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

Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 7, 2026 · 1m

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…