Author Archives: Charlie Gillette
Wrongful Death Filed After Student-Athlete Killed In Elevator
An attorney for the family of a student-athlete who was crushed to death in a chilling elevator accident has filed a number of wrongful death lawsuits against a slew of parties all of whom they claim contributed liability and negligence to the matter. The student was going to an athlete prep academia that hopes… Read More »
Honda Faces Lawsuit Over TBI Of Child
A family has filed a lawsuit against Honda after their Odyssey (a minivan) was implicated in a crash that critically injured a seven-year-old girl. The child now suffers from traumatic brain injury. The family claims that critical design flaws within the Odyssey contributed to the girl’s injuries. According to the suit, the family was… Read More »
Hospitals Sued After Snow Blower Accident
An incident involving a snow blower sent a man to the hospital where he died of his injuries, according to a recent lawsuit filed in Maine. The plaintiff was struck in the abdomen by the snow blower’s handle and suffered a ruptured spleen. The family has filed a wrongful death and medical malpractice lawsuit… Read More »
Family Of Woman Killed By “Super-Load” Truck Wins $730 Million In Texas
The family of a Texas woman who was driving from one church service to another won a $730 million settlement from the trucking company. According to the lawsuit, she was killed by a 200,000-pound “super-load” truck that was being escorted by two pilot vehicles, one in the front and another in the back. This… Read More »
Mother Sues Children’s Hospital After Daughter Dies
A Birmingham mother is suing Children’s Hospital after her daughter died under their care, according to a recent article. The girl became sick in April when she was complaining of stomach pain, fever, and nausea. She was diagnosed with appendicitis and given an antibiotic as opposed to surgical intervention. Later that month, the girl’s… Read More »
Charges, Lawsuit For Minneapolis Cop Pursuing Stolen Vehicle
A Minneapolis police officer is facing vehicular manslaughter charges after taking the life of an innocent motorist during a high-speed chase. The two vehicles were blazing through residential neighborhoods where the posted speed limit is 25 mph. The officer was going at least 80 mph when his squad car struck another vehicle killing a… Read More »
Family Files Wrongful Death After Daughter Dies In Pool
The family of a 10-year-old girl who lost her life in a swimming pool has filed a lawsuit against the property owners of a popular swimming and camping destination. According to the family, the site advertises that it’s a great place to swim, but the family says it’s a death trap that killed their… Read More »
Family Wins $500,000 Settlement From Jail After Inmate Death
A family has won a $500,000 settlement from a county jail where their loved one lost her life. According to the woman’s cellmate, she had been attempting to flag guards concerning the woman’s deteriorating health condition for at least 45 minutes. Video surveillance shows the cellmate waving her towel outside of the bars to… Read More »
Basketball Players File Suit Against Seton Hall For Medical Malpractice
Two plaintiffs, both former basketball stars at Seton Hall, have filed medical malpractice lawsuits against the school alleging that the doctors misdiagnosed key injuries related to their athletics. One female basketball star alleged that she was diagnosed with a bone bruise. She continued to play out the regular season despite suffering from pain and… Read More »
Mother Drops Wrongful Death After Son Is Shot Outside Of Restaurant
A young man was shot and killed after defending his black friend from a tirade of racist comments. The shooter was indicted and found guilty of first-degree murder for the attack. However, the young man’s mother filed a lawsuit against two restaurant-bars that she says overserved the irate racist alcohol. Neither bar admitted to… Read More »
