Choking

Manhattan Judge Refuses to Dismiss Case of Daniel Penny in Fatal Subway Choking Incident

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Manhattan, New York – A Manhattan judge has denied a motion to dismiss the case of Daniel Penny, who is charged with manslaughter for fatally choking Jordan Neely on a subway car. Neely, a 30-year-old Black man experiencing homelessness, died in May after Penny put him in a chokehold during an incident on the subway. The judge’s decision was based on medical evidence and Neely’s cause of death, ruling that Penny’s actions directly led to Neely’s demise. Defense lawyers had argued that Penny did not intend to harm Neely and that he was trying to … Read more

Lawsuit Alleges Toddler Left Permanently Paralyzed After Choking on Candy Land Gummy Candy

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Philadelphia, PA – A toddler who suffered severe consequences after choking on a Candy Land-branded gummy candy has filed a lawsuit against Frankford Candy Co. of Pennsylvania and Hasbro toy company, both of which are accused of product liability and negligence. The lawsuit claims that the companies failed to include warning labels about choking hazards or provide suggested age ranges for children who consume the candy. According to a statement released by Philadelphia attorney Thomas Bosworth, the parents of 3-year-old Amelie Paredes Sotelo noticed her choking on a piece of the Candy Land gummy candy … Read more

Family Files Lawsuit After Toddler Left Paralyzed from Choking on Candy Land Gummy Candy

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – A family in California has filed a lawsuit alleging that their 3-year-old daughter was left paralyzed after choking on a Candy Land-branded gummy candy. The lawsuit, filed on December 28, accuses Frankford Candy & Chocolate Company Inc., Frankford Candy LLC, and toy giant Hasbro of product liability, failure to warn, negligence, and negligent infliction of emotional distress. The family is seeking more than $50,000 in damages for the child’s injuries, which include spastic quadriplegia, permanent brain damage, neurogenic bladder disorder, and neurogenic bowel disorder. According to the lawsuit, the child began to … Read more

Tragic Lawsuit Reveals Toddler Left Quadriplegic After Choking on Candy Without Safety Warnings

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LA QUINTA, Calif. – A tragic incident involving a toddler in California has sparked a lawsuit against toy company Hasbro. The parents of Amelie Paredes Sotelo, from La Quinta, have filed a lawsuit claiming that their child was left quadriplegic after choking on a Candy Land Gummy Dot produced by Hasbro. The lawsuit, filed on Dec. 28, 2023, alleges that the candy did not have the necessary safety warnings. This devastating incident highlights the potential dangers of toys and the responsibility of manufacturers to prioritize child safety. According to a news release, a home Ring … Read more