Examiner: Tasered Pa. man died from taking cocaine Sep 25, 2008
Examiner: Tasered Pa. man died from taking cocaine. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Judge Blocks Testimony Sep 25, 2008
5 million civil wrongful death judgment levied in March 1997 against Simpson by a California judge. "She didn't want me to walk in there with a whole train of ghosts Nicole Brown Simpson, Ron Goldman, Marcia Clark, Chris Darden, the 1994 version of O.J. Simpson, Johnnie Cochrane," Cook said of the former Los Angeles County prosecutors and one of Simpson's former defense lawyers. (Fox News)
Court rules for developers in wrongful death suit Sep 24, 2008
The parents filed a wrongful death suit against the developers, contending that the absence of sidewalks where the boys were walking contributed to the accident. The Tennessee Court of Appeals on Tuesday upheld a lower court ruling. (WREG.com, TN)
In the New Term, High Stakes for the High Court Sep 24, 2008
Ministry of Defense of Iran v. Elahi, No. 07-615, examines whether the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 permits someone to collect a wrongful death judgment against Iran by attaching damages recovered by Iran in an unrelated contract dispute as the "blocked assets of [a] terrorist party.". Negusie v. Mukasey, No. 07-499, asks whether a foreign citizen, denied asylum because of his persecution of others, can argue that he was compelled to do so by his military superiors. (Law.com)
Moms decry child-care aid cuts Sep 24, 2008
A western Wisconsin judge has dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the parents of a man who was killed by a priest. MANKATO Assault and weapons charges were filed Tuesday against the Mankato man arrested in connection with a weekend shooting. (Yahoo News -- Child Welfare)
Judge allows Aracoma fire suit to continue Sep 24, 2008
(AP) - A West Virginia judge has cleared the way for a wrongful death lawsuit to proceed against coal giant Massey Energy and Chief Executive Don Blankenship. The widows of miners Ellery Hatfield and Don Bragg want damages from Richmond, Va. (FOX19.com, OH)
Judge blocks welfare cuts Sep 24, 2008
A western Wisconsin judge has dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the parents of a man who was killed by a priest. AP. (Yahoo News -- Welfare Reform)
Lawyer for Goldman estate may testify in O.J. Simpson trial in Las Vegas Sep 24, 2008
5 million civil wrongful death judgment levied in March 1997 against Simpson by a California judge. Simpson lawyer Yale Galanter says testimony about the judgment and Simpson's acquittal in 1995 would prejudice the jury. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Judge asked to dismiss suit over fatal shooting of Sheridan man Sep 23, 2008
The Rossiter family's federal lawsuit alleges excessive force and wrongful death. It seeks unspecified damages. (Montana Standard, MT)
Driver sued for alumna's death Sep 22, 2008
Kevin Donaldson, Sarah's brother, is suing the driver of the tractor-trailer, George E. Donley, and his employer, Davidson Brothers, Inc. for negligence, wrongful death and survivorship. Michael Davidson, the owner of the Bellefonte trucking company, 450 Runville Road, is also listed as a defendant in the suit. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Signalife Confirms Reverse Stock Split and New Stock Symbol Sep 20, 2008
e., without borrowing stock, lawfully) will subject the culprits to lawsuits including state and federal lawsuits and wrongful death lawsuits. These risks are subject, in their entirety, by cautionary language and risk factors set forth and to be further described in Signalife's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. (PR Newswire)
NTSB Closes Report on Sullivan Skydiving Crash Sep 20, 2008
Robb said all four of the suits are now wrongful death litigation. "The suits have been consolidated for discover purposes only," Robb said. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Firefighter's family files lawsuit in helicopter crash Sep 20, 2008
The family of a firefighter, killed in a helicopter crash last month in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, filed a wrongful death suit Friday against an Oregon-based helicopter company and three other firms. The deadliest air tragedy of working firefighters in U.S. history, the Aug. 5 crash killed nine men, including seven contract firefighters with Grayback Forestry of Merlin, Ore. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
The Ultimate California Car Accident Handbook Published to Answer Accident Questions Sep 19, 2008
Smith's practice, The Law Offices of Edward A. Smith (), in Sacramento, specializes in serious personal injury and wrongful death claims throughout the state of California. According to Smith, his firm handles the legal aspects for clients as well as providing support to them as they heal their bodies and spirits after an accident. (PR Newswire)
Records show settlement in NASCAR plane crash Sep 19, 2008
