The tragic death of Kobe Bryant in a plane crash back in January 2020 has reached a legal conclusion. Bryant’s late wife Vanessa settled a wrongful death lawsuit that had been filed against the helicopter company. While key details of how the lawsuit was settled remain Continue Reading
Purdue Pharma Settlement: The Pros & Cons of this Landmark Case
Purdue Pharma, the manufacturer of oxycontin, has been at the center of the opioid crisis that has gravely damaged communities and enveloped the pharmaceutical industry in scandal. A landmark $8.3 billion settlement between the company and the U.S. Justice Department Continue Reading
Are Out-of-Court Settlements Taxable? Answers & Exceptions
When you negotiated the settlement in your legal dispute, there was a great sense of relief. You had gotten fair compensation for your damages and avoided the stress of a court battle. Now April 15 is coming and a whole new set of questions has emerged. Are Continue Reading
Ireland Case Joins List of Highest Personal Injury Settlements
When Benjamin Gillick was a baby, doctors failed to diagnose an infection. The consequences were disastrous. His left brain was damaged. Today, at 9 years old, Benjamin has cerebral palsy and is unable to talk. His parents, Andrew and Miriam, will care for Benjamin Continue Reading
