Wrongful Death

A Tolland County jury awarded $2.5 million in a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the estate of Gordon T. Reynolds against Eric R. Millette, who was found 100% liable for a fatal 2019 motorcycle crash in Columbia, Connecticut. The verdict included economic and noneconomic damages after the jury concluded Millette’s negligent and reckless driving, including operating under the influence of benzodiazepines, caused the collision that led to Reynolds’ death.

A Miami-Dade County jury recently awarded over $7.3 million in a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from a tragic motor vehicle accident that claimed the life of 20-year-old James D. Donaldson III. The case, brought by Emma Arnett as the Personal Representative of Donaldson's estate, concluded after extensive litigation involving complex factual and legal issues.

Ami Fid Bissette, et al vs. Katherine Ann Deis Case Background On November 7, 2022, Plaintiff Ami Fid Bissette and others filed a wrongful death lawsuit in the North Carolina State, Wake County, Superior Court (Case number: 22CVS013895-910). Judges Claire V. Hill, Collins George Bryan Jr., and Gale M. Adams presided over this case. Cause On November 13, 2021, Katherine Ann Deis and her friends, including Defendants Mary German, Ayden Andolina, and Katherine Fruehauf, bought alcohol from Apex Eagles, a convenience store with a reputation for selling alcohol to minors. The store’s employee sold them multiple packs of Truly Hard Seltzer without verifying their ages. The group then took the a

William Jackson Adams, Individually, et al vs. Kim Michelle Johnston, et al Case Background On October 11, 2019, Plaintiff William Jackson Adams, Individually, filed a wrongful death and car accident lawsuit in the Florida State, Duval County, Fourth Circuit Court (Case number: 2019-CA-007253). Judge Michael Sharrit presided over this case. Cause On December 9, 2018, Cathy Adams rode as a passenger in a vehicle traveling through St. Johns County, Florida. Her husband, William

Brogdon Et Al V. Ford Motor Company Case Background James Edward “Dusty” Brogdon Jr., as Executor of the Estates of Debra Sue Mills and Herman Edwin Mills, along with their surviving children, filed a wrongful death lawsuit seeking damages for their parents' injuries and deaths. The crash occurred in Decatur County, Georgia, but the lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court, Georgia Middle, Columbus, where their son and executor, Dusty, resides. Judge Clay D. Land presided over this lawsuit. Cause In August 2022, Debra Mills, 64, was driving a 2015 Ford F-250 Super Crew 4x4 King Ranch truck around a right-hand turn. She lost control, causing the truck to veer onto the right shoulder and hit a drainage culvert. The impact sent the vehicle airborne for about 80 feet. It then crashed int

Corselli vs. Westchester Park, LLC, et al Case Background On August 06, 2019, Plaintiff Gaye Corselli, as the Administrator of Pearl Jackson’s estate, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Westchester Park, LLC, a nursing home, alleging negligence in its care of Pearl Jackson. The lawsuit was filed in the Supreme Court of New York, Westchester County. Judge Robert S. Ondrovic presided over this lawsuit. [Case number: 61694/2019] Cause

Emmanuel Orgu, Individually, on Behalf of All Children of Maria Orgu, and as Administrator of the Estate of Maria Orgu v. Obstetrix Medical Group of Atlanta, LLC, et al Case Background On March 19 8, 2015, Plaintiff Emmanuel Orgu filed a medical malpractice and wrongful death lawsuit in the State court of Georgia, DeKalb County (Case number: 15A55784E3). Judge Wayne M. Purdom presided over this case. Cause In early 2013, Maria Orgu, the decedent in this wrongful death case, sought care from obstetrician Dr. Shiraz Kassam after discovering she was pregnant with her third child. Orgu experienced vaginal bleeding and underwent ultrasounds interpreted by other doctors. She continued follow-up visits with Dr. Kassam in February and Ap

Nelson V. Toyota Motor Company Et Al Case Background Wesley Nelson filed a lawsuit against Toyota, claiming the safety features failed to deploy during a catastrophic rollover accident due to a manufacturing defect. The accident resulted in the tragic death of Cecile Bender. The Toyota product liability lawsuit was brought before the United States District Court in Colorado, located in Denver. Judge Nina Y. Wang oversaw the case, with Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella handling referred matters. [Case number: 1:20cv3119] Cause Wesley Nelson, a Colorado resident, lived in Thornton at 15887 Clayton Street. On October 25, 2018, he was a front-seat passenger in a 2017 Toyota RAV4, operated by his grandfather, Dennis Bender. The vehicle, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and distributed by To

Sarah Mclaughlin V. City Of Spokane Et Al Case Background On August 22, 2024, Plaintiff Sarah McLaughlin filed a Wrongful death lawsuit due to a police shooting in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Washington at Spokane (Case number: 1:19cv604). Judge Judge Mary K. Dimke presided over this case. Cause On September 4, 2022, Sarah McLaughlin suffered the devastating loss of her fiancé, Robert Bradley, in a fatal police shooting. Officers from the Spokane Police Department (SPD) escalated what should have been a routine task of serving a protection order into a tragic and unnecessary death. Instead of approaching the situation peacefully, the officers treated the scene as though conducting a military-style rai

Tofte Et Al V. City Of Longview Et Al Case Background Brian Tofte and Cynthia Alderette, the Decedent Justin Lee Tofte's parents, and Michael T. Smith, the personal representative of Justin Lee Tofte’s estate filed a civil rights lawsuit against the City of Longview police alleging excessive force and assault after Justin Lee was fatally shot after attempting to flee an arrest attempt. The case was tried in the United States District Court, Washington Western (Tacoma). District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright presided over this civil rights lawsuit. [Case number: 3:22cv5700] Parties

Alejandro Cervantes vs. 63rd laser skin clinic, et al Case Background On March 17, 2021, Plaintiff Alejandro Cervantes filed a Wrongful death and Medical malpractice lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois State (Case number: 2021-L-002945). Catherine Schneider and Patricia O'Brien-Sheahan presided over this case. Cause In November 2019, Idalia Corcoles, a 39-year-old married mother of four from Chicago, visited the 63-Laser and Skin Clinic on the city's southwest side for liposuction and a tummy tuck procedure. Dr. Ayoub Sayeg, a Michigan-based surgeon who traveled to Chicago to perform plastic surgeries, conducted the surgery. During the procedure, it became apparent that Corcoles was losing blood. Her vi

Anquisha Williams vs. Hurricane Harbor LP, et al Case Background On July 30, 2021, Plaintiff Anquisha Williams filed a Premises Liability and Wrongful death lawsuit in the District Court of Texas, Tarrant County (Case number: 067-326998). Donald Cosby presided over this case. Cause On June 23, 2021, sixteen-year-old D.T. visited Hurricane Harbor, a water park in Arlington, Texas. The park, owned by Hurricane Harbor, LP, Hurricane Harbor, GP, LLC, Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc., and Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, promoted itself as a family-friendly amusement park prioritizing visitor safety. However, the Defendants failed to implement adequate measures to protect patrons from forese