Was Six Flags at Fault for the Wrongful Death of Roller Coaster Victim?
What started as a fun day at Six Flags quickly turned to tragedy when a Dallas woman plummeted from a roller coaster and was killed. Rosy Esparza fell 14-stories to her death after questioning her safety before the ride began. After mentioning that she didn’t feel properly secured in her seat, a Six Flags employee […]
Is This Judge’s Ruling Fair?
An Ohio judge is creating quite a stir with his sentences. Judge Michael J. Holbrook has dubbed his sentencing technique “Holbrook Holiday.” Holbrook Holiday consists of asking the convicted defendant what their favorite holiday is, then sentencing them to spend that holiday in prison. Betina Young, 44, convicted of issuing state ID cards and driver’s […]
Deck collapse injures three Wichita citizens
Recently, three Wichita citizens were injured when a second-story deck collapsed. It is unknown whether the collapse happened because of too much weight or if it was a faulty structure. Although there were six people standing on the deck, only three suffered injuries. The injuries included a possible skull fracture and brain bleed, a broken […]
What you should do if you witness a Wichita auto accident
Accidents are a common sight on busy Wichitaroads such as Kellogg, I-35, Rock Road and 21st Street. You might be walking by or driving your car, but if an accident occurs right before your eyes, you can help. Keep reading to find how you might save a life. First, if you’re in a vehicle, pull […]
Insurance Refuses to Pay for Mans Surgery Because of 26 Cents: Could it Happen to You?
Sergio Branco is a 33-year-old victim of acute myelogenous leukemia. Without treatment, Branco’s diagnoses would eventually become fatal. The bone-marrow transplant needed will cost Branco over $500,000, even with insurance. His story isn’t that uncommon to hear about, but what is different is how his insurance is handling the situation. After finding a tiny loop-hole, […]
First Death in Tough Mudder Race Raises Safety Questions
Tough Mudder is an endurance race that has swept the nation. However, a participant’s recent death during the race is raising a question: is Tough Mudder too tough? Although this is the first death since the race started three years ago, it is unlikely to be the last. Avishek Sengupta died on one of the […]
Pilots Competency in Question after Third Victims Dies from Boeing 777 Crash
The devastation of the Boeing 777 crash in San Francisco only continues as the death toll has risen to three. The Asiana Airlines jet was carrying 291 passengers when the plane crashed during landing. More than 180 people were taken to the hospital for medical treatment. Information from the black box shows that the plane […]
Could this teenage girl’s death be a wrongful death lawsuit?
Monster Beverage Corp is being sued by the parents of Anais Fournier, a 14-year-old girl that died after drinking two Monster beverages. Fournier suffered cardiac arrest after reaching “caffeine toxicity” from two cans of Monster. The US Food and Drug Administration have launched an investigation on the company, which has been linked to five other […]
New ordinance for Old Town: Is it good or bad?
In response to the increasing violence occurring in Old Town, Wichita’s city council has decided to approve a new citywide ordinance. Although this ordinance is mostly directed at the Old Town area, it will affect clubs and street vendors throughout the city. Several shootings and other violent crimes over the last few months, including four […]
What is a Frivolous Lawsuit?
The law says a frivolous lawsuit is any lawsuit that cannot be brought or should not be brought. However, the phrase “frivolous lawsuit” has different meanings to different people. For example, the president of the insurance company you just mentioned says that a frivolous lawsuit is any lawsuit brought against his company or against the […]
Are Cruise Liners Reputations Going Down in Flames?
Carnival Cruise liners couldn’t seem to stay out of the headlines for the last few months, beginning with a major incident in February on the Carnival Triumph. Shortly after, the Carnival Dream also experienced problems that cut short the trip. And to top it off, the company that owns Carnival, also owns Costa Cruises, infamous […]
Is Legalized Marijuana Making America’s Highways Unsafe?
Marijuana legalization in some states has made headlines for several months. Now, some are wondering if stoned drivers are making highways unsafe. Colorado is the most notable state on this issue since it was the ground-breaking state to first legalize marijuana use. Colorado has since faced much criticism and praise. Much like drunk drivers, drivers […]
Will Hands-Free Texting Solve Distracted Driving Problems?
In hopes of decreasing distracted driving, California made the decision to allow hands-free texting in 2012. However, a study by the American Automobile Association (AAA) and the University of Utah is now showing that hands-free texting can actually be more dangerous than making a hand-held call. This growing trend in vehicles may be designed with good […]
Michael Jordan Called “Greedy” by Judge during Lawsuit
Although most of Michael Jordan’s publicity is positive, he has recently created a new low-point in the public eye, especially in the eye of one particular Judge. Jordan decided to take a Chicago grocery chain, Dominick’s, to Court after they released an advertisement congratulating him on being inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in […]
Bad McChicken Destroys Gospel Singers Voice
McDonald’s is in the news yet again for another lawsuit. This time involving the destruction of a woman’s singing voice. Gospel singer Jacqueline Simpson of Brooklyn, New York, is suing the notorious fast food chain after eating a McChicken that had a piece of glass in it. The incident that happened in 2010 supposedly led […]
Wife of Georgia Man Awarded $3 Million Lawsuit
The family of William Martinez has been awarded $3 million after a medical malpractice suit. Martinez died from a heart attack which occurred while having extramarital affairs with a woman (not his wife) and another man. After complaining of chest pains that radiated to his arm, his attending cardiologist, Dr. Sreenivasulu Gangasani, scheduled a stress […]
Have you been ticketed on East Kellogg?
For a long time the speed limit signs between Greenwich and Webb said 45 mph. However, the city’s records actually show the legal speed limit to be 55 mph. Over 560 tickets have been issued in that stretch of road over the last five years. One-third of those tickets were motorists that were driving less […]
Rule breaker destroys the life of a nine year old boy
A nine-year-old boy is learning how to walk again after being hit by a garbage truck last November. Sadly, he is learning with only one leg. Luke Acuna, of San Diego, was skateboarding when a garbage truck made an illegal turn and stuck the child. The family is now going after the city for damages. […]
Wanting to Fire an Employee because of Facebook Posts? Think Again.
As most of us know by now, social media or anything on the Internet isn’t really private. In fact, businesses spend a significant amount of time monitoring their employee’s online profiles. Inappropriate comments or behavior can lead to disciplinary actions or even termination. But is this legal? Under the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”) of […]
What could have been done to prevent this child from being killed by the family pet?
Authorities are still trying to piece together the events that happened last Friday in a South Carolina home. A two-month-old was dismembered and killed by a dog that was recently taken in by the family, while his father slept in the next room. The mother of the child, Aiden McGrew, called 911 around 11 a.m. […]
