Posts tagged wrongful death

• Study Shows Weak SUV Roofs Have Led to Unnecessary Deaths and Injuries

  Alison De Villiers | March 17, 2008 10:37 AM | 0 CommentsCincinnati, OH Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released a report last week that shows stronger SUV roofs could have prevented many unnecessary deaths and injuries in auto accidents. The institute estimates that people in SUVs with the strongest roofs face up to 57% less risk of serious injury or death in a single-vehicle rollover than those in other SUVs. The Nissan Xterra was the top-rated SUV for...

• Ritter Widow Talks Wrongful Death Lawsuit on Today

  Brett Goodson | February 04, 2008 4:47 PM | 0 CommentsCincinnati, OH Category: Wrongful Death
  

  Actress Amy Yasbeck appeared in an interview with Meredith Vieira this morning on NBC's TODAY show to talk about the wrongful death lawsuit she has filed in response to the death of her husband, actor John Ritter.Jury selection in the trial of two doctors was set to begin today, and the family is seeking $67 million in damages.Yasbeck is targeting two doctors in the current suit -- one who...

• Victim's Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Killer

  Chrissie Cole | August 05, 2007 3:37 AM | 0 CommentsCincinnati, OH Category: Wrongful Death
  

  A woman killed by her ex-boyfriend in his home, is being sued by her family in wrongful death lawsuit.The lawsuit was filed by her family in Androscoggin County Superior Court. The ex-boyfriend (her killer) was found guilty following a three week trial earlier this year. He is currently serving a 55-year prison sentence. The lawsuit claims he acted with malice when he shot her in the back of the...

• Judge Rules In Grant Wrongful Death Lawsuit

  Christina Cole | May 28, 2007 2:32 AM | 0 CommentsCincinnati, OH Category: Wrongful Death
  

  A judge has awarded $50 million to the estate of, Tara Grant, in wrongful death lawsuit that was filed against her husband.Stephen Grant is charged with killing and dismembering his wife back in February. The wrongful death suit was filed by Tara Grant's sister who was previously granted temporary custody of her sister's children ages four and six.The lawsuit was never answered by Stephen Grant,...

• $50 Million Lawsuit Filed Against Stephen Grant

  Christina Cole | April 07, 2007 2:17 AM | 0 CommentsCincinnati, OH Category: Wrongful Death
  

  Tara Grant's sister has filed a wrongful death lawsuit, for $50-million, against Stephen Grant in Macomb County Circuit Court.Alicia Standerfer, an Ohio resident, has guardianship over the estate and conservancy for her sister's two children. The lawsuit states Stephen Grant is responsible for his wife's strangulation and dismemberment, and due to that, "Tara Grant suffered from extreme...

• Mother Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit with Foster Agency

  Christina Cole | February 28, 2007 1:29 AM | 0 CommentsCincinnati, OH Category: Wrongful Death
  

  A woman has settled a multimillion dollar wrongful death lawsuit against the foster care agency that placed her son with a couple that is now convicted of murder for their roles in the 3-year-old's death.The woman waived her rights to any payments in a $206,000 settlement that will be split between the boy's brother and sister, according to an agreement that was approved by a Butler County Judge...

• Wrongful Death Suit Filed Against Police

  Christina Cole | January 26, 2007 1:51 AM | 0 CommentsCincinnati, OH Category: Wrongful Death
  

  The Mother of a local musician who was killed last January by a Louisville Metro Police officer that was driving the wrong way on a one-way street has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the officer and Police Chief Robert White.Marsha Butler filed the lawsuit against Officer Jason Brown, claiming Brown was driving in a "careless and negligent" manner when he was driving the wrong way down...