Wrongful Death

• Wrongful Death Suit Settled After 8 Years

  Shanley Monroe | September 01, 2009 1:12 AM | 0 CommentsStockton, CA

  Anyone who studies literature is familiar with the figure of the “tragic hero”. In mythology, drama, and fiction, readers can easily find an example of an otherwise noble character who...

• Some People Get It and Some Don't

  Lawrence Knapp | June 05, 2009 5:29 PM | 2 CommentsStockton, CA

  The comments people make in response to internet news of tragedy amazes me. Take for example the comments to the article printed BY BETH HUNDSDORFER - News-Democrat regarding the 13-year-old boy who...

• Medical Malpracticed Stockton Californians Cannot Receive Justice

  Larry Knapp | December 10, 2007 1:27 PM | 0 CommentsStockton, CA

  This is a great video on the outdated laws in the state of California regarding medical malpractice. While it advocates amending the 1975 cap that was established on non-economic damages so long ago and has not changed since, it does not go far enough. MICRA was established by coercive means, under circumstances whereby the insurance industry held the legislature hostage, using doctors to...

• Woman Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Chico for West Niles Death

  Chrissie Cole | August 17, 2007 10:42 PM | 0 CommentsStockton, CA

  A woman has filed a wrongful death lawsuit, seeking $50 million in damages, against the City of Chico for her husband's death who died of West Nile virus last year. The woman said she considering filing a lawsuit last year and was about to give up when she changed her mind after becoming ill with the virus herself this summer.While she did not go to the hospital, she claims she was sick at home...