Monthly Archives: March 2023

NYPD Faces Wrongful Death Over Police Shooting
No, this isn’t what you’d expect. Although police shootings are the number one reason for wrongful death lawsuits at the present time, this is a very different set of circumstances with different allegations. In this case, a NYC officer was accused of shooting his lover’s boyfriend. The NYPD has since been sued by the… Read More »

Settlements Reached In Plane Crash Lawsuit That Killed Eight
Settlements have been reached for five victims of a fatal plane crash. Eight were killed including the pilot and his son who was a pilot in training. Four teenagers died in the crash. According to the lawsuit, they were returning from a hunting trip piloted by the defendant’s company. The settlement figure will compensate… Read More »

25 Face Charges Over Fraudulent Nursing Diplomas
25 individuals are facing charges for attempting to create an illegal shortcut around nursing school and accreditation. According to the federal indictment, the defendants engaged in a scheme to fabricate nursing diplomas and transcripts from major universities. These individuals would then get jobs as RNs or LPNs/VNs. The transcripts allowed the individuals to take… Read More »

Florida Blimp Executive Gets Five Years For Pandemic Relief Fraud
A Florida blimp executive was sentenced to five years in federal prison after defrauding the PPP coronavirus program of needed funds. According to the indictment, he stole nearly $8 million in funds earmarked to help average Americans during the pandemic. He will spend the next five and half years in prison followed by three… Read More »

Boynton Beach Family Files Suit After Police Shooting
A Boynton Beach family has elected to file a lawsuit against the city of Boynton Beach and an officer involved in the death of their loved one. In this case, the 13-year-old boy was being pursued by an officer after being caught riding a dirt bike. As the boy attempted to escape, he crashed… Read More »