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2 days ago

Lyft driver should have rebuffed rider carrying large ax, says slain woman's family

Court documents sum up its claim: Plaintiffs argue that carrying a large ax to a suburban condo at night, while intoxicated and acting strangely' is enough to indicate to a reasonable person that a crime was in progress, and that more than simply doing nothing, Lyft through their assigned driver, furthered the progression of the crime by chauffeuring the murder[er] to his intended victim.'
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fromFuturism
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

In Court for Fatal Crash, Tesla Admits It Wasn't Even Tracking Autopilot Crashes for the First Three Years of the Program

fromFuturism
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

In Court for Fatal Crash, Tesla Admits It Wasn't Even Tracking Autopilot Crashes for the First Three Years of the Program

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2 weeks ago

San Jose: Daycare owners sued over 2023 child drownings at Almaden home

The parents of two toddlers who drowned in a backyard pool at an Almaden home-based daycare two years ago have filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against its operators.
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fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Alan Jackson joins Karen Read's defense in wrongful death suit

Alan Jackson will represent Karen Read again in her wrongful death lawsuit concerning John O'Keefe's death.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Texas man sues doctor for allegedly supplying abortion pills to girlfriend

A Texas man filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a doctor for providing abortion pills to his girlfriend, alleging violations of state and federal laws.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Mother of migrant killed during California Border Patrol chase files wrongful death suit

A mother is suing the federal government after her son was killed when a driver fleeing Border Patrol crashed.
US news
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Jury orders husband to pay $23.6 million over suspected death of his wife

Alice Ku's family was awarded $23.6 million in a wrongful death lawsuit against her husband Harald Herchen for her murder.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Jury awards $23.6 million award in wrongful death lawsuit involving Mountain View woman

A jury awarded $23 million in a wrongful death suit against Harald Herchen, the husband of Alice Ku who disappeared in Taiwan.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Family of Atherton teacher killed in garbage truck collision files wrongful death lawsuit

Dylan Taylor was a remarkable educator, coach, and human being who dedicated his life to uplifting young people. His life was cut short by a careless driver.
Public health
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#nypd
fromNewsday
1 month ago
US politics

NYPD widow Leanne Simonsen from LI sues husband's killers for money received through class-action claim, court documents show

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1 month ago
US politics

NYPD widow Leanne Simonsen from LI sues husband's killers for money received through class-action claim, court documents show

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fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Major oil companies face first 'climate death' lawsuit DW 06/18/2025

A landmark wrongful death lawsuit claims fossil fuel companies are responsible for extreme heat leading to a woman's death during a Seattle heatwave.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Judge moves forward with wrongful death lawsuit against BART for family of woman pushed into train

The legal case against BART for Corazon Dandan's death is advancing, highlighting safety concerns at public transit stations.
#climate-change
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fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Oil companies sued over heat dome 'wrongful' death | CBC News

A U.S. woman is suing oil and gas companies for her mother's death linked to climate change.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US woman brings first-ever wrongful death lawsuit against big oil

The first wrongful death lawsuit against big oil links climate negligence to an individual's death during a heatwave.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Plymouth family sues restaurants that allegedly served underage driver before fatal South Shore crash

Plymouth restaurants face wrongful death lawsuit after allegedly serving alcohol to underage man, leading to fatal crash.
fromwww.dailynews.com
3 months ago

Family of LA County sheriff's deputy who died after fire at training facility files wrongful death suit

Family of Deputy Alfredo Freddy Flores has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the county and mobile shooting range manufacturer after his tragic death from a training fire.
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fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
3 months ago
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Trump administration to pay nearly $5M to settle suit over Ashli Babbitt's fatal shooting in Capitol

The Trump administration will pay nearly $5 million to settle Ashli Babbitt's family's wrongful death lawsuit related to her shooting during the Capitol riot.
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3 months ago
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Trump Administration Agrees to Pay $5 Million to Family of Slain Jan. 6 Rioter Ashli Babbit

The Trump administration settled a wrongful death lawsuit for Ashli Babbitt, agreeing to pay nearly $5 million to her family.
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fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
3 months ago

Trump administration to pay nearly $5M to settle suit over Ashli Babbitt's fatal shooting in Capitol

The Trump administration will pay nearly $5 million to settle Ashli Babbitt's family's wrongful death lawsuit related to her shooting during the Capitol riot.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Trump Administration Agrees to Pay $5 Million to Family of Slain Jan. 6 Rioter Ashli Babbit

The Trump administration settled a wrongful death lawsuit for Ashli Babbitt, agreeing to pay nearly $5 million to her family.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Family of L.A. County sheriff's deputy killed in range fire sues for wrongful death

The family of a sheriff's deputy is suing for wrongful death after a mobile shooting range explosion, citing hazardous conditions.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
3 months ago

Did tutor disappear or was she murdered? Trial about to begin

A tutor is presumed dead, and her husband is the main suspect in a murder investigation.
Law
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Court Rules Oakland Police Can Be Sued for Fatal Bystander Crash

The Oakland police can be held liable for the death of Lolo Soakai, challenging qualified immunity in reckless pursuit cases.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

Relatives of family killed in SF West Portal crash file lawsuit against driver for moving assets

In July 2024, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins charged the 80-year-old driver with four counts of felony vehicular manslaughter.
SF parents
SF parents
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3 months ago

Driver Accused In Killing Family of Four In West Portal Now Accused of Hiding Wealth

Mary Fong Lau faces accusations of attempting to shield her wealth amid wrongful death lawsuits after a tragic crash that killed a family of four.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Washington mother, 78, dies after eating mislabeled cookie - as family takes action against grocery store

A woman died from an allergic reaction after eating a mislabeled cookie, prompting a wrongful death lawsuit against the grocery store.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Stanley Wilson Jr., like too many others, died in custody. His mom ensures his memory with weekend vigil

In-custody deaths in L.A. raise serious concerns, as accountability remains elusive in Stanley Wilson Jr.'s tragic case.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Cop fatally hit pedestrian and drove away. Victim's family says Downey police covered it up

The family of Raymond Lavalle is suing Downey, alleging a police cover-up after a fatal hit-and-run by an officer.
NYC parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Death of baby prompts lawsuit against California hospital accused of turning expectant mother away

The lawsuit against Sharp Grossmont Hospital raises serious questions about their treatment of expectant mothers and neonatal care standards.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

NEW: DOJ Agrees to Settlement With Ashli Babbitt Family in $30M Lawsuit Over Capitol Police Shooting

The Department of Justice has agreed in principle to settle a $30 million wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Ashli Babbitt.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Family of 8-Year-Old Migrant Girl Who Died in U.S. Custody Seeks $15 Million

The death of an 8-year-old migrant girl while in custody has led to investigations and a $15 million wrongful death claim by her family.
fromThe Oaklandside
3 months ago

Parents of teenager killed in Piedmont Cybertruck crash sue the driver's family

A joyride turned fatal leads to a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Krysta Tsukahara's family against Soren Dixon's estate.
#excessive-force
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fromwww.sbsun.com
4 months ago

Deputies fatally beat California man experiencing mental health crisis, lawsuit claims

The family of Mohd Hijaz is suing local authorities for excessive force and wrongful death after he died during a police encounter.
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fromwww.sbsun.com
4 months ago

Deputies fatally beat California man experiencing mental health crisis, lawsuit claims

The family of Mohd Hijaz is suing local authorities for excessive force and wrongful death after he died during a police encounter.
Law
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Family of New Bedford student killed in crash with former school employee sues school over alleged inappropriate relationship

Jacob Pothier's family filed a $10 million lawsuit against the school district following his tragic death in a crash involving a former employee.
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