All articles tagged with #negligence
A federal judge dismissed a German tourist’s $100,000 lawsuit alleging the salsa at Los Tacos No 1 in Times Square was dangerously spicy, ruling he failed to plausibly claim negligence and could have learned the salsa’s spiciness beforehand. Manz admitted he didn’t ask about salsa contents, and the judge noted his predisposition to spice-related ailments, while recognizing that salsa is commonly spicy.
The Washington Supreme Court ruled that families of four youths who died after ingesting sodium nitrite bought online via Amazon can pursue negligence claims, reversing a lower court ruling that would have dismissed the cases. It held that suicide is not automatically a superseding cause under state product-liability law, at least at the early stage of litigation, allowing the suits to proceed toward trial and prompting scrutiny of Amazon's sales practices, warnings, and related recommendations.
A Russian captain, Vladimir Motin, was found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter after his cargo ship Solong collided with the U.S.-bound Stena Immaculate in the North Sea in March 2025, killing Filipino crew member Mark Angelo Pernia; a fire burned for eight days, 36 people were rescued, and Motin faces sentencing.
A Florida anesthesiologist and mother of two was found dead inside a walk-in freezer at a Miami Dollar Tree (968 SW 8th St., Little Havana) on December 14. Her family has filed a $50 million lawsuit alleging the store failed to maintain the freezer and protect patrons, including accusing the store manager of instructing an employee not to review surveillance footage or take action to locate the missing woman, and alleging defective safety mechanisms and improper closing procedures contributed to her death.
Swiss police have opened a criminal investigation into the managers of Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, suspected of negligence following a deadly fire that killed at least 40 people, possibly caused by fireworks igniting insulation.
Parents of 15-year-old Cosmo Silverman, who died after being pinned between cars in Campbell Hall School's parking lot, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the school, citing negligence and unsafe parking lot design, and claiming safety improvements were only made after the incident.
Families of nine victims who died in the July 4 flooding at Camp Mystic in Texas have filed lawsuits against the camp and its owners, accusing them of gross negligence and prioritizing profit over safety, seeking over $1 million in damages each. The camp's response claims the flood was unprecedented and beyond their control. The tragedy has prompted calls for improved safety measures and new flood warning laws in Texas.
Families of 27 victims who died in the July Texas floods have filed lawsuits against Camp Mystic, alleging negligence and wrongful death due to the camp's failure to implement proper evacuation plans and safety measures despite known flood risks, with claims that the camp prioritized property over children's safety.
The commander of a Ukrainian unmanned systems battalion was charged with negligence after organizing a soldiers' award ceremony in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast that was targeted by Russian forces, resulting in multiple casualties, despite a ban on such gatherings. The event was hit by drones and missiles, and the commander was taken into custody, facing potential imprisonment.
A Virginia jury awarded $10 million to teacher Abby Zwerner, who was shot by a 6-year-old student at Richneck Elementary, finding the assistant principal grossly negligent for failing to act despite knowing about the firearm, highlighting issues of school safety and negligence.
A Philadelphia jury awarded $14 million to the family of an Alzheimer's patient who died after falling under the care of Bayada Home Health Care, citing negligence by the aide. The case highlights concerns over home-care quality and legal accountability, with Bayada planning to challenge the verdict.
A lawsuit against Universal for negligence related to injuries on the Stardust Racers roller coaster was settled shortly after filing, amid ongoing investigations into a rider's death on the same ride.
Ellen DeGeneres is sued after allegedly running a stop sign and T-boning another vehicle in California in 2023, resulting in injuries to the other driver. The lawsuit claims her negligent conduct caused the accident, and the plaintiff seeks damages. DeGeneres and her wife moved to the UK in 2024 after her retirement from her show.
Ellen DeGeneres is sued for negligence after allegedly causing a car accident in Santa Barbara by running a stop sign, resulting in serious injuries to another driver. The lawsuit claims she failed to stop at the intersection, leading to a collision and damages, while DeGeneres has recently moved to England and is enjoying her new lifestyle there.
Federal prosecutors have accused Southern California Edison of negligence for failing to maintain power lines, which caused the deadly Eaton fire in Altadena that killed 19 people, as well as another fire in 2022, blaming the utility for sparking these devastating wildfires.