NU Online News Service, April 6, 11:36 a.m. EDT
The sad shooting death of Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Fla. is at the center of a controversy that has no end in sight, and could bring other parties into question over liability, including insurers. However, proof of liability will be key to determining any damage awards, say insurance-industry experts.
In late February, 17-year-old Martin was shot by George Zimmerman, the captain of a neighborhood crime watch program in the gated community of the Retreat at Twin Lakes.
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