Justin Stufflebean
Justin Stufflebean, 27, died on November 16, 2015, after being held at the Missouri Western Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center. His mother, Brenda Davis, says in a federal lawsuit that he had Addison's disease and was repeatedly denied his medication, and that he went into cardiac and respiratory arrest at the prison. The lawsuit links his death to untreated Addison's disease, and the lawsuit says he was held in intensive medical care before he died. Several defendants were denied summary judgment, and the case may go to a jury or settle.
Cause of death, as reported: Died from neglect by staff (disputed). His mother, Brenda Davis, says in a federal lawsuit that staff repeatedly withheld medication for his Addison's disease, leading to cardiac and respiratory arrest.
Reported by: Brenda Davis, his mother, in a federal lawsuit (family or their lawyers); federal court documents in the lawsuit.
Lawsuit: His mother sued in federal court over his death, alleging he was repeatedly denied medication for Addison's disease; several defendants were denied summary judgment and no settlement or verdict amount has been reported.