Custody

Family Sues Hamilton County and Sheriff Over Man’s Death After Neglect in Custody

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The family of Deward Burton Johnson, who died in custody at Hamilton County Jail last year, has filed a lawsuit against the county and Sheriff Austin Garrett, alleging negligence and violations of civil rights. Johnson, 52, was detained on March 14 after being accused of shoplifting basketball trading cards valued at under $50 from a local Walmart. According to the legal complaint, Johnson underwent a routine blood test upon his booking into the jail, which revealed the presence of methamphetamine, amphetamine, and fentanyl in his system. Despite these findings, the lawsuit contends … Read more

Elon Musk Faces Paternity Lawsuit: Woman Claims Tech Mogul Fathered Her Child, Seeks Full Custody

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Los Angeles, California — A new paternity lawsuit has brought Tesla CEO Elon Musk into the legal spotlight. Ashley St. Clair, 26, alleges that Musk is the father of her child, born in September 2024, and claims he has had minimal involvement in the child’s upbringing. St. Clair is seeking sole legal custody of their son, identified as R.S.C. in court filings. Representative for St. Clair, Brian Glickich, stated, “Ashley St. Clair has initiated legal actions concerning paternity and custody to protect her child’s future. She attempted to address these matters privately with Mr. Musk … Read more

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Faces Appellate Court Over $208 Million Verdict in Landmark Case Involving Child’s Custody and Mother’s Tragic Suicide

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TAMPA, Fla. — The future of a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital hinges on whether the institution can be held accountable for the suicide of Beata Kowalski, who died three months after her daughter was placed under the hospital’s care. Legal representatives for the hospital sought to overturn a previous verdict at a hearing in the Florida Second District Court of Appeal on Wednesday. In 2017, Kowalski took her own life following the contentious medical care of her daughter, Maya, at the St. Petersburg hospital. Maya, a 10-year-old from Venice, had been … Read more

David Eason Hires Legal Muscle for Divorce Showdown with Jenelle Evans, Set to Battle Over Custody and Assets

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Wilmington, NC — In a surprising turn of events, David Eason, former “Teen Mom 2” star, has secured legal representation to confront his estranged wife, Jenelle Evans, in a North Carolina courtroom next month. The anticipated legal battle will focus on custody issues concerning their daughter Ensley, child support, and the division of their shared assets. This decision follows after months of Eason representing himself, a strategy that was proving to be unsuccessful. Court proceedings are set to intensify next month as both parties, each supported by legal counsel, navigate the complexities of their separation. … Read more