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Con-Way Freight cited safety violations by OSHA following death of forklift operator at Manchester
OSHA, Jun 03, 2008 This practice must change, or employees nationwide continually will remain exposed to the dangers of fatal or disablingCalifornia Second Appellate District Division Four Jane Turner Plaintiffs And Appellants Los Angeles
ca.gov, Sep 06, 2005 The State Of California Second Appellate District DivisionNew Jersey Crossing Guard Fatality
Center for Disease Control, Jan 14, 2007 The victim was an 81 year old white female who had worked for the township for 15Chicago, Illinois To Commence A Wrongful Death Action In Cook County Circuit Court
uscourts.gov, Sep 11, 2005 Chicago Illinois To Commence A Wrongful Death Action In Cook County CircuitOSHA Conducts Fatal Workplace Accident Investigation In Georgia
OSHA Federal Government, Jul 24, 2006 OSHA cites Georgia carpet manufacturer following fatal workplace accident proposed penalties total 126,450 for safety and healthFather of Slaughtered Girl Sues Chicago Metra
July 15, 2009
When the body of 9-year-old Mya Lyons was found last summer in an alley near her father’s Chicago South Side home, he filed a wrongful death suit against Metra in the Cook...
Border Patrol Hiring Practices Responsible for Wrongful Death
August 26, 2009
A man was recently shot by a United State border patrol agent and the dead man’s family is now suing the agency responsible for his hiring. According to the lawsuit, agent Nicholas Corbett...
Home Depot Death Of A Two Year Old Girl
State of Idaho, Aug 01, 2006 Janessa Horner, who was two years old at the time, died after being struck by debris from a load ofThe Value Of A Societal Life Was Estimated By Examining Wrongful Death Awards
osti.gov, Jun 21, 2005 The Value Of A Societal Life Was Estimated By Examining Wrongful DeathCell Phone Related Auto Accident Wrongful Death Cases
h2o.enr.state.nc.us, Sep 03, 2007 Hawaii agreed to pay $2.5 million as its share of liability for an accident involving a state employee who allegedly was talking on her cell phone when she hit aAnna Nicole Smiths Autopsy Report
Anna Nicole Smith’s autopsy report has been released, giving the explanation of her death. Six weeks ago Anna Nicole Smith was found unresponsive in her room at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino locate
Anna Nicole Smith Wrongful Death
We all hope to live long and die a peaceful death in our sleep. Many times this not the case. In some instancesand, the unexpected death can be blamed on a person or action of another.
Boston, Mansfield Families Sue FBI for Wrongful Deaths
July 22, 2009
Recently, three families from the Boston area have joined to press wrongful death charges against the FBI. They claim that the organization did not do enough to control...
Chicago Cubs Sued for Wrongful Death
August 19, 2009
In 2007, a 21-year-old man was killed after a wall, which was set to be demolished, fell on him during a storm. The wall was part of a carwash, located at the corner of Clark...
Widow of Swine Flu Victim Sues City of New York
August 12, 2009
After being admitted to a hospital with the H1N1 virus, also known as swine flu, Mitchell Wiener, 55, was the first person to die from the infection in New York City. Since his death, 47...
Judge Sets April Date for 9/11 Wrongful Death Trial
August 5, 2009
After the deadly plane crashes, which were involved in the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Centers and the Pentagon, more than 90 families settled claims with the aviation security...
City of Albany, Georgia Receives Notice of Wrongful Death Suit
July 29, 2009
On Tuesday, city leaders in Albany, Georgia received notice from the attorney for the family of Clayton Lewis, a man who was killed during a traffic stop. According to the local laws...
Triathlete’s Family Sues for Wrongful Death
July 9, 2009
A man died in the 2006 Ironman Florida competition when he had heart failure during...
Man Dies of Fentanyl Overdose
July 6, 2009
The family of a man who recently died from a fentanyl overdose is now suing the...
Taser Causes Detroit Teen’s Death
June 18, 2009
In April, a teenager was killed because of a deadly combination of a genetic heart...
Family Member Sues Winona County
June 16,2009
In 2007, an excess of 15 inches of rain ran through the culverts and roadways...
R&B Star Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit
June 5, 2009
Brandy, the famous R&B singer and actress from the television show, Moesha, recently...
