Olympians

Tragic Loss: Family Granted $10 Million in Landmark Case Against Negligent CT Facility after Special Olympian’s Untimely Death

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WATERBURY, Conn. – In a verdict that holds a Connecticut facility responsible for negligence, a jury has awarded a family $10 million following the death of a Special Olympian. The tragic incident occurred at the Oak Hill School in Waterbury, where the victim was attending a summer program. The lawsuit, filed by the family of the deceased athlete, claimed that the facility failed to provide proper safety measures and supervision, ultimately leading to the death of their loved one. The court heard that the victim’s medical condition required continuous monitoring, which was allegedly neglected by … Read more

Family Receives $10 Million Jury Award as Negligence in Special Olympian’s Tragic Death Comes to Light

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GREENWICH, Conn. – A jury has awarded a family $10 million in a negligence lawsuit against a Connecticut facility in the death of a Special Olympian. The verdict was reached in the case of a 19-year-old athlete, who drowned during a swim practice session. The tragic incident occurred at the University of Connecticut-Avery Point campus in 2017. The athlete, identified as T.J., was participating in a swim practice as part of a Special Olympics training program. T.J. had Down syndrome and was a member of the Special Olympics since he was 10. According to the … Read more