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“Nail Gun Case” - Eugene Doran, an insurance agent and Vietnam veteran, who was getting a haircut at a barbershop in suburban Andover on April 15, 1985, when he was hit by a 3-inch nail fired from a high-velocity gun being used to install a storage chest next door, which left Mr. Doran paralyzed. On behalf of Mr. Doran, the attorneys obtained a $15 million settlement.

“Chrysler Case” - The faulty braking system led to a tragic accident and the deaths of the plaintiff’s wife and three children. The case involved a poorly designed brake system in the early “mini vans” released into the market, and the judgment was affirmed by the Supreme Judicial Court in Santos v. Chrysler Corp., 430 Mass. 198. $26 million judgment against Chrysler Corporation was obtained by the attorneys.

“MIT Fraternity Case” - A case against the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the FIJI fraternity arising out of the death of a college student following a dangerous hazing ritual. In addition to the settlement amount of $7.7 million on behalf of the victim’s family, the firm obtained a 10-year commitment to produce professional anti-hazing/binge-drinking educational videos and programs.

"Construction Blast" -  The plaintiff was severely injured when a 12-pound rock was ejected nearly 800 feet from an adjacent construction blast site and crashed through the windshield of the car he was driving. A $1.5 million settlement was obtained. 

"MBTA Commuter Train Case" - MBTA commuter train personnel failed to stop the train to seek emergency medical attention for a passenger suffering cardiac arrest, despite repeated requests and warnings by the other passengers that the man was not breathing and required immediate medical attention. Instead, the train personnel continued to make the scheduled stops and allowed nearly 20 minutes to pass before eventually arriving at the final destination. Tragically, emergency medical attention was provided too late, and the passenger died shortly thereafter. The firm obtained a $3.9 million settlement.

“Big Dig Case” - The tragic death of Milena Del Valle, who died when a three-ton ceiling panel collapsed on top of her car while she and her husband were driving through Boston’s Interstate 90 Connector Tunnel. On behalf of the family, the attorneys obtained a $28.5 million settlement.

"Malley v. Sotrel" - $1.9 million verdict in favor of minor child who sustained a hemipharesis from a negligently managed labor and delivery.

"Home Gas Explosion" - A woman killed from a gas explosion in her home due to a gas main leak. The gas company failed to inspect, monitor and maintain its gas main and acted with gross disregard for the safety of local residents and their property. A $3.6 million settlement achieved on behalf of the family.

“Children’s Motrin® case" - The attorneys obtained a $63 million verdict against pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary, McNeil-PPC, Inc. after a young girl was given over the counter Children’s Motrin® to treat a mild fever. She developed the side-effects Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN). The little girl suffered life-altering injuries including the loss of 90% of her skin, blindness, and significant respiratory damage. The decision was affirmed by the Supreme Judicial Court in Reckis v. Johnson & Johnson, 471 Mass. 272 (2015), and, along with Robert Peck, the firm successfully convinced the U.S. Supreme Court not to review the Supreme Judicial Court’s decision. The final judgment was in excess of $147 million.

"Pool Emergency Phone Case" - A 31-year-old man died of complications from a near-drowning at a hotel pool in Cape Cod. The hotel was found to have poorly maintained the pool and the emergency phone required dialing ‘9’ before ‘9-1-1’, rendering it useless as the man’s young children tried to call for help. A $2.5 million verdict obtained for the family.

"Assault & False Imprisonment Case" - A woman that was physically assaulted and held captive by her partner obtained a $2.5 million judgment. 

"Single-Engine Plane Crash and Fire" - A student pilot and his wife were severely injured after the plane they were flying crashed during landing and caught fire due to defective fuel tanks. A $1.75 million settlement was obtained in the case.

"Boat Propeller Injury" - A young woman suffered severe and permanent injuries after being sucked into a boat propeller while swimming in open water. The $3.5 million settlement also included terms that required the defendant to complete a boating safety course, 100 hours of volunteer work with patients in a rehabilitation program, and a $2,000 annual donation to a charity of the plaintiff’s choosing for ten years.

"Negligent Landscaping Company" - A 30-year-old man suffered severe traumatic brain injury after being struck in the head by a falling tree limb that was being removed by a landscaping company. A $11 million settlement was obtained.

"Severe Electric Shock on Construction Site" - An electrician that was severely disfigured and suffered permanent facial injuries when his face came in contact with an energized portion of an electrical substation. A $8.5 million settlement obtained for the electrician. 

"Failure to Interpret MRI" - Medical providers failed to properly interpret and report a brain MRI that showed an abnormality. Proper diagnosis would have led to preventative treatment, and likely saved the 48-year-old patient from experiencing a massive stroke and becoming wheelchair-bound. A $2.7 million settlement was achieved against the medical providers.

Jennifer A. Denker obtained substantial settlement on behalf of a victim who was sexually assaulted by an Uber driver who subsequently fled the country. Attorney Denker has become a thought leader and vocal advocate speaking at conferences on behalf of victim’s rights in relation to technology based driver apps. Murray v. Uber Techs., Inc., 486 F. Supp. 3d 468 (D. Mass. 2020).

"Columbia Gas Class Action Settlement" – $143 million settlement fund created for the residents and businesses of the Merrimack Valley impacted by the September 13, 2018 gas explosions caused by Columbia Gas. Meehan, Boyle, Black & Bogdanow as Plaintiffs’ Liaison Counsel, helped achieve this historic settlement and process the claims to distribute funds to those harmed.

"Rideshare Driver Negligence" - Multi-million dollar settlement achieved against a rideshare company for a pedestrian who suffered permanent injuries due to reckless and negligent driving by a rideshare employee.

"Motor Vehicle Wrongful Death" - Represented the Estate of Grace M. Rett and her family in a Wrongful death pre-suit settlement arising from a tragic motor vehicle collision involving a 20-year-old college student who was a passenger in a van driven by a university employee while on a university-sponsored outing. 

First “Zoom” Civil Jury Trial - Attorney Robert F. Foster co-counsels the first “Zoom” civil jury trial in Massachusetts during the COVID-19 pandemic and obtained a plaintiff’s verdict.

$2.75 million settlement for Plaintiff who suffered an incomplete spinal cord injury as a result of a motor vehicle collision where the defendant company failed to safely install an auto part on a vehicle.