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Family of diner with shellfish allergy who died after eating pesto at Beauty & Essex inside Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas files wrongful death suit

A man died from a shellfish allergy after consuming contaminated pesto at a Las Vegas restaurant, leading to a wrongful death lawsuit against the establishment.
#legal-accountability

A health care provider that faced dozens of prisoner lawsuits is filing for bankruptcy

Wellpath's bankruptcy is delaying justice for families suing over incarcerated individuals' medical neglect, highlighting issues of accountability in healthcare for prisoners.

Man who sold fentanyl-laced pill hit with $5.8 million judgment for overdose death of California college student

Fentanyl overdoses are a leading cause of death for minors, prompting civil rulings against drug dealers.

A health care provider that faced dozens of prisoner lawsuits is filing for bankruptcy

Wellpath's bankruptcy is delaying justice for families suing over incarcerated individuals' medical neglect, highlighting issues of accountability in healthcare for prisoners.

Man who sold fentanyl-laced pill hit with $5.8 million judgment for overdose death of California college student

Fentanyl overdoses are a leading cause of death for minors, prompting civil rulings against drug dealers.
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#lawsuit

Signing up for Disney+ prevents death lawsuit, argues Disney DW 08/16/2024

Disney is being sued for wrongful death related to an allergic reaction to food at its restaurant, complicating claims about binding arbitration agreements.

Disney drops arbitration bid in allergy death after backlash DW 08/20/2024

Disney dropped a motion to dismiss a wrongful death case after public backlash, opting to let the matter proceed in court instead.

Family seeks $15M after fatal Biscayne Bay boat crash in 2023. Criminal case pending

A wrongful death lawsuit for $15 million has been filed against Eric Rodriguez after a fatal boat crash involving his intoxicated and reckless driving.

Disney recalibrates legal strategy for allergy-death lawsuit, promises 'sensitive approach' after public uproar

Disney withdraws request to dismiss wrongful death lawsuit, prioritizing humane resolution over legal maneuvering.

Mother of teen killed in 2021 Saugus crash that involved police chase sues town, officers

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against police following the death of 19-year-old Ashley Forward due to a high-speed police pursuit.

Karen Read case: John O'Keefe's family files wrongful death suit

Karen Read's wrongful death lawsuit highlights allegations against her regarding the death of police officer John O'Keefe after a night of bar-hopping.

Signing up for Disney+ prevents death lawsuit, argues Disney DW 08/16/2024

Disney is being sued for wrongful death related to an allergic reaction to food at its restaurant, complicating claims about binding arbitration agreements.

Disney drops arbitration bid in allergy death after backlash DW 08/20/2024

Disney dropped a motion to dismiss a wrongful death case after public backlash, opting to let the matter proceed in court instead.

Family seeks $15M after fatal Biscayne Bay boat crash in 2023. Criminal case pending

A wrongful death lawsuit for $15 million has been filed against Eric Rodriguez after a fatal boat crash involving his intoxicated and reckless driving.

Disney recalibrates legal strategy for allergy-death lawsuit, promises 'sensitive approach' after public uproar

Disney withdraws request to dismiss wrongful death lawsuit, prioritizing humane resolution over legal maneuvering.

Mother of teen killed in 2021 Saugus crash that involved police chase sues town, officers

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against police following the death of 19-year-old Ashley Forward due to a high-speed police pursuit.

Karen Read case: John O'Keefe's family files wrongful death suit

Karen Read's wrongful death lawsuit highlights allegations against her regarding the death of police officer John O'Keefe after a night of bar-hopping.
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#legal-case

Disney yields, won't try to block wrongful-death suit over fine print

Disney has opted to permit a wrongful-death lawsuit to proceed in court, abandoning its earlier legal strategy regarding arbitration rights.

Daniel Penny faces new legal hurdle in Jordan Neely's chokehold death: 'The elephant in the room'

Daniel Penny faces a civil lawsuit for wrongful death by Jordan Neely's father, despite being acquitted of criminal charges.

Disney yields, won't try to block wrongful-death suit over fine print

Disney has opted to permit a wrongful-death lawsuit to proceed in court, abandoning its earlier legal strategy regarding arbitration rights.

Daniel Penny faces new legal hurdle in Jordan Neely's chokehold death: 'The elephant in the room'

Daniel Penny faces a civil lawsuit for wrongful death by Jordan Neely's father, despite being acquitted of criminal charges.
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#civil-rights

Nearly $100 million awarded to family of a man shot to death in his apartment by an officer

The family of Botham Jean was awarded nearly $100 million for his wrongful death after a police officer mistook his apartment for hers.

Man overdoses after being in Miami police custody, lawsuit says. Family wants restitution

Sanchez's family alleges police negligence led to his overdose death, prompting a wrongful death lawsuit against the Miami Police Department.

New charges in fatal shooting of unarmed San Diego man; ex-deputy faces life sentence

A former San Diego sheriff's deputy, already guilty of manslaughter, faces federal charges for the fatal shooting of an unarmed suspect in a 2020 incident.

