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  • LOCG File Lawsuit Against Tiger Woods and Others for Wrongful Death of Nicholas Immesberger

    LOCG File Lawsuit Against Tiger Woods and Others for Wrongful Death of Nicholas Immesberger

    Nick and one of his two favorite dogs
    Nick and one of his two favorite dogs

    What: Press Conference with the Family of Nicholas Immesberger

    When: Tuesday, May 14th, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.

    Where: 1800 S Australian Ave, Suite 400, West Palm Beach, FL 33409

    Who: The Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A.

    Contact: Local Media – Contact Tom Copeland (561-601-5036; tcopeland at 800goldlaw.com); National Media and Interview Requests – Contact Glen Calder (561-635-8422; gcalder@pinnacleadgroup.com)

    Press Conference with lawyers and families scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 14th 2019 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

    West Palm Beach, FL – May 13th 2019 – The family of 24-year old Nicholas Immesberger has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Tiger Woods, Mr. Wood’s girlfriend and restaurant manager Erica Herman, and The Woods Restaurant in Jupiter, FL, for over-serving alcohol to Mr. Immesberger on the afternoon of December 10th, 2018, leading the young man to become severely intoxicated, and then allowing him to drive home.

    Mr. Immesberger subsequently crashed his vehicle in Martin County, and was pronounced dead at the scene. His blood alcohol level at the time of the crash was 0.256, more than three times the legal limit.

    Mr. Immesberger was a bartender at The Woods, and this litigation will prove that the Defendants not only were aware of his alcoholism, but that the employees, staff, and owners of the restaurant knowingly fueled his addition by regularly over-serving him during and after his work shifts.

    The attorneys representing the family of Nicholas Immesberger, Katherine “Katie” Belowsky (mother) and Scott Duchene (father), Craig M. Goldenfarb, Esq. and Spencer T. Kuvin, Esq. of the Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A. will be holding a press conference tomorrow, Tuesday May 14th 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at their offices in West Palm Beach to discuss the lawsuit.

    A copy of the filed lawsuit can be found here.

    This is a breaking news story. Check back in for updates throughout the day on May 14th, 2019.

  • Palm Grove Apartments Owner Negligent In Two Recent Shooting Deaths

    Palm Grove Apartments Owner Negligent In Two Recent Shooting Deaths

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/CwAg-CdMgKs” title=”We Represent Shooting Victims at Palm Grove Apartment Complex”][vc_column_text]A double homicide occurred at the Palm Groves Apartments in West Palm Beach on Saturday, April 27. The apartment complex is located on North Australian Ave. Two men were killed in the attack, which may have been prevented had the owners of the apartment complex instituted better safety and security precautions on the premises.

    The victims have been identified as Bernard Jones and Alan Bernard Newman, aged 26 and 41, respectively. A third victim was injured and remains in the hospital. This victim has not been identified. One man has been arrested in connection, but there may be additional perpetrator(s) still on the loose.

    The Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A. has sued Palm Grove Apartments before for insufficient security at their apartment complex.

    Our law firm is experienced in a particular area of law referred to as negligent security. This particular area of law deals with negligence claims against the owner(s) of properties on which an injury or death occurs that may have been prevented had the owner taken the reasonable precautions to prevent such tragic events.

    Palm Grove Apartment Complex
    The entrance to the Palm Grove Apartment Complex, offering no security gate.

    We are currently handling two separate cases involving earlier shootings against this very apartment complex, Palm Grove. There is a trend of serious gun violence occurring at this complex, and to the extent required by Florida Law, the owner of this complex is responsible for providing a reasonable minimum level of safety and security to their grounds and for their tenants. When shootings like this that take the lives of these two men, Mr. Jones and Mr. Newman, the corporate owners of the complex may be held responsible in civil court for their negligence.

    Palm Grove Apartment Complex
    The northwest exit gate of the Palm Grove Apartment Complex is locked shut.

    That means that the families can be compensated for their loss from the apartment complex’s liability insurance company.

    Call our law firm today if you or someone you know has been shot or killed at the Palm Grove Apartment Complex in West Palm Beach at 561-444-4440.

    Original Post: West Palm Beach Police responded to reports of a shooting near the apartment complex around 8 P.M. on Saturday. The incident took place on North Australian Avenue, south of 25th Street. Two men were pronounced dead and a third shooting victim was taken to the hospital for treatment.

    Police say one suspect is in custody, and they are searching for others who may have been involved in the shooting. Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to contact the West Palm Beach Police Department.

    Palm Grove Apartment Complex
    The entry to the front of the Palm Grove Apartment Complex has a key card pad, but no gate.

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  • Local Champion Distance Runner Jose Laboy Fatally Struck by Car While Jogging

    Early on Monday morning, April 22, local champion distance runner Jose Laboy, 55, was out for his usual morning jog on Fair Green Road in West Palm Beach when a BMW M3 struck and killed him.

    The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) say that Laboy was jogging in the direction of the BMW around 5:35 AM. The BMW’s driver was 44-year-old Eric Banks, who later told officers that it was dark when he suddenly noticed Laboy jogging. According to the crash report, Banks also says he tried to swerve, but struck and killed the runner. After the crash, deputies say that Banks drove home, but later returned to the scene of the accident and called 911. At that point, deputies found Laboy dead in the grass.

    Laboy’s family members say he was in the habit of running in the area every morning.

  • Stuart Motocyclist Leonard David Sclafani Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash in Stuart

    According to Florida Highway Patrol, both riders were thrown clear of the motorcycle and into the street by the impact.

