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Newtown Victims’ Families Sue Rifle Manufacturer

The families of nine of the 26 people killed and a teacher wounded two years ago at the Sandy Hook Elementary School filed a lawsuit Monday against the manufacturer, distributor and seller of the rifle used in the shooting. The …

Exchange Student’s Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Montana Resort

The German family of a 16-year-old exchange student who died while skiing at Whitefish Mountain Resort in western Montana has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the resort in federal court. The family of Niclas Waschle filed the lawsuit Dec. …

Oregon City Sued for $2M Over Police Shooting

The family of an 18-year-old who was shot and killed after brandishing a knife at two Medford police officers has filed a $2 million wrongful death lawsuit against the Oregon city. Family members called police in January 2012 when a …

Workers Recall Texas Six Flags Coaster Glitches

Workers operating a Six Flags Over Texas roller coaster from which a woman fell to her death in July recalled glitches with the safety features on the cars, according to police report. Rosa Ayala-Goana died when she was ejected from …

Mom of Woman Electrocuted During Sandy Sues ConEd

The mother of a New York City woman who was electrocuted by a downed power line during Superstorm Sandy filed a wrongful death lawsuit Wednesday against Con Edison, alleging the utility failed to shut down the electricity before the storm …

Alabama Court Bars Lawsuit in Oklahoma Airplane Crash

Alabama’s highest court ruled Friday that a lawsuit involving a deadly 2005 Oklahoma airplane crash is time-barred and must be dismissed. The decision by the Alabama Supreme Court involves the second of two lawsuits filed in that state over the …