Wrongful Death Suit Dropped in Scott Peterson Trial
June 4, 2009
The parents of Laci Peterson, whose husband, Scott Peterson is currently serving a sentence...
Family of Slain Wisconsin Girl Sues for Wrongful Death
Last year, when a University of Wisconsin student Brittany Zimmerman was slain in her Madison apartment, there was some inquiry into the way her 911 call was handled. A judge in the city of Madison has said that a decision of whether or not to proceed with a wrongful death lawsuit, brought by the girl’s family and fiancé, will be reached by next Friday.
Family Sues Sheriff’s Office for Wrongful Death of Daughter
Wednesday April 22, 2009
Brandi Brantley recently killed herself, as she waited to be booked in the Dekalb County Jail on April 3. She was found unconscious under a blanket and it appeared that she had asphyxiated herself with a telephone cord...
Government Given More Time to Produce Documents in Wrongful Death Suit
Thursday April 16th
Both sides of a wrongful-death lawsuit have agreed that the federal government, the defendant, can have additional time to procure documents relating to the wrongful death of Hiu Lui Ng...
Washington State Wrongful Death Law
Washington State, Aug 28, 2008 When the death of a person is caused by the wrongful act, neglect or default of another his personal representative may maintain an action forMassachusetts Wrongful Death Laws
U.S. Department of Justice, Jun 17, 2008 Pecuniary loss is defined by the Massachusetts Wrongful Death statute and cases interpreting thatIn Massachusetts, U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites Dominion Energy New England following Fatal November Steam Explosion
OSHA, May 20, 2008 Three employees were killed by steam and hot ash when boiler tubes ruptured in the lower vestibule-dead air space ofTwo Additional Wrongful Death Lawsuits Dismissed Against TASER International
Police One, May 27, 2008 These are the thirty-second and thirty-third wrongful death or injury lawsuits that have been dismissed or judgment entered in favor of TASEROSHA cites Georgia Contractor After Fatal Fall at Niagara Falls, N.Y., Construction Site
OSHA, Apr 16, 2008 This tragedy could have been prevented had these safeguards been inIn Arizona, Driver Charged in Second Fatal Rollover Crash
U.S. Department of Justice, Apr 28, 2008 This is the second fatal rollover crash in southern Arizona in aIn Ohio, Decedent’s Arbitration Agreement With Employer Does Not Bar Family’s Wrongful Death Lawsuits
The Supreme Court of Ohio, Mar 13, 2008 Supreme Court of Ohio ruled 7-0 that a lawsuit brought by the representative of a decedent's estate to recover for the decedents own injuries is independent of aOSHA calls upon Connecticut Tree Care Industry to Review Hazards and Safeguards Following Fatal Electrocution
OSHA, Apr 08, 2008 Tree care employees are exposed to the dangers of falls, lacerations, being struck by vehicles and, in this case, electrocution resulting from contact with a powerKerry Supports Family of Iraq War Veteran in Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Senator John Kerry, Feb 07, 2008 Lucey family of Belchertown, Massachusetts sues VA'sDoctor Patient Bond Frays After Medical Mistake
Health.gov, Jan 21, 2008 Serious medical errors don't just affect the health of the patient, they can quickly destroy the patient's relationship with his or her doctor, too, expertsPhysicians Want To Learn from Medical Mistakes but Say Current Error-reporting Systems Are Inadequate
U.S Department of Health & Human Services, Jan 29, 2008 The perception that U.S. doctors are unwilling to report medical errors and learn how to prevent them isAttorney General Stumbo Cautions Lawyers Against Contacting Families of Flight 5191 Victims
State of Kentucky, Jan 07, 2008 Attorney General Stumbo Cautions Lawyers Against Contacting Families of Flight 5191FDA Warns About Potential for Botulism in Canned Green Beans New Era Canning Company Voluntarily Recalls Product
FDA, Jan 01, 2008 FDA Warns About Potential for Botulism in Canned Green Beans New Era Canning Company Voluntarily RecallsIndependent Panel Issues Report on Transfer of Youth from Juvenile to Adult Justice System
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dec 03, 2007 Independent Panel Issues Report on Transfer of Youth from Juvenile to Adult JusticeFDA Says Consumers Continue to Buy Risky Drugs Online
