Archive for November 30, 2005

Wrongful Death Suit Filed Against Wisconsin Treatment Center

The mother of a girl who died after falling from the third story of a treatment facility has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the facility's owners.

Parents File Wrongful Death Suit Over Daughter's Death at Community Pool

The parents of an 8-year-old girl who drowned at a community pool in Westchase, Florida have filed a wrongful death suit against the local community association.

First Federal Vioxx Trial Underway

The jury was selected and opening arguments were heard, as the first federal Vioxx lawsuit against Merck & Co. got underway Tuesday.

Suit filed, another planned in crash of van operated by Florida church charity

The family of a man who died after being injured in the crash of a van operated by Catholic Charities of Boca Raton plans to file the second lawsuit over the crash.

California Hospital Faces Lawsuit Over Transplant Program

Earlier this month, three individuals brought a lawsuit against a hospital they claim improperly operated a liver transplant program. Patients were subjected to lengthy waiting periods, which resulted in suffering and death, the lawsuit states.

Woman Convicted of Fatal Hit-And-Run Faces Wrongful Death Suit

In Benson County, Oregon, the family of a fatal hit-and-run victim recently filed a multimillion-dollar wrongful death suit against the driver of the vehicle.

Man Sentenced for the Death of Two Firefighters

A handyman, who was growing a pot farm in his basement, was convicted in the death of two firefighters.

Judge Orders Continental to Pay Manhattan Lawyer $3,110

A judge has ordered Continental Airlines to pay a Manhattan attorney $3,110 after he and his 13-year-old daughter were bumped from a flight.

Truck Driver Wins $109,000 In Wrongful Suspension Case

A jury in Portland, Oregon awarded $109,000 to a trucker whose employer suspended him for being overweight.