William Otis Thrower, Sr.
William Otis Thrower, Sr., 69, died at the Hampton Roads Regional Jail in Virginia in March 2016. His estate's wrongful death lawsuit says he had been constipated for five days and repeatedly asked for medical help before he died. Jail staff said medical personnel believed he was fine. The estate is seeking almost $14 million in damages.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness (disputed; neglect alleged). His estate's wrongful death lawsuit says jail staff ignored his requests for help for five days of constipation, while jail staff said medical personnel believed he was fine.
Reported by: his estate, through a wrongful death lawsuit (family or their lawyers).
Lawsuit: His estate sued in federal court seeking almost $14 million in damages over his death at Hampton Roads Regional Jail in March 2016; no settlement or award amount is reported.