Jason Derkosh holds his wife, Elizabeth, at the funeral of their 2-year-old son, Maddox, who was killed by wild dogs at the Pittsburgh Zoo in 2012. The parents' attorney, Robert Mongeluzzi, said then that the zoo "failed miserably in their solemn responsibility to prevent the attack" and "shamelessly attacked Maddox's grieving mother." Elizabeth Boyd. Elizabeth Derkosh OfficialUSA.com Records The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium says Elizabeth Derkosh, the mother of 2-year-old Maddox Derkosh, who was fatally mauled when he fell into a wild African dogs exhibit, is to blame for her son's death and shouldn't be allowed to sue. Zoo blames mom of boy, 2, who died in wild dogs exhibit Jason and Elizabeth Derkosh acknowledged in their complaint that Elizabeth Derkosh lifted her son so he could get a better look at the exhibit, but they claim the zoo didn't modify the. [3] [4] Exhibit [ edit] We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Maddox bled to death, and his body was eventually recovered and sent to a medical examiner for investigation after the remaining painted dogs were detained. We all are in our 30's at work, we all would relate to each other. The Derkosh family and the zoo request that the privacy of all parties involved be respected, the statement said. Karen Noone, Martin Noone, Bernard Noone, Martin Noone and Janel Derkosh, and many others are family members and associates . Jason Lamar Derkosh, 46 - Pittsburgh, PA - Has Court or Arrest Records Zoo spokeswoman Tracy Gray declined to comment on lawsuit but said in a statement that the zoo has met safety standards of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums and that the U.S. Department of Agriculture found no problems with the exhibit in 35 inspections since 2006. The parents of the toddler killed last fall at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium are suing the zoo, arguing zoo officials ignored known concerns about safety. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Sorry is not a word that that I can even say condolences? Elizabeth Santillan. Source. It was just everywhere, and that saved us. Zoo feared mauling before 2-year-old was killed: suit - New York Post Jason and Elizabeth Derkosh are seeking unspecified damages in the November 4 death of Maddox, who fell over a 4ft railing into an exhibit after his mother lifted him up to get a better look. UPDATE | Mother of boy mauled at Pittsburgh zoo won't be charged [9][10], It was initially unclear in most news coverage of the case whether Maddox had been killed by the lengthy fall to the ground, or by the dogs themselves. But the standard of proof for criminal charges is greater than that needed to prove negligence or recklessness in a civil lawsuit, in which a jury could have decided that both sides share some responsibility. I don't know what word to use, but my heart aches right now for everybody. In February I have quite a few birthdays in my family and circle of friends, so I really had to get to work!
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