The Los Angeles City Council approved paying nearly $6.9 million Wednesday in a lawsuit brought by a man who was shot by police while fleeing a drive-by shooting — a hotly contested case that city attorneys had unsuccessfully appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Source: L.A. to pay nearly $6.9 million in hotly contested shooting case – LA Times
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Another example of a lawsuit that provides damages. The basis for the award is police officers use of excessive force.
Owner of Belleville nursing home where resident was found dead operates 10 facilities with one-star rating
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Horrible treatment of vulnerable residents. Yes, you may and should sue a nursing home who does not take care of your family members
The vehicle left the road and came to rest in a field.
Source: Juvenile driver dies and passenger hurt in Jersey County crash | Law and order | stltoday.com
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Tragic accident. Illinois law permits passengers to sue negligent drivers for damages.
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Horrible result from gross oversight on employer’s part. Shows that our actions certainly have consequences. OSHA violations, Workers’ Compensation claim, and in some circumstances a third party claim may result.
Alfred Goodman, 58, a retired ironworker from Waterloo, suffered fatal head and neck injuries wind gusts of up to 50 mph toppled the enclosure beside Kilroy’s Sports Bar at 720
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Terrible storm and resulting injuries. This case was about duty to warn of a very strong storm and its potential for heavy damage.