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74-Year-Old Charged with Murder Following Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collision in Lakeville

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Lakeville, Massachusetts – A 74-year-old man from Lakeville has been charged with second-degree murder following a multi-vehicle collision that resulted in the death of a 75-year-old man last year, according to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office. The indictment, which was handed down on Friday, escalates the legal ramifications for David DeLorenzo, who is now facing multiple charges including manslaughter and homicide by motor vehicle while under the influence. The fatal incident, which occurred on January 19, claimed the life of Richard Reed, also a resident of Lakeville. Reed was a passenger in a Toyota … Read more

Jacksonville Family Sues School District Over Daughter’s Fatal Allergic Reaction to Mislabelled Food

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A local family is initiating legal action against Duval County Public Schools after their daughter succumbed to a fatal allergic reaction at a school event, where she was reportedly assured that the food she was offered did not contain nuts. The tragic incident has sparked a conversation about the responsibility of educational institutions to safeguard students with known health risks. The lawsuit centers on the death of 17-year-old Kayleen Brown, whose parents, Sue Soth and Steven Brown, claim that her severe nut allergy was well-documented in her school records. On April 27, … Read more

New Lawsuit Targets New Orleans Police, City After Fatal Terror Attack on Bourbon Street

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New Orleans, LA — A legal battle is looming in the wake of a devastating terror attack on New Year’s Day in New Orleans, where a man drove a truck into a crowd, resulting in 14 deaths and injuring 35 others. Maples & Connick, LLC, a law firm, announced its intent to file a lawsuit against the city and the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) for alleged negligence that purportedly allowed the attack to occur. The firm is scheduled to formally file the lawsuit at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday. It alleges that both the city … Read more

Family Receives $116 Million in Landmark Decision After Fatal No-Door Helicopter Crash in New York

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NEW YORK — A federal court jury in New York issued a $116 million award on Friday to the family of a man who died in a helicopter crash over New York City’s East River. The crash, which took place in March 2018, involved a no-door sightseeing helicopter that plunged into the river, resulting in the deaths of five passengers. The lawsuit, filed by the family of Trevor Cadigan, a 26-year-old journalist from Dallas, argued the helicopter’s operator, FlyNYON, was negligent in ensuring the safety of its passengers. The jury concurred with the plaintiffs, resolving … Read more