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fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks 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.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
3 days 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.
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
2 days 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.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.sbsun.com
1 month 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
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks 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.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
3 days 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.
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
2 days 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.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.sbsun.com
1 month 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.
#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 days 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.
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.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
SF parents

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

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 days 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.
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.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
SF parents

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

fromPadailypost
3 days ago

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

Herchen said he lied in his first deposition to protect Ku's reputation.
SF parents
#capitol-riot
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days 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.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days 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.
#civil-rights
#lawsuit
fromKqed
3 months ago
SF politics

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

fromKqed
3 months ago
SF politics

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

SF parents
fromsfist.com
1 week 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
1 week ago

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

"My mom loved Oatmeal raisin cookies," Bishop said. "She realized that the cookie she was eating was actually a peanut butter cookie and she's deathly allergic to peanuts."
SF food
#mental-health
US news
fromWashington Post
2 months ago

Jail guards ignored screams for help as man tortured cellmate to death, lawsuit says

A mental health crisis led to Brandon Yates' arrest, and his subsequent death in jail raises serious concerns about negligence and wrongful death in custody.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks 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.
US news
fromWashington Post
2 months ago

Jail guards ignored screams for help as man tortured cellmate to death, lawsuit says

A mental health crisis led to Brandon Yates' arrest, and his subsequent death in jail raises serious concerns about negligence and wrongful death in custody.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks 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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

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

The lawsuit filed against Sharp Grossmont Hospital highlights a serious concern of why a licensed neonatal intensive care unit would turn away a pregnant woman in pain.
NYC parents
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks 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
4 weeks ago

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

"Krysta was a beautiful, bright young woman with her whole life ahead of her. We've had to endure not only the loss of our daughter... but we have had to suffer through the silence of those who were with her that night."
SF parents
fromThe Oaklandside
4 weeks ago

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

In a letter to the media, Carl Tsukahara expressed the profound grief of losing his daughter, Krysta, highlighting the silence of those present during her tragic death.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

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

The lawsuit alleges that deputies used excessive force against Hijaz who was experiencing a mental health crisis, resulting in his wrongful death.
SF parents
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

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

The lawsuit filed by Jacob Pothier's family seeks $10 million in damages against the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District, citing negligence in supervising school staff.
Law
SF parents
fromsfist.com
1 month 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
1 month ago

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

The family of a Bay Area woman, Diana Truschke, is suing the Trump hotel after she died from injuries sustained when she was violently ejected from its revolving door.
US news
#new-york-city
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.
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.
#six-flags-magic-mountain
SF parents
fromSFGATE
2 months 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.
SF parents
fromSFGATE
2 months 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.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months 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.
Bicycling
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Family of MIT student killed while riding bike in Cambridge sues for $30 million

MIT student's family sues truck company for $30 million after tragic biking accident.
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.
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