Ling V. Campbell County, Tennessee Et Al

Case Background

On June 01, 2020, a civil rights action was initiated against Campbell County, Tennessee for failure to train staff to prevent abuse and provide needed medical assistance to jail detainees. The action was filed before the United States District Court, Tennessee Eastern (Knoxville) seeking damages for the life-altering injuries inflicted on Nathan Ling while in detention. The case was assigned to District Judge Charles E Atchley, Jr and referred to Magistrate Judge Jill E McCook. [Case number: 3:20cv233]

Cause

On June 1, 2019, a 911 call was made about a suspicious vehicle. Deputy Crabtree and other Campbell Co