Explore 5 court opinions on Damages In Wrongful Death Actions. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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No-contest clause in will upheld, forfeiting son's inheritance
Jennifer Oviatt as Special Administrator of Estate of Joel Patrick Roche v. Tonya Gilley., decided by Colorado Supreme Court on October 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concern...
Legal Malpractice Claim Fails Due to Lack of Causation Evidence
Steve E. Muth, individually and on behalf of the Estate of Zachary S. Muth v. Lonnie Wright; Patrick D. Vellone; Brenton L. Gragg; and Allen Vellone Wolf Helfrich & Factor P.C., a Colorado Professiona...
Nursing home liable for wrongful death due to negligent care
Canton Harbor Healthcare v. Robinson, decided by Maryland Court of Appeals on July 29, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether a nursing home, Canton Harbor Hea...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for trucking company in wrongful death suit
Werner Enterprises, Inc. and Shiraz A. Ali v. Jennifer Blake, Individually and as Next Friend for Nathan Blake, and as Heir of the Estate of Zackery Blake, Deceased; And Eldridge Moak, in His Capacity...
Parents win wrongful death suit against trucking company for driver negligence
Carrie S. Schultz and Robert C. Schultz, Sr., surviving parents of Robert C. Schultz, Jr. v. Great Plains Trucking, Inc. and Lennis H. Beck, decided by Missouri Supreme Court on February 11, 2025, res...