Published 2 years ago

Family of dead Mass. soldier files $25 million malpractice claim against Army

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Sgt. Elder Fernandes was reported missing in the summer of 2020 before he was found dead weeks later. Fernandes' death sparked a wider investigation into how sexual assault cases are handled in the military. The family of Fernandes said the 23 year old had been trying to seek out help while in Fort Hood.

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Family of dead Mass. soldier files $25 million malpractice claim against Army

The claim states that the Army sergeant sought care from the medical center at his base and instead of helping the 23-year-old, the facility released him with no support.

2 years ago·Boston, United States

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Family files wrongful death claim against U.S. Army over 2020 death of Brockton soldier

A Massachusetts family has filed a $25,000,000 wrongful death claim against the U.S. army, saying their relative’s death by suicide in Texas was the result of negligent care by his base’s medical center.The family of Sgt. Elder Fernandes said the 23 year old had been trying to seek out help while in Fort Hood, following harassment from fellow soldiers after he had reported a sexual harassment incident. The claim, shared with 7NEWS by attorneys r…

2 years ago·Boston, United States

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