$40M
Wrongful Death, Skydiving Accident
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Case Details
Wrongful death of an 18-year-old son in a tandem skydiving accident due to negligence of the skydiving company owner, who had a history of similar incidents.
Additional Notes
Attorney Paul Van Der Walde recovered compensation for a couple whose son died in a tandem skydiving accident. The owner, Bill Dause, was held personally responsible by piercing the corporate veil, after being linked to about 20 deaths and reopening companies to avoid liabilities. The case led to Tyler's Law for skydiving safety.