Monthly Archives: December 2023
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed by Parents of Boy Killed at Camp Dearborn
The parents of a 10-year-old boy who died while playing on the Jungle Float at Camp Dearborn have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Dearborn and other defendants. The boy was playing on the Jungle Float on Phillip Lake when he is alleged to have slipped off the structure. He tried… Read More »
Family Files Lawsuit After Accident at School Playground Results in Broken Leg
A Palo Alto family has filed a lawsuit against a school after their kindergartner ended up with a broken leg. According to the lawsuit, an older boy jumped from the top of a slide and landed on the smaller boy, causing a broken leg. The playground was for children in grades K-3, and the… Read More »
Governor Signs Bill Changing Rules for Medical Malpractice
In May of 2023, Governor Newsom signed AB 35, a piece of legislation that modernized how medical malpractice lawsuits are litigated in the State of California. The bill was supported by entities on both sides of the debate. The new law makes two significant changes to MICRA (the Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act) which… Read More »
Lawsuit Settles for $2M after Claims that Employer Allowed Drunk Employee to Drive
This case involves two employees who were injured in a motor vehicle accident caused by one employee who was drunk at the time of the accident. The passenger in the vehicle filed a claim on her employer’s general liability policy after suffering traumatic brain injuries in the accident. On the day of the accident,… Read More »
Former Mayor’s Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Transportation Company
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against a transportation company that transports disabled residents to doctor appointments. The victim is a former mayor who suffered injuries en route to a hearing aid appointment. According to the lawsuit, the decedent was a former military veteran who had an appointment for a hearing aid with… Read More »
Family of Man Killed in Car Accident Involving High-Speed Police Chase Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Oakland PD
The family of a man allegedly killed in a high-speed police chase has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Oakland P.D. in federal court, according to a recent news article. The incident begs the question: should police have been pursuing the vehicle at high speed on public roadways? According to the plaintiffs, the pursuit… Read More »