Family of comedian killed in Tracy Morgan truck crash settles in wrongful death case
Walmart has agreed to pay damages to the family of a comedian who had been traveling with Tracy Morgan and killed when their limo was hit by one of the store’s truck drivers.
Family files wrongful death lawsuit against the Cleveland Police
The family of a mentally ill woman who died last year in police custody has recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit in federal court against the Cleveland Police Department.
Black box data proves wrongful death in Toledo car accident
The family of a 52-year-old Toledo, Ohio, man killed in a car accident has won $750,000 in damages in a wrongful death lawsuit, thanks to data provided by the automobile’s “black box.”
Kansas woman sues Wal-Mart for injuries sustained on Black Friday
Last October, a Southeast Kansas woman filed a lawsuit against a local Wal-Mart Supercenter for injuries she sustained during a Black Friday promotion in 2013.
6 Muslims in Minnesota sue local Hertz for harassment, discrimination
Six former employees of a Hertz in Minnesota have filed a class action discrimination lawsuit against the rental car company, alleging that because they are Muslim and from East Africa, they were the targets of frequent harassment in the workplace.
Wrongful death lawsuit in Connecticut house fire that killed 5 reaches settlement
Three years since his daughters and in-laws were killed on Christmas in a house fire, a Stamford, Connecticut, father has been awarded $5 million in a wrongful death lawsuit.
13 flight attendants file for wrongful termination against United Airlines
Thirteen former United Airlines flight attendants have filed a complaint with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on Tuesday, January 6, accusing the airliner of wrongfully terminating them and violating their whistleblower rights.
Shooting at Georgia nightclub prompts wrongful death lawsuit
A deadly shooting at the Macon, Georgia, nightclub Wings Cafe last month left three patrons dead and three others wounded. Now, the venue’s owner is facing a wrongful death lawsuit from one of the victim’s widows.
Wrongfully terminated helicopter pilot ordered by OSHA to be reinstated, compensated
A medical transport helicopter pilot who was fired after refusing to fly a reportedly unsafe aircraft has won both job reinstatement and compensation for owed wages and damages from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Punitive damages restored for wrongfully terminated Walgreens employee
A Walgreens pharmacist who won, and then lost, punitive damages after being wrongfully terminated has had his award restored by a federal judge’s new ruling.
Settlement reached in wrongful death lawsuit over Ohio police shooting
The family of a police shooting victim who filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Celina, Ohio, have reached a settlement in their case.
New York firefighter sues for sexual harassment, discrimination
An upstate New York firefighter is suing the city of Schenectady on charges of sexual harassment in the workplace, death threats and being allegedly passed over for less-qualified male colleagues for promotions.
Federal government sued for wrongful death following man’s fatal shooting on Las Vegas highway
Earlier this year, a 20-year-old was shot to death by federal rangers while he was walking along a highway outside of Las Vegas. Now, the victim’s mother is filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the federal government.
Sony to pay $85,000 to former temporary worker for Americans with Disabilities Act violation
A disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) against Sony Electronics Inc. has ended with the Japanese electronics company agreeing to pay out $85,000 in damages to a former temporary worker.
Minnesota police officer suing department for age discrimination
Earlier this year, five Richfield, Minnesota, police officers sued their department for age discrimination. While four of the plaintiffs were removed from the litigation, the case finally went to trial this month, with the fifth and sole remaining accuser looking for $52,000 in damages.
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