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Jury Weighs $35 Million Damages in High-Profile Wrongful Death Case Involving Former Bishop Gorman Basketball Star

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LAS VEGAS — A wrongful death civil trial began its deliberations Monday, focusing on the actions of former Bishop Gorman basketball star Zaon Collins, who was involved in a fatal car accident. Plaintiffs in the case seek a $35 million award plus punitive damages in connection with the 2020 collision that claimed the life of 52-year-old Eric Echevarria. At the heart of the trial, Echevarria’s family, represented by attorneys Joseph Chu and Ramzy Ladah, contends that Collins was wholly responsible for the accident that resulted in Echevarria’s death. In 2023, Collins, now a junior at … Read more

$15 Million Verdict for Family of Victim Killed in Reckless Driving Incident Involving Ex-Bishop Gorman Star

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Las Vegas, Nevada — A jury has awarded $15 million to the family of Eric Echevarria, who died in a car crash involving former Bishop Gorman basketball player Zaon Collins in 2020. This decision was rendered after a civil trial that evaluated the circumstances surrounding the tragic accident. Collins, a standout player who went on to become a junior at Fresno State, was involved in a collision where he crashed into Echevarria’s vehicle. He previously pleaded guilty to charges of reckless driving resulting in death and vehicular manslaughter after the fatal incident. In 2023, Collins … Read more