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Wrongful Death Lawsuits in California

March 24, 2026 | Jude Redkey

A sudden loss after an accident can leave your family in shock. Along with grief, you may be facing financial stress, unexpected expenses, and difficult questions about what comes next. Many families…

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Southern California Edison Sued for Wrongful Death By Families of the Eaton Fire Victim

June 3, 2025 | Jude Redkey

According to a report from ABC 7 Eyewitness News, Southern California Edison is being sued for wrongful death by multiple families who lost loved ones to the Eaton Fire. The family of Betty Barr…

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Alcohol a Suspected Factor in Deadly Wrong-Way Car Crash in San Joaquin County

April 23, 2025 | Jude Redkey

According to a report from ABC 10 News, alcohol is suspected as a factor in the devastating wrong-way crash that took the lives of three people in San Joaquin County. The tragic wreck is still…

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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against California Rehab Facility After Patient Overdose

April 22, 2025 | Jude Redkey

On April 2nd, 2025, the Sacramento Bee reported that a wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against a rehabilitation facility in California related to the overdose of a patient. The parents of…

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The Verdict is In: Kern County Liable for $30 Million in Wrongful Death Case (Police Shooting)

April 1, 2025 | Jude Redkey

According to a report from ABC 23 News Bakersfield, a court has ruled that Kern County is liable for $30 million in a wrongful death lawsuit. The family of Mickel Lewis prevailed in court—with the…

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Wrongful Death Settlement Reached On Behalf of Man Who Died in Sacramento County Jail

February 18, 2025 | Jude Redkey

On February 6th, 2025, Courthouse News Service reported that a wrongful death settlement has been reached on behalf of the family of a man who passed away in custody at the Sacramento County…

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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed By Family of Woman Killed in Los Angeles Wildfires

January 31, 2025 | Jude Redkey

On January 17th, 2025, The Guardian reported that a wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by the family of a woman who was killed during the tragic wildfires that hit the Los Angeles area in January…

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Wrongful Death Claim: California Family Sues Amazon’s One Medical (Man Died After Virtual Appointment)

December 18, 2024 | Jude Redkey

On December 18th, 2024, The Washington Post reported that a California family is taking action to file a wrongful death lawsuit against One Medical—Amazon’s primary care provider—after a man died…

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Can an Unmarried Partner File a Wrongful Death Claim in California?

October 18, 2024 | Jude Redkey

Society is changing. One of those changes is that many people in long-term, committed relationships are not getting married. According to data from the Pew Research Center, the number of unmarried…

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Tragic 2022 Suicide of Stanford Soccer Player Katie Meyer Leads to New Student Resource Law in California

October 7, 2024 | Jude Redkey

On September 28th, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1575 (AB 1575)—Katie Meyer’s Law—into law. AB 1575 mandates that secondary educational institutions provide students who…

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California Family Sues NMSU for Wrongful Death (Student Killed in Tragic Shooting Incident)

August 20, 2024 | Jude Redkey

According to reporting from KOAT 7 Action News, the family of a California college student who was killed in a shooting incident while at New Mexico State University (NMSU) has filed a lawsuit…

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Arrest Made After Young Woman Killed in Broadside DUI Crash in Stockton

July 25, 2024 | Jude Redkey

On July 14th, 2024, ABC 10 reported that a DUI arrest was made related to a tragic broadside collision that took the life of a 22-year-old woman. The incident occurred in the Lakeview District of…

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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Starts in Case Against California Casino

June 21, 2024 | Jude Redkey

On June 18th, 2024, Casino.org reported that the trial in wrongful death lawsuit has kicked off in Los Angeles Superior Court. The plaintiffs—family members of victim Jonathan…

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Families of Five Marines Killed in 2022 Osprey Crash in Southern California File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit

June 4, 2024 | Jude Redkey

On May 27th, 2024, ABC 7 New York reported that the families of Marines who were killed in a tragic 2022 Osprey crash in Southern California have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against several…

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City of Stockton Agrees to Settle Wrongful Death Claim for $6 Million (Victim Died in Police Custody)

April 23, 2024 | Jude Redkey

According to a report from KQED, the City of Stockton has reached a $6 million settlement in a wrongful death claim. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of the family of a man who died in law enforcement…

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Family of College Student Killed in California Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit (Nearly 30 Years Later)

March 6, 2024 | Jude Redkey

In January of 2024, the Los Angeles Times reported that the family of a college student, Kristin Smart, who was murdered on campus three decades ago has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. The murder…

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Motorcyclist Killed in Collision With Large Commercial Truck Near Stockton

January 30, 2024 | Jude Redkey

On January 2nd, 2024, CBS News Bay Area reported that a motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a tractor trailer in the Stockton area. The collision—which is still under a comprehensive…

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Bicyclist Killed in a Tragic Car Accident in Stockton, California

December 20, 2023 | Jude Redkey

According to a report from ABC 10, a bicyclist was killed in a tragic collision in Stockton. The fatal automobile crash—which occurred on the evening of Sunday, November 26th—is still under a more…

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Tesla Prevailed in the First Autopilot Wrongful Death Claim in California (An Overview of What Happened)

December 20, 2023 | Jude Redkey

According to a report from TechCrunch, Tesla—the Austin based electric vehicle manufacturer—has prevailed in the first “autopilot” wrongful death lawsuit. The claim was brought by family members of…

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California Highway Patrol (CHP) Reaches Multi-Million Settlement in Wrongful Death Case

November 3, 2023 | Jude Redkey

According to a report from CBS News, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will pay approximately $7 million to resolve a wrongful death lawsuit related to a fatal 2020 shooting. The settlement was…

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CHP: Deadly Crash Reported in Tracy

October 25, 2023 | Jude Redkey

According to a report from ABC 10, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) confirmed that one person was killed in a traffic collision in Tracy. The accident happened on Grant Line Road. Few details…

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School District in California Pays $27 Million to Resolve Wrongful Death Claim, Student Beaten to Death on Campus

September 22, 2023 | Jude Redkey

According to a report from ABC News, a school district in Southern California will pay $27 million to settle a wrongful death claim brought by a family whose child was killed by another student…

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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Uber, Alleges 21-Year-Old Victim Was Abandoned On Highway By Ridesharing Driver

July 28, 2023 | Jude Redkey

According to a report from Yahoo News, a 21-year-old man named Cory Hunter was killed after being struck by a vehicle in a tragic collision on Highway 91, near Corona, California. The victim was…

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California Will Pay $24 Million Wrongful Death Settlement to Family of Man Who Died While in Custody of State Police

May 25, 2023 | Jude Redkey

According to a report from NBC Los Angeles, the State of California has agreed to settle a wrongful death claim involving the California Highway Patrol (CHP) for $24 million. The case is related to…