Budge & Heipt

The Seattle Times has reported on a lawsuit being brought by Budge & Heipt on behalf of the Estate of Kenny Williams — a Washington DOC inmate who died of cancer despite his repeated pleas for treatment. From the Seattle Times — April 30, 2021: ——————————————— Washington Department of Corrections faces $10 million lawsuit over […]

The Tacoma News Tribune is reporting on a seven-figure settlement obtained by Budge & Heipt for a man shot in the knee during a police raid. From the Tacoma News Tribune, November 28th 2020: Man unjustifiably shot during SWAT raid gets seven-figure settlement from Pierce County By Josephine Peterson Pierce County will pay $1.25 million […]

The Washington Post has reported on a lawsuit filed by Budge & Heipt arising from the death of an inmate named Holly Barlow-Austin following her confinement in a privatized jail run by a company known as LaSalle Corrections. From The Washington Post — September 19, 2020: Woman with HIV denied water, medication in Texas jail […]

The New York Times is reporting on a case being handled by the lawyers at Budge & Heipt. The case, brought in federal court against a private jail company known as LaSalle Corrections, involves in 2019 death of Holly Barlow-Austin. From the New York Times, September 17, 2020: For-Profit Jail Is Accused of Abuse After […]

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. […]