Corporate Criminal Liability

1. Ragan et al v. Rock Drillers Unlimited, Inc. et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (January 7, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiffs: Estate of Marcus Ragan, seven injured workers. Defendants: Rock Drillers Unlimited, Inc., site manager David Colson, subcontractor TerraFirma Foundations LLC.
4. Case Tags: Workplace Safety Violation;Involuntary Manslaughter;Construction Disaster;Corporate Criminal Liability

1. Burnett v. Redtail Transport Inc

2. Jurisdiction: United States (Texas) (February 24, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Sarah Burnett (surviving spouse of Jason Burnett); Defendant: Redtail Transport Inc. (autonomous freight carrier); Related criminal defendant: Redtail Transport Safety Director Mark Hollister
4. Case Tags: Criminally Negligent Homicide;Autonomous Vehicle Liability;Wrongful Death;Corporate Criminal Liability

1. Kirkland v. Lawn Chasers Corporation

2. Jurisdiction: United States (Illinois state court, later federal criminal charges) (March 20, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: The Kirkland Family (representatives of deceased minor); Defendant: Lawn Chasers Corporation, a landscaping and pesticide application company
4. Case Tags: Negligent Homicide;Corporate Criminal Liability;Environmental Crime (illegal pesticide drift);Occupational Safety and Health Violation

1. Gangley v. Immanuel Home Care Inc

2. Jurisdiction: United States (California) (May 7, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Emily Gangley (daughter of deceased Robert Gangley); Defendant: Immanuel Home Care Inc. (for-profit home care agency)
4. Case Tags: Elder Neglect;Involuntary Manslaughter;Caregiver Negligence;Corporate Criminal Liability