Monthly Archives: July 2022
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed By Wife Of Inmate Begins
Why are all the lawsuits against prisons filed under a theory of medical malpractice? It remains one of the few ways that an inmate can hold a prison accountable for negligence. Sovereign immunity protects the state and state employees against lawsuits filed by private citizens on the grounds of negligence unless there is an… Read More »
Family Awarded $2.2M; Police Officer Sentenced To Life In Prison
A U.S. District Judge has awarded $2.2 million to the children of a woman who was shot and killed by a police officer during a wellness check. However, authorities became concerned when it was revealed the officer had a romantic relationship with the victim. The officer was married at the time of the murder…. Read More »
Delays In Medical Care Blamed For Death Of Teenager After Boating Accident
Everyone involved in a boating accident that led to the death of a teenager is being sued by the parents. This includes the teenager’s friend who was operating the boat while intoxicated and the parents who supplied the alcohol. It also names county paramedics, the sheriff’s department, and others who failed to render aid… Read More »
Negligent Security Cited In Mass Shooting Wrongful Death
A lawsuit has been filed against a company that was contracted to provide security to railyard workers when a mass shooting committed by a former employee claimed the lives of 9 people in California. To date, it is the largest mass shooting in the Bay Area. The company that is being sued was awarded… Read More »
