Criminal charges brought against Buffalo police following civil settlement
Three police officers in Buffalo, New York, are facing criminal charges of using excessive force and violating suspects’ civil rights, following the settlement of a lawsuit late last year.
Jury chosen to hear civil suit against L.A. Dodgers
A jury will hear a lawsuit filed against the Los Angeles Dodgers by a man permanently injured on opening day in March 2011.
Murder victim’s mother files wrongful death suit against suspect
The mother of an Oregon murder victim has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against her daughter’s husband, seeking damages of $900,000.
Police shootings prompt wrongful death lawsuits
The families of two men killed in separate officer-involved shootings in Salinas, California, are suing the city for wrongful death of their loved ones.
L.A. Lakers Spanish-speaking announcer files discrimination suit
A Spanish-speaking radio announcer for the L.A. Lakers is suing the team and Time Warner Cable (TWC) for $1 million, saying he has been the victim of harassment and discrimination.
Film company facing wrongful death suit after deadly train accident
The family of a 27-year-old camera assistant who was killed by a freight train has filed a wrongful death lawsuit, alleging that the woman was the victim of negligence.
Families suing NYC crane owner for collapse that killed two
A wrongful death trial is underway after the collapse of a New York City crane that killed two construction workers.
Mother of crash victim says she wants to use lawsuit to prevent future deaths
The mother of a California high school student who died in a bus crash tells local news affiliate CBS Los Angeles that she wants to prevent more crashes like the one that claimed her son’s life.
Jury hearing suit against sheriff’s department, after deputies shot and killed unarmed man
A Florida jury has been selected to hear and decide a lawsuit against the Marion County Sheriff’s Department, over a deputy’s fatal shooting of an unarmed man.
Family of college student fatally shot by police files wrongful death suit
Almost one year to the day after 21-year-old Andrea Rebello was shot and killed by a Nassau County law enforcement officer, her family filed a wrongful death suit against the county and its police department.
LAPD facing $20 million wrongful death suit
The family of a man killed by Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers are suing the city for $20 million, after the victim’s father saw the shooting unfold live on television.
Parents of crash victim re-open lawsuit against GM
The parents of a woman who died in an accident linked to a faulty GM ignition switch are reopening their lawsuit on the grounds of new evidence of fraud.
Hospital sued over tuberculosis-related deaths
A Nevada man is suing a Las Vegas hospital over the tuberculosis-related deaths of his wife and infant daughters.
Porsche facing lawsuit over crash that killed Paul Walker
The widow of Roger Rodas is suing Porsche over the accident that killed her husband and his friend, movie star Paul Walker.
Retirement home must pay victim’s family half a million dollars
A jury ordered an Ohio retirement home to pay $500,000 to the family of an 80-year-old resident who died after going missing in 2010.
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