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Security Failure? Stephen Wood  Prison Attack, Sparta.

Our firm has over 25 years of experience representing victims of security failures across Georgia, and we have secured nearly $250 million dollars for our Clients.  Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available to the family of Stephen Wood.

Walking-in-Courtroom-Victims-and-Families-300x153Sparta, GA – An inmate dead after an attack at a state prison Saturday night, January 24, 2026.

As reported by 13WMAZ.com, “Stephen Wood, 55, was attacked by his cellmate around 11 p.m. on Saturday night. Wood was taken to Washington County Regional Hospital, before he was transferred to Wellstar Hospital in Augusta.”

According to the report, “Wood was pronounced dead around 1:30 p.m. on Sunday.”

The incident remains under investigation.

Potential Legal Claims for Family of Stephen Wood?

OUR LEGAL TAKE

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  • Prison officials have a legal duty under the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution to refrain from using excessive force and to protect prisoners from assault by other prisoners.
  • Prison officials may be violating the Eighth Amendment if they knew about a risk of assault by other prisoners but failed to respond, or if prison conditions or practices create an unreasonable risk of assault (for example, not having enough officers on the unit, not having cell doors that lock properly, etc.)

Should the investigation into this incident reveal facts that establish that the corrections facility lacked adequate security to protect its inmates, the family of Stephen Wood may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for their loss.

The Murray Law Firm has extensive and successful experience in handling security negligence claims on behalf of victims and their families, and suggests that an immediate, unbiased inspection of the property will need to be performed so as to limit evidence from being altered, damaged or destroyed.  The complexities of pursuing a negligent security case are well understood by the legal team at The Murray Law Firm, and it is imperative that the family of Stephen Wood retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.

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OUR RESULTS? NEARLY $250 MILLION IN VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS FOR OUR CLIENTS

The Murray Law Firm has a long history of representing victims of violence and security negligence.  We have obtained nearly $250 Million in verdicts and settlements for our Clients, including:

  • A $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property.
  • Settlement in excess of $10 million dollars for a victim of gun violence at an apartment complex.
  • Settlement in excess of $10 million dollars for a family who lost a loved one to gun violence at a commercial property.

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