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State of Connecticut settles lawsuit over convict’s killing of visiting nurse for $2 million
The $2.25 million wrongful death settlement follows allegations that state officials failed to supervise a violent convict, prompting new safety laws for home health care workers.
- On Thursday, a state judge in Hartford approved a $2.25 million settlement in the wrongful-death lawsuit filed by Ronald Grayson over Joyce Grayson's killing.
- On Oct. 28, 2023, Joyce Grayson visited a halfway house in Willimantic to administer medication to Michael Reese, a convicted sex offender on probation after prior violent offenses.
- Police found Joyce Grayson dead in the basement later the same day, and the medical examiner's office said she died of neck compression and blunt force injuries; Michael Reese, defendant, pleaded guilty and was sentenced last month to 50 years in prison.
- Grayson's death spurred Connecticut legislators last year to approve a law improving safety for home health care workers, and as part of the settlement, family members will meet with state agencies to discuss prevention.
- The case reignited calls for better protections as industry and worker groups nationwide reacted, while a national survey of nearly 1,000 nurses found more than 80% faced workplace violence in 2023.
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The agreement follows a complaint of negligence in the supervision of the perpetrator, who had a history of sexual violence
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State of Connecticut settles lawsuit over convict's killing of visiting nurse for $2 million
Connecticut officials have agreed to a $2.25 million settlement of a lawsuit over a sex offender’s killing of visiting nurse Joyce Grayson in 2023.
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