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US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
14 hours 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 Mercury News
1 week ago
SF parents

Family of victim in fatal Piedmont Cybertruck crash sues driver's family

The parents of Krysta Tsukahara are filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the driver’s family seeking justice after their daughter's tragic crash.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago
SF parents

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
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.sbsun.com
1 week 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.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
SF parents

Deputies beat and tased unarmed Rancho Cucamonga man to death, lawsuit claims

The family of Mohd F. Hijaz is suing for wrongful death and excessive force after a police encounter led to his death.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.sbsun.com
1 week 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.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
SF parents

Deputies beat and tased unarmed Rancho Cucamonga man to death, lawsuit claims

The family of Mohd F. Hijaz is suing for wrongful death and excessive force after a police encounter led to his death.
more#excessive-force
#legal-action
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
SF parents

Homeless woman left to die in impounded van - because no one looked inside, family's $50M lawsuit claims

A homeless woman died after being towed without being checked for injuries, leading her family to sue for wrongful death.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
Law

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.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
SF parents

Homeless woman left to die in impounded van - because no one looked inside, family's $50M lawsuit claims

A homeless woman died after being towed without being checked for injuries, leading her family to sue for wrongful death.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
Law

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.
more#legal-action
SF parents
fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago

Family of Bob Lee Sues Momeni Family For Cover-Up, and Condo Building For Releasing Post-Stabbing Footage

The Lee family filed a civil lawsuit against Nima Momeni's family, alleging complicity in covering up the murder of Bob Lee.
fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago
US news

Humpday Headlines: Bay Area Woman's Family Sues Trump Hotel Over Death

Family of a Bay Area woman sues Trump hotel after her death from revolving door incident.
Supreme Court rules against flavored tobacco vape products, supporting FDA's application rejections.
Napa mother's bail reduced significantly after DUI crash that killed her children.
Neil Young fears re-entry issues into the U.S. after European tour due to comments on Trump.
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NYC sightseeing helicopter firm to pay $90M after horror crash left 5 passengers dead

The Cadigan family settled a wrongful death lawsuit for $90 million against the helicopter operator following a tragic crash that killed five passengers.
#negligence
Mental health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

For more than an hour, he called for help as he was tortured to death in a California jail. No one came,' his family says.

Brandon Yates died in a San Diego jail due to neglect and violence, sparking a lawsuit highlighting systemic failures in handling mentally ill inmates.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Families of Monterey Park shooting victims sue gunman's estate, studio where attack took place

Relatives of Monterey Park shooting victims are suing for wrongful death, claiming negligence by both the gunman's estate and the dance studio.
Law
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Riley Strain's family files wrongful death lawsuit against fraternity a year after his death

Riley Strain's family sues fraternity for negligence leading to his death.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
California

Family of Eaton fire victim sues Southern California Edison for wrongful death

The family of Evelyn McClendon is suing Southern California Edison for wrongful death due to alleged negligence leading to the deadly Eaton fire.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
Snowboarding

Their son died after a Magic Mountain roller-coaster ride. Now they're suing

A 22-year-old died from a severe head injury after riding the X2 coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain, sparking a wrongful death lawsuit.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
NYC parents

Unhoused San Diego woman towed in van found dead inside a month later

An unhoused woman was towed alive but later found deceased in her van, raising serious concerns over systemic failures to provide care.
Mental health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

For more than an hour, he called for help as he was tortured to death in a California jail. No one came,' his family says.

