Family of security guard killed at internet-café awarded massive verdict. A Gadsden County, Florida jury awarded $779 million to the family of a security guard who was fatally shot during an attempted robbery at a Havana internet café. The civil suit held the café’s owners responsible for failing to address known security risks and ignoring prior incidents that put workers in danger. The verdict underscores the responsibility businesses have to protect employees and provides life-changing compensation to the victim’s loved ones.
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Wrongful Death FAQ:
A wrongful death lawsuit means certain surviving relatives of a deceased person can receive compensation for the economic and emotional impact of their death if it was caused by someone else’s
For a defendant to be found guilty in a wrongful death lawsuit, the plaintiffs will need to meet the same types of burden of proof required of the victim if the victim was still alive. There are four
Complicated wrongful death lawsuits can take years to complete. There are many time-consuming steps involved, including: Appointing a personal representative. Gathering information on
According to The Balance, insurance policies for businesses may cover small death claims, but the amount paid by an insurance company may not fairly cover the losses that you sustained. A lawyer
