Newport News, VA – Nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump, co-counsel Mark Krudys, and the family of Kaleiah Jones will hold a Thursday news conference to announce the filing of a lawsuit against the Newport News School Board, the City of Newport News, and other individuals named in the complaint.
The lawsuit stems from the tragic death of 16-year-old Kaleiah Jones, who collapsed at Menchville High School and, according to the lawsuit, was largely left without critical medical care for over 16 minutes other than a brief 17-second CPR attempt by a school resource officer. Kaleiah’s family alleges that gross negligence by school officials and staff led to her preventable death.
WHO:
Family of Kaleiah Jones
Attorney Ben Crump
Attorney Mark Krudys
WHEN:
Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. ET
WHERE:
Outside the Newport News Circuit Courthouse
2500 Washington Avenue
Newport News, VA 23607
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Through his work, nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump has spearheaded a legal movement to better protect the rights of marginalized citizens. He has led landscape-changing civil rights cases and represented clients in a wide range of areas including civil rights, personal injury, labor and employment, class actions, and more. Ben Crump Law is dedicated to holding the powerful accountable. For more information, visit bencrump.com.
