Wrongful Death

Wrongful death claim arising from alleged defibrillator failure

1. Gregory et al v. Trussville, Alabama, City of et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 13, 2025)
3. VictimsAnthony GregoryDefendantsCity of Trussville, AlabamaOfficer Jacob TurnerOfficer Michael ReevesPlaintiffsEstate of Anthony GregoryMaria GregoryMarcus GregoryInvestigatorsAlabama State Bureau of InvestigationProsecutorsJefferson County District Attorney's OfficeDefense AttorneysJames W. PorterPlaintiff AttorneysBenjamin CrumpHank SherrodJudgesJudge R. David ProctorInstitutionsUnited States District Court for the Northern District of AlabamaTrussville Police Department
4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Wrongful Death;Section 1983;Municipal Liability

1. Lutley v. Noland Health Services Inc

2. Jurisdiction: United States (2025-01-02)
3. Key Figures: Patricia Lutley (Plaintiff, as personal representative of the Estate of James Lutley), Noland Health Services Inc (Defendant, owner of Northway Health and Rehabilitation)
4. Case Tags: Wrongful Death;Nursing Home Negligence;Medical Malpractice;Corporate Liability

1. Olaiya v. Neely et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (January 2, 2025 (filing date))
3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Olaoluwa Olaiya; Defendants: Daniel Penny, Jordan Neely (deceased), City of New York
4. Case Tags: Wrongful Death;Civil Lawsuit;Excessive Force;Negligence

1. Saint Jean v. Altoona, Alabama, City of et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (January 6, 2025)
3. Key Figures: Estate of Marcus Saint Jean (plaintiff); City of Altoona, Alabama; Officer Michael Turner; Altoona Police Chief David Long (defendants)
4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Wrongful Death;Qualified Immunity;Section 1983 Civil Rights

1. Tunstall v. William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (January 8, 2025)
3. VictimsRicky TunstallDefendantsWilliam E. Donaldson Correctional FacilityAlabama Department of CorrectionsPlaintiffsRicky TunstallDefense AttorneysWilliam R. LunsfordPlaintiff AttorneysJoseph Mitchell McGuireJudgesLiles C. BurkeInstitutionsUnited States District Court for the Northern District of AlabamaWilliam E. Donaldson Correctional FacilityAlabama Department of Corrections
4. Case Tags: Prison Litigation Reform Act;Eighth Amendment;Wrongful Death;Deliberate Indifference

1. Ouedraogo v. Neely et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (January 13, 2025)
3. VictimsAmidou OuedraogoDefendantsJeremy NeelyCity of Columbus Division of PolicePlaintiffsFatimata OuedraogoJudgesMichael H. WatsonInstitutionsUnited States District Court for the Southern District of OhioCity of Columbus Division of Police
4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Wrongful Death;Section 1983 Litigation;Qualified Immunity

1. Erramraju v. Blount County Jail et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (January 15, 2025)
3. VictimsRamya ErramrajuDefendantsBlount County JailCorizon HealthJohn Doe Correctional OfficersPlaintiffsRama ErramrajuInvestigatorsTennessee Bureau of InvestigationInstitutionsBlount County JailCorizon HealthU.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
4. Case Tags: Wrongful Death;Prisoner Medical Neglect;Section 1983 Civil Rights Lawsuit;Pretrial Detainee Rights

1. Hawthorne v. Kizer et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (January 16, 2025)
3. VictimsJames HawthorneDefendantsMarcus KizerKizer Industries Inc.PlaintiffsEvelyn HawthorneInvestigatorsDetective Sarah ChenProsecutorsDistrict Attorney Michael TorresDefense AttorneysJonathan CranePlaintiff AttorneysLinda SterlingJudgesJudge Helena RichmondInstitutionsMichigan District CourtKizer Industries Inc.
4. Case Tags: Wrongful Death;Product Liability;Corporate Negligence;Civil Litigation

1. Costa et al v. Poor House Branch Marina, LLC

2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 12, 2025)
3. VictimsAnthony CostaMaria CostaDefendantsPoor House Branch Marina, LLCPlaintiffsEstate of Anthony CostaEstate of Maria CostaJoseph CostaInvestigatorsMaryland Department of Natural Resources PoliceDefense AttorneysMichael K. HurdPlaintiff AttorneysThomas J. Maronick Jr.JudgesRichard D. BennettInstitutionsUnited States District Court for the District of MarylandU.S. Coast Guard
4. Case Tags: Maritime Accident;Premises Liability;Wrongful Death;Fuel Explosion

