Families

Federal Jury Awards $6.6 Million in Landmark Case Challenging Unethical Attorney Practices Targeting Grieving Families

by

Fayetteville, Arkansas – An attorney has won a significant verdict in a pivotal case spotlighting unethical recruitment practices in the legal industry, particularly at funeral homes. This legal battle began with a wrongful death lawsuit connected to a fatal crash involving a 36-year-old woman and a driver for J.B. Hunt, revealing a troubling multi-state scheme aimed at exploiting grieving families. Jason M. Hatfield was initially retained by the family of the deceased. Court documents indicate that they were approached by out-of-state non-lawyers, also known as “case runners,” who pressured them into hiring another legal firm … Read more

Seeking Answers: Lawyer Advocates for AI171 Crash Victims’ Families and the Sole Survivor in Boeing Inquiry

by

Ahmedabad, India — Aviation attorney Mike Andrews of Beasley Allen Law Firm visited the families of victims from the tragic AI171 flight, which recently crashed, as part of his effort to represent approximately 70 affected families. His meetings took place in both Diu and Ahmedabad, where he emphasized the importance of obtaining critical flight data to bring closure to the grieving families and hold accountable those responsible for the disaster. Andrews, who previously represented families impacted by the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 crash, expressed his dedication to uncovering the circumstances surrounding the … Read more

9/11 Families Turn to Lutnick, Committed to Seeking Justice for Victims

by

NEW YORK — Families of victims from the September 11 attacks are looking to a familiar face for support in their quest for justice. Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, lost his brother in the tragedy and has become a symbol of resilience for many seeking accountability from those responsible for the attacks. As the 22nd anniversary of the attacks approaches, the families are grappling with unresolved feelings and a desire for answers. Lutnick has stood alongside these families, sharing in their grief and advocating for them in various capacities. Many view him as a … Read more

Arkansas Attorney Awarded $14 Million After Jury Finds Lawyer Liable in Exploitative Grieving Families Scheme

by

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — A federal jury awarded more than $14 million in damages Monday to a local attorney following a case involving unethical practices to recruit grieving families for legal representation after a tragic accident that claimed two lives. The case stemmed from a November 2020 incident in which Ana Delia Mejia Flores and Flor Maribel Recinos Valle died when a tractor-trailer rolled over their vehicle in Benton County. Survivors of the victims were approached at a Springdale funeral home by individuals from Texas who were not licensed attorneys. They reportedly lured the grieving family … Read more