Public awareness of the potential dangers associated with so-called “spit hoods” is increasing in light of the recent death of Daniel Prude in Rochester, New York. A recent article by the Washington Post features an interview with attorney Ed Budge, who discusses the use of spit hoods by police and the firm’s experience handling cases […]
CNN has reported on a case being handled by Budge & Heipt involving the death of a man named Sterling Higgins in a Tennessee Jail. The piece, which aired on June 12, 2020 during Cuomo Prime Time, can be viewed here: Online reporting from CNN, also on June 12, 2020, can be read here. From […]
The New York Times has reported on a significant federal civil rights case being handled by Budge & Heipt. The case arises from the in-custody of a Tennessee man named Sterling Higgins in the Obion County Jail. From the New York Times, June 12, 2020: A Tennessee Man Called Police for Help, Then Died in […]
In a recent article authored by Tana Ganeva and published by The Appeal, a project of The Justice Collaborative, Budge & Heipt lawyer Erik Heipt sheds light on a controversial syndrome called “excited delirium” which has received renewed public attention following the killing of George Floyd. From The Appeal, July 11, 2020: ————————————————————————————————— George Floyd’s […]
WFAA Dallas is reporting on the death of Holly Barlow-Austin, following her confinement in a Texarakana jail run by LaSalle Corrections. Budge & Heipt represent members of Ms. Barlow-Austin’s family. From FAA Dallas, December 18, 2019: She got critically ill in a jail run by a for-profit company. She died, but there was no criminal […]
CNN is reporting on a $6.75 million settlement arising from the death of inmate Terrill Thomas in the Milwaukee County Jail. Budge & Heipt were part of the legal team representing Mr. Thomas’s estate. From CNN, May 29, 2019 (video not included): Jailers shut off water to Terrill Thomas’ cell, and he died of dehydration. […]
The New York Times has published an article concerning a $6.75 million settlement arising from the in-custody death of Terrill Thomas in the Milwaukee County Jail. Budge & Heipt was part of the legal team representing Mr. Thomas’s estate. From the New York Times, May 29, 2019: Family of Abused Milwaukee Inmate Will Receive $6.75 […]
The Huffington Post is reporting on a $6.75 million settlement arising from the death of Terrill Thomas in the Milwaukee County Jail. Budge & Heipt was honored to be part of the legal team representing Mr. Thomas’s estate. From the Huffington Post, May 28, 2019: Lawsuit Over Dehydration Death In David Clarke’s Jail Settles For […]
Finding Experienced Attorneys for Jail Death Cases in Colorado The attorneys at Budge & Heipt are nationally-known for their work representing family members of people who have wrongfully died in jails and prisons. Our jail and prison death attorneys are admitted to the United States District Court for the District of Colorado and have handled […]
The Washington Association for Justice, which is the oldest and largest civil justice advocacy organization in the Pacific Northwest, has published an article from Ed Budge in the February, 2019 edition of the Trial News. Ed’s article, which relates to certain aspects of litigation strategy, is re-printed below: ————————————————- Federal Court Cases: Should You Really […]
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