State Court Overturns Rulings in Class-Action Lawsuit Against City of Memphis for Rape Kit Backlog
In a recent development, a Tennessee appeals court has made a decision regarding a class-action lawsuit concerning the rape kit backlog in the City of Memphis. This lawsuit has been in progress for quite some time due to the failure of Memphis Police Department officials to test rape kits, resulting in a backlog of over 12,000 untested kits.
Following an initial ruling by Circuit Court Judge Gina Higgins in March 2023, city attorneys decided to appeal the decision. The appeals court has now overturned the rulings in the case and also reversed the previous decision that allowed victims to bypass the statute of limitations when filing the suit.
This is an important update in a case that has garnered significant attention over the years. Stay tuned for more updates as the situation continues to unfold.
