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Toys ‘R’ Us Creditors Sue Directors and Private-Equity Owners

Toys “R” Us Inc. creditors filed a lawsuit accusing the defunct retailer’s executives and private-equity owners of fraud and breach of fiduciary trust. Former Chief Executive Officer David Brandon and other directors misrepresented the toyseller’s ability to repay creditors after …

Toys R Us Appeals $20M Award in Massachusetts Slide Death

On a warm summer day in July 2006, Robin Aleo climbed to the top of a 6-foot inflatable pool slide and slid down head first. As she neared the bottom, the slide partially collapsed and Aleo slammed her head on …

$20M Verdict Upheld in Massachusetts Pool Slide Lawsuit

A Massachusetts judge has upheld a $20 million jury award to the family of a Colorado woman who died after a Toys ‘R Us inflatable pool slide partially collapsed. In October, a jury ordered Toys ‘R Us to pay the …

Mass. Jury Returns $20M Verdict in Pool Slide Suit

A Massachusetts jury has ordered Toys `R Us to pay more than $20 million to the family of a woman who was killed when an inflatable pool slide partially collapsed at a 2006 party. The Salem Superior Court verdict, returned …