$500,000. Settlement ~ Law Enforcement Negligence ~ Slip & Fall |
| Attorney: Kenneth W. Elwood Settlement: $500,000. Fall 2010 Kenneth Elwood represented a 52 year old man who was in custody of law enforcement as a result of a domestic violence incident with his spouse. He was a recent kidney transplant recipient, and was taken to a local hospital for a monitoring check-up. Following his exam it was reported to the corrections officer in charge of his transportation and safety, that he was experiencing lower leg weakness and fatigue. Despite this, he was kept in leg irons, handcuffs and restraints, and taken down a stairway without any control or assistance from the officers. His legs gave out and he fell; unable to use his handcuffed hands to protect himself or otherwise break his fall, landing on his head. He suffered severe head injuries and died 6 months later. |
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