Cases Gone Wild

What happens when justice collides with racism, childhood trauma, and broken systems?

In this episode of Cases Gone Wild, host Jon Marko and criminal defense legend Larry Margolis expose the legal battles that shake us to our core:

✖️ A Black person’s life was undermined in a wrongful death case — until the courtroom flipped the script
💅A nail tech was nearly deported over a false accusation — and the client tipped him after

This Cases Gone Wild episode goes deep into the trenches of medical malpractice, personal injury, and legal chaos — featuring the legendary Michael D. Dolenga.

🧯 Hear how he took on a case where a man was burned alive due to faulty brakes
💉 Discover the surgical disaster where a needle was left behind inside a patient
🕵️‍♂️ Get chills as the FBI shows up to his law office demanding case files
🧠 Plus: The shocking ...

We sat down with the most accomplished attorneys from around the country to talk about the most unbelievable cases they’ve fought in court. And when we say wild, we mean it.

⚖️ From:

• Domestic violence cases with shocking reversals
• A fireworks disaster turned legal nightmare 🎇
• A school negligence case involving a teacher, a hockey stick, and a child 😱
• A poisoned pipe repairman who lost both hands while trying to keep others safe 🧊
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This isn't just another episode — this is podcast carnage.

In part two of our Michigan Trial Law Summit special, attorneys from all corners of the courtroom share their wildest, most unhinged cases — from civil rights to wrongful death to cases that feel like straight-up movie plots.

💀 A simple coffee run turns fatal due to deadly negligence
🚛 A trucker finds massive cocaine stash planted in his vehicle
🕵...

Wild Courtroom Stories From Across America | Michigan Law Summit Edition 🎧

What happens when attorneys from every corner of law come together and spill their most INSANE case stories?

 🎤 This Cases Gone Wild episode is recorded live from the Michigan Trial Law Summit, and it’s loaded with mind-blowing tales from the trenches: 

✔️ A smoke break turns into a septic tank disaster
✔️ Prosecutor no-shows on closi...

Jon Marko sits down with attorney Michael L. Jones for a raw, edge-of-your-seat episode of Cases Gone Wild. Michael shares how discrimination isn't always loud — sometimes, it’s systemic and deadly silent.

✔️ The client who smoked, drank… then got hit by a car — and still won
 ✔️ A false accusation that turned into violent abuse behind bars
 ✔️ A wrongful firing based on nationality — flipped into a massive courtroom tr...

On this explosive episode of Cases Gone Wild, employment law expert Noah S. Hurwitz breaks down the legal fights shaping the workplace today. 💥

You’ll hear:

• ⚖️ How Noah represented 500+ workers forced to choose between their job and their religion—and won
• 💣 A whistleblower case where the other side self-destructed in federal court
• ⛔ The dark side of non-compete agreements that trap employees for decades
• 🧠 Why choosing the right j...

In this wild ride of an episode, Jon Marko sits down with Kurt Zaner, a nationally respected trial attorney and the man behind Colorado’s largest premises liability verdict.

🔥 What’s in this episode:

• A $16 million verdict from a powerless construction site disaster
• An ambulance crash caused by a driver wearing restricted glasses
• A jaw-dropping electrocution injury case that led to over $10 million in compensation

This isn’t yo...

This week on Cases Gone Wild, Jon Marko hosts Mark Granzotto, a veteran appellate attorney with a wild record: over 600 cases and 75 appearances before the Supreme Court.

🧠 You’ll hear:

• A defendant outmaneuvered by a hypothetical question in court

• How Mark got drunk driving checkpoints banned in Michigan 🚫🚔

• The false personal injury case that nearly rewrote liability law in the sta...

On this jaw-dropping episode of Cases Gone Wild, Jon Marko sits down with Sean Claggett, a legendary personal injury attorney from Las Vegas, to talk about his wild cases and the strategies behind winning massive settlements.

What you’ll discover in this episode:

• 💥  The insane hurdles Sean had to face to get justice and compensation for the victims 
• 📊 How Sean uses data, strategy, and creativity to choose the right cases for suc...

