A Boston family is seeking answers after raising concerns about the treatment of a soldier stationed at Fort Hood, Texas.
Detailed case
The Killeen Daily Herald reported details of the sergeant’s death. Elder Fernandez. Sergeant Fernandez was found dead in Temple on August 31, 2020. An autopsy revealed that the cause of death was suicide by hanging.
Sergeant’s family two years after his death. Fernandez has filed a wrongful death lawsuit seeking $25 million in damages.
The lawsuit claims Ft., according to court documents.Hood “compensation [Sgt. Fernandes’ family] For the life of Sergeant Fernandez, the pain and suffering before his death, their own pain and suffering and the emotional distress resulting from his death, his lost income and earning potential, and his and their lost joy in life. “
More details in lawsuit
According to the lawsuit, August 17, 2020, was Sgt.’s last. Fernandez was blessed. The previous week, on August 11, 2020, a family member had transported the sergeant. Fernandez went to the Cardanar Army Medical Center, where the family reported that he had committed suicide as a result of the sexual harassment at Fort Hood.
The medical center did not assist Sgt., the lawsuit said. Fernandez, but offered him “without any meaningful support program”. On August 25, 2020, a week after his last appearance, his body was found in Temple.
However, this is not the first wrongful death lawsuit the U.S. Army has faced at Fort Hood.
Earlier cases in April 2020
Spc. The murder of Vanessa Guillen made national headlines in 2020. More facts about the case continue to be revealed, with reports that Guillen reported sexual harassment before the crime, and certain Army officials were fired for inaction.
Spc’s family, August 2022. Vanessa Guillen files wrongful death lawsuit for $35 million.
As both stories are in development, we’ll have more information as they become available.
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