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East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 day ago

'OPD rendered no aid': Marvin Boomer's loved ones slam police and CHP in legal filing

Oakland police allegedly failed to assist a crash survivor while her boyfriend lay dead, leading to a legal claim of negligence.
Law
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Kelsey Fitzsimmons was found not guilty. Now she's suing.

Kelsey Fitzsimmons, a former police officer, was acquitted of assault and is pursuing a civil lawsuit against North Andover town officials.
fromFortune
4 days ago

The quadruple amputee cornholer's shooting was in self-defense, lawyer says | Fortune

The truth here is that he would have been a murder victim if he had not acted immediately in defense of his life, according to defense attorney Andrew Jezic.
US news
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Funeral director admits preventing 30 burials and stealing donations from mourners

A fraudulent funeral director pleaded guilty to multiple counts of preventing lawful burials and fraud involving ashes and charity theft.
Podcast
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

A Court Settlement Made Me a Millionaire. I've Barely Touched the Money.

Natalie received over a million dollars in a major abuse settlement after being sexually abused by her university gynecologist.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Lawyer sacked for nonce' slur claims unfair dismissal due to brain injury

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Cardiff City damages claim over Emiliano Sala death dismissed

Cardiff City's compensation claim over Emiliano Sala's death has been dismissed by a French judge.
Law
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Lawyers search for Epstein survivors for Bank of America $72.5m settlement

Bank of America settled for $72.5 million over allegations of facilitating Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, impacting around 75 women.
Medicine
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 week ago

How Truck Accident Injuries Are Evaluated for Compensation - Social Media Explorer

Truck accidents can cause severe physical and psychological injuries, necessitating comprehensive medical care and accurate documentation for treatment and legal processes.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Man accused of injuring seven people with car in Derby appears in court

Sandhu Ponnachan, 36, of Chariot Close, Alvaston, appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, charged with six counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, one count of attempted grievous bodily harm, and one count of possession of a bladed article.
London politics
#traffic-accident
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Family of man killed in Brooklyn crash involving firetruck planning to take legal action

fromsfist.com
1 week ago
Law

Families of 2024 West Portal Crash Victims Move Forward With Civil Suits Against Mary Lau

SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

SF driver who killed family of 4 will to be forced to explain what happened in crash in civil cases

An 80-year-old driver will testify in civil cases after killing a family of four in a crash two years ago.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago

Family of man killed in Brooklyn crash involving firetruck planning to take legal action

Family of 78-year-old killed in Brooklyn crash involving FDNY truck and Access-A-Ride bus plans legal action against multiple parties involved in the incident.
Law
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Families of 2024 West Portal Crash Victims Move Forward With Civil Suits Against Mary Lau

Elderly driver Mary Lau faces civil lawsuits after a crash that killed a family of four, requiring her to explain the incident in court.
Law
fromBloomberglaw
4 days ago

Newborn Death Verdict Displays Tort Law Power in Work Disputes

A $22.5 million verdict against an Ohio company highlights the legal risks of denying medical accommodations for pregnant employees.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Family files lawsuit against Richmond police in fatal 2025 shooting of Jose Mendez Rios

There more than 10 officers there that night. These officers had nearly an hour to formulate, to strategize about a better plan, that would be able to get Mr. Mendez home safely.
Miami Marlins
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Justin Baldoni's lawyer says defendants are very good people' as Blake Lively lawsuit narrows

Most of Blake Lively's claims against Justin Baldoni were dismissed by a federal judge, affirming the defendants' innocence regarding sexual harassment allegations.
SF parents
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Day Around the Bay: Parents of SFPD Recruit File Wrongful Death Suit

Jon-Marques Psalms' parents filed a wrongful death claim against San Francisco after their son died during a police training exercise from rhabdomyolysis.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.02.26 - Above the Law

DOJ has prioritized deporting law-abiding individuals over prosecuting serious criminal cases.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 03.18.26 - Above the Law

Chief Justice Roberts calls for ending personal attacks on judges, while questions arise about presidential official acts; meanwhile, legal developments span judicial conduct, cryptocurrency regulation, Section 230 reform, and national security concerns.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Atlanta Prosecutor Repeatedly Cites Non-Existent Cases To Avoid Murder Retrial - Above the Law

AI hallucinations in legal work are leading to serious issues, including the citation of nonexistent cases by attorneys.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Man in court accused of murdering 82-year-old

A 53-year-old man was charged with murder after an 82-year-old pensioner was stabbed 20 times in his north London home on March 4.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Family of Tumbler Ridge shooting victim sues OpenAI alleging they could've prevented attack