Nearly $100 million awarded to family of a man shot to death in his apartment by an officer

The family of Botham Jean was awarded nearly $100 million for his wrongful death after a police officer mistook his apartment for hers.

Man overdoses after being in Miami police custody, lawsuit says. Family wants restitution

Sanchez's family alleges police negligence led to his overdose death, prompting a wrongful death lawsuit against the Miami Police Department.

New charges in fatal shooting of unarmed San Diego man; ex-deputy faces life sentence

A former San Diego sheriff's deputy, already guilty of manslaughter, faces federal charges for the fatal shooting of an unarmed suspect in a 2020 incident.
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A judge delays the wrongful death lawsuit against Karen Read until after her criminal trial

Karen Read's wrongful death lawsuit deposition is postponed until after her criminal trial begins in January.

Another officer connected to Sandra Birchmore might be decertified

Joshua Heal may be decertified by POST following allegations of a sexual relationship with Sandra Birchmore, who died under suspicious circumstances.

Lawsuit: Employee killed in Hurricane Helene wasn't allowed to leave work as disaster struck

Impact Plastics is being sued for wrongful death due to forcing employees to stay during Hurricane Helene's dangerous flooding.
#negligence

Karen Read seeks delay in wrongful death lawsuit until her trial on murder and other charges is done

Karen Read seeks to postpone a wrongful death lawsuit until after her criminal trial concludes, citing potential impacts on her defense.

How punitive damages can reduce wrongful deaths - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Wrongful death cases stem from negligent actions causing significant emotional and financial harm to families.

Nearly 30 years later, family of slain California college student sues school for wrongful death

The family of Kristin Smart, who disappeared in 1996, is suing California Polytechnic State University for negligence in her murder.
Paul Flores, a former student, was convicted of Smart's murder in 2022 and sentenced to 25 years to life in prison.
The lawsuit alleges that the university failed to properly investigate previous reports of stalking and harassment by Flores, which could have prevented Smart's death.

Karen Read seeks delay in wrongful death lawsuit until her trial on murder and other charges is done

Karen Read seeks to postpone a wrongful death lawsuit until after her criminal trial concludes, citing potential impacts on her defense.

How punitive damages can reduce wrongful deaths - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Wrongful death cases stem from negligent actions causing significant emotional and financial harm to families.

Nearly 30 years later, family of slain California college student sues school for wrongful death

The family of Kristin Smart, who disappeared in 1996, is suing California Polytechnic State University for negligence in her murder.
Paul Flores, a former student, was convicted of Smart's murder in 2022 and sentenced to 25 years to life in prison.
The lawsuit alleges that the university failed to properly investigate previous reports of stalking and harassment by Flores, which could have prevented Smart's death.
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#covid-19

Judges tosses wrongful death suit against Cuomo over order requiring COVID patients into nursing homes

Cuomo's wrongful death lawsuit over nursing home COVID-19 directive was dismissed, signaling a legal victory for the former governor.

State is facing 73 wrongful death legal actions related to Covid-19

The State is facing over 70 wrongful death claims related to Covid-19.
Claims are linked to care provided in state hospitals and nursing homes.

Judges tosses wrongful death suit against Cuomo over order requiring COVID patients into nursing homes

Cuomo's wrongful death lawsuit over nursing home COVID-19 directive was dismissed, signaling a legal victory for the former governor.

State is facing 73 wrongful death legal actions related to Covid-19

The State is facing over 70 wrongful death claims related to Covid-19.
Claims are linked to care provided in state hospitals and nursing homes.
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Former Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer Pleads Not Guilty to Vehicular Manslaughter

Josh Klinghoffer faces a wrongful death lawsuit and misdemeanor charge after allegedly hitting pedestrian Israel Sanchez while on his phone.

Canton bar denies claims in wrongful death suit from John O'Keefe's family

C.F. McCarthy's denies responsibility for Officer O'Keefe's death, claiming other causes were to blame despite allegations of serving alcohol to an intoxicated driver.
#settlement

He was killed by a fellow firefighter. Now L.A. County will pay his family $7.2 million

Los Angeles County to pay $7.2 million to Carlon's family after firefighter's wrongful death suit following a fatal shooting by a co-worker.

Jail Death Lawsuit Is Settled for $7.5 Million Amid California Inquiry

Use of excessive force by sheriff's deputies in a Southern California jail led to the death of a man involved in a confrontation in 2020.

Aldermen recommend $5M settlement for man incorrectly declared dead

The family of a Chicago man wrongly pronounced dead by paramedics is closer to receiving a $5 million settlement from the city.
Members of the City Council's Committee on Finance voted to recommend the settlement for the family of Whitfield Marshall Jr.

He was killed by a fellow firefighter. Now L.A. County will pay his family $7.2 million

Los Angeles County to pay $7.2 million to Carlon's family after firefighter's wrongful death suit following a fatal shooting by a co-worker.