4 million "wrongful death claim approved,'' according to records viewed by The Daytona Beach News-Journal this week before they were sealed.Klemm and Dr. Bruce Kennedy, husband of International Speedway Corp. President Lesa France Kennedy, died when their twin-engine plane crashed into this suburban Orlando neighborhood on July 10, 2007. The crash ignited a blaze that killed three people in two houses.advertisementNASCAR spokesman Ramsey Poston said Thursday night he did not know details of the... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hurting Shadow Play wins Little Brown Jug Sep 19, 2008
4 million wrongful death claim approved, according to records viewed by The Daytona Beach News-Journal this week before they were sealed. Klemm and Dr. Bruce Kennedy, husband of International Speedway Corp. President Lesa France Kennedy, died when their twin-engine plane crashed into a suburban Orlando neighborhood on July. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
A sickening end Sep 19, 2008
Surely one of the reasons no buyer could be found is that Castleberry's had to close down for two months last year -- losing $38 million in revenues -- when botulism toxin was found in its chili sauce that apparently caused eight people to get sick in three states and a wrongful death suit to be filed. The federal Food and Drug Administration placed the blame for the contamination squarely on management. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Politician sorry for jokes about death Sep 19, 2008
Boston area attorney with experience handling cases involving accidents and wrongful death. www. (Yahoo News)
Family files suit in deaths Sep 18, 2008
(AP) - Relatives of a Vancleave, Mississippi family killed in a crash on Interstate 12 east of Baton Rouge in July have filed a federal wrongful death suit against a Waste Management driver, three Waste Management corporations and others. The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of Mississippi, accuses the defendants of willful, wanton negligence in the deaths of husband and wife Phillip and Shyla Van Alstine, and of a third family member, as well as in the severe injury of a fourth family... (WREG.com, TN)
Court file indicates NASCAR settlement in fatal plane crash Sep 18, 2008
4 million "wrongful death claim approved.". Eric Latinsky, an attorney for Klemm's widow Wendy and the couple's three sons, would not confirm the amount, saying he and NASCAR officials had agreed to keep the settlement confidential. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Sale means Castleberry's will close Sep 18, 2008
The family of a New Mexico man filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Castleberry's in July, blaming the death of the 52-year-old on botulism he contracted after eating tainted chili sauce ... JULY: The family of a New Mexico man filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Castleberry's, blaming his death on botulism contracted after eating tainted chili sauce. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Castleberry's closing will hurt Augusta Sep 18, 2008
The family of a New Mexico man filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Castleberry's in July, blaming his death on botulism he contracted after eating chili sauce. The FDA report blamed management for the contamination, citing poor maintenance on two cookers responsible for the botulism toxin. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Family Files Wrongful Death Suit Against Construction Companies Sep 18, 2008
To's family said the crash could have been avoided, and they've filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the construction companies that were doing work in the area. Duong To died in a crash just after midnight at the intersection of McCormick Road and Kernan Boulevard. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Fatal overdose suit against Western Pa. teen dismissed Sep 17, 2008
Fatal overdose suit against Western Pa. Lawrence County Judge Craig Cox says 17-year-old Erica Jo Million was culpable in her own death because she bought and ingested the oxycodone. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
No criminal conduct in Sean Leverts death Sep 17, 2008
Leverts widow, Angela Lowe, filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit in June accusing county jail officials of neglecting his medical needs. Dennis Niermann, who represents Lowe and Leverts estate, said he wasnt surprised that Mason found no wrongdoing by the sheriffs department, which his office represents. (MSNBC -- News)
Civil suit denied in girl's overdose death Sep 17, 2008
Judge Cox, relying on case law from wrongful death lawsuits, said it was "illogical" to hold the boy responsible for another teenager's death when both were involved in a crime. Keenan Holmes, the lawyer representing Mr. Stewart, said his client maintains he was innocent of selling oxycodone or any other drug at the high school. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Family faces suits Sep 16, 2008
Almost two years after Anthony Torsell struck and killed one pedestrian and injured another in downtown State College, the parents of the deceased man have filed a wrongful death suit against the driver and several of his friends and family members. Richard A. Smith, 21, died Oct. 28, 2006 after Torsell, a Bellefonte native and former Penn State student, struck him and Aaron Stidd, then 20, with his Buick Skylark while Smith and Stidd were crossing the street at the Beaver Avenue and Atherton... (Daily Collegian, PA)
