Tag Archives: Boca Raton Wrongful Death Lawyers
Greek Hazing Incident Results in Wrongful Death Lawsuit
The family of a former Florida State student has filed suit against Alpha Epsilon Pi after the student was found unresponsive and ultimately died during the fraternity’s “scumbag of the week” ritual. Also listed in the lawsuit are eight members of the fraternity’s leadership. The victim was just 20 years old and was a… Read More »
How Food Poisoning and Product Liability Go Hand in Hand
On July 10, a 71-year-old man passed away as a result of a bacterial infection after eating oysters at a Sarasota, Florida, restaurant. The Florida Department of Health says that the illness was caused by the bacteria vibrio vulnificus which can be contracted by consuming raw shellfish, especially oysters, or by exposing open wounds… Read More »
Babysitter Sentenced to Prison for Death of an Infant
A babysitter in Boynton Beach, Florida, has been sentenced to one year in prison for the death of an infant that was in her care. The woman plead guilty to aggravated battery with bodily harm in a plea deal with prosecutors. She had originally been charged with manslaughter after the infant she was babysitting… Read More »
Aspiring Florida Rapper Dies in a Drive-By Shooting
An aspiring Florida rapper was died outside of a Jacksonville restaurant after being shot in a drive-by shooting stemming from a street fight. The rapper collapsed in the arms of his girlfriend after being gunned down outside the restaurant. He died in her arms before emergency personnel could arrive. Most people are familiar with… Read More »
Florida Woman Files Wrongful Death Claim Against Gas Station
A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit against a Tampa, Florida, gas station claiming they sold her son kratom capsules that resulted in his death. The woman claims her 27-year-old son died from the herbal capsules because they were defective. The wrongful death suit alleges that the market sold the capsules without any safety… Read More »