Student's Wrongful Death Settled in Rider University Suit
Rider University has settled a lawsuit with the family of a California student who died from alcohol poisoning at a fraternity event in 2007.
According to an article by the Associated Press, financial terms were not disclosed.
The university has agreed to ban alcohol in dorms and at on-campus fraternity and sorority social events, strengthen sanctions for alcohol violations, and tell parents about incidents.
Other changes already in practice include imposing stiffer sanctions for hazing, putting live-in directors in Greek houses, and posting information about fraternity misconduct on a Web site.
When needless death due to the negligence of another party occurs, like the death of the student in the above case, wrongful death lawsuits can be filed. In these lawsuits, the decedent’s heirs sue the negligent party or parties for damages related to the loss of life and their own pain and suffering. It is recommended that families who think their family member’s death was wrongful first contact a wrongful death attorney for a case assessment. If the case is valid, the attorney can help investigate the claim, gather evidence, represent them in court, and collect the compensation they deserve.
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Source article: http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/20090925_Rider_University_settles_suit_in_student_s_death.html
