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Personal Injury & Torts

Sep. 17, 2011

Stabbing victim's mother files claim with MTA

The mother of a man stabbed to death while riding a Red Line subway train alleges it tolerated dangerous conditions and negligent security in a claim that is considered a precursor to a lawsuit.


By Ciaran McEvoy


Daily Journal Staff Writer


LOS ANGELES - The mother of a man stabbed to death while riding a Metro Red Line subway train in Hollywood last month has filed a claim with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, alleging it tolerated dangerous conditions and negligent security.


The move is the first step toward filing a lawsuit against the agency. But holding county transit officials liable for the death - de...

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