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While painting, a friend shattered his heel when the downspout he was holding onto broke away from the house. Although he was found partially responsible, the fall cost the homeowner he was helping $1.2 million. |
A jury awarded $900,000 to the estate of a 43-year old father whose death resulted from an automobile accident. The award was based in part on the father's future earning potential. |
At an end-of-school swim party, a 16-year old dove and hit his head on the bottom of the pool. He became a quadriplegic, and the case resulted in a $1.5 million settlement against the homeowner. |