Federal Judge Approves $905,000 Settlement in Wrongful Death Case Linked to COVID-19 Negligence

In a matter closely watched by legal professionals, U.S. District Judge John F. Murphy of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania confirmed that a $905,000 settlement will be awarded to the family of Tamika Jones. Jones passed away after paramedics reportedly persuaded her not to seek hospital treatment for severe COVID-19 symptoms. Judge Murphy approved not only the main settlement but also additional awards of $300,000 in attorney fees and $30,000 for other costs. The court found the proposed allocation of the settlement funds—70% towards the wrongful death claim and 30% towards the survival claim—to be equitable. Read more about the decision here.