Family of a man crushed at an Atlanta homeless encampment sues the city
July 19, 2025
The family of Cornelius Taylor, a homeless man killed when a bulldozer crushed his tent during an encampment sweep, has sued Atlanta. The lawsuit, filed Friday, accuses city employees of failing to check tents for occupants before clearing the area. Taylor, 46, died from severe injuries, including a broken pelvis and internal bleeding. The sweep was conducted ahead of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Advocates have criticized the city’s approach to homelessness, calling it inhumane. The family seeks damages and accountability, urging leaders to treat homeless people with dignity. Atlanta officials have not commented on the lawsuit.
