Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Allegations Against Kratom Manufacturers In Wrongful Death Lawsuits
The kratom industry has recently been hit with two wrongful death lawsuits alleging that customers died after using the substance. Kratom is a drug that produces narcotic effects by acting on the same receptors that opioid-based drugs do. It also can produce stimulant effects in lower doses. In Georgia, the substance is widely available… Read More »
Lawsuits Incoming As Kratom Users Die In Droves
Multiple lawsuits are incoming against kratom manufacturers after several people died suddenly over overdose deaths. While some of the herbal supplements you can purchase over the counter will do close to nothing, kratom is an actual drug that has been used for centuries in Asia to treat pain. Today, its sole legitimate use appears… Read More »
Apartment Complex Sued After Woman Is Killed By Estranged Husband
A lawsuit has been filed against an apartment complex after a woman was murdered by her estranged husband. The woman’s mother has filed a lawsuit against the apartment complex claiming that they never checked the individual’s ID before allowing him to enter. The lawsuit claims that had management followed its own policies, the tenant… Read More »
Rittenhouse, Government Named In Wrongful Death Lawsuit
The father of Kyle Rittenhouse victim, Anthony Huber, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Rittenhouse and Wisconsin police for his son’s death. Huber was among those who confronted Rittenhouse during an altercation that ultimately led to two deaths and severe injury to a third man. Among the allegations, Huber claims that Kenosha police… Read More »
Preschool Sued After Toddler Dies In Hot Van
This is an upsetting situation. A toddler died in a hot van after being left alone for four hours. At the time, the child was the responsibility of their daycare. That the daycare is responsible for the child’s death is not the problem. Their insurer refuses to take liability for the claim, throwing a… Read More »
Pursuit Policy Reviewed In Death Of Boy, 13
Boynton Beach is being sued after a 13-year-old boy who had just received a dirt bike for Christmas was pursued by police officers and killed. Today, many police departments are reviewing their use of force and pursuit policies to avoid accidents and injury to the public. This includes major cities that avoid chases in… Read More »
State Settles COVID-19 Death Of Veteran For $300,000
I know that it’s difficult to believe that anyone won a lawsuit on the basis of COVID-19, but even as states were moving to protect health care providers from torts related to the pandemic, they still placed expectations on these clinics to provide the proper care and comply with CDC recommendations. In the case… Read More »
Former NFL Star Named In Wrongful Death Suit Erupting From Youth Football Game
A former NFL football player has been named in a wrongful death lawsuit after his brother allegedly shot and killed someone during a youth football game. According to authorities, the coaches had a problem with the way the game was being called. The lawsuit names both brothers and the youth football league in which… Read More »
Off-Road Park Hit With $22M Verdict After Avoidable Death
An off-road park was hit with a $22M verdict after a tree fell on a man who was riding a dirt bike. A Georgia jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff after they heard arguments that the park was taking down trees along the dirt bike path. The park has since been… Read More »
Judge Refuses To Dismiss CPS Lawsuit After Child’s Death
Traditionally, plaintiffs have been prevented from filing lawsuits against Child Protective Services on the grounds of sovereign immunity. However, recently, numerous lawsuits have been filed against CPS in multiple states after they failed to heed warnings made by concerned parents and others and a child died as a result of that failure. Every time… Read More »
