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Lawsuit Alleges Video Games and Social Media Contributed to Tragic School Shooting in Texas

Uvalde, Texas – Following the devastating incident at Robb Elementary School, families of the victims have taken legal action against Activision, the publisher of the video game Call of Duty, and Meta, the social media platform. They claim that these companies played a role in fueling the shooter’s violent tendencies by providing access to weapons through online platforms. The lawsuit alleges that the shooter was influenced by Call of Duty, which featured a model of …

Family of Chicago Assistant Principal Shot by Neighbor Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Chicago, Illinois – The family of a beloved assistant principal, Abnerd Joseph, who tragically lost his life in a shooting incident in his downtown Chicago apartment building, has recently filed a lawsuit claiming negligence and wrongful death. Joseph, who previously worked at Intrinsic High School in the city, was fatally shot last year in his luxury high-rise residence. Although no criminal charges were ever filed in connection with Joseph’s death, his family is seeking justice …

Texas Families File Lawsuit Against Tech Giant, Video Game Publisher, and Gun Maker Over Alleged Role in Shooter ‘Grooming’

Uvalde, Texas – Several families from the Uvalde area have filed a lawsuit against Meta, the publisher of popular video game Call of Duty, as well as a gun manufacturer. The families are alleging that the companies played a role in the “grooming” of a shooter who carried out a tragic attack. The lawsuit accuses Meta, formerly known as Facebook, of allowing its platforms to be used for radicalizing the shooter and not taking adequate …

families in Uvalde file lawsuit against Instagram, video game maker, and gun manufacturer after tragic school shooting

Uvalde, Texas, is facing a legal battle as families of victims from a tragic school shooting are suing various companies for their alleged involvement in the devastating incident. The lawsuit, filed on the second anniversary of the shooting, targets Meta Platforms, the owner of Instagram, the maker of the video game “Call of Duty,” and Daniel Defense, the manufacturer of the AR-15 assault rifle used in the massacre. The families’ attorney, Josh Koskoff, claims that …

Young Mother Killed by Faulty Airbag ‘Detonating Like a Grenade’ in Tragic Crash: Lawsuit Claims

Punta Gorda, Florida – A tragic incident in Punta Gorda, Florida, unfolded when a young mother, Destiny Marie Byassee, 22, lost her life due to a fake and faulty airbag that ‘detonated like a grenade’ during a crash. The incident occurred on June 11 last year, after Byassee’s 2020 Chevy Malibu was involved in a frontal collision. The malfunctioning airbag deployed during the crash, but instead of protecting Byassee, it sent metal and plastic shrapnel …

Navy Veteran’s Family Settles $7.5 Million Lawsuit Over Tragic Death in Police Restraint

Antioch, California – The family of Angelo Quinto, a Navy veteran who tragically passed away in 2020 after being restrained by police during a mental health crisis, has reached a settlement in their federal lawsuit against the city of Antioch. The settlement, totaling $7.5 million, comes after prosecutors declined to press charges against the officers involved in Quinto’s death, which occurred just months after the murder of George Floyd. The lawsuit, brought forth by Quinto’s …

Beloved Assistant Principal’s Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit for Tragic Shooting Incident

Chicago, Illinois – The family of a beloved assistant principal who was tragically shot and killed in his downtown Chicago condo building last year has filed a civil lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges wrongful death and negligence in the case of Abnerd Joseph, who was a beloved assistant principal at Intrinsic High School. Since the shooting that claimed Joseph’s life, there have been no criminal charges brought against anyone involved. However, his family hopes that the …

Family of Slain Cyclist Mo Wilson Seeks $1M in Lawsuit Against Convicted Killer

Austin, Texas – The family of Anna Moriah “Mo” Wilson, a professional cyclist tragically killed by her convicted killer, Kaitlin Armstrong, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit seeking over $1 million in damages. This lawsuit follows the heartbreaking loss of Wilson, who was fatally shot at the age of 25 in May 2022. Wilson’s parents, Karen and Eric Wilson, are seeking justice for the loss of their daughter and are adamant that Armstrong be held …

Trial Delayed for Santa Fe High School Shooting Lawsuit against Accused Shooter’s Parents

SANTA FE, Texas – A Galveston County judge has postponed the start of a trial in a civil lawsuit against the parents of the accused gunman responsible for the tragic shooting at Santa Fe High School six years ago. The trial, involving the parents of the shooter who killed eight students and two teachers, faces allegations from survivors and victims’ families asserting that the parents failed to secure their guns properly, leading to the atrocity. …

Lawsuit Proceeds Against Social Media Giants After Mass Shooting Inspires Change

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A New York judge recently ruled against dismissing a wrongful death lawsuit filed by families affected by the Buffalo grocery store mass shooting. The lawsuit takes aim at social media giants like Meta and Reddit, alleging that they profit from and indirectly promote extremist and violent content on their platforms. In the aftermath of tragedies like the shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs, survivors like Ashtin Gamblin express little surprise …