and medical experts and draft a life care plan that may include compensation for:
-Medical expenses and lost wages to date
-Replacement of projected future income
-Pain and suffering
-Physical therapy and/or home care
-Psychological counseling
-Remodeling of the home to accommodate the disability
-Job skills re-training
-Future surgery, medical devices, medication and treatment
-Loss of enjoyment of life
-Loss of companionship for family members
Nurse Life Care Planners are taught to look at the whole …