Minnesota Bridge Collapse Settlements Total $36.6 Million

All 179 claims presented against the state of Minnesota on behalf of those impacted by a 2007 bridge collapse have been settled for a total of $36.6 million, with individual settlements ranging from $4,500 to over $2.2 million. The state of Minnesota agreed to pay the settlements to survivors of the tragedy and to family [...]

Widow Drops Wrongful Death Lawsuits

East Valley Tribune, AZ The widow of former House Speaker Jeff Groscost has agreed to drop two wrongful death and medical malpractice lawsuits filed in connection with his 2006 death. Kevin Chapman, the attorney for Dana Groscost, said Thursday that she decided against moving forward on the suits after consulting with medical experts. Topics: cost, [...]

Husband of Murdered Burger King Manager Files Illinois Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Security Company

In Cook County Circuit Court, the husband of a Burger King manager that was murdered in 2006 during a robbery at the fast-food restaurant she was supervising is suing Stand Guard, Inc. for her wrongful death. The company was in charge of providing security services to the Lindenhurst restaurant. According to Kenneth Hutchinson Jr.’s Illinois [...]