Wrongful

Jury Awards $33 Million in Damages in Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Ottawa County Jail

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Tulsa, Oklahoma – A federal civil jury awarded $33 million in damages to the estate of Terral Brooks Ellis II, who died in the Ottawa County jail in 2015. The jury found that the medical care provided by the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office violated Ellis’ constitutional rights. Ellis’ family expressed satisfaction and gratitude for the jury’s verdict, ending their years-long wait for justice. Ellis, 26, was pronounced dead on October 22, 2015, shortly after being transported from the Ottawa County jail to a local hospital with no detectable blood pressure. During his 10-day stay at … Read more

Family of Ashli Babbitt Files $30 Million Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against U.S. Government Following U.S. Capitol Shooting

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SAN DIEGO, California – The family of Ashli Babbitt, a 35-year-old Air Force veteran who was fatally shot during the U.S. Capitol breach on January 6, 2021, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the U.S. government. The lawsuit, seeking $30 million in damages, was filed in San Diego federal court on Friday. According to the lawsuit, Babbitt was “ambushed” by a U.S. Capitol Police officer who shot her without any warning or commands while she was climbing through a broken window of a barricaded door to the Speaker’s Lobby. Lt. Michael Byrd, the officer … Read more

Chicago-Area Hospital System Ordered to Pay $14 Million in Wrongful Death Lawsuit

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Chicago, Illinois – A hospital system in the Chicago area has been ordered to pay a $14 million jury verdict after being found responsible for the death of a 19-year-old who did not receive treatment for his heart condition. The verdict, delivered by a local jury, holds the hospital system liable for failing to provide necessary medical care. The tragic case involved a young individual whose heart condition went untreated, leading to his untimely death. The jury’s decision highlights the significant consequences that can arise when medical providers fail to fulfill their obligations to their … Read more

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Accuses Lycoming County Prison of Negligence and Civil Rights Violations After Inmate Dies from COVID-19 and Diabetes Complications

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Williamsport, Pennsylvania – The family of a man who died in Lycoming County Prison has filed a federal lawsuit accusing jail staff of neglecting his worsening symptoms until it was too late. Chaz Donya Turner, 33, died on January 15, 2022, due to complications from COVID-19 and diabetes, according to an autopsy conducted by Lycoming County Coroner Charles Kiessling. Turner, who had a history of diabetes and hyperglycemia, had sought medical attention at UPMC Williamsport for abdominal issues just a few days before his arrest. Turner was taken into custody on January 4, 2022, on … Read more