Parents of Milby HS student killed by train file wrongful death lawsuit against Union Pacific
Sergio Rodriguez's parents accuse the rail company as well as the person who operated the train of negligence and are seeking more than $1 million in damages.
Family of Milby High School student killed in train crash files lawsuit against Union Pacific
"Children make mistakes. Do they deserve to pay for them with their life? " the family's attorney asked. The victim's parents are asking for changes in the train operation schedule and the construction of a pedestrian bridge.
Parents of Milby High School teen killed by train file $1M wrongful death suit
The family alleges the teen was killed because the train was operating at an "excessive and unreasonable speed" and without the necessary warning devices.
Family files lawsuit against Union Pacific after teen struck, killed by train in Houston
HOUSTON — The family 15-year-old Milby High School student, Sergio Rodriguez who was hit and killed by a train earlier this week, have now filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Union Pacific Railroad. The tragic incident happened Monday morning in southeast Houston while the sophomore was on his way to school.
Houston Family Filing Lawsuit Over the Death of 15-Year-Old Sergio Rodriguez
Marco Antonio Ortuno and Cecilia Rodriguez, the parents of 15-year-old Sergio Rodriguez, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Union Pacific Railroad and the train operator. Their teenage son was hit and tragically killed by a train while walking to school on the morning of Dec. 9 at 2000 Broadway St., which is near I-45 in Houston.
Union Pacific responds to fatal train accident of Milby HS student, claims teen tried to ‘outrun’ train
Following a lawsuit filed by the parents of the 15-year-old Houston Independent School District student who was hit and killed by a train while walking to school, Union Pacific responds with claims of what happened during the incident.
Community steps up to support family of student killed by train in Houston
HOUSTON — A Milby High School student's death sent shockwaves through the community. The community is stepping up, hoping to relieve some of the financial burden for 15-year-old Sergio Rodriguez's family. Southeast Houston is a small community with a big heart. Anthony Cutaia has seen it time and time again.
Family of Milby High School student struck by train files lawsuit against Union Pacific
The family of the Milby High School student who was struck and killed while crossing the train tracks near the school Monday morning has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Union Pacific. Sergio Rodriguez,
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