Negligence

Ninth Circuit Affirms $1.5 Million Negligence Verdict Against Riverside Deputies in Controversial Restraint Case

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RIVERSIDE, Calif. — A ruling from the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a $1.5 million verdict awarded to the family of a man who died after interactions with sheriff’s deputies. The court determined that while there was no violation of the Fourth Amendment, the deputies showed negligence by failing to provide necessary medical assistance after restraining the individual. The case involves the death of Kevin Niedzialek, who became unresponsive following a confrontation with Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies in July 2019. Deputies Brian Keeney and Sonia Gomez responded to reports of Niedzialek, who … Read more

Missouri Father Sues Utility Companies Over House Explosion That Killed Son, Alleging Negligence and Safety Violations

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LEXINGTON, Mo. — A devastating house explosion earlier this month has led to a legal battle as Jacob Cunningham, a father who lost his son and suffered injuries alongside his daughter, filed a lawsuit against four utility and construction companies. The lawsuit claims that their negligence was directly responsible for the tragic incident that has deeply affected the Cunningham family. The lawsuit, lodged in Lafayette County Circuit Court, points the finger at United Fiber, Alfra Communication, Sellenriek Construction, and Liberty Utilities, alleging their operations or oversights brought about the April 9 explosion at the Cunningham’s … Read more

California School District Ordered to Pay $48 Million After Jury Finds Negligence in Teacher Molestation Case

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EL MONTE, Calif. — A significant verdict unfolded in California where six former students of Miramonte Elementary School, part of the Mountain View School District, were granted $48 million in damages on Monday. This decision came after a jury found both the district and a former teacher culpable following accusations of molestation. The controversy centered around Joseph Alfred Baldenebro, 62, who faced allegations of molesting six fourth- and fifth-grade students. This abuse spanned various years at the school, occurring in both the classroom settings and other areas within the campus. The jury concluded that Baldenebro’s … Read more

Legal Battle Continues Over 2022 Greenwood Park Mall Shooting as Indiana Court of Appeals to Address Negligence Claims

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Indianapolis, Indiana — Next week, the Indiana Court of Appeals is set to review a pivotal case involving Simon Property Group and Allied Universal Security Services, stirring ongoing legal debates over their liability in a mass shooting event that took place at Greenwood Park Mall in 2022. Grounding the legal action are claims of negligence following an incident where three people were killed and several others, including Kaya Stewart, were severely injured. Stewart’s lawsuit alleges that both the mall owner, Simon Property Group, and the security provider, Allied Universal Security Services, failed to offer adequate … Read more