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Family Files Claim Against ‍Phoenix Following ​Disputed Death Inquiry

PHOENIX – The‌ family of Suzanna Delgado has filed a claim against the city of Phoenix alleging‌ negligence in the investigation of her death, citing concerns over the medical‌ examiner’s‍ handling of the case and ⁢a perceived lack of ⁣thoroughness by authorities. The claim comes as ⁣the family publicly voices their anguish and‌ demand for accountability, stating they have⁤ been ⁤”living a nightmare” since Delgado’s‍ death.

Attorney Sarah Fazal, ‌representing‌ the Delgado family, alleges ‍the medical examiner overlooked​ certain injuries and failed to address concerns raised by the family. “Every case deserves equal opportunity – no matter what race, no ⁤matter ‍what neighborhood you’re from,” Fazal⁣ said. “And every life matters.” Fazal has called ‍on ‌Phoenix police‍ to ‍reopen the investigation and​ for city and county⁢ leaders ‍to meet with the⁣ Delgado family. She also urged anyone with data to submit‌ an anonymous tip at 773-997-5443.

Sylvia Delgado, Suzanna’s mother, described​ her daughter as a loving mother of ​two young children. “She was not ⁤perfect,” Sylvia Delgado said through tears, “But she ⁤was ⁢trying, and she deserved⁤ a⁣ fair investigation into what⁢ happened to her.” She recounted her dismay at what ⁣she perceived as dismissive treatment from ⁤police and hospital​ staff when she requested a⁢ closer examination of her daughter’s neck. “That really broke me,” Sylvia Delgado recalled. ⁤”It told me that my daughter didn’t even matter to anyone there.”

Suzanna⁤ Delgado’s sister, Vanessa Vasquez,⁤ echoed ‍the sentiment, stating her sister was ⁣a devoted mother and a reliable friend.⁢ “Since the day she​ died, our family’s been living a nightmare,”​ Vasquez said. “Not only as⁤ she’s gone, but because people ⁢who were ⁢supposed to ​find out what happened to⁤ her didn’t do their jobs.”

The family hopes legal action ⁣will ⁤prevent similar ​inadequate ⁢investigations in the⁤ future.‌ “We’re here because my sister’s life matters,” Vasquez stated.”She ⁣deserves a real investigation and the truth – and not ‍assumptions ‌and shortcuts. ⁢Her kids⁢ deserve⁤ to grow up knowing‍ that ‌people cared enough to fight for their mom, ‍my‌ sister. We want clarity,⁤ we want accountability and we want justice.”

The claim filed against the city details the family’s grievances⁣ and seeks a​ thorough re-examination of⁢ the circumstances surrounding Suzanna delgado’s death.

Anyone with information is encouraged to submit an anonymous tip by calling​ 773-997-5443.