The family of an Ohio State University student killed by a malfunctioning and defective elevator has reached a settlement with the university for $1 million.  Andy Polakowski was killed in October 2006 when the elevator's main brake malfunctioned.  His family claimed that the university was negligent in maintaining, inspecting and repairing the elevator.

Source:  Columbus Dispatch

Lexington, Kentucky accident lawyer Robert Abell represents families and individuals in accident cases where they've been harmed by another's negligence; he can be reached at 859-254-7076.