Author Archives: Charlie Gillette
Teen Dies After Bouncer Strip Club Assault
A drunk teen at a strip club got into a fight with three men for unknown reasons. Video surveillance shows the men punching and kicking the teen prior to his death. However, the teen ran from the strip club and never returned home. Two days later, his body was later found. Amid protests and… Read More »
Husband Files Lawsuit Against County After Mother Drowns Children
The father of three children who were drowned to death by their own mother filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the county for failing to intervene on the children’s behalf before tragedy occurred. It will be a difficult lawsuit to win based on precedents set that do not require government officials to intervene. Those… Read More »
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 »
Children Sue After 68-Year-Old Man Killed By Deputies
While Black Folk aren’t the only ones who are killed by police officers, incidents involving Black suspects tend to be disproportionately represented. That doesn’t mean that white folks don’t also get killed, maimed, and otherwise have their rights violated by police officers. It just tends not to make headlines. But in this case, you… Read More »
Family Of Bill Paxton Wins Partial Medical Malpractice Verdict
The family of the late great Bill Paxton who was famous for his roles in Frailty and Aliens filed a wrongful death/medical malpractice lawsuit against the anesthesiologist who administered during his heart surgery. The family has received a partial settlement of $1 million from the anesthesia company that provided services during Paxton’s heart surgery…. Read More »
Activision Sued After Suicide Death Of Female Employee
Let’s talk about bullying lawsuits. Bullying lawsuits are generally only possible to win when the bullying is physical. In other words, the bully must physically lay hands on you in order for you to sue them. One exception is made in cases where the bullying is so egregious that it shocks the conscience of… Read More »
Judge Dismisses Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Pastors
This is a weird one, so pay attention. The family of an 18-year-old babysitter filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the pastors for whom she was babysitting after the woman was found floating facedown in their pool. Paramedics arrived 12 minutes later, but the babysitter was unresponsive. She was taken off life support days… Read More »
