Alabama Supreme Court Rules in Morgue Case | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 22, 2026 · 1m

The Alabama Supreme Court just delivered a major legal blow to the family of Grady Floyd Senior, ruling that county commissioners can’t be held liable for alleged mishandling of his body — even though it allegedly decomposed at the morgue and prevented an autopsy. The court sided with the county on immunity grounds, shielding both the medical examiner (who died before suit was filed) and his employers. While the lawsuit against the commissioners is now dismissed, the case against the hospital where the morgue is located still moves forward — and the hospital denies any fault. Listen in…