Wrongful Death
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| Originally published | April 7, 2009 |
| Authors | Robert Dugoni |
| Preceded by | The Jury Master |
| Followed by | Bodily Harm |
| Genres | Fiction |
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| Thriller | |
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| Legal Story | |
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| ID | 2440150 |
About Wrongful Death
New York Times bestselling author Robert Dugoni tackles hot-button issues in this riveting legal thriller featuring attorney David Sloane. . . .
Travis Scott still 'devastated' by Astroworld tragedy
... The first Wrongful Death case is currently scheduled to go to trial in May of 2024...
Mallory Beach's family wins $15m over Murdaugh boat crash
... The convenience store that sold Paul the alcohol and Alex Murdaugh were defendants in the Wrongful Death lawsuit...
Alec Baldwin's Rust resumes filming after on-set tragedy
... The Hollywood star has reached a settlement in a Wrongful Death lawsuit brought by Mr Hutchins...
Alex Murdaugh trial: Power, privilege, and the downfall of a dynasty
... When Mr Satterfield s mother, Gloria - the Murdaugh s housekeeper for 20 years - died after a fall at work, Mr Murdaugh told Tony and his brother they should file a Wrongful Death suit against him, and that his home insurance would pay compensation...
Malcolm X's family plan to sue FBI, CIA, NYPD for his death
... Mr Crump said Malcolm X s family intends to file a Wrongful Death lawsuit seeking damages in the range of $100m (£83m)...
Alec Baldwin firearm enhancement in manslaughter charge downgraded
... Her husband agreed to settle his Wrongful Death lawsuit - which alleged violations of industry standards - with Mr Baldwin last year...
Rust filming to resume with Alec Baldwin in lead role
... The movie was expected to resume filming in January, after the Hollywood star reached a settlement in a Wrongful Death lawsuit brought by Mr Hutchins...
Trump sued for wrongful death on second anniversary of January 6 riot
...By Nadine YousifBBC NewsThe partner of a US Capitol Police officer who died a day after the 6 January 2021 riot has sued Donald Trump for Wrongful Death...
Mallory Beach's family wins $15m over Murdaugh boat crash
By Gareth EvansBBC News, Washington
A multi-million dollar settlement has been reached in a fatal Boat crash involving The Family of disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh.
Relatives of Mallory Beach, 19, who died when the vessel hit a bridge piling, will receive $15m (£11. 4m) under the agreement.
The Boat belonged to convicted murderer and ex-attorney Murdaugh.
Officials believe it was being driven by his drunk son, Paul, at The Time of the February 2019 collision.
The convenience store that sold Paul the alcohol and Alex Murdaugh were defendants in the Wrongful Death lawsuit.
All legal action connected to The Crash was settled on Sunday, lawyers said.
A further $3m from The Settlement will be split between four other teenage passengers who were on The Boat - Anthony Cook , Morgan Doughty, Miley Altman and Connor Cook -
Earlier this year, a jury convicted Alex Murdaugh of murdering his wife, Margaret, and 22-year-old Paul in June 2021. The Trial involving the well-known legal dynasty in South Carolina gripped the US.
Prosecutors argued that Murdaugh killed them to divert attention from his financial crimes and gain sympathy. He was sentenced to life in prison.
At The Time of his death, Paul Murdaugh was facing three criminal charges over The Boat crash, including boating under The Influence resulting In Death . He pleaded Not Guilty , but his father killed him before he could face trial.
All of The Survivors except Paul testified that it had been him behind The Wheel at The Time of impact. A Blood Test later found his blood alcohol level was Three Times the legal limit.
A Police Report said The Passengers were " grossly intoxicated" and alcohol was found on The Boat .
Paul allegedly used his older brother's ID to buy alcohol from a shop owned by Parker's Corporation earlier That Day .
" The Beach family believes this settlement will serve as A Warning to all the Parker's of The World , who might make an illegal sale of alcohol to a minor, " A Family lawyer said.
Parker's said in a statement: " This marks the conclusion of all The Boat crash cases. We sincerely hope that all involved parties will find some measure of closure. "
The Victims of The Crash will also receive a share of the court-controlled assets of Alex Murdaugh, though that sum has Not Yet been determined, said The Beach family attorney.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
