Minneapolis Girl’s Death Could Mean Lower Lawsuit Award, Experts Say

March 26, 2008

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Experts say the death of 6-year-old Abigail Taylor from the injuries she suffered in a swimming pool accident probably means the targets of a lawsuit will pay less in damages.

Abigail died last week, nine months after she sat on a pool drain whose suction pulled out part of her intestine.

Several attorneys interviewed by the Star Tribune said her family’s lawsuit against the Minneapolis Golf Club and the maker of the pool drain is now a wrongful death case _ instead of a personal injury suit. And they say that is likely to mean lower damages.

The Taylor family’s attorney, Bob Bennett, says that’s historically been true. But he says he doesn’t know if that will hold up in this case.

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  • March 28, 2008 at 9:22 am
    Bill says:
    Mary, once again you are putting words and thoughts into those who do not agree with your viewpoints. I never said, nor did I imply, that parents should not watch their childr... read more
  • March 27, 2008 at 4:37 am
    Reason says:
    Good GAWD this is horrible!!!! Like seriously; who knew a pool drain could suck your *** off. This whole story makes my butt pucker to the point of cramping. Holy Chripes...
  • March 27, 2008 at 2:15 am
    Suzi says:
    Mary B. P L E A S E do NOT have children. You are clueless.
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