Recent Blog Posts
Cristo Rey Intern CEO Project Day!
On April 12, 2019, CKF’s interns presented their CEO projects and they did an amazing job! We are so proud of each of these students and cannot describe the impact they have had on each of us during this internship experience. We cannot wait to see what the future holds for each of them!… Read More »
Basketball Fans Injured After Escalator Malfunction at Arena
Multiple sports fans were recently injured after an escalator malfunction at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. The accident took place as fans exited the area after viewing the University of Louisville women’s basketball team defeat University of Connecticut. The incident marred what was the largest crowd in attendance at a women’s college basketball… Read More »
Young Boy Hospitalized After Foot Becomes Trapped in Escalator at Macy’s
A young boy was seriously injured at a Chicago-area Macy’s store when his foot became trapped in an escalator, requiring hospitalization and resulting in the machine being shut down for inspection while emergency responders investigated the incident. Management for the Macy’s store say they already addressed violations cited by the Chicago Building Department that… Read More »
Family Files Lawsuit Against Supermarket After Child Loses Fingers in Escalator Accident
A Utah family recently filed an escalator injury lawsuit against a supermarket chain after their child tragically lost two of her fingers in a catastrophic escalator accident. The lawsuit also names the escalator manufacturer as party to the claim, alleging the plaintiff’s child suffered her injuries as a result of negligence on the part… Read More »
West Virginia Woman Wins $375,000 in Escalator Injury Lawsuit
A West Virginia woman recently secured justice after she was able to reach a settlement in her escalator injury lawsuit with a Virginia business that had fiercely contested liability in the case, hiring several experts to avoid responsibility. As part of the settlement, the business will pay the plaintiff a total of $375,000 in… Read More »
Pennsylvania Man Sues Pittsburgh International Airport Over Escalator Injury
A Pennsylvania man recently filed an escalator injury lawsuit against Pittsburgh International Airport and the Allegheny Airport Authority after allegedly suffering a serious knee injury while on a malfunctioning escalator last November. The lawsuit also names Schindler Elevator Corp. as a defendant, a company based in Switzerland with a U.S. headquarters in Morristown, N.J.,… Read More »
Georgia Company Sued Over Moving Walkway Injuries
A Wisconsin retail chain recently filed a lawsuit against an elevator company over allegations that the latter produced and maintained defective moving walkways that caused several accidents that led to personal injuries. According to the lawsuit, at least four customers at Menards Stores in Indiana filed escalator personal injury lawsuits against the company when… Read More »
CKF’s Very Own Master Beekeeper
On a recent trip, attorney Phil Henry participated in a little beekeeping “relaxation.” From the look on Phil’s face, it is hard to tell if this was truly relaxing or a bit unnerving. We are happy to report that neither Phil nor any bees were injured. Kudos to Phil for giving it a try.
Family of Escalator Accident Victim Files Lawsuit Against Alaska Airline
The family of an elderly woman who died of her injuries after an escalator accident at the Portland, Oregon airport recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the airline and its wheelchair assistance contractor over the tragic incident. The family of the 75-year-old woman and great-grandmother allege that the airline and its contractor were… Read More »