A Canadian family is suing OpenAI, claiming the company could have prevented a mass shooting after the shooter used ChatGPT to describe violent scenarios that were flagged but not reported to authorities.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Rebecca Grossman murdered 2 boys when she sped through a crosswalk, a jury found. Appeals court agrees

California appeals court upheld Rebecca Grossman's second-degree murder conviction for killing two young brothers while speeding through a crosswalk at over 70 mph.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

The Price Of Justice And The Promise Of AI - Above the Law

Rising legal service costs and declining access-to-justice funding widen the gap for those needing legal protections, with AI presenting potential solutions.
NYC parents
fromPadailypost
4 weeks ago

Police, school district write checks to settle teen's suit alleging excessive force by police

Atherton town government and Sequoia Union High School District settled a lawsuit for $560,000 with a student after police forcibly detained him at school over a toy water gun incident.
Law
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Judge dismisses lawsuit alleging sex abuse by ex-IU doctor

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against Indiana University due to the plaintiffs exceeding the statute of limitations for reporting sexual misconduct.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Family sues L.A. mortuary over 'grotesque' embalming, claims decayed body oozed liquid

The body was visibly deteriorated and was observed discharging liquids from the facial area throughout the entire duration of the viewing and wake. The family was horrified and devastated by what they witnessed.
SF parents
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
27 years ago

Homeowners File Suit Against Builder

A homeowners association sued builder Amcal General Contractors for widespread construction violations including defective electrical, plumbing, waterproofing, and sound reduction systems at a 90-unit condominium complex.
Miscellaneous
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

'Top Gun' pilot settles lawsuit over woman's death at Calif. beach party

A stunt pilot settled a wrongful death lawsuit after a woman drowned during an ATV accident at a Burning Man-style beach party he hosted in California in 2020.
#medical-negligence
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto

Lawsuit by family of boy who died in Ontario couple's care claims doctors wrongly' prescribed him medications | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto

Lawsuit by family of boy who died in Ontario couple's care claims doctors wrongly' prescribed him medications | CBC News

fromSocial Media Explorer
1 week ago

How Evidence Matters in a Birth Injury Case - Social Media Explorer

In birth injury cases, the collection of evidence is crucial for establishing liability and demonstrating the extent of harm suffered by the child and family. Without sufficient evidence, it becomes challenging to prove that the injury was preventable and that the healthcare providers failed in their duty of care.
Law
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

San Francisco to Pay Family Claiming Wrongful Death After Laguna Honda Transfers | KQED

They noticed a quick decline and he died really quickly after. There are laws and regulations that say what exactly is to be done if someone is transferred and we alleged they did not prepare him for this. If people with dementia are moved, even to a different building, they can go downhill immediately.
SF parents
Law
fromABA Journal
1 week ago

Drug convictions bar lawyer from bench but not from practicing law

Felony drug convictions prevent lawyer from becoming a judge but allow him to continue practicing law in Montana.
fromABA Journal
1 week ago

2 lawyers convicted in staged truck accidents scheme

Jason Giles and Vanessa Motta were found guilty of fraud, obstruction of justice, and witness tampering for their roles in staging truck accidents.
Law
Law
fromInquisitr News
2 weeks ago

Mom Whose Newborn Died in Her Arms After Denied Work-From-Home Request Awarded $22.5M

An employer was ordered to pay $22.5 million after denying suitable working conditions to a woman during her high-risk pregnancy.
#wrongful-death
fromWCVB
2 weeks ago
Law

Her employer wouldn't let her work from home while pregnant - She lost her baby and sued for $22.5M

Law
fromWCVB
2 weeks ago

Her employer wouldn't let her work from home while pregnant - She lost her baby and sued for $22.5M

A jury awarded $22.5 million in a wrongful death lawsuit against Total Quality Logistics for denying a pregnant employee's work-from-home request.
Law
fromUNILAD
2 weeks ago

Employer ordered to pay $22.5 million for denying woman's work-from-home request

A jury awarded $22.5 million in a wrongful death lawsuit after a mother was denied remote work during her high-risk pregnancy.
#katie-meyer
Law
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

Cincy Jury Slaps TQL With $22 Million After Newborn's Death

A jury awarded $22 million to a Cincinnati woman whose employer refused work-from-home accommodation despite doctor's orders for bed rest, finding the refusal contributed to her premature delivery and newborn daughter's death.
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Family settles lawsuit with swim club over drowning death

The case centered on the death of Sumanth Kolar, 38, of Palo Alto, who jumped off a diving board and immediately struggled to stay afloat around 5 p.m. on Aug. 4, 2023. His two middle children, age 7 and 9, looked for the lifeguard, whose station was about 10 feet away, but 17-year-old lifeguard Brendan Ho was at the other end of the pool at 3539 Louis Road, the suit said.
California
#wrongful-death-lawsuit
Law
fromUSA TODAY
2 weeks ago

