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Monthly Archives: September 2024
Robotaxi Company Cruise to Pay $8 Million to Woman Dragged 20 Feet by Driverless Taxi
The robotaxi company, Cruise, has agreed to pay out between $8 million and $12 million to a woman who was dragged 20 feet by one of its autonomous vehicles in downtown San Francisco last fall. The incident occurred on October 2. The woman was dragged by the taxi after initially being struck by a… Read More »
Margaritaville Cruise Settles Two Sexual Assault Lawsuits
Sexual assault remains a serious problem aboard cruise ships. Often, it is employees of the cruise vessel itself who are the ones committing the sexual assaults. When this happens, the cruise ship is liable via a theory known as vicarious liability or respondeat superior, a Latin phrase meaning “let the master answer.” It is… Read More »
Couple Sues United Airlines After Daughter is Burned by Hot Meal
An Israeli couple has filed a federal personal injury lawsuit against United Airlines after their daughter was burned by a hot meal that was served to her aboard the flight. According to the lawsuit, the couple was on a trip from Tel Aviv on July 20, 2022 when they requested a child’s meal. The… Read More »
Family of Truck Driver Files Wrongful Death Against Other Trucking Company After Fatal Accident
A truck accident in Georgia left one trucker dead and another seriously injured. Now, the family of the deceased truck driver has filed a wrongful death lawsuit just a month after the crash. According to the accident report, the decedent was killed when he was t-boned by another truck driver, authorities said at the… Read More »
Chula Vista Labor and Delivery Doctor Placed on Probation for Gross Negligence
A Chula Vista labor and delivery doctor was placed on medical probation for gross negligence in February. According to a signed stipulated settlement and disciplinary order, the doctor was placed on probation for 35 months. The medical board alleged that the doctor was negligent in the medical treatment of three pregnant women including one… Read More »
California Sees Record Number of Dog Bites Throughout State
A COVID puppies growing up to be a major health concern? The latest California data indicates that they are. A growing number of emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and deaths from dog bites are being recorded throughout the state. In 2022, there were 48,596 emergency room visits for dog bites in California. That’s 125 visits… Read More »
Jhene Aiko Sued For Rear-End Collision
A California woman has reportedly filed a personal injury traffic accident lawsuit against Jhene Aiko for allegedly rear-ending her car in an incident that took place in 2022. The “Back to the Streets” singer was involved in a car crash in July of that year. The plaintiff contends that the accident, which occurred in… Read More »
Man Wins $7.7M After Vehicle is Struck by Loose Tire
An Oakland County jury awarded a Brighton man $7.7 million in compensation for injuries he suffered in 2018 when his vehicle was struck by a loose truck tire on Interstate 96. The trial lasted 15 days and the jury deliberated for about 1½ hours before returning the verdict. The 8-person jury unanimously found Lower… Read More »