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PORTLAND, Ore., March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A Portland jury awarded $10 million to John Douglas Cox, a longtime Clark County diesel mechanic who was left partially paralyzed after doctors failed to promptly diagnose and treat a spinal infection that was compressing his spinal cord.
The jury returned a $10 million verdict, allocating 80% of the fault to Kaiser, which was not a defendant at trial, and 20% to the physicians who treated Cox.
The verdict was secured by Jane Paulson of Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC. “I am proud that the jury recognized what Doug Cox has endured and the consequences of the care he received,” said Ms. Paulson. “This case was about accountability and patient safety. We hope this verdict will help improve how patients with neurological emergencies are treated in emergency rooms, while giving Doug the resources he needs to live the best life possible going forward.”
The case stems from events in December 2021, when the plaintiff, then 62 years old, developed a severe infection related to a recently implanted spinal cord stimulator.
The infection, known as a spinal epidural abscess, can progress rapidly and compress the spinal cord, potentially causing permanent paralysis if treatment is delayed.
After experiencing worsening symptoms and sepsis, he was transported by ambulance to the emergency department at the hospital, where he arrived with new-onset paralysis beginning at the T7 level of his spine.
According to evidence presented at trial, one emergency physician recognized that the patient was suffering from acute neurological decline and ordered imaging. However, Ms. Paulson argued that critical delays followed because hospital staff were unable to determine whether the patient’s spinal cord stimulator was MRI-compatible. Rather than escalating the issue or contacting a device representative to confirm compatibility, hospital staff waited for authorization from the patient’s out-of-town physician while Cox remained in the emergency department.
During that time, no spine surgeon or neurosurgeon was consulted, despite hospital contracts providing 24-hour specialist coverage.
Cox waited nearly 17 hours in the emergency department while his paralysis progressed.
When imaging was eventually performed, it focused on the wrong region of the spine and failed to identify the underlying condition. The patient was ultimately transferred back to Kaiser, where additional imaging revealed a spinal epidural abscess that was compressing the spinal cord. Surgery was performed more than 27 hours after he first arrived at the hospital, by which time the damage had become permanent.
Medical experts testified that earlier diagnosis and surgical decompression are critical to preventing permanent spinal cord injury.
At trial, defense attorneys argued that earlier intervention would not necessarily have changed the patient’s outcome. The jury disagreed.
“This verdict reflects the jury’s recognition that when a patient arrives in the emergency department with rapidly progressing paralysis, every hour matters,” added Ms. Paulson.
“Our client did everything he could to get help — he even emailed his own doctor from the emergency room saying he was ‘going paralyzed’ and was terrified he might never walk again.”
Prior to the injury, the plaintiff worked for decades as a diesel mechanic for Clark County, WA and was nearing completion of 30 years of service. Following the delayed diagnosis, he fought to return to work despite severe mobility limitations, initially using a wheelchair and later a walker. Ultimately, complications including infections and hip problems forced him to leave the job he loved just months before reaching his service milestone.
Although the plaintiff can now walk short distances and slowly climb the stairs in his home using handrails, he continues to live with permanent neurological damage and limited mobility.
The case is John Douglas Cox vs Kaiser, et al., Multnomah County Case Number 23CV40984.
About Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC
Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC is a nationally recognized personal injury and medical malpractice law firm based in Portland, Oregon. The firm represents individuals and families harmed by medical negligence, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death, and has secured numerous multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements on behalf of clients across the Pacific Northwest.
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AMD has been named to the 2026 JUST 100 list of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC, ranking 18th overall. The recognition reflects the company’s continued progress in advancing responsible business practices and delivering positive impacts for employees, customers, communities, the environment and shareholders.
“Being recognized again on the JUST 100 highlights the steady progress AMD has made in strengthening our approach to corporate responsibility,” said Justin Murrill, AMD chief sustainability officer. “Our strong performance in supporting our workforce, where we ranked among the top 5% of companies evaluated, along with our impact across customer, community and environmental areas, demonstrates how we are building on our priorities while delivering meaningful value for our stakeholders.”
