Archive for July 31, 2007

Railroad Worker Files $1 Million Claim against Employer

A Union Pacific employee claims the company failed to ensure worker safety, which led to an accident that caused him severe injuries.

Ethan Allen Accident Inspires New Law

A navigation bill that was recently amended as a result of the capsizing of a tour boat on Lake George in New York State has been signed into law.

Attorneys Say NTSB's Comair Crash Ruling Will Have No Bearing in Court

Lawyers for both the airline and victims' families say opinions of the National Transportation Safety Board have historically not been admissible as evidence in lawsuits.

Son's TASER Death Prompts Parents' $2 Million Lawsuit

The parents of an Arizona teen who died 11 hours after being subdued by police with a TASER device have begun legal proceedings against the city of Gilbert, seeking $2 million in damages.