FDA, Dec 10, 2007 Self-medication a fatal concern; FDA-approved generics may be cheaperFDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Swad Brand Sindoor: Product Contains High Levels of Lead
FDA, Dec 17, 2007 Orange or red powder that is applied to face or scalp: not intended for foodFamily Members of Patients Who Die in the ICU Report Greater Satisfaction with Communication and Involvement than Family Members of ICU Survivors
National Insitiutes of Health, Nov 19, 2007 Family Members of Patients Who Die in the ICU Report Greater Satisfaction with Communication and Involvement than Family Members of ICUFDA Adds Boxed Warning for Heart-related Risks to Anti-Diabetes Drug Avandia
FDA, Nov 26, 2007 Agency says drug to remain on market, while safety assessmentAgency Releases Final Report on Evaluation of Arsenic Soil Cleanup Level At Anaconda Company Smelter Site
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Nov 05, 2007 Agency Releases Final Report on Evaluation of Arsenic Soil Cleanup Level At Anaconda Company SmelterKanye West's Mother Untimely Death
Staff Writer, Nov 11, 2007 Concerns are being raised about Donda West's recent cosmetic surgery. Donda West age 58 was pronounced dead after attempts to resuscitateCDC estimates 94,000 invasive drug-resistant staph infections occurred in the U.S. in 2005
CDC, Oct 22, 2007 Study establishes baseline for MRSA infectionFederal Agency Releases Results of Polycythemia Vera Investigation
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Oct 29, 2007 Federal Agency Releases Results of Polycythemia VeraInfants and Toddlers at Risk of Drowning in Bathtubs, Spas and Buckets
US Consumer Product Safety Commision, Oct 01, 2007 Infants and Toddlers at Risk of Drowning in Bathtubs, Spas andGenes Linked to Suicidal Thinking During Antidepressant Treatment
National Institute of Health, Oct 08, 2007 Specific variations in two genes are linked to suicidal thinking that sometimes occurs in people taking the most commonly prescribed class ofNHL Player Faces Civil Penalties Following Criminal Conviction
Staff Writer, Oct 15, 2007 NHL Player Faces Civil Penalties Following CriminalWrongful Death Lawsuit for Salmonella in Peanut Butter Case
healthfinder.gov, Sep 23, 2007 U.S. health officials have confirmed the presence of salmonella bacteria in peanut butter jars involved in a nationwide recall lastSpecial Effects technician dies on New Batman Film Set
Staff Writer, Sep 25, 2007 On Monday, Sep 25, 2007 a crew member died on the set of the new Batman film stationed outside of London. The special effects technician decreased when a truckArizona Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings
azleg.gov, Sep 11, 2007 In an action for wrongful death, the jury shall give such damages as it deems fair and just with reference to the injury resulting from theJury Awards $25.8M In Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Walgreens
Staff Writer, Aug 21, 2007 The family of a woman who died due to a wrong prescription was awarded 25.8 milllion dollars in their wrongful death lawsuit againstFamily Of Slain Broward County Florida Deputy Files Wrongful Death Suit
Staff Writer, Aug 28, 2007 The killer of a Broward County deputy has been sentenced to life in prison, however, questions regarding how the operation that led to the deputy's death was handledDiegnan Aims To Eliminate Statute Of Limitations For All Wrongful Death Cases
NJ Assembly Democrats, Aug 05, 2007 Measure Stems from Case of Elizabeth Bernoskie, Widow of Murdered Rahway CopOrdered to Repay $150,000 to Husband's AllegedCop Shoots At Snake, Kills Boy Instead
Staff Writer, Aug 05, 2007 5 year old boy was shot and killed while fishing with his grandfather when a cop's bullet intended for snake strikes boyNevada Jury Awards $20.5 Million To Woman For Cancer Misdiagnosis Which Resulted In Husband's Wrongful Death
Staff Writer, Jul 16, 2007 The jury found the Emergency Physicians Medical Group liable for the man's death and awarded his widow Jackie Templeton 20.5 million dollars inWrongful Death Case Chemical Companies in St. Louis
courts.mo.gov, May 30, 2007 Wrongful Death Case Chemical Companies in St.Police Officer Going The Wrong Way On A One Way Involved In A Crash