On this gripping episode of Cases Gone Wild, Jon Marko hosts Todd Perkins, an attorney who’s made a name for himself by taking on police brutality and racial discrimination cases. Todd also sheds light on how technology is reshaping law enforcement.

What you’ll discover:

•  🚓 How a routine police check turned into battery and how the victim was arrested for resisting arrest.
• 👮‍♂️ A fellow officer assaulted without realizing the vi...

This episode of Cases Gone Wild is packed with wild stories, and Gene Boyle is the perfect guest to deliver them! As the founder of EH Boyle, PC, Gene shares his deep legal expertise, covering topics like:

• 💥 Business breakups—how a major dispute led to a meaningful friendship
• 🏠 A family fight over an inheritance, and how Gene changed the outcome for the better
• 🎸 What it’s like to work with celebrities—including a behind-the-sce...

On this episode of Cases Gone Wild, Jon Marko sits down with Matthew J. Consolo, a seasoned litigator from Secrest Wardle, to discuss some of the wildest cases they’ve tackled. Expect to hear:

• 🍻 A man beaten by bouncers at a bar, with a defense that will leave you in disbelief! 😂
• 🧑‍⚖️ A witness meltdown on the stand—find out what made the expert lose their cool!
• ⚰️ The story of a tragic death of a boy simply out for a fun night...

On this episode of Cases Gone Wild, Jon Marko sits down with Tigran Martinian, an underdog advocate and founder of Martinian Lawyers. He’s a pro at personal injury, wrongful death, and criminal defense, and he’s got some wild stories to share!

What you’ll take away:

• 💰 Securing over a million dollars for a client despite major obstacles
• ⚖️ How the legal system has shifted over 17 years, and the impact of judges’ decisions
• 💼 Tips o...

In this episode of Cases Gone Wild, Jon Marko is joined by Angela L. Baldwin, a results-driven litigator from The Miller Law Firm. Angela brings a wealth of knowledge on topics like:

• 🔒 Non-compete clauses—Why small businesses need them and how they safeguard against unfair competition
• 🤝 Mediation tactics—How Angela and Jon worked together to resolve a complex dispute using their legal expertise
• 🗳️ Election law intricacies—The c...

On this explosive episode of Cases Gone Wild, Jon Marko sits down with Michael Alder, a top trial attorney at AlderLaw, as he reveals wild legal cases and industry insights that you won't want to miss. Learn how:

• 💰 8 figures were secured for a paralyzed client after a traumatic injury
• 🌿 Marijuana affects personal injury cases and why it’s so controversial
• ⛽ Mike took on a gasoline oil client and won $56 million

Mike Ald...

This week on Cases Gone Wild, we’re joined by Bob Tyler, a seasoned product liability attorney who has spent over 35 years fighting the biggest players in the industry. 

Tune in for:

• 💥 $25 million for a wrongful death at a construction site
• 🏙️ A multi-state battle to get justice for a client
• 🌍 Fighting for justice across the globe in Croatia due to a car transmission case

Bob’s fearless approach and dedication to justice wil...

On this thought-provoking episode of Cases Gone Wild, Jon Marko sits down with Keith Bruno, a top-tier litigator who transforms complex medical and chemical negligence into courtroom triumphs. Tune in for:

• A male enhancement nightmare that led to an unimaginable tissue loss 😱
• A chemically contaminated school 🧪 that left innocent people with devastating health consequences
• Key lessons on how to prove negligence against all odds—a...

This episode of Cases Gone Wild is next-level insane. Jon Marko welcomes Kenneth Berger, a South Carolina trial attorney who uncovers the most jaw-dropping cases you’ll ever hear.

👀 What’s inside this episode?

• 🐊 Alligator chaos – A trapping company’s mistake leads to a deadly gator attack on an elderly woman.
• 🔥  A  lazy river nightmare  –  A child almost lost everything due to negligence. Who knew pools could be so dangerous?! 
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