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Imperial County Faces Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Inmate’s Death
A federal judge has denied the defense’s motion to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit against Imperial County, Naphcare Inc., among other defendants, allowing the case to move forward. The lawsuit was filed by the family of an inmate who died while in the custody of Imperial County. His family alleges that officials and medical… Read More »
Plaintiff Files Injury Lawsuit Against Judge After House Party with Alleged Teenage Drinking
A federal judge who oversaw one of the criminal cases against Hunter Biden, the son of former president Joe Biden, is facing a lawsuit alleging that two heavily intoxicated underage minors got into a fight in front of the judge’s home during a party that involved significant underage drinking and led to serious injuries… Read More »
Oakland Pays $2.95 Million to Family of Teen Struck by Driver in 2021
The City of Oakland agreed to pay $2.95 million to settle a lawsuit brought by the family of a 13-year-old who was struck by a driver on January 19, 2021, after stepping onto a southbound Bancroft Avenue crosswalk just before 8 p.m. According to the lawsuit, the accident led to serious hip and head… Read More »
Family Gets Permission to Sue After CHP Officers Arrests Stroke Victim
Recently, a three-judge panel on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court’s dismissal of a lawsuit filed by the family of a man who had the misfortune of being pulled over while he was having a stroke. The three-judge panel ruled that the estate of the decedent could file a… Read More »
Kern County to Pay $30 Million to Settle Wrongful Death Claim of Excessive Force
Kern County, California is being forced to pay $30 million to the family of a Mojave man who was shot and killed by Kern County police officers in 2020. The decedent’s daughter was working at a Wienerschnitzel in Mojave when her father pulled up to make an order. Moments later, he was shot dead…. Read More »
Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Theme Park Alleging a Roller Coaster Killed Their Son
A Garden Grove, CA family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Six Flags Magic Mountain in southern California after they say the ride killed their oldest son. According to the lawsuit, the decedent had just gotten off of the X2 rollercoaster when his younger brother noticed he didn’t look well when he got… Read More »
Can You Sue a Hotel for Sex Trafficking?
Efforts are being made by victims to hold the hospitality industry accountable for sex trafficking. Sex traffickers often use hotels or motels to carry out their business. In many cases, the hotels or motels are aware of what’s happening in their rooms, but they turn a profit on the rentals, so they turn a… Read More »
Is the Driver or the Company at Fault in a Rideshare Accident?
Ridesharing is now a popular way to get around town. Companies like Uber and Lyft employ millions of drivers across the country, offering commuters convenience and accessibility. However, with the increase in rideshare vehicles on the roadways, problems concerning liability have emerged. When a rideshare accident does occur, is it the driver who is… Read More »
Family of Eaton Fire Victim Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Southern California Edison
The family of an Eaton fire victim has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Southern California Edison alleging that the utility company’s negligence is to blame for the blaze that killed their 59-year-old loved one. According to the lawsuit, Edison failed to turn off utilities despite clear warnings about extremely dangerous fire conditions, leading… Read More »
How is the Money Divided in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
According to California law, the victim’s surviving family members get the money in a wrongful death lawsuit. Relatives of the victim can file suit against a negligent defendant. Family members who can file a claim of wrongful death include the victim’s: Surviving spouse, Children Grandchildren (if the victim’s own children have passed away) Other… Read More »