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Florida A&M Seeks Dismissal of Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Florida A&M officials recently announced that the university is in no way responsible for the hazing death of Robert Champion. They claim that Champion is solely responsible for the incident that occurred on a charter bus in Orlando last Nov. 19 and the injuries he suffered in a hazing incident.
Law Could Limit Damages in Florida A&M Hazing Lawsuit
Floridians are very familiar with the sad story of Robert Champion, the Florida A&M drum major who died from injuries he received in a well-publicized hazing incident in Orlando. What they may not know, however, is a Florida legal concept called “sovereign immunity,” which could limit the amount of money his parents could receive in a lawsuit. Champion was fatally injured on a charter bus in Orlando while he was being hazed by fellow members in the school’s marching band, and his parents are seeking damages in a wrongful death lawsuit. For a full explanation of sovereign immunity, parents and close family members of wrongful death victims should speak to an experienced Orlando personal injury attorney. A simple explanation of sovereign immunity is that it limits the ability for people to collect wrongful death damages from several public agencies.
Mr. Cunningham is an excellent and knowledgeable attorney.