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North Carolina Family Sues Alamance County Sheriff Over Fatal Shooting, Alleges Excessive Force and Rights Violations

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ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — A chilling incident in May 2023 has given rise to a wrongful death lawsuit filed against the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office, spotlighting a number of contentious legal and civil rights concerns. Kathy Fujiwara, the mother of the deceased Warren Kent Davis, along with her attorney James Hairston Jr., assert that excessive force led to the untimely death of Davis during a police intervention. The conflict escalated after deputies were summoned by Jackie Pleasant, Davis’ girlfriend, who requested help to remove him from her premises due to allegations of him breaching a … Read more

Tragic Delay: Family Seeks Justice After Dispatch Failure Leads to Father’s Untimely Death in Ottawa County

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Spring Lake Township, MI – In a tragic unfolding of events in December 2019, a man lost his life to a violent attack by his mentally ill son, who had ceased his medication and previously placed a distress call about feeling unsafe. This incident has prompted a federal lawsuit claiming negligence on the part of the local dispatch authority for not sending immediate help. James Boone had contacted emergency services, expressing concern about his son’s erratic and threatening behavior. Despite his pleas for quick assistance, help arrived only after his son, Kenneth Boone, called back … Read more

$10 Million Verdict for Wisconsin Family After Daughter Suffers Birth-Related Brain Damage

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RACINE, Wis. — After nearly six years of legal battle, a Wisconsin jury issued a $10 million verdict in a medical malpractice lawsuit for a family whose daughter suffered severe brain damage during childbirth. The compensation awarded to the family of Ka’Mya Minor marks a significant judgment in a state where hospitals frequently prevail in such cases. Ka’Mya, now 6 years old, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy before her second birthday. Despite being mostly nonverbal, she is making strides in communication through sign language and can joyfully interact using gestures like high-fives. Monica Cerna, Ka’Mya’s … Read more

Family Seeks Justice in Tragic 2024 Canine Attack with Lawsuit Against KC Pet Project

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Kansas City, Missouri — A Kansas City family has taken legal action against the KC Pet Project, alleging negligence in the management and oversight of a dog that fatally attacked a local woman in 2024. The incident, which has sparked a broader discussion about animal control policies and public safety, is now under legal scrutiny as the family seeks accountability and reforms in animal shelter operations. The lawsuit, filed recently in a Missouri court, argues that the KC Pet Project failed to properly assess the dog’s aggressive tendencies and to warn the future adoptive family … Read more