Blog

The family of Gabby Petito filed a First Amended Complaint today (March 1, 2023) against Moab City Police, based on new information that has come to light regarding the failures of the Moab City Police Department and its officers that contributed to the cause of Gabby Petito’s death.  The amendments include multiple damning admissions made […]

A large truck like a semi-trailer can weigh up to 80,000 pounds and be as long as 70 feet. If one is bearing down on you and unable to stop, one of two things will likely happen. You’re going to suffer serious injuries, or you’re going to meet your maker. If you live through the […]

It is always a tragedy when a loved one passes away, but if the death could have otherwise been avoided, there could be a wrongful death situation at hand. We are Parker & McConkie, and we want to make sure that you honor the death of a loved one who has passed away. This means […]

The University of Utah and the family of Zhifan Dong have reached a settlement agreement. Representatives from the University of Utah and the family of Zhifan Dong, through their attorneys at Parker & McConkie, have agreed to release the following Settlement Agreement: Statement From Junfang Shen and Mingsheng Dong The parents of Zhifan, Junfang Shen […]

The law firm of Parker & McConkie receives regular media inquiries regarding Petito v. Moab City Policy Department. In particular, members of the media have asked about the photograph discussed in the Complaint filed on November 3, 2022. In an effort to answer those inquiries, we are providing the photograph and limited information in the […]

The parents of Gabby Petito, Joseph Petito and Nichole Schmidt, will be at the Utah Capitol today to voice support for S.B. 117, a bill that mandates all Utah law enforcement agencies conduct a lethality assessment for every instance of intimate partner violence.   The Petito family will join Utah Lt. Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson and Senator Todd Weiler to […]

Stronger at the Broken Places At the beginning of this new year, we have to express our profound gratitude for so many clients who are committed to find good and create positive change in society as a result personal tragedies and losses they have been forced to endure.  We are inspired their selflessness and desire […]

You must call 911 as quickly as possible in a motor vehicle accident. Then, remember to reach out to a car accident lawyer. Car accident lawyers can review your claim to see if you are entitled to compensation. For example, a car accident attorney can negotiate with your insurance company, look at your medical record, […]

It is always sad when someone passes away, but there are some situations where someone may have passed away unexpectedly. If that is the case, there could be a wrongful death situation. You might be interested in filing a wrongful death lawsuit in Utah. Just because someone has passed away doesn’t necessarily mean that there […]

You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Nov 3, 2022 10:00 AM Mountain Time (Beginning at 10:30) Topic: Petito Press Conference Complaint, Petito, et al. v. Moab City Police Dept, et al.