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Mother Of 14-Year-Old Who Died On Free Fall Ride Settles Wrongful Death
The family of a 14-year-old boy who died on an amusement park ride has settled the lawsuit with the park owner and operator. The lawsuit made national headlines as the young man, who was well-liked in his community, slipped from the ride’s straps to his death. Faulty straps and disabled safety checks were blamed… Read More »
Amazon Sued Amid Complaints Of Poorly Trained Drivers
Amazon is facing multiple lawsuits across the country filed against their drivers. The problem for injured parties is that Amazon has a business model that is perfectly designed to insulate itself from liability. Many of these companies were formed by Amazon but are actually considered their own separate companies. These companies have employees that… Read More »
$3.25M Settlement For Family Of Man Shot By Officer
There are a lot of these in the headlines right now with local municipalities paying out large sums of money even as sovereign immunity caps damages. In this case, a 20-year-old man was shot and killed by a female police officer who was accused and convicted of first-degree manslaughter and is in the midst… Read More »
Family Of Lyft Driver Files Wrongful Death
The family of a Lyft driver has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the company after their son was shot in the back and killed. According to the lawsuit, the family believes that Lyft knew there was a criminal attacking drivers and did nothing to inform them or otherwise remedy the situation. If true,… Read More »
Investigation Ordered In Wrongful Death Of Prison Inmate
The death of a prison inmate is being investigated after the man died while waiting for medical services. Among the allegations made against medical staff, an ambulance was never called to take the man to the hospital and the man was held in a kitchen freezer against his will for some period of time…. Read More »
Family Wins Big After Wrestler Dies Of Heat Stroke
A major university will be forking over $14 million to the family of a student who died during practice. According to the family, the coaches failed to recognize the signs of heatstroke and ensure the student got the necessary medical attention. The university will also be required to pay a nationally recognized expert in… Read More »
Woman Files Lawsuit After Losing Both Legs In Boating Accident
A woman has filed a lawsuit against a Yacht owner and captain after he caused an accident that resulted in one woman losing both of her legs below the knee. According to the lawsuit, the woman was in a raft when the yacht veered into her vicinity. The captain tried to correct the drift… Read More »
Man Gets 10 Years For Plot To Kill Former Girlfriend With Ricin
A Florida man has been sentenced to 10 years after a diabolical plot to kill his former girlfriend with a squirt gun and homemade ricin went awry. He was also charged with having two firearms as a convicted felon. According to the FBI, they were tipped off that the defendant intended to manufacture ricin…. Read More »
Two EMTs Face Murder Charges, Wrongful Death
Two EMTs are facing murder charges and the company that employed them is being sued after they transported a man facedown who later arrived dead. According to authorities and the wrongful death lawsuit, the man was strapped so tightly into the gurney that he was asphyxiated. According to police, they were called to resolve… Read More »
Apartment Complex Sued After Deadly Fire
A lawsuit has been filed against an apartment complex owner after a fatal fire took the life of one of the residents. The resident’s daughter has filed the lawsuit as the executor of her father’s estate. The complaint lists several allegations of negligence against the apartment complex owner including a failure to abide by… Read More »