'Family Court With Judge Penny' Sep 16, 2008
During her time on the bench, Brown Reynolds consecutively directed the proceedings in a variety of cases, including domestic violence, medical malpractice, wrongful death, product liability, contract disputes, personal injury, driving under the influence and other misdemeanor criminal violations. Prior to her court appointment, she served as executive counsel to Georgia's governor, the first African-American in the state's history to hold that position. (Atlanta Daily World, GA)
River draws a muddy line on Texas unfenced border Sep 16, 2008
9 million wrongful death settlement from the government. But the money was set aside to care for his aging parents, and Francisco never saw much of it, according to his older brother Margarito Hernandez, Sr., a police officer in Presidio. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Tronox: EPA files Manville suit in New Jersey; ghost of Solutia could spook Anadarko, sources say Sep 16, 2008
A toxic pollution tort case in Pennsylvania involves roughly 4,000 plaintiffs, some of whom have brought wrongful death actions. The case has been in binding arbitration since 2007, according to documents from the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas and SEC filings. (FT.com -- Markets)
Charges in inmate death against 5 Summit County deputies are dropped Sep 13, 2008
And Mark McCullaugh's family is pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit in U.S. District Court, claiming McCullaugh died of excessive force and reckless conduct by the deputies. McCullaugh, 28, died Aug. 20, 2006, after deputies were called to restrain him so he could be given medication after he stripped naked, defecated and wrote on his cell walls with his blood. (Cleveland.com -- News)
Teen faces adult trial in hit, run Sep 13, 2008
Cooper's family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Rebollar, alleging he knew Gonzalez-Perez didn't have a driver's license and had a history of driving while intoxicated. Although Rebollar could not be found, the company that insured his truck settled with Cooper's family for an undisclosed amount, according to the family's attorney, Kenneth Dious. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Montana governor's election comments draw fire Sep 12, 2008
Job Injuries, Railroad Accidents, Wrongful Death. Call Today. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Judge throws out student suicide lawsuit Sep 12, 2008
Rockingham County Superior Court Judge Kenneth McHugh dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit, finding that neither the district nor former special education teacher Susan Allen are legally responsible for seventh-grader Joshua Markiewicz's death in January 2005. The 13-year-old student at Iber Holmes Gove Middle School used a belt to hang himself at home after he was suspended from school. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Baby's last minutes in custody detailed Sep 11, 2008
Infant's Family Files Wrongful Death Suit. The case stems from the death of an infant shortly after arriving from Samoa. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Prosecutor: No Evidence SUV Struck Pedestrian Sep 11, 2008
Garrow has already settled a wrongful death lawsuit with Dickson's family. Dickson's daughters will receive $100,000. (WCAX.com, VT)
Doctor: Baby of Woman Arrested Could Not Have Been... Sep 8, 2008
Sofia Salva has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Kansas City police, contending that police and jail officers caused her miscarriage by ignoring her pleas for help after she was arrested in February 2006 for using a false license tag on her car. The two officers, Kevin Schnell and Melody Spencer, were fired for not following police procedures during the arrest. (Fox News)
TASER International Dismissed From Two Product Liability Lawsuits Sep 8, 2008
Sept. 8, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TASER International, Inc. (NasdaqGS: - ), the market leader in advanced electronic control devices, announced that the United States District Court for the District of Nevada issued an order in the product liability wrongful death lawsuit entitled Neal-Lomax, et al. v. TASER International, et al. The order granted TASER International's Daubert motions limiting the testimony of plaintiffs' causation experts and granted TASER International's motion for summary... (Primezone Releases)
Family Of Boy Killed In March Accident Sues City For $5 Million Sep 7, 2008
-- The family of a boy who was killed by a sudden cave-in of dirt near his home has filed a $5 million wrongful death claim against the city of. 9, was playing in the sump when the dirt accidentally collapsed on him in March. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Publisher of O.J. book takes on Muhammad novel Sep 6, 2008
A federal bankruptcy judge then awarded rights to the book to the family of murder victim Ronald Goldman to help satisfy a 38 million wrongful death judgment against Simpson. Beaufort Books, based in New York, published If I Did It with Simpson s original manuscript intact and commentary included. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Drivers doctors sued over fatal Brockton Hospital crash Sep 6, 2008
