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August 17, 1954
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
In Toledo, Ohio, 29-year-old former boxer Ernest Jackson sues Pinkerton Detective Agency for $75,000, claiming guards negligently shot him a year ago at Brand Whitlock Housing Project during a parking dispute; earlier suit against guards; charges dismissed.
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Ex-Pug Sues
Famed Detective
For $75,000
TOLEDO, O. (ANP) - The Pinkerton National Detective Agency in Toledo last week was sued for $75,000 on behalf of a 20-year-old former amateur boxer who claimed his fighting career was cut short when he was wounded by two guards employed by the agency.
The suit, filed in Common Pleas court, was brought for Ernest Jackson, 29, through his father, Robert.
It is alleged that the agency was negligent in employing and arming inexperienced men not accustomed to handling firearms.
Earlier, the former Golden Gloves boxer asked $25,000 from the two guards, Nathaniel Bush and Wesley L. Ferguson.
The incident which led to the shooting happened a year ago on the premises of Brand Whitlock Housing Project. The guards contended that Jackson attacked them when he and a girl friend were ordered to leave a parking area.
Jackson said the shooting was unprovoked. Charges and counter charges of assault and battery were dismissed in Municipal Court.
Famed Detective
For $75,000
TOLEDO, O. (ANP) - The Pinkerton National Detective Agency in Toledo last week was sued for $75,000 on behalf of a 20-year-old former amateur boxer who claimed his fighting career was cut short when he was wounded by two guards employed by the agency.
The suit, filed in Common Pleas court, was brought for Ernest Jackson, 29, through his father, Robert.
It is alleged that the agency was negligent in employing and arming inexperienced men not accustomed to handling firearms.
Earlier, the former Golden Gloves boxer asked $25,000 from the two guards, Nathaniel Bush and Wesley L. Ferguson.
The incident which led to the shooting happened a year ago on the premises of Brand Whitlock Housing Project. The guards contended that Jackson attacked them when he and a girl friend were ordered to leave a parking area.
Jackson said the shooting was unprovoked. Charges and counter charges of assault and battery were dismissed in Municipal Court.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Lawsuit
Shooting
Detective Agency
Boxer
Negligence
What entities or persons were involved?
Ernest Jackson
Robert Jackson
Nathaniel Bush
Wesley L. Ferguson
Pinkerton National Detective Agency
Where did it happen?
Toledo, O., Brand Whitlock Housing Project
Story Details
Key Persons
Ernest Jackson
Robert Jackson
Nathaniel Bush
Wesley L. Ferguson
Pinkerton National Detective Agency
Location
Toledo, O., Brand Whitlock Housing Project
Event Date
A Year Ago
Story Details
Former amateur boxer Ernest Jackson was wounded by two Pinkerton guards during an altercation at a housing project parking area, leading to a $75,000 lawsuit against the agency for negligence in employing inexperienced armed men; prior $25,000 suit against guards; assault charges dismissed.