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March 31, 2009 – Antonio M. Romanucci, a partner at the Chicago personal injury firm of Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, and a board member of the Public Justice Foundation, hailed today’s U.S. Supreme Court against tobacco giant Philip Morris as a victory for consumers. The Court issued a one-sentence order today in Philip Morris USA v. Williams saying, "The writ of certiorari is dismissed as improvidently granted."

The order rejects the tobacco company's latest challenge to the jury's $79.5 million punitive damages award in that case. This is exactly what the Court should have done. Public Justice had filed an amici brief explaining that Philip Morris had not legally preserved the challenge it was trying to make.

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Attorneys at Romanucci & Blandin have learned that Tony-award winning actress Natasha Richardson may have suffered a traumatic brain injury while taking skiing lessons outside Montreal. Some reports have indicated that she was seriously hurt.

Her injury is a sad reminder that any head injury can have repercussions. Reports said she fell on the slopes and did not show any visible signs of injury but later reported that she did not feel well. She was treated at a Montreal Hospital and flown to New York City for continued care.

This accident is a sad reminder that prevention is key. As a safety precaution, helmets should always be worn when athletes at any level engage in a sports activity.

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As the war in Iraq winds down, veterans will begin returning home in increasing numbers, often with brain injuries, post-traumatic stress disorder and other problems related to duty. In Chicago, the Police Department’s crisis intervention program is responding to an increase in veteran-related calls and stepping up efforts to help whose psychological wounds can harm everyone around them, especially their families. The Cook County courts also are developing a plan that would help keep veterans out of the criminal justice system.

As a law firm that concentrates in helping victims with traumatic brain injuries, Romanucci & Blandin salutes the police and courts for their efforts in this regard. Many returning vets are depressed and erratic. They often turn to alcohol and other mind-numbing drugs to ease the memories of combat. Everyday occurrences such as a police siren can trigger a flashback. In reality, they aren’t themselves – no one with a serious brain injury ever is – and they probably cannot comprehend what is happening.

Sadly, the number of veterans who have attempted suicide has also increased. According to studies, between 4,000 and 6,000 of them have attempted suicide. One thousand have actually killed themselves, with the U.S. Army recording a record number last year.

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March 5, 2009 – The U.S. Supreme Court yesterday voted 6-3 to uphold the traditional right of consumers to sue a manufacturer if they are harmed by a defective product. Attorneys at Romanucci & Blandin in Chicago hailed the decision as a victory for consumers.

The ruling affirmed a nearly $7 million jury verdict in favor of Diana Levine, a Vermont musician whose right arm was amputated after she was injected with an anti-nausea drug. The ruling applies to more than 11,000 drugs on the market in the U.S., including over-the-counter drugs and prescription drugs.

Tony Romanucci, a partner in the law firm, said the decision will not only lead to compensating individuals fairly but will uncover drug hazards and provide incentives for drug manufacturers to promptly disclose safety risks.

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