A wrongful death lawsuit against the 77-year-old Rockland woman was dropped last Friday after a settlement was reached out of court. But the widow of one victim is now suing several doctors who had prescribed drugs to Berghold. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
Stryker makes curbside denial after court appearance Sep 6, 2008
The case against the two men stems from alleged activities related to an appeal of a multi-million dollar 1996 wrongful death lawsuit filed against Stryker in Middlesex Superior Court for the death of Linda Goudey. Goudey, a doctor at Stoneham Hospital, was found strangled to death in her car in the parking lot of the hospital on Oct. 4, 1993. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Oilfield Accident Prompts Lawsuit Sep 5, 2008
Across the country, the firm represents people in cases of catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, dangerous drugs, automobile and truck accidents, workplace injuries and other matters. More information is available at. (PR Newswire)
Family, fraternity reach settlement in death Sep 5, 2008
Dana Covert of Meridian, Broadhead's mother, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the fraternity and Southern Miss. The monetary terms of the settlement were sealed. (WREG.com, TN)
REGION: Jury says utility must pay Marine families $55M for fatal crash Sep 4, 2008
Jurors in the civil trial awarded 55 million in damages to the families who filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the company. The jury found the company had been negligent by not installing safety lights on certain transmission towers carrying power lines across the sprawling military base that straddles the borders of San Diego and Orange counties. (North County Times)
Judge Massey decides to leave bench, form new law firm Sep 4, 2008
Ford will combine his expertise in handling commercial litigation, theft of trade secrets, insurance issues, construction disputes, fiduciary litigation, wrongful death claims, employment disputes and family law matters. Prior to becoming a judge, Massey practiced law in both the state and federal courts for the past 11 years. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Hans Reiser Sued ... By His Children Sep 3, 2008
ALAMEDA COUNTY / Kids of wife-killer Reiser sue him for mom's wrongful death ... Kids of wife-killer Reiser sue him for mom's wrongful death ... The two children of convicted murderer Hans Reiser have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against him, accusing him of causing them emotional pain for killing their mother. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
City Of Blue Ash & Police Officer Sued Sep 3, 2008
The family of Bennett and Daryl Black now want a jury to see the video, saying that comment from officer Noel resulted in the wrongful death of Charles Bennett. The lawsuits are in federal court because the plaintiffs are accusing officer Noel and the city of Blue Ash of violating their civil rights. (WKRC.com, OH)
Records Confirm Jakob Lied About Military Service, Combat Injuries Sep 3, 2008
He described in some detail how he retired from the Army due to injuries he suffered in combat in a sworn deposition he gave in a wrongful death lawsuit in 2006 ... That misrepresentation includes lying under oath in a deposition he gave in a wrongful death case involving the death of a 6-year-old boy who was killed when he was struck by a truck driven by Jakob in 2003 ... That was the same rank he testified to in the wrongful death case. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Beheading victim's family sues Sep 3, 2008
WINNIPEG -- The family of a man beheaded aboard a Greyhound bus has launched a wrongful death lawsuit against his alleged killer, the bus company, and the federal government. Lawyers for Tim McLean Jr.'s family said the goal of the suit is not money, but to spur improvements to bus security and force the RCMP to explain why officers didn't board sooner to stop the suspect from further defiling his body. (Canoe.ca)
Children Sue Reiser For Killing Their Mother Sep 3, 2008
Already serving a state prison term of 15 years to life for murdering his estranged wife, Nina, computer engineer has now been hit with a wrongful death lawsuit filed by his two young children. The suit, filed in Superior Court last Thursday, says that Rory Reiser, 8, and Niorline Reiser, 7, "have suffered a tremendous loss, including the loss of love, support and companionship, comfort, affection and society of Nina.". (NBC 11, CA)
Task Force asks what next? Sep 2, 2008
The wrongful death and civil rights lawsuit was filed in June against the county, sheriff and two correctional officers by the estate and parents of Austin Wells in federal court in Peoria. Wells, then 17, of Dover committed suicide in June 2007 while a prisoner in the county jail. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Chevron plays offense in wrongful death suit Sep 1, 2008