Jury says firm must pay $22.5M after pregnant employee's baby died

A jury ordered Total Quality Logistics to pay $22.5 million after denying an employee's work-from-home request during a high-risk pregnancy, resulting in premature birth and infant death.
Law
fromUSA TODAY
2 weeks ago

Jury says firm must pay $22.5M after pregnant employee's baby died

A jury ordered Total Quality Logistics to pay $22.5 million after denying an employee's work-from-home request during a high-risk pregnancy, resulting in premature birth and infant death.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Google Settles With Families Who Say It Killed Their Teen Children

Following Setzer's death, for instance, his mother discovered that his last conversation had been with an AI chatbot styled after "Game of Thrones" character Daenerys Targaryen and had revolved around suicide. In his last messages to the bot, the Character.AI persona generated text asking Setzer to "please come home to me as soon as possible." "What if I told you I could come home right now?" Sewell replied. "...please do, my sweet king," the AI responded. Soon after, Setzer took his own life with his father's gun.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Deputies ignored man as he choked on Santa Rita Jail wristband in preventable' death, lawsuit says

For an hour and 21 minutes, Jose Pina Cardenas gasped and writhed on the floor of his Santa Rita Jail cell with a plastic wristband lodged in his throat, according to a federal lawsuit filed by his five children. But instead of helping him, multiple Alameda County sheriff's deputies allegedly dismissed his distress as talking and falsified a colleague's initials on a cell-check log, according to the lawsuit. His cell went unchecked for 52 minutes, the lawsuit claims.
Mental health
fromSnowBrains
2 months ago

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed After Skier Dies in Avalanche During Mount Bailey, OR, Cat-Skiing Trip - SnowBrains

A lawsuit was filed last Friday in Deschutes County Circuit Court and seeks over $14.5 million in damages for the death of Brian Thomas Roberts. He was killed in an avalanche on Mount Bailey near Diamond Lake, Oregon, on March 13, 2025. The lawsuit against Diamond Lake Improvement Company claims the conditions were too dangerous that day, and the guides told the group to disregard the report indicating a high level of avalanche danger that day.
Snowboarding
fromCaribbean Life
2 months ago

Trinidadian family sues U.S. for boat strike deaths - Caribbean Life

The families of two Trinidadian nationals killed by U.S. strikes in the South Caribbean earlier this year have filed an unlawful death lawsuit against the Trump administration in what is being seen as the first of many that will follow in the coming months. The suit has been filed in a federal court in Massachusetts and accuses the U.S. and its military, by extension of unlawfully killing Chad Joseph, 26, and Rishi Samaroo, 41, residents of Las Cuevas in northern Trinidad in October of last year.
World news
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Children's Aid Society, couple in murder trial and doctors sued for $4M by family of 2 brothers | CBC News

A $4-million civil lawsuit claims negligence and callous disregard after a 12-year-old ward's death while in foster care, naming CAS agencies, a couple and doctors.
fromNBC News
2 weeks ago

Ohio firm must pay $22.5 million to mom whose baby died after she was denied work-from-home

TQL presented Walsh with an impossible choice - work at the office and put additional strain on her child, or take an unpaid leave of absence and lose the income and health insurance she needed. The jury found that TQL's denial of that reasonable request led to the death of her daughter.
Law
#civil-rights-lawsuit
#wrongful-conviction
Law
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Chelsea man released decades after murder conviction won't be retried, prosecutors say

Suffolk County prosecutors dropped charges against Thomas Rosa Jr. after 34 years in prison, citing new DNA evidence, lost evidence, and changes in case law that dismantled their case against him.
Law
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Chelsea man released decades after murder conviction won't be retried, prosecutors say

Suffolk County prosecutors dropped charges against Thomas Rosa Jr. after 34 years in prison, citing new DNA evidence, lost evidence, and changes in case law that dismantled their case against him.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Uber - a target of car crash lawsuits - pushes for law to limit California lawyer fees

Uber-backed initiative would cap attorney fees at 25% in vehicle collision cases, which lawyers say will reduce access to legal representation and income.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Lawsuit from families of men killed in boat strikes is the first to reach U.S. court

Chad Joseph and Rishi Samaroo are presumed dead after a U.S. missile hit the boat they were taking home to Trinidad last October. President Trump said the strike targeted narco terrorists when he posted the video online, but families of those men say they had no ties to the drug trade. Now Joseph's mother and Samaroo's sister are suing the U.S. government in federal court in Massachusetts.
US politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Hospital's neglect in my son's death has ripped our hearts out'

