Teen

Family Files Lawsuit Against LAPD After Officers Allegedly Intentionally Collide with Teen on Motorbike

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LOS ANGELES — A family is pursuing legal action against the Los Angeles Police Department and the City of Los Angeles following an incident that left their 16-year-old son severely injured. The lawsuit claims police intentionally struck the teen’s motorbike with a patrol vehicle, leading to significant physical harm. The events unfolded in February near LAPD headquarters, close to Grand and Washington Avenue. K.W., the injured youth, was riding his motorbike with friends when the patrol car collided with him. According to family attorneys, the police did not activate sirens or issue commands for him … Read more

Milestone Verdict: Colorado Jury Awards $20 Million to Paralyzed Teen After Ski Lift Tragedy, Challenging Resort Liability Practices

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GUNNISON, Colo. — A jury has awarded $20 million to Annie Miller, a young woman who became paralyzed after a tragic accident on a ski lift at Crested Butte Mountain Resort in 2022. The case has sparked significant attention regarding safety regulations in the ski industry. Miller, then 16, was on a ski trip with her church youth group from Oklahoma when the incident occurred. As she attempted to board the Paradise Express Lift with her father, she was not fully seated when the chair began its ascent. Eyewitnesses reported that Miller called out for … Read more

Mother of Murdered Teen Fights for Justice, Files New Lawsuit for $700 Million Award Against Killer and Associates

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Georgetown, South Carolina — Dawn Marie Pleckan, mother of the late Brittanee Drexel, is pursuing additional legal action in an ongoing effort to claim part of the $700 million jury award she received after a significant court verdict in February. This latest lawsuit targets Raymond Moody, who is currently serving a life sentence for the kidnapping, rape, and murder of 17-year-old Drexel at the Pole Yard boat landing back in 2009. Pleckan’s initial lawsuit against Moody resulted in a staggering award that includes $200 million in actual damages and $500 million in punitive damages for … Read more

Jury Deliberates in 2021 Killeen Murder Case of Teen Accused in Fatal Shooting

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KILLEEN, Texas — A jury is set to deliberate a contentious murder case concerning a teenager accused of killing another teen in 2021. The courtroom drama has attracted significant attention due to the age of those involved and the broader implications of youth violence in the community. The incident that led to the charged murder transpired in July 2021, when a 16-year-old was fatally shot. The alleged assailant, also 16 at the time, has maintained that the shooting was done in self-defense. Legal arguments have centered on the circumstances surrounding the incident, with both the … Read more