June 22, 2020 Geoffrey Fieger

Press Release
Fieger files $100 Million Lawsuit against Michigan Group
Home for Suffocation death of child

Nationally known trial lawyer Geoffrey Fieger, along with Jon Marko has filed today a $100
Million Dollar lawsuit against Sequel Youth Services and Lakeside for Children, among others,
as a result of the suffocation death of Cornelius Frederick, age 16 on May 1, 2020 (25 days
before George Floyd’s death),
The suit alleges that Cornelius was suffocated by a staff member, who placed his body weight on
Cornelius’ back and chest for 10 minutes, restricting the child’s ability to breathe. As a result,
Cornelius suffocated, and his brain suffered massive anoxic (lack of oxygen) damage.
Fieger stated:
“The State of Michigan has pulled the facility license. Governor
Whitmer has recognized that Cornelius’ death was ‘senseless,
intolerable, and heart breaking’.
I will not rest until the death of Cornelius and other victimized children
are vindicated at the bar of justice. The protection of our most
vulnerable must be a top priority. Black lives matter. Black children
matter”.

Fieger stated that the Defendant Sequel runs a series of youth facilities in other States, and has been
previously cited for misconduct involving children. Fieger urged the Kalamazoo Prosecutor and
Attorney General, Dana Nessel, to bring charges against those responsible for Cornelius death.

The suit was filed today in the Kalamazoo County Circuit Court.

Contact:
Geoffrey N. Fieger
248-355-5555
s.teal@fiegerlaw.com

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