All articles tagged with #wrongful death lawsuit
Originally Published 4 months ago — by ABC7 Los Angeles
The U.S. government is offering military funeral honors to Ashli Babbitt, a Capitol rioter and Air Force veteran who was shot and killed during the January 6 attack, as part of a move influenced by political considerations and her martyr status among Republicans, despite previous denials of such honors.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by PBS
The U.S. government is offering military funeral honors to Ashli Babbitt, a Capitol rioter and Air Force veteran, after reviewing her death circumstances, amid political controversy and her status as a martyr among some Republicans.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
Lizette Zambrano, whose husband Jorge died from electrocution in a hot tub at a Mexican resort, speaks out about the tragedy and is suing the resort for wrongful death, alleging faulty wiring and lack of emergency response. The resort denies responsibility, attributing maintenance duties to the homeowners association.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Daily Mail
Nicole Brown Simpson's sisters have spoken out nearly 30 years after her murder for a new Lifetime documentary, "The Life & Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson," which premieres on June 1. They aim to highlight her life beyond the tragic events and her role in inspiring The Violence Against Women Act. Despite OJ Simpson's acquittal in the criminal trial, he was found liable in a wrongful-death civil lawsuit. Tanya Brown, one of Nicole's sisters, has forgiven OJ but maintains he committed the crime.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
O.J. Simpson's estate executor, Malcolm LaVergne, plans to contest the $33.5 million payout to the families of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, stating that he hopes the Goldmans get nothing from Simpson's estate. Simpson's assets will go through the court probate process, and the Goldman and Brown families could be in line to receive a portion of whatever Simpson left behind. Despite the families' push for payment, there was never a court order forcing Simpson to pay the civil judgment.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
The executor of O.J. Simpson's estate, Malcolm LaVergne, plans to prevent a payout of the $33.5 million judgment awarded to the families of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman in a wrongful death lawsuit nearly three decades ago. Simpson's will, filed in a Nevada court, places his property into a trust created this year, with LaVergne expressing his hope that the Goldman family receives nothing. With Simpson's estate set to go through the court probate process, the families could be in line to receive a portion of his assets, despite Simpson's unpaid civil judgment.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Scripps News
The executor of O.J. Simpson's estate, his longtime lawyer Malcolm LaVergne, plans to prevent a payout of the $33.5 million judgment awarded in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the families of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman nearly three decades ago. Simpson's will, filed in a Nevada court, places his property into a trust created this year, and LaVergne aims to ensure that the Goldman family receives nothing from the estate. With Simpson's assets set to go through the court probate process, the Goldman and Brown families may be in line to receive a portion of whatever he left behind.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
The executor of O.J. Simpson's estate, Malcolm LaVergne, plans to prevent a payout of the $33.5 million judgment awarded to the families of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman in a wrongful death lawsuit nearly three decades ago. Simpson's will, filed in a Nevada court, places his property into a trust, with LaVergne expressing his intention to ensure the Goldman family receives nothing. With Simpson's estate set to go through the court probate process, the Brown and Goldman families may be in line to receive a portion of his assets, despite Simpson's death.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by PEOPLE
O.J. Simpson, who died in April, reportedly owed the Goldman family over $100 million from a wrongful death lawsuit dating back to 1997, with interest causing the debt to balloon to $114 million. Despite previous attempts to collect, the family has not received the money owed, and legal battles loom as they seek to determine how Simpson's assets will be distributed after his death.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
O.J. Simpson's death has raised questions about the collection of the $33.5 million judgment awarded to the families of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. Simpson's assets will likely go through the probate process, with the families having a stronger claim as secured creditors. However, it remains uncertain what assets Simpson had and whether the families will be able to collect, as transfers made to avoid creditors can be challenged.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
In a wrongful-death lawsuit involving a fatal 2018 crash, a Tesla engineer revealed that the company's Autopilot system is designed to follow painted lane lines and is not equipped to handle roads with poor or faded markings. The crash, which resulted in the death of the driver, has raised concerns about the system's limitations and the company's marketing of the technology. The lawsuit sheds light on Tesla's design decisions, including its reliance on cameras and lack of redundancy compared to other autonomous vehicle systems. The case also highlights the ongoing debate about driver responsibility and the effectiveness of driver-assistance systems like Autopilot.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
An 8-year-old girl, Aliyah Jaico, tragically died after being sucked into a hotel pool's flow system in Texas. Her family has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the hotel and its parent company, Hilton Worldwide Holdings, alleging gross negligence. The pool did not meet safety standards, and the family is seeking at least $1 million in damages. The hotel and its operator expressed condolences and commitment to cooperating with authorities. The incident has raised questions about pool safety and the hotel's responsibility.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
A judge has ruled that Harmony Montgomery, a 5-year-old girl missing since 2019, is legally dead, following her father's conviction for killing her. Her mother, Crystal Sorey, has been granted the right to become the administrator of her estate and is preparing for a wrongful death lawsuit against the state. The ruling comes after evidence presented during the trial, including testimony from Adam Montgomery's estranged wife, indicated that Harmony was killed as a result of a catastrophic event.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
A judge has ruled that 5-year-old Harmony Montgomery, missing since 2019, is legally dead, allowing her mother to become administrator of her estate as she prepares for a wrongful death lawsuit against the state. This comes just weeks after Harmony's father was convicted of killing her, with evidence suggesting a catastrophic event leading to her death. The ruling follows testimony from the father's estranged wife and the admission of guilt to lesser charges.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
The mother of Harmony Montgomery, a 5-year-old girl killed by her father in 2019, has taken the first steps in a planned wrongful death lawsuit by asking a New Hampshire probate judge to declare her daughter legally dead and to be appointed as administrator of her estate. This comes after Harmony's father was convicted of her murder and other crimes. The case has exposed weaknesses in child protection systems and prompted calls to prioritize the well-being of children over parents in custody matters.