Wrongful Death Lawsuit Alleges Excessive Use of Force
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by Rebecca Mansfield, the wife of Johnathan Mansfield, who died while in custody at Madison County's jail.
The lawsuit alleges that corrections officers James Hollins and Mikael Burns used stun guns on Johnathan Mansfield more than 40 times, causing cardiac arrest.
- 13 times with probe and drive stun tasers
- 27 times with an electric taser glove
Rebecca Mansfield is suing former Madison County Jailer Steve Tussey, corrections officers James Hollins and Mikael Burns, and members of Madison County EMS for wrongful death, gross negligence, negligent training, and battery.
The lawsuit claims that officers restrained Johnathan Mansfield to a chair, tased him, and then placed him in an isolation cell. It also alleges that officers used excessive force, including pouncing on him with a shield, restraining him in a full-body WRAP device, and placing a spit mask over his head.
Author's summary: Lawsuit alleges excessive force by officers.