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Tragic Poolside Incident: Georgia Family Takes Legal Action Against U.S. Air Force After Wall Collapse Claims Teen’s Life

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Macon, Georgia — The tragic death of a Georgia teenager has led his parents to file a lawsuit against the U.S. Air Force. The legal proceedings stem from an incident where a 3,200-pound wall collapsed, causing fatal injuries to 14-year-old Gabriel Stone. In a recent court order, U.S. District Judge Marc Treadwell reviewed motions from the government, which sought to dismiss the Air Force and certain employees from the case. According to court records, the government’s argument includes assertions that the parents are not eligible to file a survivorship claim on Gabriel’s behalf and that … Read more

Lexington Man Awarded $1.5 Million in Landmark Lawsuit Against Walmart After Chair Collapse Injury

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — A Fayette County jury has awarded a $1.5 million verdict to a 59-year-old man who sustained injuries at a Walmart in Lexington in 2021. The case has drawn attention due to the significant damages awarded and the unusual circumstances surrounding the incident. The man declined an initial settlement offer of $215,000 prior to the trial, opting instead to pursue justice in court. The incident occurred on June 27, 2021, when he was seated in a plastic chair in the outdoor area of the Walmart on Grey Lag Way. The chair collapsed, causing … Read more

Fiancée of Tragic Coal Mound Collapse Victim Sues Utility Company for Wrongful Death

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GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. — The fiancée of a young man who died in a tragic accident involving a coal mound collapse is suing a utility company for wrongful death. Jessica Bishop has filed the lawsuit on behalf of Cody Jordan’s estate, following his untimely death at the age of 23. Cody Jordan, who was operating heavy machinery at the Santee Cooper Winyah Generating Station on May 23, 2024, was pushing coal atop a mound when disaster struck. According to the lawsuit, his bulldozer fell into an unmarked void, resulting in the vehicle being buried under … Read more

Sapelo Island Collapse Survivors File Lawsuit, Seeking Justice for Tragic Gangway Incident

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Sapelo Island, Ga. — Survivors of a tragic gangway collapse on Sapelo Island are pursuing legal action against the entities responsible for the design and construction of the walkway. The incident occurred on October 19, 2024, during a Cultural Day celebration, resulting in over 20 individuals falling into the Dublin River and causing seven fatalities, along with numerous injuries. Chadrick A. Mance, founder of Mance Law Firm in Savannah, discussed the profound emotional and physical impact this disaster has had on those affected. During a press conference held Wednesday at Elm Grove Church, Mance outlined … Read more