negligence

The California Supreme Court ruled that Gilead Sciences is not liable for negligence claims in a class action accusing the company of delaying the development of a safer HIV drug (TAF) to prolong profits from its existing drug (TDF). The court concluded manufacturers do not owe a duty of care for nondefective drugs when deciding to commercialize alternative treatments.

A British man charged with negligence after his 3-year-old son fell from a hotel window in Cyprus is seeking a court order to attend the funeral in the UK. His lawyer, Alexandros Alexandrou, plans to petition the court to lift travel restrictions by August 7.

A worker died in an accident at an aqua exports unit in Krishna district. Other workers allege the accident resulted from negligence and are demanding compensation from the shrimp processing unit's management.

A retired female teacher died in a freak wooden pole accident, and her family claims the school district was negligent. The incident is under scrutiny for potential negligence by the school district.

A retired female teacher died in a freak wooden pole accident, and her family claims the school district was negligent. The incident is under scrutiny for potential liability.

Donike Goncaj, a grandmother, died after falling into an open manhole in New York City. Her family is suing the utility company, accusing it of negligence in her death.

A 12-year-old boy died after collapsing at school in Bengaluru. The family received CCTV footage a month later and alleges negligence. The footage shows him informing his teacher he was unwell before collapsing.

A local developer affiliated with Wes Bawab is suing Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center for breach of contract and negligence after the orthopedic practice vacated its office space less than two years into a 10-year lease. The lawsuit seeks over $25,000 in unpaid rent, plus interest and court costs.

Two families are suing Unity Medical Center in Grafton, North Dakota, alleging hospital staff switched newborns Kyle Bylin and Jeremy Morrison at birth in 1988. The plaintiffs claim the mix-up went undiscovered for 36 years and seek over $50,000 in damages, while the hospital denies the allegations and requests dismissal citing statute of limitations and comparative fault.

Two families are suing Unity Medical Center in North Dakota, alleging hospital staff switched newborns Kyle Bylin and Jeremy Morrison at birth in 1988. The plaintiffs claim the mix-up went undiscovered for 36 years and seek damages for negligence and emotional distress. The hospital denies the allegations and seeks dismissal, citing statute of limitations and comparative fault.

Two families are suing Unity Medical Center in Grafton, N.D., alleging hospital staff switched newborns Kyle Bylin and Jeremy Morrison at birth in 1988, leading to the men being raised by the wrong families for over 36 years. The plaintiffs claim negligence and other legal violations, while the hospital denies the allegations and seeks dismissal, citing statute of limitations and comparative fault.

A fire at a bar in Bangkok has resulted in 30 deaths, with 24 people remaining in critical condition. Police are investigating potential negligence related to the incident.

A British father faces negligence charges after his three-year-old son fell to his death from a hotel window in Cyprus 40 minutes after the family checked in. The incident occurred shortly after their arrival at the hotel.

The SP transferred the entire Buchireddypalem police staff due to allegations of corruption and negligence in an alleged murder case, resulting in disciplinary actions.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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 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 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 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 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.