Parents

Jury Awards $3.75 Million in Drowning Case, Splits Liability Between Parents and Property Management

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Gainesville, Florida — A jury recently awarded $3.75 million in a tragic case involving the drowning death of four-year-old Kash Hodges, though the substantial award may be reduced due to the determination of shared responsibility among the boy’s parents. The case, titled Figueroa v. American Commercial Realty Corp., concluded in the Florida State Eighth Circuit Court with a jury decision that attributed blame to both the property management company and the grieving parents. The incident occurred in 2023 at a retention pond located behind the Oakwood Commons Shopping Center in Gainesville. The jury classified Kash … Read more

Doubts Surround Missing Baby Case: Parents Insist on Cooperation Despite Investigation Challenges

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Yucaipa, California — The parents of a missing 7-month-old boy are reportedly cooperating with authorities despite previous claims to the contrary, according to an attorney representing the child’s father. Emmanuel Haro was last seen on August 14 when his mother, Rebecca Haro, reported an assault while she was changing his diaper in a parking lot. Rebecca Haro stated she lost consciousness during the incident, and when she came to, her son was missing. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department indicated that inconsistencies in her statements led to a halt in her cooperation with the investigation. … Read more

College Station ISD Adapts to New State Legislation: What This Means for Students and Parents

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College Station, Texas – The College Station Independent School District (CSISD) is taking steps to adapt to newly enacted state laws that are reshaping the educational landscape. The district’s approach includes updates to its policies and procedures to ensure compliance while maintaining its commitment to student education and welfare. Recent changes mandated by the Texas legislature affect a variety of operational aspects within school districts. CSISD’s administration has been diligently reviewing these laws to ascertain necessary revisions to their existing frameworks. School board meetings are now emphasizing proactive strategies to both implement legislative requirements and … Read more

Pennsylvania Jury Grants Parents $5.6M in Major Verdict Over Brain Damage and Privacy Breach in Child’s Birth

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PITTSBURGH — A jury in Pennsylvania has awarded $5.6 million to the parents of a child who sustained severe brain injuries during birth due to alleged medical negligence. The case has brought attention to alarming practices within the medical community regarding patient privacy. The parents filed a lawsuit against the medical providers, claiming the hospital staff not only failed to provide adequate care during delivery but also violated their privacy by disclosing sensitive information without consent. The verdict, reached after several days of deliberation, reflects the jury’s finding of significant malpractice that contributed to the … Read more