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Man Wins Nursing Home Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Mother Chokes On Clam
A man recently won a wrongful death lawsuit filed against a nursing home after his mother choked on a clam and died. The son was awarded $1 million in damages plus interest. The woman had been at the nursing home for just 13 days when she choked on a “food bolus”. A medical examiner… Read More »
University Sued Over Death Of Football Player
The entire U.S. had a shared moment of empathy of love when backup safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field after taking two steps from what appeared to be a normal football play. At that moment, players gathered around Hamlin forming a circle after it became apparent that they were attempting to resuscitate him…. Read More »
Cops Sued After Shooting Victim/Suspect In Domestic Dispute
Police were called to diffuse a domestic disturbance between a grandson and his grandfather. Within 32 seconds of showing up, both the grandson and the grandfather were dead. Now, the family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the township claiming that the officers failed to comprehend the situation and just decided to blow… Read More »
Family Files Lawsuit After Child Struck/Killed By Van
We recently wrote an article about a child who was killed by a school bus that had just dropped him off. The child had walked in a blind spot in front of the bus and the bus driver didn’t see him. The lack of an extending arm in front of the bus to prevent… Read More »
Lawsuit Filed Against Youth Facility After Teen’s Suicide
These allegations are disturbing and contain elements of sexual abuse and suicide. An Alabama teen took his own life after claims that he was physically and sexually assaulted at a Tuskeegee residential care facility for almost six months before he took his own life, according to a recent lawsuit. The family claims that staff… Read More »
Civil Lawsuit Shines A Light On Nursing Home Industry
The Department of Justice recently filed a lawsuit against a nursing home and the management company that operates it. Why are these two separate things? Essentially, during the late 2000’s, a number of nursing homes declared bankruptcy and were purchased by management companies which now own and operate these nursing homes. The nursing homes… Read More »
Airbnb Facing Lawsuits Over Carbon Monoxide Deaths
A family has filed a lawsuit against Airbnb after three of their family members allegedly died of carbon monoxide poisoning. The family members were exposed to carbon monoxide after staying at an apartment in Mexico City, according to the complaint. The family is hoping the lawsuit forces Airbnb to require carbon monoxide detectors for… Read More »
Paragard IUDs Accused Of Breaking On Removal
Multiple lawsuits have been filed against Paragard in relation to their IUD product. According to the plaintiffs, the device is marketed as an easy-to-remove form of birth control that does not require hormone therapy. However, the T-shaped device can break off when a doctor attempts to remove it from the uterus resulting in sharp… Read More »
Mother Sues After 9-Year-Old Struck By Car At School
A mother from Washington, D.C. has filed a lawsuit against the school her son was attending after he was struck by a vehicle outside of the school and suffered severe injuries that left him a quadriplegic. The mother claims that the school was allowing him to wander around unsupervised when the accident occurred. According… Read More »
Gabby Petito’s Parents File Wrongful Death Against Utah Police
The grieving parents of Gabby Petito have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Utah police over their handling of the investigation. However, such lawsuits are essentially prohibited by statute and this one is unlikely to survive summary dismissal. To be sure, other plaintiffs have tried to file lawsuits against police departments concerning their handling… Read More »