Our law firm has recently filed several new cases involving dangerous at-home firepits, telehealth prescriptions gone wrong, unsafe features in new cars, and faulty pool fences.

The surge in cases can be attributed to heightened consumer awareness, advancements and complexities in technology leading to unforeseen risks, and changes in regulations and legal precedents prompting more lawsuits.

Recent Filings at Ratzan Weissman & Boldt 

  1. Baker v. Lennar Homes, Bob's Pool Service, etc. – A wrongful death case has been filed against Lennar Homes, Bob's Pool Service, Hardscapers of Central Florida, and others in the drowning of a 4-year-old boy at a rental property in Storey Lake, Florida. Due to negligence in design and safety measures, the pool deck system was defective and not properly secured which resulted in the death of a young boy. 
     
  2. Hominski v. Gusar, Colsen & Wayfair – A product liability case has been filed against Gusar, Colsen, and Wayfair for marketing and selling faulty firepits as “Smokeless & Odorless” and “Easy & Safe to Use,” with misleading instructions suggesting that higher alcohol percentages burn better. Plaintiff Kayla Hominski suffered second and third-degree burns to almost half of her body after being engulfed in flames while refueling the firepit.  
     
  3. Fuentes v. Froedtert Hosp., etc. – A medical malpractice suit has been filed against Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin Community Physicians, Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals, Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund, Continental Casualty Company, and physicians Paige Ganske, Natalia Chreptowicz, Sydney Joyner, Iman Khan, Stephanie Nguyen, and Sarah Amherdt. The lawsuit alleges that the defendants failed to meet the standard of care, resulting in permanent and severe harm to the newborn. 
     
  4. Jackson v. Summerlin Hospitality Medical Center, etc. – A medical malpractice suit has been filed by Plaintiffs Nyesha Nicole Charles and Dylan Eric Jackson on behalf of their son, Damir Paul Jackson, a minor, against Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, Dr. Marlon Anthony Mendoza, Dr. Richard Weiner, and various nurses were negligent, leading to the baby developing severe hyperbilirubinemia. This condition, if untreated, can cause a preventable brain injury known as "Kernicterus," which is potentially life-threatening and causes significant brain damage. 
     
  5. Larkin v. Tufts Medical Center – A medical malpractice suit has been filed by parents Holly Frattasio and Devin Larkin against Tufts Medical Center and its staff for alleged negligence that occurred during the labor and delivery of their child, Noah Larkin, leading to lifelong catastrophic injuries. 
     
  6. Sada v. Orlando Health – A medical malpractice case has been filed against Orlando Health, Inc. and Dr. Vijaykumar S. Kasi for the death of Plaintiff James R. Sada. Dr. Kasi is accused of negligently directing the transfer of Mr. Sada via helicopter, failing to be immediately available to assess the patient upon arrival at the hospital, and failing to record medical notes timely. 

If you or a loved one was hurt or injured due to someone else's negligence, contact us today for a free case evaluation.