Crash

$90 Million Settlement Reached in NYC Helicopter Crash Lawsuit After Family Seeks Accountability

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New York, NY — The family of a 26-year-old man who tragically lost his life in a New York City helicopter crash has settled a lawsuit for $90 million, finalizing a reduced jury award in an effort to avoid further appeals and conclude the litigation. Court documents indicate that the settlement was ratified by a Manhattan judge on Wednesday, marking a close to the seven-year-long wrongful death claim of Trevor Cadigan. This resolution comes after a Manhattan jury initially assigned $116 million to Cadigan’s family last autumn, a figure later contested by the defendants. In … Read more

$90 Million Settlement Reached in Tragic NYC Helicopter Crash Lawsuit

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New York, NY — A legal battle stemming from a tragic helicopter crash in New York City’s East River has culminated in a $90 million settlement for the family of Trevor Cadigan, a 26-year-old journalist who lost his life in the 2016 accident. This settlement was reached after a Manhattan court approved the agreement, effectively reducing a prior jury award of $116 million and preventing further appeals. Trevor Cadigan, originally from Dallas, had only recently relocated to New York City when he perished alongside four others after their doorless sightseeing helicopter plunged into the frigid … Read more

North Myrtle Beach Police Sergeant Faces Lawsuit After Alleged DUI Crash in Surfside Beach

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SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. – A lawsuit was initiated this Tuesday against a North Myrtle Beach police sergeant following a DUI-related vehicular incident that alarmed locals earlier this month. Sgt. Chris King and Brittany Rumola, who were alleged to be in the vehicle at the time, have become the focus of a legal battle stemming from the collision that occurred on September 7, 2023. The incident took place on Surfpine Drive and escalated when an attempted left-hand turn onto Highway 17 went catastrophically wrong. According to the lawsuit, King is accused of making the decision to … Read more

Minnesota Man Faces Jury in High-Stakes Trial Over Drug Charges and Multi-Vehicle Crash

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In Hastings, Minnesota, the Dakota County District Court is set to host the trial of Samonty Sam Ouk-Theng today, which commences at 9:00 AM. Ouk-Theng faces severe legal repercussions following his involvement in a car accident on September 18, 2024, and subsequent drug-related charges. The incident took place at the intersection of County Road 42 and Cedar Avenue, where Ouk-Theng reportedly fled after being involved in a three-vehicle crash. Authorities who pursued Ouk-Theng determined he was under the influence of controlled substances during the incident. A search conducted during his arrest led to the discovery … Read more