Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Marine Veteran’s Fatal Boat Crash
The family of Magdalena Jablonska, a Marine veteran, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Richard Stevenson. Jablonska died on July 25 in a boat crash on the Fox River in McHenry, a suburb of Chicago. The lawsuit alleges that…
Chicago, IL, August 6, 2026 — The family of a Marine veteran has initiated a wrongful death lawsuit following a fatal boat crash on the Fox River in McHenry, a suburb of Chicago. Magdalena Jablonska, identified as a Marine veteran, died on July 25 as a result of the incident.
The lawsuit has been filed against Richard Stevenson. According to the legal filing, Jablonska’s family alleges that Stevenson was operating his boat at a high rate of speed and under the influence of alcohol at the time of the collision. The lawsuit further contends that Stevenson’s vessel crashed into Jablonska’s boat, which was reportedly situated within a designated no-wake zone.
The incident occurred on the Fox River in McHenry. Further details regarding the specific circumstances leading up to the crash, the exact location within McHenry, and any potential statements from Richard Stevenson were not immediately available.
The lawsuit seeks to establish liability for the death of Magdalena Jablonska. The core allegations center on the claims of high-speed operation and alleged intoxication by the defendant, Richard Stevenson, leading to the crash that tragically resulted in Jablonska’s death.
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