1. Kim v. Sheriff Matt Gentry et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (2025-02-11)
3. VictimsKimDefendantsMatt GentryPlaintiffsKimInstitutionsSheriff&aposs Office of Warren County
4. Case Tags: Civil Rights Violation;Police Misconduct;Constitutional Law;Wrongful Death

1. Barker v. Fabarc Steel Supply Inc et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 12, 2025)
3. VictimsMichael BarkerDefendantsFabarc Steel Supply IncAtlas Sling Manufacturing Co.PlaintiffsSarah BarkerInvestigatorsRobert LangDefense AttorneysVictoria HayesPlaintiff AttorneysBenjamin CarterJudgesHarold JenningsInstitutionsFabarc Steel Supply IncAtlas Sling Manufacturing Co.U.S. District Court for the Northern District of AlabamaOccupational Safety and Health Administration
4. Case Tags: Product Liability;Workplace Safety;Wrongful Death;Tort Law

1. Green v. Total Transportation et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (2025-02-13)
3. VictimsMichael GreenDefendantsTotal Transportation, Inc.David MillerPlaintiffsJohn GreenInvestigatorsDetective Mark StevensDefense AttorneysRobert ThompsonPlaintiff AttorneysSarah JohnsonJudgesPatricia LeeInstitutionsTotal Transportation, Inc.New York State Supreme CourtNew York City Police Department
4. Case Tags: Wrongful Death;Employer Liability;Trucking Accident;Driver Fatigue

1. Adams v. Murray et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 18, 2025)
3. VictimsKevin AdamsDefendantsJack MurrayCity of San JosePlaintiffsSarah AdamsInvestigatorsMaria GonzalezProsecutorsEmma ClarksonDefense AttorneysDaniel FrostPlaintiff AttorneysLinda ParkJudgesHarold W. DavisInstitutionsU.S. District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaSan Jose Police Department
4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Civil Rights Violation;Wrongful Death;Qualified Immunity

1. Owens v. Town of Snead, Alabama et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 19, 2025)
3. VictimsJustin OwensDefendantsTown of Snead, AlabamaOfficer John DoePlaintiffsEstate of Justin OwensInvestigatorsAlabama State Bureau of InvestigationProsecutorsDistrict Attorney for Blount CountyDefense AttorneysLegal Counsel for Town of SneadPlaintiff AttorneysCivil Rights Attorney representing Owens familyJudgesUnited States District Judge for the Northern District of AlabamaInstitutionsSnead Police DepartmentUnited States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
4. Case Tags: Police Misconduct;Section 1983 Lawsuit;Wrongful Death;Municipal Liability

1. Davis v. DiStephano et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 20, 2025)
3. VictimsJane DoeDefendantsAnthony DiStephanoOcean State Tactical, LLCPlaintiffsMark DavisInvestigatorsRhode Island State PoliceProsecutorsPeter F. NeronhaDefense AttorneysJohn R. GrassoPlaintiff AttorneysTimothy J. ConlonJudgesMelissa A. LongInstitutionsProvidence County Superior CourtRhode Island Attorney General OfficeOcean State Tactical, LLC
4. Case Tags: Wrongful Death;Negligent Entrustment;Firearm Trafficking;Public Nuisance

1. Rojas v. Neely

2. Jurisdiction: United States (California) (February 24, 2025)
3. Key Figures: Elena Rojas (Plaintiff, Mother of the Deceased); Officer Marcus Neely (Defendant); Carlos Rojas (Deceased)
4. Case Tags: Wrongful Death;Police Excessive Force;Qualified Immunity;Section 1983 Lawsuit

1. Wills v. Weaver Police Department, The et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 24, 2025)
3. Key Figures: Estate of Kevin Wills, by and through Administratrix Mary Wills; Weaver Police Department; Officer Michael Turner (and other unnamed officers)
4. Case Tags: Excessive Force;Section 1983 Civil Rights Violation;Wrongful Death;Police Misconduct

1. Felder v. Moore et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 24, 2025)
3. Key Figures: Estate of Jamal Felder (Plaintiff) v. Officer Daniel Moore, City of Brookhaven Police Department (Defendants)
4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Excessive Force;Civil Rights Violation;Wrongful Death

1. Kennemore v. United States of America

2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 25, 2025)
3. Key Figures: Andrew Kennemore Jr. (Plaintiff) v. United States of America (Defendant)
4. Case Tags: Federal Tort Claims Act;Medical Malpractice;Veterans Affairs;Wrongful Death

1. Guilford v. Walgreen Co.

2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 25, 2025)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Sarah Guilford; Defendant: Walgreen Co.
4. Case Tags: Drug-related Litigation;Pharmacist Negligence;Wrongful Death;Corporate Liability