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Tragic Lawsuit Alleges Oregon Officers Abandoned Mentally Ill Man to Die in Hot Patrol Car While They Scrolled on TikTok

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COOS BAY, Ore. — The family of a man who died in police custody has filed a lawsuit, claiming that officers failed to provide necessary medical care while focusing on personal distractions, including social media. Nathan Bradford Smith, 33, who struggled with mental illness, died of heat stroke exacerbated by methamphetamine use after an arrest in July 2024. According to the lawsuit filed Wednesday, Coos Bay police officers allegedly neglected Smith’s obvious signs of medical distress, instead spending time in a parked patrol car watching TikTok and texting. The complaint accuses the city of Coos … Read more

Emotional Courtroom Showdown: DA Opposes Accused’s Plea to Visit Critically Ill Mother Abroad

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SAN FRANCISCO — A tense courtroom session unfolded Tuesday as the District Attorney opposed a request from an accused man seeking permission to travel to Bulgaria to visit his critically ill mother. The hearing took place in Department 9 of the San Francisco Hall of Justice, presided over by Judge Sylvia Husing. The accused, whose passport has been surrendered to the court due to the ongoing case, is seeking temporary access to it. His mother, who is reportedly in grave condition from heart disease and cancer, is the motivation for the travel request. The man’s … Read more

Family Seeks Justice After Tragic Death of Mentally Ill Man in Arizona Heat, Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against County and Care Facilities

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PHOENIX — The family of a 58-year-old man, who died from exposure to extreme heat in Phoenix last summer, is pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit against several parties, including Maricopa County. The case emerged one year after Lafayette Palmes was found dead on a day when temperatures soared to 116 degrees. Palmes, who struggled with mental health challenges, was under the guardianship of Maricopa County at the time of his death. According to family members, the circumstances surrounding his passing prompted them to seek accountability. “We are his voice. He didn’t have a voice,” said … Read more

Historic Jury Ruling: Terminally Ill Man Awarded $117 Million After Asbestos Exposure at World Trade Center

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New York — In a landmark decision, a jury has awarded $117 million to a terminally ill man and his wife after the man was exposed to asbestos while working on the World Trade Center construction during the 1970s. This ruling marks a significant moment in the ongoing fight for justice among those impacted by asbestos-related illnesses. William Durbec, the man at the center of the case, was diagnosed with a terminal illness linked to his asbestos exposure. The jury determined that Durbec is entitled to $78 million, compensating him for both past and future … Read more