An attempted shoplifting ended in tragedy in Chicago, according to a wrongful death claim filed by the victim’s father. Antony Kyser, 34, was believed to be attempting to steal an unnamed item or items from a CVS drugstore when he was apprehended by a store manager in a nearby alleyway. The manager tackled Kyser and applied a chokehold, apparently in an attempt to subdue the suspect. Bystanders said that Kyser repeatedly yelled out that he couldn’t breathe, and an off-duty representative of the county sheriff’s office watched with her gun drawn as the struggle played out, but failed to intervene. Kyser was pronounced dead on arrival at a local hospital later that morning.
The suit filed by Kyser’s father seeks more than $400,000 in damages from the CVS store and the manager who carried out the attack.
If your family has suffered as a result of another’s reckless behavior, we can help you understand your legal options. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
IS YOUR CHILD SLEEPING IN A DEFECTIVE CRIB?
The CPSC just recalled approximately 2 million cribs made by SIMMONS, MILLION DOLLAR BABY, LAJOBI, JARDINE, EVENFLO, DELTA, CHILDCRAFT, GRACO and C&T INT'L/SORELLE as the drop-side can detach, creating a gap which can strangle or suffocate your baby. The Heller Law Firm (http://www.seriousinjury.org/) is investigating possible class actions against these manufacturers.
If you own a crib involved in any of the recalls, we’re here to help. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us directly at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours. No cost/obligation.
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If you own a crib involved in any of the recalls, we’re here to help. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us directly at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours. No cost/obligation.
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Fall in Louisiana Wal-Mart Leads to Lawsuit
Opal Lennix was perusing the shoe section in her local Wal-Mart store in Laplace, Louisiana when she unwittingly stepped into a puddle of water that had accumulated on the floor. The slippery surface caused Lennix to lose her balance and fall, sustaining a number of injuries in the process. Her case against the discount behemoth claims that she experienced hip, knee, and back injuries from the fall, and that the impact caused her to develop a chronic joint disorder that continues to plague her. No word yet on the possibility of a settlement in the case, although Wal-Mart’s request to have the suit removed to federal court was granted.
Have you sustained an injury due to another’s negligence? If so, we can help you assess your legal options. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us directly at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.
Have you sustained an injury due to another’s negligence? If so, we can help you assess your legal options. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us directly at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Toyota Lawsuits Advance to Next Stage
A federal judge in Santa Ana, California recently announced a significant development in what promises to be one of the most wide-ranging defective products cases ever undertaken. In recent months, nearly 350 personal injury claims have been filed against Japanese automaker Toyota, many of which claim that the company’s cars were based on faulty designs and defective parts that led to collisions, malfunctions, and other problems.
In the most recent announcement, the judge overseeing the case has said that he plans to form several committees to oversee the various cases against Toyota. Specifically, the judge has said that he will likely divide the cases according to category, such as economic loss, injuries, and other claims. This approach is relatively common in large class action suits.
Have you or a loved one suffered as a result of a defective product? If so, you need the advice of a skilled team of personal injury attorneys. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.
In the most recent announcement, the judge overseeing the case has said that he plans to form several committees to oversee the various cases against Toyota. Specifically, the judge has said that he will likely divide the cases according to category, such as economic loss, injuries, and other claims. This approach is relatively common in large class action suits.
Have you or a loved one suffered as a result of a defective product? If so, you need the advice of a skilled team of personal injury attorneys. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Alleged Nursing Home Negligence Prompts Wrongful Death Claim
Betty Blanton, an elderly Kentucky resident who passed away in 2008, was one of the thousands of men and women who fall prey to fatal abuse and neglect at the hands of nursing home personnel, according to a suit filed by her daughter, Nadine Murakawa.
In August of 2008, Blanton had been residing at the Britthaven nursing home for only two days when she fell from her bed, incurring a severe leg fracture. Although the nurse on duty reported hearing the bed alarm in Blanton’s room, she said she was “too busy” to respond immediately.
After undergoing reparative surgery, Blanton was moved to another area nursing home, the Christopher East Health Care Center in Louisville. Within weeks, her health began visibly to deteriorate, and Murakawa’s claim alleges a litany of mistakes and errors on the part of the center’s staff, including prescription drug mix-ups. Only a few weeks later, Blanton died.
Have you or a loved one suffered as a result of medical mistakes or negligence? Let us walk you through your legal options. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.
In August of 2008, Blanton had been residing at the Britthaven nursing home for only two days when she fell from her bed, incurring a severe leg fracture. Although the nurse on duty reported hearing the bed alarm in Blanton’s room, she said she was “too busy” to respond immediately.
After undergoing reparative surgery, Blanton was moved to another area nursing home, the Christopher East Health Care Center in Louisville. Within weeks, her health began visibly to deteriorate, and Murakawa’s claim alleges a litany of mistakes and errors on the part of the center’s staff, including prescription drug mix-ups. Only a few weeks later, Blanton died.
Have you or a loved one suffered as a result of medical mistakes or negligence? Let us walk you through your legal options. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.
Monday, June 7, 2010
New Mexico Man’s Death at Hands of Police Leads to Lawsuit
When it comes to deciding whether to inflict injury on a suspect, police officers often walk a very fine line. Although most police departments allow officers to use force when they feel their own safety is threatened, they have an ethical obligation to inflict as little harm as possible in the process of subduing the suspect.
An even more complex situation exists when a suspect may be suicidal and may be goading the police into inflicting deadly harm. This is exactly the situation that witnesses say transpired when members of the Las Cruces, New Mexico municipal police force arrived at the home of 25-year-old Antonio Medrano in January 2010. Medrano was wielding a baseball bat and an 8-inch knife and ignored repeated requests to drop the weapon. Eventually, the police shot Medrano five times, inflicting a fatal wound in the process.
Although internal police department documents classify the shooting as justified, the wrongful death suit filed by Medrano’s family claims that they had been warned that the suspect may have been trying to commit “suicide by cop.” As such, the suit claims, the officers should have taken additional care to subdue Medrano using non-lethal methods.
If you or a family member has been harmed due to another’s negligence, we can help you understand your legal options. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.
An even more complex situation exists when a suspect may be suicidal and may be goading the police into inflicting deadly harm. This is exactly the situation that witnesses say transpired when members of the Las Cruces, New Mexico municipal police force arrived at the home of 25-year-old Antonio Medrano in January 2010. Medrano was wielding a baseball bat and an 8-inch knife and ignored repeated requests to drop the weapon. Eventually, the police shot Medrano five times, inflicting a fatal wound in the process.
Although internal police department documents classify the shooting as justified, the wrongful death suit filed by Medrano’s family claims that they had been warned that the suspect may have been trying to commit “suicide by cop.” As such, the suit claims, the officers should have taken additional care to subdue Medrano using non-lethal methods.
If you or a family member has been harmed due to another’s negligence, we can help you understand your legal options. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.
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