Wrongful

Woman Accused of Killing Boston Officer Seeks to Postpone Wrongful Death Lawsuit Amid Ongoing Criminal Trial

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BOSTON — Karen Read, charged in connection with the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, is pushing to postpone a wrongful death lawsuit against her until her criminal proceedings conclude. The civil suit, initiated by O’Keefe’s family last month, alleges that Read’s actions, coupled with alleged negligence by local bars, led to his death. The legal request filed by Read’s attorneys seeks to stay the trial, arguing that proceeding with the civil case could undermine her Fifth Amendment rights during her ongoing criminal trial. This comes after a mistrial declared in July … Read more

Historic $116 Million Verdict Awarded in NYC Helicopter Crash Lawsuit, Marking Largest Wrongful Death Jury Award in State History

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New York — In a landmark verdict, a Manhattan Supreme Court jury has awarded $116 million to Nancy Cadigan, the mother of Trevor Cadigan, a 26-year-old aspiring journalist who perished in a helicopter crash in March 2018. The decision marks the largest ever payout for a single wrongful death case in New York State history. Trevor Cadigan was among five passengers who drowned when their doors-off helicopter tour spiraled into the East River. The tragic incident occurred near East 88th Street, leaving only the pilot alive. The helicopter, owned by Liberty Helicopter and operated by … Read more

Manhattan Jury Decides on $116 Million in Landmark Wrongful Death Case From 201

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New York — In a landmark decision, a Manhattan jury has awarded a staggering $116 million to the family of a deceased individual, marking a significant verdict in a wrongful death lawsuit. The case, which captured public and legal attention, concluded on Monday with the high-figure compensation aimed at addressing the damages and loss suffered by the bereaved family. The lawsuit stemmed from the tragic demise of the individual, whose identity remains undisclosed, initially believed to be accidental. However, subsequent legal scrutiny suggested negligence and a series of missteps that culminated in the untimely death, … Read more

State System Seeks Overturn of $4 Million Verdict, Argues Insufficient Evidence in Former Dean’s Wrongful Termination Case

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Harrisburg, PA — A significant legal challenge is taking shape in Pennsylvania’s educational sector as the State System of Higher Education, joined by two other parties, seeks to overturn a multi-million dollar jury award. The case involves Jeffrey Krug, a former dean at Bloomsburg University, who was awarded close to $4 million in damages after alleging wrongful termination. Filed last Wednesday in U.S. Middle District Court, the motion by the State System of Higher Education contests the jury’s late-August decision, arguing that the evidence presented does not justify the substantial award of $3,934,138, supplemented by … Read more