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By Renee Nordstrand on November 18, 2009

http://www.vcstar.com/news/2009/nov/13/united-denies-12-million-claim-filed-in-piru/

The family of 9-year-old Denise Arredondo, who drowned at Like Piru in May, has filed a 12 million dollar wrongful death claim against the lake’s owner, the United Water Conservation District, the Ventura County Star reports.

The claim alleges that the district knew the lake was unsafe and that there were no posted “no swimming” signs in the area to warn people who were unaware of the lake’s drop-offs and unidentifiable underwater cliffs.  Denise’s family went to the lake to swim at the suggestion of district employees.  Denise drowned after swimming into a drop off area.  

My thoughts are with Denise’s family in this time of sadness and grief. 

Although the article does not give very much detail regarding the liability in this situation, it appears that it is at least possible that the United Water Conservation District could be liable for recommending the family swim in an area they knew to be unsafe. 

Experienced personal injury attorneys will take actions that benefit and compensate family members who have been faced with the death of a loved one due to another party’s negligent actions.  In times of grief and insecurity, you need compassionate, skilled attorneys who understand the system and will do everything possible to help you regain a sense of stability.