On March 15th, the Florida International University pedestrian bridge collapsed, killing six people and injuring nine people. And, the first lawsuit relating to the tragedy has been filed, and it’s likely that more lawsuits will follow. A lawsuit has been filed by a...
Defective Highways
After 11 Deaths, Guardrail Manufacturer Sued for Negligence
Two lawsuits filed in South Carolina and Tennessee last week added to a manufacturer’s growing woes. Lindsay Corporation, the Omaha-based maker of the X-LITE guardrail commonly used on the side of highways, has faced growing criticism that it’s guardrails are...
Lawsuit: Downed Power Lines Caused California Fires
To date, investigators have yet to determine the cause of a series of fires that destroyed over 5,000 structures and killed over 40 people in northern California’s wine country. But one Santa Rosa couple thinks they know the culprit: Pacific Gas & Electric...
Los Angeles Settles Cyclist’s Pothole Injury Lawsuit for $6.5M
Peter Godefroy was riding his bicycle on Valley Vista Boulevard in Sherman Oaks, California two years ago when struck a pothole, crashed his bike, and suffered “severe traumatic brain injury and numerous broken or fractured bones throughout his body.” Godefroy sued...
Severely Injured Cyclist Settles Broken Sidewalk ‘Launch Ramp’ Case for $4.84M
A bicyclist from San Diego will soon be receiving a little bit of justice in the form of a check for nearly $5 million. After being severely injured due to a crash caused by poorly maintained city sidewalks, the cyclist will likely require a lifetime of medical care...