The owner and operator of the tour bus involved in the Desert Hot Springs crash that left 13 people dead had been previously sued at least twice for negligence after collisions with vehicles, one of which ended in three deaths.
Source: Owner of tour bus in crash that killed 13 had faced previous negligence lawsuits – LA Times
Horrible tragedy. One of the reasons for civil lawsuits involving negligent acts is to deter others. No amount of damages will bring back loved ones who died.
The Illinois Department of Corrections has agreed to pay $450,000 to a man who says he was punished and humiliated by prison officials after he reported that his cellmate raped him at the Logan Correctional Center in Lincoln.The man’s attorneys announced the settlement of his federal lawsuit Friday.He was imprisoned for eight months for a minor drug offense and was housed in a cell with a gang member serving 22 years for armed robbery who had a record of starting prison fights.The lawsuit says
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This case shows that even prisoners have legal rights that may result in a damages settlement or award.
VAN BURENSBURG — A 59-year-old Mulberry Grove man was killed in a motorcycle accident in Montgomery County Sunday evening, according to the
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Thoughts and prayers to the family. The issue in motor vehicle collisions is whether the other driver’s conduct caused the injuries or death in violation of the law.