Wrongful Death

Centers on the wrongful deaths of three Whitmore family members, whose remains surface two decades after a suspicious fire and demolition

1. Thornton v. Baker et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (Southern District of New York) (February 9, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Michael Thornton; Defendants: Dr. Lisa Baker, Northwell Health System, MedStar AI Solutions Inc.
4. Case Tags: Medical Malpractice;Artificial Intelligence Liability;Product Liability;Wrongful Death

1. McKenzie v. Broton

2. Jurisdiction: United States (Florida) (February 11, 2026)
3. Original Case: McKenzie v. Broton et al.
4. Key Figures: Jordan McKenzie (Plaintiff, father of deceased); Alex Broton, Chris Daniels, Taylor Reed (Defendants)
5. Case Tags: Homicide;Self-Defense Claim;Wrongful Death;Stand Your Ground Law

1. Batts et al v. Colbert County Sheriff's Department et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 23, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiffs: Batts family and other individuals; Defendants: Colbert County Sheriff's Department, specific deputies, and Colbert County officials
4. Case Tags: Civil Rights Violation;Police Misconduct;Wrongful Death;Section 1983 Litigation

1. Burnett v. Redtail Transport Inc

2. Jurisdiction: United States (Texas) (February 24, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Sarah Burnett (surviving spouse of Jason Burnett); Defendant: Redtail Transport Inc. (autonomous freight carrier); Related criminal defendant: Redtail Transport Safety Director Mark Hollister
4. Case Tags: Criminally Negligent Homicide;Autonomous Vehicle Liability;Wrongful Death;Corporate Criminal Liability

1. Stith v. Sutherland et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (California, Los Angeles County Superior Court) (February 25, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Emily Stith (widow of David Stith); Defendants: Mark Sutherland, Thomas Reed, and Lisa Howard
4. Case Tags: Murder;Wrongful Death;Civil Liability;Punitive Damages

1. Watkins v. Morgan et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 24, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Marcus Watkins (Plaintiff); David Morgan, City of Brookfield Police Department (Defendants)
4. Case Tags: Excessive Force;Qualified Immunity;Wrongful Death;Civil Rights Violation

1. Oltmer v. Colbert County Alabama et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 25, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Estate of Michael Oltmer, by and through personal representative; Defendants: Colbert County, Alabama, Sheriff Eric Balentine, Jail Administrator, and unnamed correctional officers.
4. Case Tags: Civil Rights Violation;Wrongful Death;Deliberate Indifference;Jail Conditions

1. Tennison v. City of Decatur, Alabama et al.

2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 26, 2026)
3. Original Case: Tennison v. City of Decatur Alabama et al
4. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Marcus Tennison (Estate); Defendants: City of Decatur, Alabama, Officer Daniel Hartwick, Officer Miguel Suárez
5. Case Tags: Wrongful Death;Police Brutality;Excessive Force;Civil Rights Violation

1. Fasold v. Blount County Jail

2. Jurisdiction: United States (U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee) (February 27, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Estate of John Fasold; Defendants: Blount County Jail, Blount County Sheriff's Office, and individual correctional officers
4. Case Tags: Prisoner Civil Rights;Deliberate Indifference;Eighth Amendment Violation;Wrongful Death

1. Bishop v. City of Leeds

2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 3, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Mary Bishop, as Administratrix of the Estate of John Bishop; Defendant: City of Leeds, Alabama, and Officer Daniel Roberts
4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Excessive Force;Civil Rights Violation;Wrongful Death

1. Otero-Acevedo v. Morris-Shea Bridge Company, Inc.

2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 10, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Estate of Juan Otero-Acevedo; Defendant: Morris-Shea Bridge Company, Inc.
4. Case Tags: Wrongful Death;Construction Accident;Premises Liability;Workers' Compensation Exclusivity

1. Foy v. Pettway et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 11, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Estate of John Foy Jr., by administrator Mary Foy; Defendants: Officer James Pettway, City of Montgomery, Alabama, and other unnamed officers
4. Case Tags: Excessive Force;Civil Rights Violation;Wrongful Death;Qualified Immunity

1. Stewart v. City of Bessemer, The et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 11, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Estate of Kevin Stewart; Defendants: City of Bessemer, Officer James Bradford, Officer Michael Campbell
4. Case Tags: Fourth Amendment;Wrongful Death;Police Misconduct;Section 1983

1. Williams v. Louie et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 12, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Estate of Jamal Williams (Plaintiff); Officer David Louie, Officer Michael Chen, and the City of Oakland (Defendants)
4. Case Tags: Excessive Force;Police Misconduct;Civil Rights Violation;Wrongful Death

1. Ford v. Birmingham Crossplex Transit Center

2. Jurisdiction: United States (Alabama) (March 16, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Estate of Michael Ford; Civil Defendant: Birmingham Crossplex Transit Center and parent municipal authority; Criminal Defendant: Chief Maintenance Supervisor Raymond Keller
4. Case Tags: Criminal Negligence;Premises Liability;Wrongful Death;Transit Safety

1. Patterson v. Estes

2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 24, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Derrick Patterson (Plaintiff, by his estate) v. Officer Mark Estes and City of Atlanta (Defendants)
4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Wrongful Death;Qualified Immunity;Fourth Amendment Violation

1. Grimes v. Noe et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 19, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Marcus Grimes; Defendants: Elena Noe, David Noe, and Victor Hale
4. Case Tags: Aggravated Battery;Assault with a Deadly Weapon;Wrongful Death;Civil Rights Violation

1. Delion v. City of Woodstock

2. Jurisdiction: United States (Northern District of Alabama) (March 20, 2026)
3. Original Case: Delion et al v. City of Woodstock, Alabama et al
4. Key Figures: Plaintiffs: Estate of Marcus Delion, minor children J.D. and K.D.; Defendants: City of Woodstock, Alabama, Officer Tyler Brennan, Chief of Police Linda Hargrove
5. Case Tags: Excessive Force;Wrongful Death;Municipal Liability;Section 1983 Civil Rights

1. Haney v. Sow

2. Jurisdiction: United States (California) (March 23, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: The Haney Family; Defendant: Dr. Alistair Sow
4. Case Tags: Involuntary Manslaughter;Medical Malpractice;Artificial Intelligence Regulation;Wrongful Death

1. Brown v. Smith

2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 31, 2026)
3. VictimsThomas BrownDefendantsDr. Aris SmithPlaintiffsMary BrownInvestigatorsDetective Sarah JenkinsProsecutorsDistrict Attorney Michael ChenDefense AttorneysLinda RodriguezPlaintiff AttorneysDavid MillerJudgesJudge Patricia EvansInstitutionsCalifornia Superior CourtLos Angeles Police Department
4. Case Tags: Medical Malpractice;Wrongful Death;Patient Autonomy;Legal Ethics