Wrongful

Jury Rules in Favor of Doctors in High-Stakes Wrongful Death Medical Malpractice Trial

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In Jasper County, Missouri, a recent jury trial concerning allegations of medical malpractice in a wrongful death lawsuit concluded with a ruling in favor of the defending physicians. The confidential case involved claims against two doctors associated with Springfield Neurological and Spine Institute and Ali Internal Medicine Associates, respectively. The plaintiff, whose identity remains protected, charged that the doctors’ delayed medical response led to the death of a minor. The legal representatives for the defendants, Cowherd, Reade, Adair & Laney, shared that the allegations centered on one doctor’s failure to refer the deceased to a … Read more

Spokane Family Seeks Justice After Police Shooting, Considers Wrongful Death Lawsuit

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Spokane, Wash. — The family of a 29-year-old man, Joshua Musselman, who was fatally shot by police in his apartment last December, is contemplating legal action against the City of Spokane. The incident, which occurred at the Northcliff Terrace Apartments in North Spokane, has raised concerns about police conduct and mental health crisis management. On the afternoon of Dec. 29, police were dispatched to the apartment complex following reports that a man was discharging firearms inside his residence. According to Spokane Police Chief Kevin Hall, up to four officers were involved in the shooting. Despite … Read more

$1 Million Settlement Reached in Wrongful Death Suit Following 2022 Officer-Involved Shooting of Robert Langley

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Williamsburg County, SC – A judge recently approved a $1 million settlement concluding a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from an officer-involved shooting in February 2022 that resulted in the death of 46-year-old Robert Langley. The incident, which led to the lawsuit, occurred after former Hemingway police officer Cassandra Dollard attempted to pull over Langley, leading to a high-speed pursuit that ended miles outside of her jurisdiction in Georgetown County. After Langley’s vehicle crashed, Dollard reportedly shot and killed him. Cassandra Dollard, 52, faces charges of voluntary manslaughter in Langley’s death, with the case still ongoing. … Read more

Legal Team Mobilized as Former Employee Sues Sunrun Over Licensing Dispute and Wrongful Arrest Charges

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Hartford, Connecticut — In a notable legal development, a former employee has initiated a lawsuit against Sunrun Installation Services, asserting that his wrongful arrest and subsequent charges stemmed from the company’s failure to notify state authorities of the termination of his employment. Attorneys David X. Sullivan, Thomas J. Finn, and Gregory A. Hall from McCarter & English have stepped forward to represent Sunrun in this civil rights litigation. The case was brought to the Connecticut District Court on September 4 by lawyer Robert M. Berke on behalf of plaintiff George Edward Steins. The litigation focuses … Read more