Brandon Yates died in a San Diego jail due to neglect and violence, sparking a lawsuit highlighting systemic failures in handling mentally ill inmates.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Families of Monterey Park shooting victims sue gunman's estate, studio where attack took place

Relatives of Monterey Park shooting victims are suing for wrongful death, claiming negligence by both the gunman's estate and the dance studio.
Law
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Riley Strain's family files wrongful death lawsuit against fraternity a year after his death

Riley Strain's family sues fraternity for negligence leading to his death.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
California

Family of Eaton fire victim sues Southern California Edison for wrongful death

The family of Evelyn McClendon is suing Southern California Edison for wrongful death due to alleged negligence leading to the deadly Eaton fire.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
Snowboarding

Their son died after a Magic Mountain roller-coaster ride. Now they're suing

A 22-year-old died from a severe head injury after riding the X2 coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain, sparking a wrongful death lawsuit.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
NYC parents

Unhoused San Diego woman towed in van found dead inside a month later

An unhoused woman was towed alive but later found deceased in her van, raising serious concerns over systemic failures to provide care.
more#negligence
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Mental health

Family of Boeing Whistle-Blower Who Killed Himself Sues Company

Boeing faces a wrongful-death lawsuit from the family of whistle-blower John Barnett, citing the company's conduct as a cause of his suicide.
#six-flags-magic-mountain
SF parents
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

California theme park's roller coaster caused man's death, lawsuit alleges

A family is suing Six Flags after their son's fatal head injury on the X2 roller coaster, alleging negligence and safety concerns.
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago
Snowboarding

Southern California family files lawsuit against theme park alleging roller coaster killed son

A family is suing Six Flags after their son died following a roller coaster ride, alleging head trauma caused during the ride led to his death.
SF parents
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

California theme park's roller coaster caused man's death, lawsuit alleges

A family is suing Six Flags after their son's fatal head injury on the X2 roller coaster, alleging negligence and safety concerns.
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago
Snowboarding

Southern California family files lawsuit against theme park alleging roller coaster killed son

A family is suing Six Flags after their son died following a roller coaster ride, alleging head trauma caused during the ride led to his death.
more#six-flags-magic-mountain
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Halyna Hutchins' family slams Alec Baldwin's 'shameless' TLC show, demands he testify in wrongful death lawsuit

Halyna Hutchins' family criticizes Alec Baldwin for claiming PTSD and releasing a reality show after her tragic death.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-ed: A father's message to Governor Hochul Please support grieving families like mine, in my son's memory | amNewYork

Ethan Falkowitz's family believes the Grieving Families Act is essential for justice after his tragic death caused by a drunk driver.
#lawsuit
fromMiami Herald
6 months ago
Miami

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.
fromKqed
2 months ago
SF politics

Lawsuit Accuses San Diego-Based Soap Company Of Fostering Drug Culture | KQED

Dr. Bronner's faces a wrongful death lawsuit alleging a dangerous culture of drug use, contrasting its reputation for progressive values.
fromBoston.com
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

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.
fromPortlandTribune.com
3 months ago
Portland

Family sues companies for 2023 Newberg plane crash that killed two

The families of crash victims are suing for accountability in a tragic flight accident.
A surviving passenger continues to face significant recovery challenges after the crash.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
Digital life

Disney Backs Down From Effort to Use Disney+ Agreement to Block Lawsuit

Disney's withdrawal allows a wrongful-death lawsuit related to food allergies at Disney World to proceed to jury trial.
fromMiami Herald
6 months ago
Miami

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.
fromKqed
2 months ago
SF politics

Lawsuit Accuses San Diego-Based Soap Company Of Fostering Drug Culture | KQED

Dr. Bronner's faces a wrongful death lawsuit alleging a dangerous culture of drug use, contrasting its reputation for progressive values.
fromBoston.com
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

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.
fromPortlandTribune.com
3 months ago
Portland

Family sues companies for 2023 Newberg plane crash that killed two

The families of crash victims are suing for accountability in a tragic flight accident.
A surviving passenger continues to face significant recovery challenges after the crash.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
Digital life

Disney Backs Down From Effort to Use Disney+ Agreement to Block Lawsuit

Disney's withdrawal allows a wrongful-death lawsuit related to food allergies at Disney World to proceed to jury trial.
more#lawsuit
New York City
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago

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.
fromBoston.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
fromBoston.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

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.
fromAbove the Law
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

Disney Backs Away From Terrible Argument After Onslaught Of Negative Publicity

Disney's handling of Dr. Tangsuan's death sparked controversy, leading them to reverse their stance on mandatory arbitration in the wrongful death lawsuit.
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