Archive for March 14, 2006

Contractor settles in wrongful death suit

The family of a man who was killed in a construction site fall has reached a settlement agreement with the contractor.

Former paper mill workers file asbestos suits

James Crowley and Emile Richard have filed asbestos lawsuits in Androscoggin County Superior Court naming nearly two dozen manufacturers and suppliers as defendants.

$17.5 million settlement in deadly construction accident

The families of two men involved in a construction accident have reached a settlement agreement with the contractor, building owner, and two other companies.

Construction company reaches settlement

Sanders Construction, a Nevada-based company, has reached a settlement agreement with more than 55 homeowners to pay for property damages caused during a blasting accident.

Father files wrongful death suit over son's shooting

The father of an Arizona State University football player who was shot to death last year by another ASU football player has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.

Botched back surgery leads to $5.6 million malpractice verdict

The family of a man who died after receiving a screwdriver implant in his spine during surgery was awarded $5.6 million by a jury in Hilo, Hawaii, yesterday.