Toyota Found Not Liable in Wrongful Death Suit
In the first wrongful death lawsuit filed against the Toyota Motor Company over accusations of unintended acceleration, the world’s largest car maker has been found not liable for the death of 66 year old Noriko Uno, who was killed in a car accident in 2009.
Faulty Air Spring Caused Bay Area Fatal Limousine Fire
Investigators stated that a faulty air spring caused the Bay Area limousine fire that killed five women who were out celebrating a nurse’s wedding. California Highway Patrol investigators have worked on the charred vehicle to determine the cause of the fiery accident. During their investigation they found that air springs in the rear of the […]
BB Shot Wound Allegedly Kills Santa Ana Woman
A Santa Ana woman was killed when she was accidentally shot in the chest with a BB rifle by her boyfriend Thursday morning. Authorities have not decided what charges to file against the boyfriend. Her family might want to file a wrongful death suit. At around 11 a.m. at the 1000 block of S. Austin […]
California Juvenile Escapee Faces 7 Felony DUIs
A teen that escaped from a California juvenile detention and crashed a vehicle weeks later, which killed five Southern California family members in Arizona, was charged with seven felony DUIs on Wednesday. Authorities say Jean Ervin Soriano, an 18-year-old, also faces two misdemeanor charges of failure to decrease speed and driving without a license. He […]
Semi-Truck Driver Killed in Rollover Crash
A semi-truck rollover accident near Lake Cachuma cost its 70-year-old driver his life on Monday. He lost control of his truck near the Bee Rock Quarry entrance off Highway 154. California Highway Patrol officers and Santa Barbara County Fire responded to the fatal Santa Ynez accident.
Mexican Banda Superstar Jenni Rivera Killed in Plane Crash
Mexican authorities confirmed that there were no survivors of an airplane crash that killed banda superstar Jenni Rivera. The airplane accident sent waves of sadness throughout her community and fans.
Philanthropic Medical Student Killed in Fresno Crash
An accomplished medical student was killed while crossing a northeast Fresno intersection Friday night. Investigators say the woman was walking with another man when a vehicle hit her. Authorities however have not released specific information about the accident.
Parents of Fallen Tree Victim Sue City of Newport Beach
The parents of a woman that was crushed by a tree while driving her car last year have filed wrongful death claims against the city of Newport Beach. Two separate claims were filed in the last two weeks by Haeyoon Miller’s mother and father. Her mother, Hyun Myung Suk, seeks damages for the minimum amount […]