Injury

Jury Awards $10 Million in Wrongful Death and Injury Case Involving Jackson County Deputy’s Shooting Incident

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INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — A Jackson County jury awarded a $10 million judgment last Friday after a closely-watched court case involving a deputy’s fatal shooting of one person and the wounding of another. The deputy shot the pair during an encounter that escalated quickly in 2019. Deputy Tyler Naudet of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office fired at Allen Cates, 29, and Randi McGaugh, who were in a vehicle in Independence on Sept. 12, 2019. Cates died at the scene of multiple gunshot wounds, while McGaugh sustained injuries to her shoulder and back. The courtroom was told … Read more

Connecticut Man Awarded $9 Million After Sustaining Injury on Water Park Lily Pads

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Middletown, CT — In a significant verdict that underscores the safety obligations of amusement parks, a Connecticut man was awarded $9 million after sustaining serious injuries at a local water park. The incident, which took place at CoCo Key Water Resort in Waterbury, has raised questions about the safety measures and liability of leisure facilities. The plaintiff, James Hawthorne, a 46-year-old resident of Waterbury, encountered the injury in August 2017 while attempting to cross a water-based activity known as the “Lilypad Adventure.” This attraction required guests to hop across floating pads anchored by ropes. During … Read more

Lawsuit Claims Negligence at Kennywood After Woman Alleges Injury on Thunderbolt Roller Coaster

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West Mifflin, PA – A lawsuit has been filed against Kennywood Park after a woman alleged she sustained injuries while riding the Thunderbolt roller coaster in July 2022. Sabrina Williams claims that due to inadequate safety measures, she suffered significant harm during the ride, leading to ongoing medical issues. Williams reported that throughout her ride, she was unexpectedly hurled to the side of her cart, causing her severe discomfort and rendering her unable to breathe properly. She attributes the mishap to a malfunctioning seatbelt or restraining bar, which she reported to the ride operator immediately … Read more

Seattle Jury Awards $13.1 Million to Ultramarathon Runner for Career-Ending Sidewalk Injury

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SEATTLE — A King County jury has awarded $13.1 million to Lesley Mettler Auld, an ultramarathon runner who suffered severe injuries after tripping on a neglected Seattle sidewalk. The verdict holds both the city of Seattle and the owners of a nearby apartment building liable for the accident that occurred in 2021. Auld, 53, a seasoned athlete and professional fitness coach, was navigating a sidewalk in the Queen Anne neighborhood when she encountered a section notoriously slick with algae and water. Her fall resulted in devastating injuries to her quadriceps, necessitating several surgeries and leaving … Read more