Alice Swiridowsky-Muckle, as personal representative of the estate of Alyssa Marie Brame, v. Thomas Siopes, Michael Kilmartin, James Fay, Michael Giuffrida, Francis Nobrega, William Florence, Robert Dyer, Charles Pappaconstantinou, Kevin Lombard, Shawn Te
Attorney Name:
Howard Friedman
Firm Name:
Law Offices of Howard Friedman P.C.
Claims and Causes of Action (check all that apply):
Monell
Negligence
Negligent Hiring and Training
Unlawful Search and Seizure
Wrongful Death
Docket Number/Citation:
15-11777-RGS
State Court or Federal Court?:
Federal
What state was your case filed in?:
Massachusetts
Jury Verdict, Judgment or Settlement?:
Settlement
Did plaintiff seek injunctive relief?:
No
At what stage of litigation was the case resolved? (Check all that apply):
Post-filing, no dispositive motions decided
Before significant discovery conducted
Contact Info (phone or email):
617-742-4100
Number of Plaintiffs:
1
Was this a class action?:
No
Year Filed:
2015
Year Resolved:
2015
Attorney's Fees:
$77,500
Did the PLRA apply to this case?:
No
Dollar Amount of Monetary Award, including Attorney's Fees:
$232,500
Provide a brief narrative description of your case:
On January 13, 2013, Alyssa was arrested. She was unconscious when police officers carried her into a cell. Police should know alcohol intoxication can cause death. The officers did not have Alyssa evaluated and when an officer checked on her later that night, she had died of alcohol poisoning. Her life could have been saved by prompt medical treatment. Video from the station documented the actions of the police officers. Alyssa’s only heir at law was her estranged husband who was incarcerated when the incident took place. Damages were a challenge in this case because it was difficult to show that he lost her support and companionship. Alyssa’s mother brought the case as Alyssa’s personal representative.
Did plaintiff receive a lump sum (damages not broken down by type and/or attorneys' fees included)?:
Yes
Attorney's Fees:
Settlement
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