negligence
Coverage of negligence in the Nexus archive.
- Family sues suburban Chicago group home after woman's choking death
The family of a 33-year-old woman with disabilities filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a suburban Chicago group home and one of its employees, alleging negligence led to her choking death. The lawsuit seeks answers and accountability for the woman's death.
- Six BLOs suspended for negligence in voter roll revision
Six Block Level Officers (BLOs) were suspended for negligence during the voter roll revision process. The suspension stems from their failure to fulfill responsibilities related to updating voter records.
- Palisades Fire mistrial doesn’t change guilty verdict for politicians
The Palisades Fire trial ended with a hung jury, but locals maintain that state and local officials are guilty of negligence. The community's conviction of officials' responsibility has been clear since January 7, 2025.
- Family sues over fatal tree collapse at Austin BBQ restaurant
A family filed a lawsuit against an Austin BBQ restaurant after a man was killed by a falling tree, alleging negligence and seeking damages. The incident occurred at the restaurant, leading to legal action over the fatal event.
- Bungee jumper killed by ‘pure negligence’ after being thrown with no cord
A 21-year-old student died after being thrown off a 130-foot bridge without a safety rope during a bungee-jumping activity in Brazil. Three instructors have been charged in the incident, which was attributed to 'pure negligence' as the safety rope was unused on the platform.
- Bridge on Tholur-Karuvanpady road in Thrissur collapses, major disaster averted
A bridge on the Tholur-Karuvanpady road in Thrissur collapsed, averting a major disaster. The incident caused traffic disruptions, and residents accused authorities of negligence.
- Family of girl left brain-damaged at birth is awarded £28million as NHS trust admits negligence
The family of a girl left brain-damaged at birth was awarded £28 million as an NHS trust admitted negligence. The compensation follows the trust's admission of responsibility for the medical error during childbirth.
- A fire at a nursing home in Sri Lanka kills 12 people
A fire at an unregistered nursing home in Anguruwatota, Sri Lanka, killed 12 residents and injured eight others. The facility was overcrowded, with 71 people in a space designed for 15, and the director was arrested for suspected negligence. Government officials had previously warned the home to follow laws and guidelines.
- Jurors find Rebecca Grossman, Scott Erickson negligent in Iskander boys' deaths
Jurors found Rebecca Grossman and Scott Erickson negligent in the 2020 Westlake Village crash that killed 11-year-old Mark Iskander and 8-year-old Jacob Iskander. The civil trial determined their financial responsibility for the boys' deaths.
- Hearing results a key factor in insurance claims for Wang Fuk Court residents: experts
Wang Fuk Court residents' insurance claims for losses from Hong Kong's deadliest fire depend on an independent committee's findings proving negligence. Experts note ambiguity in government buy-back plan documents regarding residents' rights.
- Seven lawsuits filed against OpenAI by families of Canada mass-shooting victims
Seven lawsuits have been filed in California against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman by families of victims from a Canada mass shooting. The lawsuits allege negligence and abetting the crime due to OpenAI's failure to flag the suspect's ChatGPT activity.
- Seven lawsuits filed against OpenAI by families of Canada mass-shooting victims
Seven lawsuits have been filed against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman in California, alleging negligence and abetting a mass shooting in Canada by failing to monitor the suspect's ChatGPT activity. The families of victims claim OpenAI's AI system did not flag harmful content linked to the attack.
- FBI chief denies allegations of drinking and negligence
FBI Director Kash Patel denied allegations that he was intoxicated on the job or absent from duty. The claims were reportedly made by an unnamed source, though Patel categorically refuted them.
- Alec Baldwin to face civil trial over alleged negligence in 'Rust' shooting, judge rules
Alec Baldwin is set to face a civil trial over alleged negligence in the 2021 'Rust' film set shooting that resulted in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. A judge ruled that the trial will proceed, separate from Baldwin's 2024 involuntary manslaughter trial for the same incident.