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Second Inmate Death Just Days Later Raises Further Concerns About On-Site Medical Care And Conditions.
Tim Holland, lead premises liability attorney at FallLaw.com, will represent the family of Khaira Howard, the 28-year-old Detroit woman who died while incarcerated at the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Ms. Howard died on May 13, 2026,
just days before her scheduled release. Her family has publicly alleged that the prison failed to provide necessary medical treatment and medication related to her schizophrenia and left her in severe distress prior to her death. Her passing has intensified ongoing concerns regarding conditions, medical care, and oversight at Michigan’s only women’s prison.
Just four days after Howard’s death, a second incarcerated woman, Rebecca “Becky” Fackler, 57, also died at the same facility, further highlighting public scrutiny surrounding the prison’s medical care, emergency response procedures, and inmate welfare. The two deaths occurring within days of one another have promoted renewed calls for accountability and independent review of conditions inside the facility.
“Ms. Howard’s family deserves answers, accountability, and transparency regarding the circumstances surrounding Khaira’s death,” stated Tim Holland, lead attorney at FallLaw.com. “We intend to conduct a thorough investigation into the treatment Khaira Howard received while in custody and pursue all appropriate legal remedies on behalf of her loved ones.”
FallLaw.com lead attorney Tim Holland is an international speaker on premises liability,
wrongful death cases and trial practice. In the last year alone, Tim has secured judgments and verdicts of over $65 million. He has litigated over 1,000 cases and he has served as the “first chair” trial attorney in more than 50 jury trials. Tim has tried cases both as a defense lawyer and plaintiff lawyer.
Tim has been selected to Super Lawyers since 2014, an honor limited to the top 5 percent of Michigan attorneys. He is rated “Excellent” by Avvo. He has been peer-reviewed by Martindale-Hubbell. And Tim has also been recognized as a Top Lawyer by Grand Rapids Magazine.
He has spoken to numerous state justice associations, Connectionology national seminars, national Advocacy 360 conferences and more. Tim is also a frequent contributor to local and national TV news and radio.
Recently, Tim secured a $63 Million judgment against negligent landlords in Wayne County,
Michigan, for his client who suffered catastrophic injuries after falling from the third floor of her apartment building due to her apartment complex’s failure to provide functional fire safety equipment or safe egress routes.
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