Suit Alleges Cogir Facility Ignored Warnings Before Feb. Shooting: Report

BETHESDA-CHEVY CHASE, MD — A lawsuit tied to the February killing of a senior home resident alleges management ignored repeated warnings, according to ABC 7.

The complaint was filed by the family of Linda Buttrick, who was the longtime partner of millionaire philanthropist Robert Fuller Jr. when he was fatally shot on Feb. 14. at his apartment in the senior living home.

It alleges that 11 days before the shooting occurred, a complaint was filed by a nurse later dismissed, and that complaints were suppressed by Shenise James-Dubose.

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James-Dubose is not only Cogir's regional health and wellness director, but also the mother of the accused shooter, according to The Banner.

Maurquise Emillo James, a 22-year-old from White Marsh, was arrested for Fuller's death in late February. Police say James was identified after bullet casings from the senior facility matched those left in a separate shooting in Baltimore.

Although employees of the senior living facility identified James as a possible person of interest, the claim alleges Cogir management continued listing him as Buttrick's medicine technician.

The lawsuit is requesting $1,125,000 for Buttrick.

James is facing a first-degree murder charge for the 87-year-old's death and is being held without bond. He is also facing first-degree attempted murder and felony assault, among other charges, for the Baltimore shooting.

Authorities have said the senior living case will be tried first. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 27.

Read more at ABC 7.