Family of student from Cyprus killed by drunk driver sues NYC restaurant where drinks servedOctober 2nd, 2009 Family of Cyprus student killed in DWI sues cafeNEW YORK — The family of a graduate student from Cyprus who was killed by a drunken driver has filed a lawsuit accusing a New York City restaurant of serving the alcohol that fueled the crash. Attorney Sanford Rubenstein says he filed the lawsuit Friday against Cavo Cafe Lounge on behalf of the family of Panayiota Demetriou (pah-nay-OH'-tuh dehm-EE'-tree'-yoo).
Widow of small-plane pilot sues helicopter owner, maker over deadly Hudson River crashOctober 2nd, 2009 Widow sues chopper owner, maker over Hudson crashPHILADELPHIA — The widow of the small-plane pilot killed in a collision with a helicopter over the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit accusing the helicopter operators of operating an aerial "bumper car."
The Aug. 8 crash killed nine people aboard the two aircraft, including pilot Steven Altman, of Ambler, Pa.
Federal investigations seek witnesses to SC medical chopper crash that killed 3 peopleSeptember 30th, 2009 Investigators seek witnesses to SC chopper crashGEORGETOWN, S.C. — Federal investigators hope to find witnesses who saw a medical helicopter crash near the South Carolina coast, killing all three people on board.
SC GOP House member files defamation suit over anonymous letter alleging tryst with govSeptember 17th, 2009 SC rep files suit over letter alleging gov affairCOLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina legislator has filed a defamation lawsuit over an anonymous letter mailed to her Spartanburg County constituents that suggests she had an affair with Gov.
University of Utah settles lawsuit over deaths of 7 Chinese scholars in 2003 van crashAugust 8th, 2009 University of Utah settles suit over deadly crashSALT LAKE CITY —The University of Utah has settled a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the families of seven Chinese scholars killed in a 2003 van rollover. State officials on Friday agreed to pay nearly $500,000 to the plaintiffs, including three men injured in the crash.
SC Learjet pilots heard noise, slammed brakes before fiery crash that injured drummer and DJAugust 7th, 2009 Pilots in SC Learjet crash heard noise, hit brakesCOLUMBIA, S.C. — The pilots of a Learjet that hurtled off a South Carolina runway heard a noise and warned controllers they were going to crash just seconds before the fiery accident killed four people and injured two celebrities, according to transcripts of the cockpit conversation released Friday.
Feds to release more details on SC Learjet crash that killed 4, injured drummer and DJAugust 7th, 2009 More details due on SC celebrity Learjet crashCOLUMBIA, S.C. — Federal investigators plan to release more information about a Learjet crash in South Carolina that killed four people and injured drummer Travis Barker and DJ AM.
Pilot killed in Pakistan Air Force plane crashAugust 5th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) pilot was killed Wednesday when his aircraft crashed near Attock city on a training flight, the air force said in a statement. The PAF said that the FT-7 aircraft went down because of technical problems near Attock city in the eastern Punjab province Wednesday.
NTSB says Learjet should change thrusting system on plane after evaluating deadly SC crashJuly 17th, 2009 Feds: Learjet should change design after SC crashCOLUMBIA, S.C. — Nearly a year after a plane hurtled off the end of a South Carolina runway last fall, killing four and injuring celebrity DJ AM and former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, federal regulators said Friday the plane's manufacturer should make changes to part of the plane's design.
Military identifies pilot killed in F-16 crash in UtahJune 24th, 2009 Pilot killed in F-16 crash in Utah identifiedHILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — The military has identified the pilot of an F-16 who was killed in a crash at the Utah Test and Training Range in the state's west desert. The 388th Fighter Wing at Hill Air Force Base says Capt.
Pilot just missed runway and died in small plane crash at Minnesota airportJune 17th, 2009 Pilot killed in Minnesota plane crashCRYSTAL, Minn. — Authorities say the pilot of a small airplane was killed trying to land in pouring rain at a Minnesota airport.
Japanese mother of hiker killed in helicopter crash arrives in NM to collect daughter's bodyJune 14th, 2009 Mother of hiker killed in crash arrives in NMALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The mother of a Japanese hiker killed in a helicopter crash in the northern New Mexico mountains has arrived in Albuquerque from Tokyo to collect her daughter's body.
Autopsy: No drugs in system of pilot in fatal Montana plane crash, likely no heart attackMay 6th, 2009 No drugs in body of pilot in fatal Montana crashHELENA, Mont. — A Montana coroner says the pilot in a March plane crash that killed 14 had no drugs or alcohol in his system and did not appear to have suffered a heart attack.
Marine pilot who crashed jet into San Diego homes, killing 4 on ground, cleared to fly againApril 22nd, 2009 Military pilot in San Diego crash to fly againSAN DIEGO — The pilot of a military jet that crashed into a San Diego neighborhood and killed four people on the ground has been cleared to fly again. Officials say Marine Lt.
Family of Drew Peterson's late wife files wrongful death lawsuit against himApril 22nd, 2009 Family of Drew Peterson's late wife files lawsuitCHICAGO — The family of Drew Peterson's third wife filed a wrongful death lawsuit Tuesday, alleging the former Bolingbrook police sergeant drowned her in a bathtub. Kathleen Savio's family has long voiced suspicions about the circumstances surrounding her 2004 death, especially following the disappearance of Peterson's fourth wife, Stacy.
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