Negligence

Tragic Death of Inmate Alleges Negligence: Lawsuit Reveals 64-pound Weight Loss in Jail

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Las Vegas, Nevada – A recent federal lawsuit alleges that Fernando Martinez Jr. died while incarcerated at the Clark County Detention Center due to inadequate medical treatment. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of Martinez’s mother, Sonia Esparza, claims that jail staff failed to provide proper care for Martinez’s mental health and physical well-being. Martinez, who had been diagnosed with schizophrenia, lost 64 pounds over a span of 77 days before his death. The lawsuit argues that jail staff were aware of Martinez’s condition and history of deteriorating mental health, yet failed to address his needs. … Read more

Families of Slain Hunter High School Students File Lawsuit Against Granite School District for Negligence in the Face of Racial Harassment

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WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah – Two years after the tragic shooting of two Hunter High School football players, their families are pursuing legal action against the Granite School District and administrators. Tivani Lopati, 14, and Paul Tahi, 15, were part of a group of mostly Polynesian students who had been involved in conflicts with a mostly Hispanic group at the school. According to the lawsuit filed in federal court, school administrators were aware of the escalating dispute but failed to adequately address the situation. As a result, one student felt the need to bring a … Read more

Leesburg Woman Sues Lyft for Negligence After Alleged Rape and Pregnancy

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Leesburg Woman Files Lawsuit Against Lyft for Alleged Rape and Pregnancy LEESBURG, Fla. (AP) — A Leesburg woman is taking legal action against ride-share company Lyft, alleging that she was raped and impregnated by one of their drivers. The woman’s attorneys announced on Wednesday that they have filed a lawsuit in federal court. The incident occurred in Tampa in April 2019, when the woman, Tabatha Means, expected a safe and short ride after a night out. However, according to her attorneys, the Lyft driver began making inappropriate comments and the situation quickly escalated into a … Read more

Parents File Lawsuit Against School District for Negligence in Fatal Shooting at Hunter High School

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WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — The parents of two students killed in a shooting near Hunter High School in January 2022 have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Granite School District. The parents accuse the school district of failing to prevent the tragic incident and not taking action to address escalating conflicts between groups of students. The lawsuit alleges that the district violated the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by failing to provide a nondiscriminatory educational environment and allowing acts of racial harassment to occur. The parents are seeking unspecified compensatory, consequential, and punitive … Read more