A Colorado federal appeals court has ruled that two Denver child protection workers will face a wrongful death lawsuit in the case of a seven year old boy who died of dehydration and starvation. According to the Denver Post, the child protection workers are accused of failing to properly investigate the suspected abuse of Chandler Grafner, […]
CPSC to sue Nap Nanny maker after five infant deaths
As NBC News reports, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has voted 3-0 to file an administrative complaint against Baby Matters LLC of Berwyn, Pa., makers of Nap Nanny infant recliner seats, because they pose “a substantial risk of injury and death to infants.” The CPSC claims that the makers of the Nap Nanny didn’t do enough about […]
Judge merges seven lawsuits against Cinemark in Aurora shooting
The Huffington Post reports a Denver federal judge “ordered the consolidation of seven lawsuits brought against the Cinemark theater chain by survivors and relatives of those killed in a shooting rampage in which 12 moviegoers were slain as they watched a Batman film.” Twelve people were killed and 58 wounded in the July 20th massacre when suspected […]
Fort Hood Shooting Victims Sue Accused Shooter & Government
Reuters reports that the families and victims of the mass shooting at Fort Hood military base in central Texas in November 2009 have filed a wrongful death suit against the accused gunman, the U.S. government, and the estate of an alleged al Qaeda leader. The 148 plaintiffs claim the shooting was a terrorist attack, and if […]
Deaths linked to energy drinks could prompt action from the FDA
USA Today reports that five deaths and one heart attack have been reportedly linked to Monster energy drinks, and health and safety advocates believe this “should bolster efforts to get the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate caffeinated energy drinks.” FDA spokeswoman, Shelley Burgess, says that the agency “investigate[s] each report diligently,” but Monster Beverage […]
Denver council to consider settlement in death of deaf inmate
The Denver Post reports that the city of Denver will consider paying almost $700,000 to settle a federal lawsuit brought 5 years ago by the family of a deaf jail inmate who died soon after attempting suicide while in custody. Twenty-three year old Shawn Vigil was jailed on second degree sexual assault charges in August 2005 […]
Comedian calls out Progressive Insurance for defending his sister’s killer
GBTV/The Blaze’s Matt Fisher, host of The B.S. of A, has called out Progressive Insurance on his Tumblr page, posting an article titled, “My Sister Paid Progressive Insurance To Defend Her Killer In Court.” The insurance debacle began on June 19th, 2010 when Fisher’s sister, Katie, was killed in a car accident in Baltimore, Maryland. The accident occurred […]
Fine print in mandatory arbitration agreements limits rights
There is a lot of hard-to-read fine print routinely hidden in the many pages of nursing home contracts, and some clauses may limit the rights of consumers, the American Association for Justice reports. They site a column from the Washington Post that warns consumers about possible loss of rights if they sign certain contracts. The Washington Post says […]
Judge Rules Wrongful-Death Lawsuit in Priest Abuse Case Can Proceed
The Kansas City Star reports that a Missouri judge has ruled that a wrongful death lawsuit against a Kansas City priest can proceed. Don and Rosemary Teeman filed a lawsuit against Monsignor Thomas O’Brien and the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph last year claiming that their son, Brian, who served as an alter boy, received repeated […]
Family Sues Over Skiers Death in Winter Park Avalanche
The Denver Post reports that the wife of a 28-year-old man killed in an avalanche inside the Winter Park ski area on January 22nd has filed a lawsuit against the ski area’s operator, Intrawest. The lawsuit filed by the widow of Christopher Norris alleges that the ski area failed to “close the area within its boundary which […]
