Wrongful Death

• Claim Filed Againist San Francisco Zoo

  Rob McKinney | March 30, 2008 10:23 AM | 0 CommentsNashville, TN

  A claim has been filed againist the San Francisco Zoo by two brothers who were attacked by an escaped tiger. A friend of theirs was killed by the tiger. The brothers are alleging the zoo was negligent in preventing the animal attack. Dog bite cases and animal cases are common in Tennessee . What is the law in Tennessee on dog bite cases or animal cases ? ...

• Offer of Settlement Made by State to Families of Students Killed In Virginia Tech Massacre

  Amy Rothschild | March 26, 2008 2:44 PM | 0 CommentsCharleston, SC

  Virginia State officials have offered about $100,000 to each of the the families of those killed in the April 16, 2007 Virginia Tech massacre if they waive their rights to sue the State of Virginia and Virginia Tech. The State has said that even if they were to be sued and found liable, a state law known as "sovereign immunity" which means that the state can do no wrong., each families'...

• Another Crane Accident Leaves Two Workers Dead

  Scott Kappes | March 26, 2008 1:48 PM | 0 CommentsHouston, TX

  Yesterday two construction workers were killed and five others were injured when a portion of a crane fell 30 stories at a Miami high-rise condominium. The 20-foot portion of the crane that fell smashed through a nearby home being used by the contractor for storage. One worker inside the home was killed. With the terrible Manhattan crane collapse only ten days ago, the all too familiar scene has...

• Family of Crane Accident Victim Seeks $30 Million

  Scott Kappes | March 26, 2008 1:15 PM | 0 CommentsGalveston Bay, TX

  The family of a 45 year-old construction worker, who was tragically killed when a crane collapsed in Midtown Manhattan, plans to sue New York City for $30 million. The family of Clifford Canzona, who was atop the crane when it plummeted nearly 200 feet without warning, claims that neglect caused or contributed to the accident resulting in Canzona's death. The March 15 accident left seven people...

• Family Gets Over $1 Million in Wrongful Death Case Against Ohio State

  Chrissie Cole | March 26, 2008 1:28 AM | 0 CommentsDayton, OH

  The family of a woman who died in a car accident with two Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers in 2006, was awarded a cash settlement of over $1 million in a wrongful death lawsuit against the state. The woman was killed when troopers struck her truck after their cruiser hydroplaned across the center line of the highway. All three were killed in the fiery collision.Both sides have signed a...

• Brother of Crane Victim Suing City for $30 Million

  Jenny Albano | March 25, 2008 5:48 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  The brother of a construction worker who died in the crane collapse incident has filed notice that he will sue the city of new York for $30 million for his brother's wrongful death. The claim filed by Christopher Canzona, brother of Clifford Canzona, was the first legal action taken since the crane collapse on March 15. The collapse killed a total of seven people and ruined or damaged many...

• Teen Dies From Complications During Breast Surgery

  Scott Kappes | March 25, 2008 1:47 PM | 0 CommentsHouston, TX

  An 18 year-old senior at West Boca Raton High School in Florida tragically passed away over the weekend after complications during breast augmentation surgery. Stephanie Kuleba, a well-liked cheerleader, was having corrective surgery to repair a symmetrical breasts and an inverted areola, when she suffered a fatal reaction to anesthesia used during the surgery. Doctors believe the cause of death...

• Family of Everett Walker Wants Officer Charged in Wrongful Death Car Wreck in Murray Kentucky

  Daryl Dixon | March 24, 2008 7:11 PM | 0 CommentsPaducah, KY

  The family of Everett Walker want the Police Officer who collided with Walker charged and relieved of his duties. The family is asking that the Officer be dismissed until charges are filed and prosecuted. http://www.kentucky.com/471/story/355028.htmlGrant was killed last week in the Kentucky Car Wreck Collision in Murray Kentucky. The officer was responding to a call when the crash occurred. ...

• Chiquita Sued for Wrongful Death

  Mike Damaso | March 19, 2008 11:18 AM | 0 CommentsOrlando, FL

  According to a recent article in the press, Chiquita Brands International, Inc., is being sued for wrongful death in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The lawsuit accuses the company of contributing to the deaths of five U.S. missionaries through secretly financing rebel groups in Latin America. The lawsuit claims that Chiquita's protection payments to FARC...

• Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Nissan for Fatal Crash

  Chrissie Cole | March 17, 2008 12:42 AM | 0 CommentsRockford & Moline, IL

  A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Nissan North America Inc., by the parents of a woman who was killed in a sport utility vehicle (SUV) rollover accident in May 2006.The woman was driving a 1993 Nissan Pathfinder, in McLean County when the accident occurred. The complaint alleges the vehicle's restraint system failed after the SUV entered the median and rolled over.The suit seeks...