Carolyn Casey, J.D.

Case Overview Case Name: Timothy Larkin, Individually and as Guardian and Next Friend of Andrea Larkin, and Timothy Larkin, as Father and Next Friend of Alexa Larkin v. Jehane Johnston, M.D. and Dedham Medical Associates, Inc., No. 2011-00923. Case Type:…

The jury awarded the college student more than $111 million in damages concerning negligent care for his post-surgery extreme pain and permanent disability. The first-year student, Anuj Thapa, is a citizen of Nepal who attended college at St. Cloud State…

Ninety-eight people died in the tragic building failure. The proposed settlement announcement was a surprise in this slow-moving class action. Presiding Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Michael Hanzman must approve the proposed settlement. Hazman called the development “fantastic” and commented that the…

As you perform your role, it’s good to have a basic understanding of the different phases of a lawsuit. Insights into the legal process and procedures will help you see your role in the larger context of a lawsuit. Understanding…

In 2021, The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear J&J’s appeal of one headline case from St. Louis. This case ended with a $2.1 billion dollar verdict for 20 female plaintiffs. The plaintiffs had suffered from ovarian cancer after using…

The Philips recall included specific continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and bi-level positive airway pressure (BPAP) machines. The recall also included mechanical ventilator devices. People who have sleep apnea—a condition that makes breathing difficult during sleep—or suffer from other breathing…

Hundreds of lawsuits materialized after the manufacturers of the heartburn medication Zantac pulled the drug off the market. The impetus for the drug recall was the FDA determination that significant levels of a cancer-causing chemical were present in Zantac when…

There are a few guidelines to learn about the mechanics of delivering your expertise in a courtroom setting. Following these tips will also help you present yourself as a credible authority to the jury during your expert testimony. Questions About…

There are at least three other reasons to round out your professional life with expert witness consulting in the legal arena. Professionals that expand their activities to include expert work report that they found hidden benefits they hadn’t thought about…

The recall comes on the heels of complaints that the medical device’s filter sometimes breaks during the plaque-removing arterial procedures. The company designed the filter to support plaque-removing arterial procedures with anti-clotting effects. The Company—Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.…