Wrongful Death

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

1. Taylor v. Salem Leasing Corporation et al.

2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 27, 2026)
3. VictimsMarcus TaylorDefendantsSalem Leasing CorporationApex Logistics Solutions Inc.PlaintiffsElena TaylorInvestigatorsDetective Sarah ChenProsecutorsMichael O&aposDonnellDefense AttorneysJonathan T. KirklandClara B. WinstonPlaintiff AttorneysDavid E. RamirezJudgesHonorable Patricia A. HenningsInstitutionsU.S. District Court for the District of OregonPortland Police BureauOccupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
4. Case Tags: Wrongful Death;Corporate Negligence;Product Liability;Commercial Vehicle Accident

1. Estate of Anthony Lezurro Miller, The v. United States of America et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 31, 2026)
3. VictimsAnthony Lezurro MillerDefendantsUnited States of AmericaUnknown Federal AgentsPlaintiffsLinda MillerInstitutionsU.S. District Court for the District of ColumbiaDrug Enforcement AdministrationUnited States Department of Justice
4. Case Tags: Wrongful Death;Federal Tort Claims Act;Police Brutality;Constitutional Violation

1. Johnson v. Walmart Inc.

2. Jurisdiction: United States (April 2, 2026)
3. VictimsMichael JohnsonDefendantsWalmart Inc.PlaintiffsSarah JohnsonInvestigatorsDetective Maria GonzalezProsecutorsDistrict Attorney Angela CarterDefense AttorneysDavid MillerPlaintiff AttorneysBenjamin CrossJudgesJudge Robert ThompsonInstitutionsFayetteville Police DepartmentU.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
4. Case Tags: Product Liability;Wrongful Death;Corporate Negligence;Retailer Liability

1. Jackson v. State of Alabama

2. Jurisdiction: United States (April 3, 2026)
3. Original Case: Jackson v. State of Alabama et al
4. VictimsDarrell JacksonDefendantsState of AlabamaAlabama Department of CorrectionsJohn Q. HammPlaintiffsMarcus JacksonInvestigatorsFBI Civil Rights DivisionDefense AttorneysSteve MarshallPlaintiff AttorneysBenjamin CrumpJasmine RandJudgesEmily C. MarksInstitutionsU.S. District Court for the Middle District of AlabamaAlabama Department of CorrectionsSouthern Poverty Law Center
5. Case Tags: Civil Rights;Eighth Amendment;Section 1983 Litigation;Wrongful Death

1. Burts v. Jefferson County Jail Infirmary Unit et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (April 7, 2026)
3. VictimsMarcus BurtsDefendantsJefferson County Jail Infirmary UnitSheriff Mark PettwayCorizon HealthNurse Kimberly DavisPlaintiffsMarcus BurtsInvestigatorsFBI Birmingham Field OfficeProsecutorsU.S. Attorney Prim EscalonaDefense AttorneysJames W. PorterWilliam H. BrooksPlaintiff AttorneysLeroy Maxwell Jr.Richard RiceJudgesJudge Annemarie Carney AxonInstitutionsJefferson County JailUnited States District Court for the Northern District of AlabamaCorizon HealthJefferson County Commission
4. Case Tags: Prisoner Civil Rights;Deliberate Indifference;Eighth Amendment Violation;Wrongful Death

1. Ward et al v. The City of Huntsville Alabama et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (April 8, 2026)
3. VictimsJames WardDefendantsCity of HuntsvilleOfficer Daniel BrooksOfficer Michael ReedPlaintiffsSheila WardMarcus WardInvestigatorsAlabama Law Enforcement AgencyDefense AttorneysCharles KramerPlaintiff AttorneysBenjamin CrumpJudgesDistrict Judge Emily HarrisonInstitutionsHuntsville Police DepartmentU.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Section 1983 Lawsuit;Wrongful Death;Qualified Immunity

1. Blount v. Gadsden Police Department et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 9, 2026)
3. VictimsDeMarcus BlountDefendantsGadsden Police DepartmentOfficer Jared RichardsonOfficer Michael TurnerPlaintiffsDeMarcus BlountInvestigatorsAlabama State Bureau of InvestigationProsecutorsEtowah County District Attorney&aposs OfficeDefense AttorneysJames W. Porter IIPlaintiff AttorneysBenjamin CrumpJudgesJudge William H. Rhea IIIInstitutionsGadsden Police DepartmentEtowah County District CourtU.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Wrongful Death;Section 1983;Qualified Immunity

1. Gangley v. Immanuel Home Care Inc.

2. Jurisdiction: United States (U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota) (May 7, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Martha Gangley (Plaintiff, daughter of deceased); Immanuel Home Care Inc. (Defendant, Minnesota-based home care provider); Robert Gangley (Decedent, 82-year-old man)
4. Case Tags: Elder Neglect;Home Care Liability;Wrongful Death;Corporate Negligence

1. Chandler v. Tuscaloosa County, Alabama et al.

2. Jurisdiction: United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama (January 8, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Janine Chandler, as personal representative of the Estate of Marcus Chandler; Defendants: Tuscaloosa County, Alabama; Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office; Deputy Jason Miller; Deputy Sarah Collins; in their individual and official capacities
4. Case Tags: Civil Rights Violation;Excessive Force;Wrongful Death;Fourth Amendment

1. Bates v. Sequel Youth and Family Services LLC et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (January 12, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiffs: John Bates and Lisa Bates, co-administrators of the Estate of Caleb Bates; Defendants: Sequel Youth and Family Services LLC, Sequel Youth Services of Alabama LLC, and three unnamed employees
4. Case Tags: Wrongful Death;Institutional Abuse;Residential Treatment Negligence;Civil Rights Deprivation

1. Zellars-Jemison v. Craig et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (Northern District of Georgia) (January 13, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Estate of Trayvon Zellars-Jemison, by personal representative Monique Zellars-Jemison; Defendants: Officer Michael Craig, Officer Daniel Harris, City of Brookhaven Police Department
4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Civil Rights Violation;Wrongful Death;Qualified Immunity

1. Scheidies v. Mount Royal Operations LLC

2. Jurisdiction: United States (January 14, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Estate of Kyle Scheidies, deceased; Defendant: Mount Royal Operations LLC
4. Case Tags: Wrongful Death;Premises Liability;Mining Accident;Punitive Damages

1. Smith et al v. Hannigan Fairing Co LTD et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 2, 2026)
3. Key Figures: John Smith, Mary Smith, et al. (Plaintiffs) v. Hannigan Fairing Co LTD, Cycle Gear Inc., et al. (Defendants)
4. Case Tags: Product Liability;Motorcycle Accident;Defective Design;Wrongful Death

1. McKenzie v. Cleveland et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio) (February 9, 2026)
3. Original Case: McKenzie v. City of Cleveland, et al.
4. Key Figures: Tamika McKenzie, as administratrix of the estate of Jamal McKenzie; City of Cleveland; Officer Michael Reynolds; Cleveland Police Chief Wayne Drummond
5. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Wrongful Death;Excessive Force;Section 1983 Litigation

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