courts.mo.gov, Jun 10, 2007 In March 2003, a St. Louis police car, driven by a police officer the wrong way on a one-way street in the city of St. Louis, collided with a car driven by Kimberly$2.03 million in Damages Awarded to Family of Car Crash Victim
Private Website, Jul 08, 2007 The total amount to be awarded to the family by the jury isNegligence of General Contractor and Engineering Firm Caused Fatal Crane Collapse
Private Website/ Pr News Wire, May 16, 2007 A Washington Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) report indicates that the November 16, 2006 death of Matthew Ammon in a Bellevue construction craneFatal fall at Webb Building construction site in Buffalo, N.Y., leads to 49,000 in U.S. Labor Department OSHA fines for area contractor
OSHA, May 22, 2007 The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited David Burke Construction LLC of Hamburg, N.Y., for alleged repeat andSouthwest settles wrongful death suit
Dallas Business Journal, May 02, 2007 Southwest settles wrongful death suit with the family of a boy who was killed in 2005 when a plane skidded off the runway into traffic at a ChicagoWrongful Death Suit Filed Against Brandy
Staff Writer, May 08, 2007 Marouane Hdidou has filed a wrongful death law suit against Brandy in the death of his wife Aboudihaj. His wife was killed DecCompany Admits Overloading Truck
US State Government, Apr 16, 2007 Ashland-based Appalachian Fuels admitted fault in an overweight coal truck accident that killed a Martin County reverend two yearsMother and Widow of Christopher Wallacce (B.I.G) Bring Suit Against the City of Los Angeles.
Private Website/Los Angeles Times, Apr 25, 2007 Voletta Wallace, and Faith Evans, the mother and widow of Chirstoper Wallace (B.I.G) have brought a new suit against the city of Los
"After a suicide, privacy on trial"
Center for Disease Contol and Prevention, Apr 11, 2007 parents argued that school officials should notify parents when students are at risk forJury Returns $18.9 Million Wrongful Death Verdict Against TXI
PRNewswire, Mar 26, 2007 The widow of a man killed in an explosion at a TXI facility in Midlothian Texas was awarded 18.9 million by a Dallas juryCompany Admits Overloading Truck
State website, Mar 22, 2007 Ashland-based Appalachian Fuels admitted fault in an overweight coal truck accident that killed a Martin County reverend two yearsCompensation and Conflicts of Interest for Financial Planners
State of Connecticut Department of Banking, Mar 22, 2007 Realize that the planner is in business to make money. When you first visit or contact the planner, ask if there is an initial consultationSinger/Actress Brandy Involved in $50 Million Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Staff Writer, Feb 26, 2007 Actress/singer Brandy Norwood is being sued by the parents of a woman killed in a carTwo Additional Wrongful Death Lawsuits Dismissed Against TASER International
PoliceOne.com, Mar 06, 2007 These are the thirty-second and thirty-third wrongful death or injury lawsuits that have been dismissed or judgment entered in favor of TASERCirrus Design Sued for Wrongful Death in Lidle/Stanger Crash
AVweb, Mar 13, 2007 Cory Lidle and Tyler Stanger announces that he is filing a wrongful death action against Cirrus Design Corporation and other defendants in Santa MonicaFalls Have Become the Leading Cause of Injury Deaths for Seniors
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Feb 12, 2007 Fall related death rates for men and women 65 years and older increased significantly from 1993 toMerck Pharmaceutical Drug War Comes to Heartland -- First Vioxx Trial in Midwest Announced
Press Release, Feb 18, 2007 The upcoming wrongful death lawsuit will be the first Vioxx case to be tried in the Illinois Circuit Court in Madison County and the first anywhere in theU.S. Labor Department's OSHA Cites Endicott, N.Y., Employer Following Fatal Steam Explosion
OSHA, Jan 31, 2007 OSHA has concluded its investigation of a steam explosion in Endicott NY that killed one employee and seriously injuredThree Killed, 245 Inujured in Crashes Investigated by State Police during New Year's Weekend
Pennsylvania State Police, Feb 04, 2007 All three of the fatal crashes were alcohol-related and two of the victims were not wearing seatL&I Investigation Finds Elevator Tragedy a Preventable Accident
Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, Jan 23, 2007 Johnson fell to his death while crawling out of an elevator that had stopped partway between