Today’s case has made national headlines over the past year. death and injury at a child’s birthday party is almost too nightmarish to comprehend.
making this tragedy even worse is the battle for justice that followed .the swan boat club , which calls itself the friendliest club on the water, sits on the michigan shoreline of lake Erie in the town of newport. the club has been a community hub for many years.

on saturday ,april 20th , 2024,kristen sigler, a longtime baratender at the club rented the pavillion for her son’s third birthday party. it was circus themed . there were was a bouncy house ,face painting , and a hotdog stand. family , friends and , club members were invited along with their children.
