Brandon Cornett
Brandon Cornett, a graduate of the University of Tennessee who founded and ran American Legacy Signage Company, was held at the Silverdale Detention Center in Hamilton County, Tennessee, when he died on April 25, 2022. He left behind his wife, Cristin, two young daughters, his mother, and many friends and family. His wife's federal lawsuit says he was denied pain medication he needed for back problems from multiple surgeries, and that facility officials did not act on her repeated requests for a wellness check. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation looked into the death, and according to the report the case was closed in late 2022 at the request of the district attorney.
Cause of death, as reported: Died from neglect by staff. His wife's federal lawsuit says staff denied him necessary pain medication for back problems and did not act on her repeated requests for a wellness check.
Reported by: Cristin Cornett, federal lawsuit (family or their lawyers).
Lawsuit: His wife, Cristin Cornett, filed a federal lawsuit over his death, and the sources report no settlement or award amount.