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Parents of Wisconsin drowning victim file wrongful death lawsuit

The parents of a man who drowned last year in Eau Claire, Wisconsin have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a man that was accompanying him during the time of his demise, according to the Leader-Telegram, a local paper.

Joseph Fike was on an island in the Chippewa River in the early morning of July 20, 2011 with a group of friends. When they were supposed to swim back, his friends couldn't find him. It wasn't until two hours later when the group called the authorities. Fike was later found down the river on July 22.

"It was important for me to find him," Anita Fike, Joseph's mother, told the source. "But it was really hard." 

But, the man's parents, Larry and Anita Fike, are filing a wrongful death lawsuit against Andrew Grill, who they allege had a confrontation with their son earlier that day. They have also alleged that Grill saw Fike's head dip below the water while swimming across the river, or that he otherwise caused him to be submerged.

Fike's official autopsy, though, showed no signs of struggle and a toxicity report found that Joseph Fike's blood-alcohol level was well above the legal limit.

Due to the isolated nature of the event, investigators and lawyers may only have witness testimonies to go by, which could be slightly vague. By partnering with experienced Milwaukee court reporters, litigators can ensure that they have the most comprehensive deposition transcripts to enable them to best serve their clients.

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