Peter Dervin had spent all day by his son's side in Broomfield Hospital before he decided to get dinner. He pleaded with staff at the Essex facility not to leave his eldest child, Greg, alone in his absence. "They almost laughed at me and said, 'This is what we do. We're nurses and we look after patients'," Dervin recalls. Greg had been given lorazepam, an anxiety drug flagged by clinicians as leaving him prone to becoming unsteady and agitated.
UK news
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

California trial attorneys push bills to rein in 'bad actors' in legal industry

California trial lawyers support bills increasing penalties for attorneys who illegally solicit clients or allow hedge funds to control case strategy.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'I swear to God, I never lie' - how fraudster's attempts to play Ireland's personal injury system were exposed

Constantin Iosca moved here from Romania in 1997 for a 'better life', but will be spending nearly three years in jail after bringing a fraudulent personal injury claim
Miscellaneous
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Op-Ed | How much is my personal injury case worth? | amNewYork

According to a 2025 MetLife personal injury study, the severity of injury plays a significant role in determining a settlement amount both in terms of economic and non-economic damages. As such, the MetLife study found that on average, the amount of settlement money a personal injury litigant receives is about $324,000.
Law
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Man jailed after falsely claiming injury from road accident 10 years ago

A man who falsely claimed to have been injured following a road traffic accident 10 years ago has been jailed for two years and nine months.
Miscellaneous
Law
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
3 weeks ago

Legal Groups Push for Mandatory Disclosure of Litigation Funders

Third-party litigation funders must disclose their involvement in federal civil cases through a proposed amendment to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(a)(1)(A) to establish uniform disclosure requirements across inconsistent federal courts.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

ICE Officers Should Be Held Accountable. These Law School Students Know How.

Establish a federal equivalent of Section 1983 to allow lawsuits against federal officers and eliminate qualified immunity to hold them accountable.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Judge tells parents of girl (8) he will not risk child's 25,000 'bird in hand' settlement offer from council over playground fall

Judge John Martin had been told by barrister Bonnie Hickey that little Victoria Johnston's parents were not happy with a €25,000 settlement offer from playground owner Dublin City Council.
Law
fromwww.sbsun.com
2 months ago

Family of California man who died in ICE detention sues prison operator

The parents of an Orange County man who died of sepsis in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody is suing the operator and medical provider of a Mojave Desert detention center that houses detainees facing possible deportation. Ismael Ayala-Uribe, 39, of Westminster died on Sept. 22 at Victor Valley Global Medical Center in Victorville, a day after he was transferred there from the Adelanto ICE Processing Center and 37 days in custody. He had complained for weeks of pain in his abdominal and buttocks areas and treated with pain medication, according to the lawsuit filed on Dec. 31 in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles.
US news
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Former Girardi firm lawyer pleads guilty over failure to pay orphans, widows of plane crash victims

A lawyer at Tom Girardi's defunct firm pleaded guilty to criminal contempt for failing to distribute $7.5 million in Boeing settlement funds to families of Lion Air Flight 610 crash victims.
Law
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Benefits of hiring an injury solicitor instead of handling claims alone - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Professional legal representation in injury claims yields payouts four times higher than self-representation, covering essential expenses like rent and medical bills.
Law
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

What to Expect From the Legal Process After a Catastrophic Accident - Social Media Explorer

Thorough initial investigations and timely legal representation are essential to gather evidence, document circumstances, and shape effective legal strategy.
#personal-injury
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Why Early Legal Guidance Matters After an Injury in Stamford - Social Media Explorer

Seeking legal guidance promptly can significantly influence the outcome of a case. When individuals face legal challenges, whether they are related to personal injury, criminal charges, or family disputes, the initial steps taken can set the tone for the entire process. Engaging a qualified attorney early on ensures that individuals are informed about their rights and obligations, which can prevent missteps that may jeopardize their case.
Law
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Solicitors in legal dispute after mistakenly paying almost 100,000 to estate of deceased client

Error at Galway city law firm came to light last year
Law
Law
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I Saw the Dark Side of Tort Law. It's Way More Shocking Than You'd Expect.

Mass tort litigation consolidates thousands of severe injury claims into centralized, high-stakes federal cases driven by aggressive lawyers and lucrative industry practices.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | Is accidentally causing a person's death a homicide? amNewYork

On Oct. 11, 2025 in the West Village, Dana Escoffier, an 80-year-old resident who lived on Hudson Street crossed paths with 82-year-old Dean Whetzel, who lived around the corner. They were neighbors for 50 years. According to news reports, Whetzel apparently bumped into him. Escoffier allegedly shoved him back, sending Whetzel to the pavement where he suffered a fractured skull. He never regained consciousness and died on Nov. 5, 2025. The city's medical examiner ruled the death a homicide.
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