Massachusetts High Court Affirms Limit on Wrongful Death Suits in Tobacco Ruling July 7, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson If a person’s right to bring a personal injury lawsuit has expired by the time of his or her death,...
Massachusetts Town Not Liable for ATV Rider’s Death on Town Land June 27, 2023 By Insurance Journal staff A Massachusetts town is immune from liability for the death of an ATV rider who was killed after striking a...
Families of Des Moines School Shooting Victims Sue Program, Founder May 17, 2023 DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – The families of two teenagers shot to death in a Des Moines alternative high school...
Suit: Chocolate Factory Ignored Warning Before Deadly Blast April 12, 2023 By Michael Rubinkam A Pennsylvania candy-maker ignored warnings of a gas leak at its chocolate factory and bears responsibility for a subsequent explosion...
Family of Czech Billionaire Sues over Alaska Crash Death April 12, 2023 ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The family of a Czech billionaire who died in a heli-skiing crash in Alaska in 2021...
More Relatives of Colorado Shooting Victims Sue Sturm Ruger March 28, 2023 STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — More relatives of people shot to death at a Colorado supermarket in 2021 are suing gun-maker...
University Agrees to $14M Settlement in Wrestler’s Death March 17, 2023 WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky university has agreed to a settlement of more than $14 million over the death...
NY Gov Seeks to Exclude Medical Malpractice From Wrongful Death Damages Bill January 31, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson New York Gov. Kathy Hochul last night vetoed a measure that would have expanded wrongful death benefits after her late...
PennDOT Sued over Ditch at Issue in Fatal Motorcycle Wreck November 14, 2022 By Michael Rubinkam Pennsylvania’s transportation agency dug a ditch and didn’t tell anyone, and it cost a motorcyclist her life, the victim’s family...
Judge Dismisses FedEx from Indianapolis Shooting Lawsuit October 21, 2022 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed FedEx from a lawsuit filed by relatives of five of the eight...