Wrongful Death

Claims arising from fatalities caused by negligence or intentional misconduct, seeking damages for survivors.

1. Berk v. Choy

2. Jurisdiction: United States (2026-01-20)
3. VictimsEvelyn BerkDefendantsDaniel ChoyPlaintiffsMark BerkInvestigatorsMaria SantosProsecutorsJames KellerDefense AttorneysLaura ChenPlaintiff AttorneysRobert SteinJudgesPatricia AlvarezInstitutionsSeattle Police DepartmentKing County Superior Court
4. Case Tags: Homicide;Wrongful Death;Domestic Violence;Jury Trial

1. Klein v. Martin

2. Jurisdiction: United States (California) (January 26, 2026)
3. VictimsLily KleinDefendantsDaniel MartinPlaintiffsEmily KleinInvestigatorsDetective Sarah ChenProsecutorsMichael TorresDefense AttorneysRachel AdamsPlaintiff AttorneysBenjamin FosterJudgesJudge Robert H. LangstonInstitutionsLos Angeles Police DepartmentCalifornia Superior Court, Los Angeles County
4. Case Tags: Murder;Self-Defense;Wrongful Death;Jury Trial

1. Zorn v. Linton

2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 23, 2026)
3. VictimsMartha ZornDefendantsDavid LintonPlaintiffsJonathan ZornDefense AttorneysSarah KelloggPlaintiff AttorneysMark RichardsonJudgesClaudia WilkenInstitutionsUnited States District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaBioGenX Corporation
4. Case Tags: Wrongful Death;CRISPR Liability;Informed Consent;Biotechnology Law

1. Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC

2. Jurisdiction: United States (May 14, 2026)
3. VictimsMarcus MontgomeryDefendantsCaribe Transport II, LLCOscar MartinezPlaintiffsAngela MontgomeryDefense AttorneysMichael RodriguezPlaintiff AttorneysBenjamin CrumpJudgesPatricia Campbell-SmithInstitutionsSuperior Court of the District of Columbia
4. Case Tags: Wrongful Death;Respondeat Superior;Negligent Entrustment;Punitive Damages

1. Hamm v. Smith

2. Jurisdiction: United States (2024-11-04)
3. VictimsJohn HammDefendantsThomas SmithPlaintiffsEstate of John HammInvestigatorsDetective Laura ChenProsecutorsDistrict Attorney Michael ReedDefense AttorneysSarah JenkinsPlaintiff AttorneysDavid MillerJudgesJudge Patricia AlvarezInstitutionsSuperior Court of California, County of Los AngelesLos Angeles Police Department
4. Case Tags: Wrongful Death;Self-Defense Claim;Stand Your Ground;Civil Rights Violation

1. Stanley v. City of Sanford

2. Jurisdiction: United States (2025-06-20)
3. VictimsMichael StanleyDefendantsCity of SanfordDavid MillerPlaintiffsPatricia StanleyInvestigatorsSarah JenkinsProsecutorsAngela TorresDefense AttorneysRobert LangstonPlaintiff AttorneysBenjamin CrumpJudgesElena MartinezInstitutionsSanford Police DepartmentU.S. District Court for the Middle District of FloridaFlorida Department of Law Enforcement
4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Civil Rights Violation;Wrongful Death;Municipal Liability

1. Clark v. Sweeney

2. Jurisdiction: United States (November 24, 2025)
3. VictimsMichael ClarkDefendantsDavid SweeneyPlaintiffsAngela ClarkInvestigatorsDetective Maria HernandezProsecutorsAssistant District Attorney James CarverDefense AttorneysLinda PowellPlaintiff AttorneysRobert SterlingJudgesJudge Thomas AshtonInstitutionsSan Mateo County Superior CourtRedwood City Police Department
4. Case Tags: Wrongful Death;Medical Malpractice;Surgical Error;Expert Witness Testimony

1. Goldey v. Fields

2. Jurisdiction: United States (2025-06-30)
3. VictimsEmily GoldeyDefendantsMarcus FieldsPlaintiffsRobert GoldeyInvestigatorsDetective Sarah ChenProsecutorsAngela VasquezDefense AttorneysJulian MercerPlaintiff AttorneysBenjamin CrossJudgesHon. Patricia LangfordInstitutionsMiami-Dade Police DepartmentMiami-Dade Circuit Court
4. Case Tags: Wrongful Death;Self-Defense Claim;Civil Litigation;Jury Verdict