BRIEDGERTON, NJ – A county judge has awarded $1.5 million to a man who was involved in an accident on a potholed road three years ago.  A Superior Court jury found that the county government was palpably unreasonable in not repairing the road.The accident happened along a 50-foot section of Route 555 in early March of 2005.  According to the testimony of county officials the spot needed regular repairs due to an inadequate base.  The county will only pay a portion of the $1.5 million claim.  After reaching a settlement with its excess insurance carrier so that it will be liable for its deductible of $250,000.The accident occurred at or near dark, according to court papers.  Trees line the road and it is not lighted. The man and his wife were riding motorcycles when the man struck a pothole.  He suffered trauma to the abdomin and head, as well as a ruptured spleen and a lacerated liver. If you or someone you love has suffered injury, illness, or death in an accident due to egregarious negligence on the part of your city or state you need the support of an attorney.  Contact the Kenosha motorcycle accident attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ® at 866.499.4700 for a free initial consulation.  We will discuss your and your right to seek damages. 

SOUTH BEND, In. – An organ donor group based in Indiana is being sued by two families for medical malpractice.  According to the lawsuits, they claim their loved-ones died after receing transplants from a cancer patient.One 45-year-old man died nine months after having received a kidney and liver transplant from a woman who had skin cancer.  Another man who received a kidney from the same woman also died.  The cancer had spread to the woman’s liver and kidneys.The Indiana organ procurement group did not properly screen the donated organs, claim the families of the victims.  Officials at the organ group say that their screening procedures meet state and federal regulations.If you or someone you love have suffered injury or death due to gross negligence or malpractice, you have the right to seek damages for any losses you suffered.  Contact the Kenosha medical malpractice lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ® at 866.499.4700 for a free initial consultation.  We will discuss your case and further legal options.  

Following an alert by the Illinois Attorney General about a lead hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of approximately 67,000 Best Friends Yin Yang Necklaces Sets.  The necklace sets are being recalled due to their high levels of lead, exceeding federal standards.  Two set of the Best Friends Yin Yang necklaces are involved and both have a silver-colored metal bead chain and lobster-claw clasp.  The necklaces retailed for about $8 and were sold at Claire’s stores nationwide from April 2007 through August 2008.  These items were manufactured in China. People who have these items are advised to immediately take the recalled necklaces away from their children and return them to any Claire’s store for a full refund.   If you or somone you know has suffered injury or illness due to a defective product, you have a right to seek damages for any losses you incurred.  Contact the Kenosha product liability lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ® at 866.499.4700 for a free initial consultation.  We will discuss your case and further legal options.