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$90 Million Settlement Reached in NYC Helicopter Crash Lawsuit After Family Seeks Accountability

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New York, NY — The family of a 26-year-old man who tragically lost his life in a New York City helicopter crash has settled a lawsuit for $90 million, finalizing a reduced jury award in an effort to avoid further appeals and conclude the litigation. Court documents indicate that the settlement was ratified by a Manhattan judge on Wednesday, marking a close to the seven-year-long wrongful death claim of Trevor Cadigan. This resolution comes after a Manhattan jury initially assigned $116 million to Cadigan’s family last autumn, a figure later contested by the defendants. In … Read more

$90 Million Settlement Reached in Tragic NYC Helicopter Crash Lawsuit

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New York, NY — A legal battle stemming from a tragic helicopter crash in New York City’s East River has culminated in a $90 million settlement for the family of Trevor Cadigan, a 26-year-old journalist who lost his life in the 2016 accident. This settlement was reached after a Manhattan court approved the agreement, effectively reducing a prior jury award of $116 million and preventing further appeals. Trevor Cadigan, originally from Dallas, had only recently relocated to New York City when he perished alongside four others after their doorless sightseeing helicopter plunged into the frigid … Read more

End in Sight? Subpoena Standoff Eases as Agreement Reached on Key Documents

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Atlanta, GA – A protracted legal spat concerning subpoena compliance may be nearing its conclusion, following an agreement on document turnover between Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and a special legislative committee. The committee, which was established by Senate Republicans last year, has been examining various aspects of Willis’ office, including her relationship with a former deputy. Seven months ago, the committee issued subpoenas to Willis for her testimony at a hearing and for a collection of records. Among these were documents related to Willis’ involvement with Nathan Wade, her former deputy. Their relationship … Read more

$11 Million Settlement Reached in DuPage County Jail Detainee Death Lawsuit

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WHEATON, Ill. — DuPage County has agreed to an $11 million settlement with the family of an Addison woman who died while in custody at the county jail, addressing allegations that the jail staff failed to provide adequate medical and mental health care to the detainee. Reyneda Aguilar-Hurtado, 50, was found unresponsive in her cell on June 12, 2023, and later pronounced dead. A lawsuit filed by Aguilar-Hurtado’s family names DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick, along with several other jail medical personnel and deputies, citing negligence in care. Following her death, the medical examiner determined … Read more