Toscano Law Group filed a notice of intent to file a wrongful death lawsuit against Page County, Virginia officials on behalf of our client, the estate of Cody Shotwell Brown.
Sadly, Mr. Brown died while in jail on or about May, 27, 2021. Mr. Brown was a client of Toscano Law Group at the time of his passing.
Attorney Kelly Cournoyer wrote in the notice, “This claim arises from the following occurrence in the sum and substance: failure of Page County Jail and its affiliates to find, prevent and/or remove fentanyl, and other controlled substances from the jail… As a result of the occurrence, claimant incurred injuries and damages for which this claim is now made, namely the death of Cody Shotwell Brown on or about May 27, 2021. Claimant’s injuries were proximately and directly caused by wrongful acts or omissions of employees of Page County while acting within the course and scope of their employment.”
You can read more in Page Valley News.
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