the second-largest U.S. oil company and the East Bay s largest publicly traded company, has gone on the offensive weeks before the opening of a civil trial in which it faces charges of wrongful death, civil conspiracy, torture and negligence. In an unusual move for the San Ramon company, Chevron has approached the media to offer a briefing on the case, Bowoto v. Chevron Corp. Jury selection in the case is scheduled to begin Sept. 29 in U.S. District Court in San Francisco. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Forcing Recalls A Tricky Task Aug 30, 2008
That month, it settled a wrongful death case with the California family of Liam Johns, a 9-month-old who died when his crib's drop side came off in April 2005, said Charles Kelly, the lawyer for the boy's family. Two other infants died when drop sides came off, leading the company to announce in September 2007 that it was recalling 1 million cribs -- the largest crib recall in U.S. history. (Washington Post)
Clayton woman's aquittal stuns her lawyer, murdered husband's family Aug 29, 2008
But Skinner s mother said she plans to file a wrongful death suit against Smith and Allene Skinner. She won t ever spend any of that, Carolyn Skinner said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Chinese Bank Denies Claims That Negligent Wire Transfers Helped Terrorists Aug 28, 2008
Sayre tells The Am Law Daily blog that his firm expects Israeli law -- which doesn't include a charge of wrongful death -- to be selected when the American court decides on choice of law. The complaint alleges that transfers were made to a Guanzhou, China account in the name of S.Z.R Alshurafa y Said al-Shurafa, a Hamas operative, then transferred through the Bank of China's American branches to terrorists in Israel, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip. (Law.com)
Tai Ho fire: The awful aftermath of a tragic night Aug 28, 2008
In June, the widow of Paul Cahill filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Tai Ho restaurant; the landlord of the property, Jack Kennedy; and J&B Cleaning, the duct-cleaning company contracted by the restaurant. One week after Anne Cahill filed suit, so did Cheryl Payne, the ex-wife of Warren Payne, on behalf of their two children. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
How Pilgrim's Pride survived its meat recall Aug 27, 2008
The company's products were never linked to the fatalities, but it settled four wrongful death or injury lawsuits in 2006. The company's decision to quickly recall products and allow investigators access to its plants helped the company recover, said Roy Ophir, director of research at Matrix USA LLC.. (Globe and Mail)
Former SDG&E Exec Testifies In Marine Death Trial Aug 26, 2008
The plaintiffs attorneys argue that SDG&E is liable for wrongful death damages on grounds that it negligently failed to mark the power lines and supporting poles so that they could be detected by the victims night vision goggles. Edwin Guiles, former SDG&E president, and executive vice president of San Diego-based Sempra Energy, said that SDG&E followed FAA guidelines for marking towers and power lines. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Settlement in Deadly NYC Ferry Crash Aug 26, 2008
(NEW YORK) Lawyers say the widow of a man killed in the 2003 Staten Island ferry crash has settled a wrongful death claim against New York City for $8. 7 million. (Time.com)
AT&T Loses Workplace Racial Discrimination Case Aug 25, 2008
It has expertise and significant experience in a broad range of cases, including personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, products liability negligence, commercial disputes, trademark infringement and. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of, among other things, race, color, and national origin. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Miss. State Supreme Court bans one of its own from dissent Aug 24, 2008
The case at issue was a wrongful death lawsuit filed by an employee of the court against the Mississippi State Veterans Affairs Board. The Board apparently appealed a 2006 Hinds Circuit Court decision to the Supreme Court. (OpEdNews)
Family blames sanctuary policy in 3 slayings Aug 24, 2008
The claim is likely to be followed by a wrongful death lawsuit in which the family of Tony Bologna and his sons could seek millions of dollars from the city. Bologna, 48, and his sons Michael, 20, and Matthew, 16, were shot to death on a street in the Excelsior district June 22. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Dissent upsets high court Aug 23, 2008
A majority of the high court voted this week to bar a dissent Justice Oliver Diaz Jr. wrote in an appeal on a wrongful death case, only to reverse themselves Thursday afternoon, allowing the opinion to be included in the file ... In the case, the Mississippi State Veterans Affairs Board had appealed a decision by Hinds County Circuit Judge Tomie Green to reject the board's request to grant a motion to rule in its favor in a wrongful death case involving the estate of Billy Pettigrew. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Doctors Can be Dangerous to Your Health! -- New Book Unveils Shocking Revelations About Medical Malpractice and Medical Care Aug 23, 2008
Massachusetts attorney with experience handling cases involving Medical Malpractice and other wrongful death matters. www. (Primezone Releases)
