Wrongful Death

$1.3 Million Settlement Dangerous Condition of Public Property

Case Name: Barioni vs. State of California Case Number: 37-2015-00033388 Court: San Diego Superior Court Final Result: $1,300,000 Result Date: March 2022 AAC ATTORNEYS: Wylie Aitken Megan Demshki CASE DESCRIPTION: This case involved the wrongful death of a motorcyclist whose family sued the City of San Diego for the dangerous condition of public property. Our… read more

Wrongful Death Lawsuit For Boy Killed In Coto De Caza Crosswalk

Orange County Family Seeks Justice for Bradley Rofer: Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Following Tragic Crosswalk Incident Involving 8-Year-Old Boy from Coto de Caza The family of an 8-year-old boy struck and killed in a crosswalk while riding his bicycle to school has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the County and other Defendants in response… read more

Wrongful Death Abroad

What recourse do you have if a loved one dies due to negligence in a foreign country? Written on behalf of Aitken Aitken Cohn Summer is vacation season! Whether you tour a fabulous faraway city, sunbathe on the beach in a tropical paradise, embark on an outdoor adventure, or visit your hometown to gather with… read more

Seeking Justice for a Tragic Workplace Incident: A Family’s Fight for Stronger Safety Measures

AAC partners Chris Aitken and Megan Demshki represent the family of a 36-year-old husband, father, and dedicated pipefitter from Lomita, who died in a workplace incident at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Cris Abraham and three other workers were exposed to carbon dioxide fumes in the Terminal 8 baggage area. As a result, Abraham’s family… read more

California’s Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Death Cases

The loss of a loved one is devastating under any circumstances. But when it could have been prevented—when a family member dies as the result of someone else’s wrong actions, whether negligent, reckless, or intentional—the grief and fallout can be even more complicated and acute. When this happens, eligible surviving family members of the deceased… read more

Can Nursing Homes Be Held Responsible for Wrongful Death?

California law defines wrongful death as a death of a person caused “by the wrongful act or neglect of another.” Under this definition, a nursing home can be held financially responsible for a wrongful death that occurs while a person dies in their care.  Common Causes of Wrongful Death in Nursing Homes Common causes of… read more