Romanucci & Blandin secures $2.675 Million settlement for a student-athlete who suffered traumatic brain injuries due to failure to warn of the defective nature of a sports product
CHICAGO (March 17, 2023) – Romanucci & Blandin, LLC announces the $2.675 million settlement for a student-athlete who suffered traumatic brain injuries due to the failure to warn of the defective nature of a sports product. The student, a high school volleyball player, was setting up a volleyball net during practice when the net rope snapped and the pole shook striking her head. The occurrence caused a fractured mastoid and tinnitus requiring extensive medical treatment. The student-athlete missed several weeks of school because of the injuries and incurred $100,000 in medical bills. The volleyball net manufacturer failed to warn students to stand to the side of the pole when setting it up, knowing that if the net rope snapped, deflection could cause significant injuries.
The case was resolved in front of Judge Patricia O’Brien on the eve of trial by Romanucci & Blandin.
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Romanucci & Blandin is a Chicago-based national trial practice committed to fighting for victims of negligence, abuse and wrongful death. For 25 years, we have secured more than $850 million in verdicts and settlements for our clients - many for millions of dollars and others record-setting awards. Our experience ranges from mass shootings, civil rights and police misconduct to medical malpractice, sexual abuse, motor vehicle accidents or workplace injury cases involving individual or institutional negligence. Romanucci & Blandin is a valuable legal resource to individuals and groups of people who have been injured by others’ wrongdoing. Referring attorneys and clients say several factors differentiate our firm: Our record of success, depth of experience, talented and dedicated legal team, tireless preparation and strategic use of communications to fight for the rights of those whose lives have been changed forever. We are different from other personal injury firms in that our work does not stop when a verdict or settlement is secured. We are often inspired by our clients’ experiences and commit resources to create change in our communities. For more information about Romanucci & Blandin, please visit www.rblaw.net or call (312) 458-1000.
