Detroit, Michigan – Medical malpractice law firm, Sommers Schwartz, P.C. has announced a seven-figure dollar settlement in a recent medical malpractice case. The settlement resolves claims brought by a claimant who suffered brain injuries.  The complaint alleged that within days of a procedure, a series of medical oversights and failures to respond to escalating symptoms…

Chicago, Illinois – As summer unfolds, the streets of Chicago and highways across the nation face a troubling trend: July and August are historically the months with the highest number of fatal truck accidents. With increased traffic and the hustle of vacation travel, the risks associated with sharing the road with large trucks and 18-wheelers…

Macon, Georgia – On June 4, 2025 U.S. District Judge Marc T. Treadwell DENIED a motion by eClinicalWorks, LLC to exclude expert testimony of Michael Arrigo in a lawsuit alleging violations of the False Claims Act, United States of America ex rel. Permenter, Wheeler, and Rodighiero v. eClinicalWorks, LLC, Case No. 5:18-CV-382, regarding Electronic Health…

Detroit, Michigan – Sommers Schwartz, P.C. is proud to announce that Michigan Lawyers Weekly has recognized the firm’s recent medical malpractice cases among the “Top Verdicts and Settlements of 2024.” This esteemed acknowledgment reflects the firm’s unwavering commitment to securing justice for victims of medical negligence. In a notable case earlier this year, attorney Richard…

Houston, Texas – Ceja Law Firm PLLC, a Houston-based criminal defense practice, has been retained to represent Jose Manuel Cendan Ley following an investigation by the Texas Office of the Attorney General. Ley faces criminal charges in Waller County, Texas, related to a Houston-area health clinic where illegal abortions were allegedly administered. Ley, 29, a…

Tampa, Florida – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced that it plans to fund research into the use of psychedelic substances to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). While several methods currently exist to treat PTSD, the use of psychedelic medications is new territory. One of the most commonly cited substances for further research…

Detroit, Michigan – Sommers Schwartz, PC, a premier litigation firm based in Detroit, is investigating allegations of sexual misconduct by the late Father Timothy Desrochers, who began his service in various Michigan parishes as early as 1964. Fr. Desrochers, a former pastor at St. John the Evangelist in Ishpeming, St. Mary in Sault Ste. Marie,…

Chicago, Illinois – In an initiative to demystify the complexities of medical malpractice laws for Chicago residents, the medical malpractice and birth injury law firm Briskman Briskman & Greenberg has announced the launch of its Medical Malpractice Info Center. The new resource is specifically designed to shed light on the intricacies of malpractice claims, with…

Chicago, Illinois – In a notable legal conclusion, Briskman Briskman & Greenberg obtained a substantial settlement of $717,000 for a Chicago PetSmart employee, who was bitten on the nose by a customer’s dog. The incident, which occurred while the worker was assisting with a harness fitting, highlights the responsibilities of pet owners under Illinois law.…

CLARION, Pennsylvania – A Clarion County jury has awarded $6.95 million to a man who claimed his healthcare providers caused a 13-month delay in diagnosing colorectal cancer, according to the case Delavern v. Health Services of Clarion. Attorney Richard Godshall and Christine Clarke of Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers represented the plaintiff and successfully…