Wrongful Death

Civil claims resulting from a death caused by negligence or intent

Owens v. Town of Snead, Alabama et al
  1. Owens v. Town of Snead, Alabama et al
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 19, 2025)
  3. Victims:Justin OwensDefendants:Town of Snead, AlabamaOfficer John DoePlaintiffs:Estate of Justin OwensInvestigators:Alabama State Bureau of InvestigationProsecutors:District Attorney for Blount CountyDefense Attorneys:Legal Counsel for Town of SneadPlaintiff Attorneys:Civil Rights Attorney representing Owens familyJudges:United States District Judge for the Northern District of AlabamaInstitutions:Snead Police DepartmentUnited States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
  4. Case Tags: Police Misconduct;Section 1983 Lawsuit;Wrongful Death;Municipal Liability
Davis v. DiStephano et al
  1. Davis v. DiStephano et al
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 20, 2025)
  3. Victims:Jane DoeDefendants:Anthony DiStephanoOcean State Tactical, LLCPlaintiffs:Mark DavisInvestigators:Rhode Island State PoliceProsecutors:Peter F. NeronhaDefense Attorneys:John R. GrassoPlaintiff Attorneys:Timothy J. ConlonJudges:Melissa A. LongInstitutions:Providence County Superior CourtRhode Island Attorney General OfficeOcean State Tactical, LLC
  4. Case Tags: Wrongful Death;Negligent Entrustment;Firearm Trafficking;Public Nuisance
Rojas v. Neely
  1. Rojas v. Neely
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (California) (February 24, 2025)
  3. Key Figures: Elena Rojas (Plaintiff, Mother of the Deceased); Officer Marcus Neely (Defendant); Carlos Rojas (Deceased)
  4. Case Tags: Wrongful Death;Police Excessive Force;Qualified Immunity;Section 1983 Lawsuit
Wills v. Weaver Police Department, The et al
  1. Wills v. Weaver Police Department, The et al
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 24, 2025)
  3. Key Figures: Estate of Kevin Wills, by and through Administratrix Mary Wills; Weaver Police Department; Officer Michael Turner (and other unnamed officers)
  4. Case Tags: Excessive Force;Section 1983 Civil Rights Violation;Wrongful Death;Police Misconduct
Felder v. Moore et al
  1. Felder v. Moore et al
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 24, 2025)
  3. Key Figures: Estate of Jamal Felder (Plaintiff) v. Officer Daniel Moore, City of Brookhaven Police Department (Defendants)
  4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Excessive Force;Civil Rights Violation;Wrongful Death
Kennemore v. United States of America
  1. Kennemore v. United States of America
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 25, 2025)
  3. Key Figures: Andrew Kennemore Jr. (Plaintiff) v. United States of America (Defendant)
  4. Case Tags: Federal Tort Claims Act;Medical Malpractice;Veterans Affairs;Wrongful Death
Guilford v. Walgreen Co.
  1. Guilford v. Walgreen Co.
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 25, 2025)
  3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Sarah Guilford; Defendant: Walgreen Co.
  4. Case Tags: Drug-related Litigation;Pharmacist Negligence;Wrongful Death;Corporate Liability
Smith et al v. Hannigan Fairing Co LTD et al
  1. Smith et al v. Hannigan Fairing Co LTD et al
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 26, 2025)
  3. Key Figures: Plaintiffs: Smith Family (Estate of John Smith) and other injured workers; Defendants: Hannigan Fairing Co LTD, Beta Industries (component supplier), and others.
  4. Case Tags: Product Liability;Mass Tort Litigation;Wrongful Death;Manufacturing Defect
McClain v. Warren et al
  1. McClain v. Warren et al
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (District of Colorado) (March 3, 2025)
  3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Estate of Elijah McClain (represented by Sheneen McClain); Defendants: Officer Nathan Woodyard, Officer Randy Roedema, Officer Jason Rosenblatt, former Officer Warren (first name not specified in some filings), paramedics Jeremy Cooper and Peter Cichuniec, and the City of Aurora, Colorado
  4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Wrongful Death;Civil Rights Violation;Qualified Immunity
McConico v. Marshall
  1. McConico v. Marshall
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 4, 2025)
  3. Original Case: McConico v. Marshall et al
  4. Key Figures: Estate of De'Andre McConico (Plaintiff); Steve Marshall, Alabama Attorney General, and John Hamm, Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Corrections, et al. (Defendants)
  5. Case Tags: Prisoner Civil Rights;Eighth Amendment Violation;Deliberate Indifference;Wrongful Death
Gomez v. United States of America
  1. Gomez v. United States of America
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 6, 2025)
  3. Key Figures: Maria Gomez (Plaintiff); United States of America (Defendant)
  4. Case Tags: Federal Tort Claims Act;Medical Malpractice;Veterans Affairs;Wrongful Death