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Family and Estate of Soo Hyeon Park v. Village of Ridgewood
Date: 12-02-2011
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Court: Superior Court, Bergen County, New Jersey
Plaintiff's Attorney: Neil Weiner, Weiner Carroll & Strauss, Newark, New Jersey
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Description:
Family and Estate of Soo Hyeon Park sued Village of Ridgewood, New Jersey on a governmental tort claim negligence wrongful death theory claiming that Park, age 13, drowned at the Graydon Pool on July 15, 2008 as a result of the failure to exercise due care of the life guards on duty that day who failed to observe that Park was struggling to stay afloat.
When notified that Soo Hyeon had possibly drown, the Manager had the life guards search the parking lot. As a result, the boy's body was not found at the bottom of the pool for 40 minutes.
The defenses asserted by Defendants are not available.
When notified that Soo Hyeon had possibly drown, the Manager had the life guards search the parking lot. As a result, the boy's body was not found at the bottom of the pool for 40 minutes.
The defenses asserted by Defendants are not available.
Outcome:
Plaintiffs' verdict for $10 million.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Family and Estate of Soo Hyeon Park v. Village of Ridgewood?
The outcome was: Plaintiffs' verdict for $10 million.
Which court heard Family and Estate of Soo Hyeon Park v. Village of Ridgewood?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Bergen County, New Jersey, NJ.
Who were the attorneys in Family and Estate of Soo Hyeon Park v. Village of Ridgewood?
Plaintiff's attorney: Neil Weiner, Weiner Carroll & Strauss, Newark, New Jersey.
When was Family and Estate of Soo Hyeon Park v. Village of Ridgewood decided?
This case was decided on December 2, 2011.