Brandon Wade
Brandon Wade, 41, of Fort Wayne, died on June 14, 2005, after being held at the Allen County Jail, according to the summary of his case. The Allen County coroner attributed his death to a massive stroke caused by hypertension and ruled it natural. His family's federal wrongful death lawsuit alleges excessive force during his arrest, beatings in the lockup, and delayed medical treatment, and officials said they had not seen the suit. His aunt, Vicki Wade, said the family wants answers about his death.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness (disputed; neglect alleged). The coroner ruled his death a natural stroke caused by hypertension, while his family's federal wrongful death lawsuit says jail staff failed to get him prompt medical treatment after beating him.
Reported by: Allen County Coroner Dr. E. John Brandenberger (medical examiner or coroner); his family's federal wrongful death lawsuit (family or their lawyers).
Lawsuit: His family filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit alleging excessive force during his arrest, beatings in the lockup, and failure to get him prompt medical treatment.