Family of fatally beaten Philadelphia man files wrongful death lawsuit
According to the Philadelphia Daily News, 23-year-old Temple University graduate Kevin Kless was fatally beaten on January 12, 2012, while attempting to hail a taxi with his girlfriend.
Nebraska man sues Walmart, alleging overstuffed plastic bag led to wife’s death
According to UPI.com, Nebraska widower William Freis has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Walmart, alleging that an overstuffed plastic bag ultimately caused his wife, Lynette, to die from an infection almost a year later.
Nevada police officer files sexual harassment lawsuit
Alice Valdez, a police officer with Nevada’s Capitol Police force, filed a lawsuit against five of her male colleagues on Wednesday, September 4, claiming that she is the victim of sexual harassment and age discrimination.
Mother of San Francisco bicyclist killed by truck files wrongful death lawsuit
On August 14, 2013, 24-year-old Amelie Le Moullac was run over by a truck while riding her bicycle in San Francisco. Last week, the victim’s mother, Jessie Jewitt, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against 45-year-old truck driver Gilberto Alcantar and Daylight Foods, the company he worked for and whose vehicle he was operating.
Family of boy who died at Lassen Volcanic National Park reaches settlement
According to ChicoER, a California-based news outlet, the family of a young boy who died at Lassen Volcanic National Park in 2009 recently reached a settlement with the U.S. Government after filing a wrongful death lawsuit.
Family of woman killed in Philadelphia building collapse files wrongful death lawsuit
On June 5, a building collapsed on a Salvation Army store in Philadelphia, leaving six people dead and 13 injured. According to NBC 10 Philadelphia, personal injury lawyers representing the family of 24-year-old Mary Simpson, one of the deceased, announced on September 3 that they plan to file a wrongful death lawsuit.
Family of Utah man fatally struck by bus files wrongful death lawsuit
According to The Salt Lake Tribune, the family of an 82-year-old Salt Lake City, Utah, man who was fatally struck by a Utah Transit Authority (UTA) bus has files a wrongful death lawsuit against the company and the individual driving the bus at the time of the incident.
Family of pregnant Ohio woman files wrongful death lawsuit
The family of Deanna Ballman, a 23-year-old from Pataskala, Ohio, whose body was found in her car last summer, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the doctor charged in connection with her death
Personal injury and wrongful death
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Family of autistic teenager shot by sheriff’s deputy files wrongful death lawsuit
According to the South Florida Sun Sentinel, 18-year-old Boynton Beach resident Michael Camberdella was fatally shot by Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Deputy William Goldstein on October 4, 2012, during a domestic disturbance call.
Sexual harassment
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New Mexico man acquitted of murder still may face wrongful death lawsuit
According to CBS News, 32-year-old New Mexico resident Levi Chavez — a former police officer — was recently found not guilty after being charged with the murder of his wife, 26-year-old Tera Chavez, who died in 2007. Now, reports KRQE News 13, the victim’s family may opt to resume the wrongful death lawsuit they filed in 2008.
Family of mentally ill Reno man files suit against city, police department and officers
On Christmas night 2011, mentally ill Micah Abbey was allegedly held down by Reno police and shot 26 times with a stun gun.
Kansas family sues airport, contractors for death of child
On March 22, a recently installed flight information board at Alabama’s Shuttlesworth Airport fell on the Bresette family of Overland Park, Kansas. Four family members were injured in the incident, including 10-year-old Luke Bresette, who lost his life.
San Diego Mayor accused of sexual harassment, urged to resign
The Associated Press reports that San Diego Mayor Bob Filner was urged to step down on Wednesday, July 10, following allegations that he had sexually harassed female subordinates since taking office less than a year ago.
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