Jail Death Lawsuit Is Settled for $7.5 Million Amid California Inquiry

Use of excessive force by sheriff's deputies in a Southern California jail led to the death of a man involved in a confrontation in 2020.

Aldermen recommend $5M settlement for man incorrectly declared dead

The family of a Chicago man wrongly pronounced dead by paramedics is closer to receiving a $5 million settlement from the city.
Members of the City Council's Committee on Finance voted to recommend the settlement for the family of Whitfield Marshall Jr.
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Family of L.A. insurance executive killed by security guard says shooter has been on the run for 13 months

The lawsuit against Universal Protection Service underscores concerns over security guard accountability and negligent hiring practices.

Boar's Head 'negligence' led to the listeria-related death of a Holocaust survivor, his family says in lawsuit

A wrongful-death lawsuit has been filed against Boar's Head over listeria-related death of Holocaust survivor Günter Morgenstein.

Karen Read sued in death of police officer boyfriend

The O'Keefe family is suing Karen Read for allegedly causing Officer John O'Keefe's death by hitting him with her SUV while intoxicated.

Zumbi's Loved Ones Still Awaiting Accountability for Hospital Killing | KQED

Zumbi's family seeks justice three years after his death, with no charges filed despite an ongoing legal battle against the hospital and its security.
#disney

Disney defends use of streaming terms to block restaurant allergy death lawsuit

Disney's legal defense relies on arbitration clauses in their terms of service for Disney+ to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit.

Wrongful Death Suit Against Disney Serves as a Warning to Consumers

The Disney lawsuit highlights the necessity for consumers to thoroughly read service agreements, particularly pertaining to arbitration clauses and liability waivers.

Disney drops streaming waiver defense over woman's allergy death at resort

Disney opts for court proceedings instead of arbitration in wrongful death case, emphasizing compassion over contractual obligations.
Company's decision reflects a growing recognition of individual circumstances in legal disputes with large corporations.

Disney claims widower cannot sue over wife's death at theme park restaurant due to Disney+ subscription agreement

Disney argues arbitration clause from Disney+ subscription negates legal action for wrongful death, raising concerns about consumer rights and legal ethics.

Disney Says Wrongful Death Suit Should Be Dropped Because Plaintiff Was a Disney+ Subscriber

Disney challenges wrongful death lawsuit citing a technicality related to a subscription agreement.
Piccolo's legal team finds Disney's argument regarding forced arbitration offensive and problematic.

Disney says agreeing to free trial waives right to sue

Disney seeks to move a wrongful death lawsuit to arbitration, citing consumer agreements.
The case revolves around food allergy liability at a Disney-operated venue.
Piccolo's wife suffered a fatal allergic reaction after assurances from pub staff.

Disney defends use of streaming terms to block restaurant allergy death lawsuit

Disney's legal defense relies on arbitration clauses in their terms of service for Disney+ to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit.

Wrongful Death Suit Against Disney Serves as a Warning to Consumers

The Disney lawsuit highlights the necessity for consumers to thoroughly read service agreements, particularly pertaining to arbitration clauses and liability waivers.

Disney drops streaming waiver defense over woman's allergy death at resort

Disney opts for court proceedings instead of arbitration in wrongful death case, emphasizing compassion over contractual obligations.
Company's decision reflects a growing recognition of individual circumstances in legal disputes with large corporations.

Disney claims widower cannot sue over wife's death at theme park restaurant due to Disney+ subscription agreement

Disney argues arbitration clause from Disney+ subscription negates legal action for wrongful death, raising concerns about consumer rights and legal ethics.

Disney Says Wrongful Death Suit Should Be Dropped Because Plaintiff Was a Disney+ Subscriber

Disney challenges wrongful death lawsuit citing a technicality related to a subscription agreement.
Piccolo's legal team finds Disney's argument regarding forced arbitration offensive and problematic.

Disney says agreeing to free trial waives right to sue

Disney seeks to move a wrongful death lawsuit to arbitration, citing consumer agreements.
The case revolves around food allergy liability at a Disney-operated venue.
Piccolo's wife suffered a fatal allergic reaction after assurances from pub staff.
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Disney seeks to dismiss wrongful-death suit over app's fine print

Disney is claiming that terms of service for Disney Plus prevent a wrongful death lawsuit related to an allergic reaction incident.

An undercover LAPD cop shot an unarmed teen through his car window. His family plans to sue

The family of an unarmed 18-year-old plans to sue the city for wrongful death after he was fatally shot by an LAPD sergeant.

Miami-Dade police facing excessive force, wrongful death accusations

Miami-Dade police officers facing allegations in excessive force and wrongful death lawsuit from 2014 tasing incident.
Federal appeals court overturned summary judgment, allowing pursuit of claims against officers.
Court highlights the importance of considering evidence collectively while evaluating excessive force allegations.

A Criminal Case Behind Him, Alec Baldwin Must Navigate Rust' Lawsuits

Alec Baldwin's legal victory in New Mexico court lifts criminal liability threat but civil lawsuits from Rust crew and Halyna Hutchins's family remain.
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