Due to the important nature of the jail and police cases we handle at Budge & Heipt, our cases are frequently featured in the news. In addition, journalists and reporters often seek to interview Ed Budge and Erik Heipt about our views on civil rights violations, including wrongful death or catastrophic injury by police or in jail or prison. Please take some time to read about our firm and our attorneys in the news, and review our blog to learn more about our firm and issues surrounding the cases we take.
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 […]
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 […]
The Virginian-Pilot is reporting about the need for accountability in cases relating to deaths of mentally ill inmates in American Jails. The article quotes Budge & Heipt attorney Erik Heipt, who comments on the need for thorough investigations of jail deaths. From the Virginian-Pilot, December 13, 2018: The biggest obstacle to reforming how American jails […]
Dallas ABC affiliate station WFAA is reporting on deaths in for-profit jails run by LaSalle Corrections. The story includes information on the case of Michael Sabbie and features an interview of Erik Heipt, one of the attorneys for the Sabbie family: Jailed to death: False paperwork, deaths widespread in N. Texas for-profit’s jails Families say their […]
The Tri-City Herald is reporting on a federal lawsuit filed by Budge & Heipt arising from the death of 18-year old Marc Moreno in the Benton County Jail. The 26-page lawsuit names various entities that contracted to provide mental health and medical services for Benton County inmates, and follows a $1.2 million settlement paid earlier […]
The Seattle Times is reporting on one of the largest excessive force settlements paid in Washington state pre-trial: $1.75 million for the January, 2017 shooting of Jeremy Dowell. The case was handled by Budge & Heipt. From the October 3, 2018 Seattle Times: Lynnwood pays $1.75M to family of man shot by police officer Originally […]
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