Tag: negligence
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Investigation Opens into Swiss Bar Managers Over Deadly New Year Fire
Overview of the Case Swiss authorities have launched a formal inquiry into the managers of a bar linked to a catastrophic New Year’s Eve fire that claimed 40 lives. Police confirmed on Saturday that the two individuals are under investigation on charges that include negligent homicide, negligent bodily harm, and causing a fire through negligence.…
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Swiss Bar Fire Tragedy: Managers Under Criminal Investigation for Negligence
Overview of the Tragedy A New Year’s Day fire at a Swiss bar has led to criminal investigations into the bar’s two managers. The blaze, which unfolded in the early hours of January 1, resulted in a death toll that has shocked the local community and prompted a nationwide discussion about safety standards in public…
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Families of Camp Mystic Victims Sue Camp Over Texas Flood Tragedy
Overview of the filed lawsuits The families of several campers and two counselors who died during the July flash flood at Camp Mystic have filed lawsuits against the camp, asserting gross negligence and reckless disregard for safety. The legal actions claim that the camp’s leadership failed to implement basic safety measures and ignored warning signals,…
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River Valley Car Accident Trial: Maid Faces Negligence Charge
Overview of the Case A domestic helper in Singapore went on trial on October 15, charged with a negligent act endangering life in connection with a fatal River Valley car accident. The incident involved a four-year-old girl who died after being struck by a car while being walked home from preschool. The court is weighing…
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Vibration damages: Couple loses suit against Singapore builder
Overview of the case A Singapore couple sued the builder of a Serangoon North condominium for allegedly causing vibration-related damage to their home across the road. The dispute centered on two sets of works: the vibration-causing construction activities at the developer’s site and subsequent repair works performed by the builder. After more than two years…
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Singapore Couple Loses Suit Over Construction Vibrations Damaging Home Across the Road
Background of the case A married couple in Serangoon North, Singapore, claimed that long-running vibration-causing construction works for a nearby condominium caused damage to their house located across the road. The project, Affinity at Serangoon by L S Construction, involved demolition, piling, and later I-beam installation and extraction over more than two years. The claimants,…
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Iowa School District Sues Vetting Firm Over Superintendent Ian Roberts Vetting
Overview Des Moines Public Schools has filed a lawsuit against JG Consulting, the Texas-based firm hired to lead the district’s recent superintendent search. The district alleges breach of contract and negligence, arguing that the firm failed to disclose information and conduct thorough vetting of candidates, including Ian Roberts, who was arrested last week by immigration…
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Iowa district sues firm over failed superintendent vetting
What happened Des Moines Public Schools filed a lawsuit Friday against the consulting firm it hired to identify leadership candidates, alleging the firm breached its contract and acted negligently in vetting the eventual superintendent candidate, Ian Roberts. The district’s action follows Roberts’ arrest by federal authorities and subsequent charges related to firearms and immigration status.…