California teen killed in alleged DUI accident
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A June 10 accident claimed the life of a 17-year-old girl who had recently graduated from high school. The incident occurred at approximately 2:00 a.m. after the girl and two other individuals reportedly left a house party.
Prosecutor declines homicide case, wrongful death lawsuit goes on
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A recent decision was made by the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office not to prosecute the owner of a party bus for felony manslaughter, despite the recommendation of the California Highway Patrol that homicide charges should be brought in the
Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Sacramento children's camp
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We send our children to summer camp so that they can enjoy themselves, meet new friends, participate in new activities, and hopefully develop fond and lasting childhood memories.
Woman dies trying to escape morgue freezer; case moves forward
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The family of an 80-year-old grandmother has been allowed to move forward with their case against the California hospital that allegedly allowed the woman to be frozen alive.
Toyota to pay $1.2 billion for automobile defect
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Several years after a California family died due to faulty floor mats and an acceleration problem in their Toyota, the car manufacturer has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice.
Wrongful death lawsuit against Toyota starts in California
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A wrongful death lawsuit in California could have a significant impact on future wrongful death cases filed against Toyota and other automakers over claims of defective gas and brake pedals.
Deadly California plane crash raises serious safety questions
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On July 6, a large passenger airplane crashed as it approached a runway at the San Francisco International Airport.
Three vehicle crash at bus stop kills two
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Two people died and four others suffered serious injuries in a three-vehicle crash at a bus stop in Norridge, California. Investigators believe the accident may have involved "road rage" on the part of a motorist.
When can officer use deadly force? Lawsuit says not this time
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Police officers are involved in some dangerous situations and their safety is important along with the safety of those that they "serve and protect." There are certainly some instances in which an officer is allowed to draw their weapon, but in ot
Family suspects vehicle malfunction in fatal Sacramento accident
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The loss of a loved one can be devastating, and may be even more painful if the loss could have been prevented or was caused by the negligent acts of another person or company error.