    Sadly, a third vehicle heading south struck the motorcycle’s driver, 63-year-old Leonard David Sclafani of Stuart, who was later pronounced dead at the scene. His passenger, who has not been identified, was taken to a hospital and listed in critical condition. The drivers of the two other vehicles involved were not injured, and FHP says the cause of the crash is under investigation.

    If there was negligence on the part of one of the drivers or the auto manufacturer, Sclafani’s family may have grounds to move forward with a civil Wrongful Death case.

  • Riviera Beach Resident Jorge Alejandro Ruiz-Gandara Killed in Motorcycle Accident Near West Palm Beach

    The motorcycle rider, 23-year-old Jorge Alejandro Ruiz-Gandara of Riviera Beach, was driving northbound on Military Trail near West Palm Beach. The four-door Toyota, driven by an 82-year-old driver, was also heading northbound in a separate lane. The Sheriff’s Office says the Toyota driver attempted to turn right and go south instead. However, the Toyota traveled eastbound into the northbound lanes and the path of the Suzuki motorcycle. Ruiz-Gandera was wearing a helmet, and was taken to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The Toyota driver was unhurt, and the report says charges are pending.

    If there was negligence on the part of the Toyota driver or the auto manufacturer, Ruiz-Gandara’s family may have grounds to move forward with a civil Wrongful Death case.

  • One Person Dead After Helicopter Lands on Road, Rotor Strikes Pickup Truck

     

     

    Florida Highway Patrol says the helicopter was attempting an emergency landing on the highway when it struck a pole. The rotor struck a nearby pickup truck, killing 72-year-old Deodat Persaud Gangsapersaud, a passenger in the vehicle. The driver was his 35-year-old son, Ryan Anthony Persaud, who was uninjured but taken to the hospital as a precaution.

    The helicopter pilot and copilot were not injured. Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister says the pilot was highly trained, and the helicopter recently serviced. The NTSB is investigating the crash.

    If there was negligence on the part of the semitrailer driver or the auto manufacturer, Persaud’s family may have grounds to move forward with a civil Wrongful Death case.

     

     

  • Lakeland Resident Shannon Oglesby Dead After Road Race Ends in Tragic Crash

    According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), Rodney Wimberly, 52, of Lakeland had stopped his 1993 Jeep Wrangler at a red light on U.S. 98 when a sports bike pulled up next to it. Both drivers revved their engines, and sped off as soon as the light turned green. The sports bike pulled several car lengths ahead of the Jeep, whose driver lost control near the intersection with Innovation Way. The Jeep hit an electrical pole at a high rate of speed, ejecting both Wimberly and his passenger, 47-year-old Shannon Oglesby. The Jeep then caught fire.

    Several witnesses and off-duty PCSO deputy Mark Trexler stopped to render aid and call for emergency services. Oglesby’s leg was severely injured, and Trexler and another bystander attempted to stop the bleeding. When paramedics arrived, Wimberly and Oglesby were taken to Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, where Oglesby later succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead. Wimberly was listed in critical condition with a fractured pelvis, head trauma, and other injuries.

    Witnesses say the sports bike’s driver was far enough ahead that they may not have been aware of the crash.

    If there was negligence on the part of the Jeep’s driver or the auto manufacturer, Oglesby’s family may have grounds to move forward with a civil Wrongful Death case.

  • Stuart Resident Robin New Dead After Tragic Hang Gliding Accident

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]New was an experienced hang glider, according to his friend, Joshua Greenstein.

    “It’s a shame, I don’t know all of the details of what happened, but he (New) was very safe and he was very educated (about hang gliding) and had all of the certifications,” Greenstein said.

    On Saturday afternoon, Martin County Fire Rescue received a call around 1:30 PM requesting help with a “traumatic incident” near the Jensen Causeway. Florida Wildlife Commission (FWC) officials described the incident as a tragic malfunction: “While launching the hang glider from the vessel, a malfunction occurred and the hang glider nose-dived into the water resulting in a fatality.”

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  • Palm Tran Bus Runs Over Driver Miguel Treto Following Car Accident in Belle Glade

    According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s office, Treto, 26, was traveling westbound on State Road 80 when his car veered off the road, onto a grass medium, and crashed in a drainage culvert. Treto was ejected from the car, which flipped over. Both Treto and the car ended up in the path of oncoming traffic. Sadly, a Palm Tran bus ran over Treto, who was later pronounced dead at the scene. Another car struck Treto’s vehicle. Palm Tran says they are investigating the accident.

    If there was negligence on the part of the bus driver or the auto manufacturer, Treto’s family may have grounds to move forward with a civil Wrongful Death case.

  • Three-Vehicle Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer Leaves One Person Dead, Several Injured

    Florida Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the driver of a van slammed on the brakes. The driver of a pickup truck behind the van didn’t stop in time and crashed into the van, shoving it into the southbound lanes, where it was hit by a tractor-trailer. The pickup truck then continued off the road and hit a light pole.  A passenger in the van was sadly pronounced dead at the scene, and three other riders from the van were taken to local hospitals with injuries. Two other people were treated at the scene.

    If there was negligence on the part of one of the drivers or an auto manufacturer, the victim’s family may have grounds to move forward with a civil Wrongful Death case.

    The Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A. is dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals and families that have suffered injuries due to the negligence of others. Our attorneys have more than 170 years of combined experience investigating and representing those who have suffered tragic loss or severe injuries.

    If you know a surviving family member of a person who was killed in an auto crash, please encourage them to give our firm a call immediately. The consultation is completely free, and there is no out-of-pocket cost to the family to hire us.