The JUST 100 ranking identifies companies that are making meaningful progress on the issues Americans believe businesses should prioritize most. Developed by JUST Capital in partnership with CNBC, the list evaluates the largest publicly traded U.S. companies across a range of stakeholder related topics including workforce investment, customer trust, governance accountability, environmental performance and community impact.
Companies included on the JUST 100 represent top performing organizations in the Russell 1000 that demonstrate sustained progress in aligning business success with the priorities of the American public. Since 2015, JUST Capital has surveyed nearly 200,000 Americans to better understand expectations for corporate behavior. For the 2026 rankings, JUST Capital evaluated 933 companies across 17 issues to assess corporate performance.
Learn more about the 2026 JUST 100 rankings at https://justcapital.com/rankings/.
For more information on corporate responsibility at AMD, visit: https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/corporate-responsibility.html
AMD has been named to the 2026 JUST 100 list of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC, ranking 18th overall. The recognition reflects the company’s continued progress in advancing responsible business practices and delivering positive impacts for employees, customers, communities, the environment and shareholders.
“Being recognized again on the JUST 100 highlights the steady progress AMD has made in strengthening our approach to corporate responsibility,” said Justin Murrill, AMD chief sustainability officer. “Our strong performance in supporting our workforce, where we ranked among the top 5% of companies evaluated, along with our impact across customer, community and environmental areas, demonstrates how we are building on our priorities while delivering meaningful value for our stakeholders.”
The JUST 100 ranking identifies companies that are making meaningful progress on the issues Americans believe businesses should prioritize most. Developed by JUST Capital in partnership with CNBC, the list evaluates the largest publicly traded U.S. companies across a range of stakeholder related topics including workforce investment, customer trust, governance accountability, environmental performance and community impact.
Companies included on the JUST 100 represent top performing organizations in the Russell 1000 that demonstrate sustained progress in aligning business success with the priorities of the American public. Since 2015, JUST Capital has surveyed nearly 200,000 Americans to better understand expectations for corporate behavior. For the 2026 rankings, JUST Capital evaluated 933 companies across 17 issues to assess corporate performance.
Learn more about the 2026 JUST 100 rankings at https://justcapital.com/rankings/.
For more information on corporate responsibility at AMD, visit: https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/corporate-responsibility.html
- 2026 Carnival recognized for spacious cabin and active safety technologies
- 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid and EV9 all named finalists in their respective classes
IRVINE, Calif., March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. News & World Report awarded the 2026 Kia Carnival the “Best Minivan for Families” in its “Best Cars for Families” annual awards program. This win marks the seventh year in a row that at least one Kia vehicle has earned this honor.
“This award underscore Kia’s commitment to designing, engineering and manufacturing high-quality vehicles that serve the diverse needs of today’s families,” said Eric Watson, vice president, sales operations, Kia America. “We are honored that a Kia vehicle has earned this recognition for the seventh consecutive year, which is a testament to our continued pursuit of excellence.”
Aside from the win, the 2026 Sportage was a finalist for “Best Compact SUV for Families,” the Sportage Hybrid for “Best Compact Hybrid SUV for Families,” and the EV9 for “Best Midsize Electric SUV for Families.”
Amongst a competitive field, U.S. News & World Report editors selected the Carnival as a winner after testing over 100 vehicles across 14 vehicle classes. Winning cars, SUVs and minivans are determined by those with the highest composite score evaluating the vehicles U.S. News Best Car Rankings, safety and reliability ratings, seating and cargo volume, and the availability of family-friendly features.
“The Best Cars for Families awards highlight the vehicles that offer the best blend of safety, reliability, roominess and family-friendly features,” said Zach Doell, vehicle testing editor at U.S. News. “The Carnival clinched the win on the strength of its versatility, roominess and breadth of features.”
The 2026 Carnival continues to offer customers a unique blend of innovative technology and world-class design. Equipped with select advanced driver assistance features and a spacious interior for premium comfort, the Carnival is a compelling choice for families on the move.
Kia America – about us
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys. Kia is recognized as one of the TIME World’s Most Sustainable Companies of 2025. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and WNBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including several SUVs proudly assembled in America*.
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* Select trims of the all-electric EV6 and EV9 all-electric three-row SUV, Sportage (excludes HEV and PHEV models), Sorento (excludes HEV and PHEV models), and Telluride are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.
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