Durham, NC mother sues property owner over son’s death in laundry room

By: Greg Childress

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: June 8, 2026

Words: 983

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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The mother of a Durham man who died of heart failure after he became trapped in the laundry room of her downtown apartment building has sued the property owner and management firm.

Debra Davies seeks compensatory damages for the estate of Jason Pulliam, who was 39 at the time of his death. Davies also asked the court to award her damages for the “infliction of emotional distress” caused by her son’s death. According to the …

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