Jury awards thousands to family of burned toddler
A Minnesota jury has ordered the Duluth Steam Cooperative to pay more than $11,000 to the family of a little boy who was seriously burned by a hot manhole cover.
Parents of sexual assault victim suing school district
The parents of a Colorado girl who was sexually assaulted by her middle school math teacher are suing the Douglas County School District (DCDS), along with the former principal and assistant principal of Rocky Heights Middle School.
Officials face lawsuit after jail inmate’s suicide
The mother of a California murder suspect who killed himself while in custody is suing the city of Monterey and San Mateo County for wrongful death.
Jury tells Hyundai to pay $240 million to families of crash victims
A Montana jury has ordered Hyundai to pay a record $240 million in punitive damages over a 2011 crash that killed two teenage cousins.
Families set to sue Washington state after deadly mudslide
Fifteen new claims have been filed against the state of Washington and Snohomish County over a deadly mudslide in March, paving the way for a massive civil lawsuit.
Family of police shooting victim awarded $6 million
A New Mexico state court judge awarded $6 million to the family of a man who was shot and killed by an Albuquerque police officer.
Jury awards $4.7 million to man who was victim of racial slurs, physical attack
A New York jury has awarded $4.7 million to a former stock clerk at a store in Brooklyn.
Fencing coach at Penn State suing for wrongful termination
A former Penn State fencing coach is suing the school, saying he was fired for correctly following new school policies enacted after the Jerry Sandusky scandal.
Parents suing convenience store where daughter was murdered
The parents of a 16-year-old murder victim are suing her alleged killer and the owners of the convenience store where she died.
Appeals court: Family has right to sue over incorrect death report
The Arizona Court of Appeals has ruled that a young Phoenix woman has the right to sue the state for negligence after her parents were incorrectly told their daughter was killed in a car crash.
St. Louis Rams wide receiver Kenny Britt named in injury suit
St. Louis Rams wide receiver Kenny Britt is being sued over an incident at a Tennessee night club in 2010.
YMCA worker accused of molestation named in civil suit
The family of a young California girl has filed a civil lawsuit against a YMCA worker for alleged child molestation.
Dan Marino joins thousands of former players in suing NFL
Former Miami Dolphins quarterback and Hall of Famer Dan Marino has joined thousands of former players in suing the National Football League (NFL) over concussions.
Jury awards $2.3 million to family of man killed by deputy
A Florida jury has awarded $2.3 million to the parents of a 21-year-old man who was shot and killed during an altercation with Marion County deputies.
Jury awards $1.5 million in damages to family of alleged assault victim
A jury in Bakersfield, California, has awarded $1.5 million in civil damages to the family of an autistic teen.
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