Family Files Lawsuit After Atlanta Homeless Encampment Death

The family of Cornelius Taylor, a 46-year-old man killed when a city vehicle crushed his tent during a homeless encampment sweep in Atlanta, has filed a lawsuit against the city. The lawsuit alleges that city employees failed to check whether anyone was inside the tents before using heavy machinery to clear the area, resulting in Taylor's death from blunt force trauma. Attorneys for the family argue that a simple visual inspection could have prevented the tragedy, calling Taylor's death 'tragic and preventable.' The incident, which occurred ahead of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, has sparked criticism of the city's approach to homelessness and led to the formation of a task force recommending new safety protocols. The family seeks unspecified damages, reimbursement for expenses, and accountability for the city's actions. City officials and the mayor's office have yet to comment on the lawsuit.