All articles tagged with #negligence
Swiss police have opened a criminal investigation into the managers of Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, suspected of negligence following a deadly fire that killed at least 40 people, possibly caused by fireworks igniting insulation.
Parents of 15-year-old Cosmo Silverman, who died after being pinned between cars in Campbell Hall School's parking lot, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the school, citing negligence and unsafe parking lot design, and claiming safety improvements were only made after the incident.
Families of nine victims who died in the July 4 flooding at Camp Mystic in Texas have filed lawsuits against the camp and its owners, accusing them of gross negligence and prioritizing profit over safety, seeking over $1 million in damages each. The camp's response claims the flood was unprecedented and beyond their control. The tragedy has prompted calls for improved safety measures and new flood warning laws in Texas.
Families of 27 victims who died in the July Texas floods have filed lawsuits against Camp Mystic, alleging negligence and wrongful death due to the camp's failure to implement proper evacuation plans and safety measures despite known flood risks, with claims that the camp prioritized property over children's safety.
The commander of a Ukrainian unmanned systems battalion was charged with negligence after organizing a soldiers' award ceremony in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast that was targeted by Russian forces, resulting in multiple casualties, despite a ban on such gatherings. The event was hit by drones and missiles, and the commander was taken into custody, facing potential imprisonment.
A Virginia jury awarded $10 million to teacher Abby Zwerner, who was shot by a 6-year-old student at Richneck Elementary, finding the assistant principal grossly negligent for failing to act despite knowing about the firearm, highlighting issues of school safety and negligence.
A Philadelphia jury awarded $14 million to the family of an Alzheimer's patient who died after falling under the care of Bayada Home Health Care, citing negligence by the aide. The case highlights concerns over home-care quality and legal accountability, with Bayada planning to challenge the verdict.
A lawsuit against Universal for negligence related to injuries on the Stardust Racers roller coaster was settled shortly after filing, amid ongoing investigations into a rider's death on the same ride.
Ellen DeGeneres is sued after allegedly running a stop sign and T-boning another vehicle in California in 2023, resulting in injuries to the other driver. The lawsuit claims her negligent conduct caused the accident, and the plaintiff seeks damages. DeGeneres and her wife moved to the UK in 2024 after her retirement from her show.
Ellen DeGeneres is sued for negligence after allegedly causing a car accident in Santa Barbara by running a stop sign, resulting in serious injuries to another driver. The lawsuit claims she failed to stop at the intersection, leading to a collision and damages, while DeGeneres has recently moved to England and is enjoying her new lifestyle there.
Federal prosecutors have accused Southern California Edison of negligence for failing to maintain power lines, which caused the deadly Eaton fire in Altadena that killed 19 people, as well as another fire in 2022, blaming the utility for sparking these devastating wildfires.
The Department of Justice is suing Southern California Edison for over $40 million in damages related to the Eaton Fire, which killed 19 people and burned over 14,000 acres, alleging negligence in maintaining power infrastructure. The lawsuit also targets damages from the 2022 Fairview Fire, with claims of a pattern of negligence by the utility company. Edison is investigating the cause, including possible equipment involvement, and has announced a program to compensate affected communities.
Federal prosecutors have filed lawsuits against Southern California Edison, accusing the utility of negligence that caused the Eaton and Fairview wildfires, seeking over $77 million in damages and emphasizing the need for improved infrastructure maintenance to prevent future fires.
Survivors and victims' families of the Maine mass shooting are suing the US government, alleging negligence by the Army in failing to prevent the shooter, Robert Card, despite knowing his mental health issues and access to firearms, which they claim directly caused the tragedy.
Victims' families and survivors of the Lewiston mass shooting, which killed 18 people, have filed a negligence lawsuit against the U.S. government, accusing the Army of failing to prevent the tragedy despite knowing the shooter posed a danger and violating its own policies. They seek accountability for the losses and systemic changes to prevent future incidents.