Monthly Archives: June 2022
3 Dead After Heat Wave In Senior Living Complex
The landlords of a Chicago senior living facility are being sued after three of their residents, aged 68 to 76, died during a heatwave. A family member of one of the residents found their loved one dead in her apartment. It was 102 degrees at the time. Two others also died prompting outcry from… Read More »
Man Sues Friend After Neck Injury In A Pool
A group of 21-year-old men were playing in a pool when one of the individuals decided to jump off the diving board onto an inflatable raft. The man catapulted off the raft and struck his head on the bottom of the pool suffering spinal cord injuries. He has since sued the parents of his… Read More »
Family Wins $4.25M In Product Liability Suit Against Street Sweeper Maker
A city employee who was operating a street sweeper was killed on the job after the street sweeper vehicle malfunctioned. While he was enjoined from filing a lawsuit against his employer, his allegations were not against his employer. Instead, the family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the manufacturer of the street sweeper and… Read More »
Florida Man Sues Nursing Home For Financial Exploitation And Wrongful Death
A Florida man is suing an Iowa nursing home for the death of his aunt. Among the allegations leveled against the nursing home are accusations that one of the nurses stole thousands of dollars from the woman prior to her death. She is currently facing criminal charges related to that offense. However, the nursing… Read More »
Lawsuit Filed After Teen Suffers Anaphylaxis At Panera
A Panera outlet was sued after they allegedly served a nut-riddled pastry that set off an allergic reaction. The mother just happened to be taking the teen to his doctor that day, and he was at the doctor’s office when he began showing symptoms. The teen was given Benadryl and several epinephrine shots. According… Read More »
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Gentlemen’s Club
A recent lawsuit filed by a former employee of a gentlemen’s club shines a light on some of the differences between Florida law and other states. There are two elements to this lawsuit that would have prevented it from ever making it before a judge and both of these elements are important to understanding… Read More »
Man Awarded $8 Million After Drinking Cleaning Solution
A man goes to a bar to catch a football game and asks for a sample of Honey Blond Ale. The bartender pours him a sample cup and the man takes a drink. He immediately begins suffering a burning sensation on his tongue, esophagus, and stomach. Within moments, he is in convulsions on the… Read More »
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Police
These are becoming a lot more common. Either the family or an individual who is having a mental health episode calls the police. Police enter the fray and then kill the individual they are supposed to be helping. The family then files a lawsuit. It is a sad story with a similar refrain. However,… Read More »