A lawsuit alleges that Judge Mark Scarsi and his wife negligently allowed underage drinking at a party at their home, resulting in a guest, Alex Wilson, being assaulted and suffering a traumatic brain injury requiring hospitalization and potential plastic surgery. The suit claims the Scarsis are liable for failing to supervise minors consuming alcohol at their Pasadena mansion. Wilson is seeking unspecified damages, while a separate claim against the assailant, Jackson Dorlarque, and his parents is also included. The incident involved numerous underage attendees from local high schools.
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A Florida jury awarded Tyre Sampson’s parents $310 million—$155 million each—in a negligence lawsuit against the Austrian manufacturer, Funtime, of the Orlando Free Fall ride. The verdict follows the 14-year-old’s fatal fall from the ride in March 2022, caused by a malfunctioning harness exacerbated by his size. Funtime, which did not participate in the trial, is responsible for the significant damages, though collection may require further legal action in Austria. The ride, lacking seatbelts and deemed unsafe after the accident, has been demolished.
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The family of Bobby Smallwood, a security guard fatally shot while protecting a maternity ward at Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital, is suing the facility for $35 million. The lawsuit alleges that the hospital ignored multiple reports of threats and violent behavior from the shooter, PoniaX Calles, in the days leading up to the incident. Despite clear violations of the hospital’s workplace violence policy, administrators failed to remove Calles, ultimately leading to Smallwood’s preventable death. The family seeks justice and accountability for the hospital’s negligence, stating that they will not stop fighting until Legacy is held fully responsible for the loss of their son.
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