Son’s Death in Custody Sparks Legal Battle | Toronto News

A Nova Scotia father is suing the province after his 40-year-old son, Brandon Hendershot, died in custody from influenza B — alleging systemic failures by correctional staff who ignored his health needs. Arrested in Saskatchewan and transferred to Nova Scotia, Brandon faced serious charges but was denied proper medical care during his incarceration. The lawsuit claims his death was preventable, while government agencies remain silent as the case moves to court. Advocates push for mandatory inquests into every custody death, arguing current reviews are too shallow — a stance the Justice Minister disputes, despite legal teams insisting a pattern of preventable deaths demands urgent reform. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f572314f863a1b66