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Boston.com
3 weeks ago
Boston

Appeals court dismisses lawsuit over 2020 fatal police shooting in Brookline

Officers involved in the shooting of Juston Root, who had a BB gun, were cleared of criminal charges in the wrongful death lawsuit due to their perceived reasonable actions. [ more ]
HuffPost
4 months ago
US politics

Ashli Babbitt's Family Seeks $30 Million Against U.S. Over Jan. 6 Death

The family of Ashli Babbitt has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the federal government seeking $30 million.
The lawsuit claims Babbitt posed no threat when she was shot and alleges wrongful death, assault and battery, and negligence. [ more ]
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Kqed
1 month ago
California

Stockton Settles $6 Million Lawsuit Over Man's Police Restraint Death | KQED

The city of Stockton settled a wrongful death lawsuit for $6 million, acknowledging responsibility for the death of Shayne Sutherland at the hands of Stockton Police officers. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Parents of British tourist who died in Grand Canyon helicopter crash get 78m payout

The parents of a British tourist who died in a helicopter crash in the Grand Canyon in 2018 will receive a £78 million payout.
The settlement includes £19.3 million from the helicopter operator and £59.3 million from the helicopter manufacturer.
The parents plan to use a portion of the settlement money to promote helicopter safety and burn survivor support. [ more ]
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Kqed
1 month ago
California

Modesto High School Students Learn About Tax Filing | KQED

High school students in Central California aid with taxes for those unable to afford accountants. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
Europe news

Family of slain Ukrainian journalist sues Fox News, alleging a cover up

Fox News sued for wrongful death, fraud, defamation in journalist's killing in Ukraine.
Family accuses Fox News of pressuring journalists into hazardous terrain without adequate protection. [ more ]
Miami Herald
2 months ago
Miami

An illegal BBL surgery in Coral Gables killed a mother of 5. A lawsuit has been filed

Erica Russell's wrongful death lawsuit involves Dr. Sampson and Seduction Cosmetic Center.
Sampson faced state Board of Medicine sanctions for surgical errors and facility compliance issues. [ more ]
Above the Law
4 months ago
US politics

Ashli Babbitt's Family Perpetuates Martyr Myth With Wrongful Death Trollsuit

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed on behalf of Ashli Babbitt, who was shot by a Capitol Police Officer during the January 6 Insurrection.
The lawsuit aims to recast Babbitt as a martyr and claims that she was exercising her God-given freedoms and not involved in any unlawful activity. [ more ]
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time.com
5 months ago
Chicago

Father of Palestinian American Boy Slain Outside Chicago Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit

The father of a 6-year-old Palestinian American boy who was fatally stabbed in a hate crime has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
The attack has renewed fears of anti-Islamic discrimination in the Chicago area's large Palestinian community. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
Chicago

Father of Palestinian American boy slain outside Chicago files wrongful death lawsuit

The father of a 6-year-old Palestinian American boy who was fatally stabbed in a suspected hate crime has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the alleged attacker and his wife.
The lawsuit claims that the attacker's wife and their property management company failed to recognize the threat and prevent harm to the tenants. [ more ]
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