Neglect

Lawsuit Claims Fatal Neglect in Traffic Stop Custody Death in Tennessee

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Jackson, Tenn. — A lawsuit has been filed against Henry County’s law enforcement, accusing staff of wrongful actions in the death of Daniel Russell during a traffic stop on April 20, 2024. The legal action, initiated by he family’s attorney, Christopher Smith, claims that officers from both the Henry County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency contributed to Russell’s death through negligent handling and use of excessive force, thereby violating his constitutional rights under the 4th and 14th amendments. Russell, referred to affectionately as “Danny” by family and friends, was reportedly pulled over … Read more

Los Angeles Jury Awards $48 Million to Victims of Prolonged School Abuse, Unveiling Decades of Neglect by District

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Los Angeles, California – In a landmark decision, a local jury has awarded $48 million in damages to six individuals who suffered abuse at the hands of a former elementary school teacher, marking the culmination of a legal battle that shed light on years of systemic failures within a Southern California school district. The allegations of abuse, which persisted for 15 years under the watch of school officials, led to significant changes in state legislation and sparked widespread scrutiny of the Mountain View School District in El Monte. The case hinged on accusations that the … Read more

Louisiana Senator Proposes Key Changes to Strengthen Child Abuse and Neglect Legislation

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Baton Rouge, LA – A significant legislative proposal that seeks to amend existing statutes on child abuse and neglect is making its way through the Louisiana State Legislature, authored by a local senator. The proposed bill aims to redefine certain terminologies and refine the process by which reports of child abuse and neglect are evaluated and acted upon. The bill introduces new criteria for what constitutes child abuse, specifically targeting aspects of emotional and psychological harm, ensuring that modern understandings of these impacts are reflected in state law. This legislative move comes in response to … Read more

Family’s Hidden Camera Exposes Neglect in Elder Care, Spurs Nationwide Push for Surveillance Laws

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Edina, MN – When Jean H. Peters first moved her aging mother, Jackie Hourigan, into an assisted living facility in 2011, the atmosphere seemed welcoming and the grounds beautifully maintained. Yet beneath the surface, troubling signs soon emerged. According to Peters, a retired nurse-practitioner from Bloomington, Minnesota, her mother, who was struggling with memory issues at 82 and widowed, was often left in bed well into the morning, unattended and neglected. Hourigan frequently missed meals, she was left in soaked pants due to improper toileting, and most distressingly showed unexplained bruises. Peters and her siblings … Read more