Cumberland

Judge Upholds Multi-Million Dollar Award for Former Patients in Cumberland Hospital Abuse Case, Setting Precedent for Justice

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RICHMOND, Va. — A circuit judge has ruled that three former patients of Cumberland Hospital will continue to receive a multi-million dollar award, albeit with a small reduction, and will not face a retrial. This decision follows allegations made by the women, who claimed they were sexually assaulted by former Medical Director Daniel Davidow during their time at the facility in New Kent. The plaintiffs reported inappropriate touching during their admission exams, leading to a civil trial in September. During that trial, a jury determined that the women were owed $360 million, factoring in violations … Read more

Factory Tragedy Leads to Lawsuit After Worker’s Fatal Incident in Cumberland County

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BRIDGETON, N.J. — A tragic incident occurred at a factory in Cumberland County, leading to the death of a worker who was crushed in a kettle used for manufacturing processes. The accident has sparked a lawsuit from a coworker, alleging negligence and failure to ensure a safe working environment. The factory, which has not been named in the reports, is under scrutiny following the event that led to severe injuries and subsequent death of the man involved. Legal documents filed in response to the accident accuse the management of multiple safety protocol breaches. According to … Read more

Family Sues Cumberland County Jail After Man’s Fatal Overdose, Alleges Neglect in Medical Care and Supervision

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PORTLAND, Maine — A lawsuit has been filed by the family of a man who died from a fentanyl overdose while detained at Cumberland County Jail, alleging wrongful death due to negligence by the jail’s staff and medical contractors. The suit, lodged in U.S. District Court in Portland, contends that James Mannion of Wells did not receive necessary medical intervention for his withdrawal symptoms, directly contributing to his death in August 2022. Mannion, who had been in custody for seven months on charges including alleged drug possession, succumbed to fentanyl poisoning. The distressing incident was … Read more

Cumberland County Grand Jury Hands Down Indictments for Norris and Hayes on Drug Charges

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Cumberland County, located in the state of Maine, has witnessed a significant development in drug-related charges. A recent indictment by the county’s grand jury has implicated two individuals, namely 77-year-old Frazier Norris and 35-year-old Jericia Renee Marie Hayes, in felony drug offenses. The charges levied against Norris include 10 counts, notably four counts each of the sale and delivery of a Schedule II drug, specifically fentanyl. Additionally, Norris also faces one count of the sale of a Schedule II drug. Hayes, on the other hand, is accused of three counts of the sale and delivery … Read more