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 […]
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 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.
Losing a loved one is one of life’s biggest challenges. Having a loved one pass away due to an accident with a vehicle or a negligent event at work can bring a whole new level of stress and trauma. If you’re a spouse of a family member in this situation, you may be wondering what […]
If you’re looking for a reputable personal injury attorney in Utah, it’s important to be prepared with the right questions to ensure they can properly and expertly handle your case. Here are the top 10 questions you should ask before hiring a personal injury attorney. What to Ask Your Personal Injury Attorney Have you handled […]
Sustaining an injury while on the job is an unfortunate event that can lead to medical bills and lost wages. In 2020, the United States reported over 4,764 occupational fatalities, with 47.4% of the total fatalities accounting for construction and materials moving occupations. Fortunately, employers must protect their workers by providing them with workers compensation […]
Do you have a personal injury case? If so, do you need a lawyer? It depends. I know that’s not the answer you were hoping for. Walk through these steps to help determine whether you have a case that a lawyer will take. This isn’t meant to cover all possible scenarios. But it can give […]