Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss Wrongful Death Case

The family of a man who died in the 2011 Key West powerboat races could qualify for litigation funding.

Joey Gratton was driving a twin-engine, 38-foot catamaran when it overturned during a turn in the final lap on the second day of racing.  He became trapped in a rescue harness that was secured to the boat and drowned.  His widow, Priscilla Gratton, filed a lawsuit accusing race organizers of negligence in its safety and rescue operations during the event.  The suit says that rescue boats are supposed to be the first responders, but rescue personnel were unfamiliar with the cockpits and emergency hatches on the boats.  The medical examiner confirmed that Gratton did not die from injuries in the accident; he drowned waiting to be rescued. He was one of three men who died in the 2011 powerboat races.  A second lawsuit against the race organizers is still pending.

Super Boat International (SBI) argued that the lawsuit should be dropped because racers know the potential of accidents and sign waivers in order to participate.  The trial has been continued multiple times, but a judge had recently denied SBI’s motion to dismiss the case.

Although this is great news for the plaintiff, this case has been pending over two years.  During this time, if the family is suffering financially, they may be eligible for litigation funding, a means to avoid an overwhelming amount of debt and see the case through to a final result.

Litigation funding is a lawsuit cash advance that requires no credit checks or employment verification.  Funding is provided strictly on the merits of the case which means once the funding company reviews case documentation, cash can be available within 24 – 48 hours.  A plaintiff can pay outstanding bills with no need for monthly payments on the cash advance. The funding company is only repaid if, and when, the lawsuit settles. If the plaintiff loses, the repayment is completely waived,

If you have filed a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit and need cash now, litigation funding may be a solution.  Begin by applying with Lawsuit Financial online or by phone.  If you qualify, we can have a check wired directly into your account in less than 48 hours.  With Lawsuit Financial, your valuable assets and credit history will not be jeopardized.  Contact us today for a free no-obligation consultation.