CHARLOTTE — A travel mate of Shanquella Robinson is denying allegations in federal court documents that he had anything to do with Robinson’s death.
In 2022, Robinson mysteriously died in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, after going on a trip with six people she considered friends. No one was criminally charged. Shanquella Robinson’s mother, Sallamondra Robinson, and other family members are now suing her travel mates and the FBI.
In federal court documents, Nazeer Wiggins denied all claims in Sallamondra Robinson’s lawsuit and said she shouldn’t be entitled to any relief.
“The plaintiff’s complaint fails to provide factual allegations identifying any specific acts or omissions by the defendant that directly caused the plaintiff harm,” Wiggins wrote. “The plaintiff relies on conclusory or speculative statements without factual support. For instance, the complaint lacks allegations that tie the defendant’s alleged presence or actions to the harm suffered by the plaintiff.”
In the court document, Wiggins said there is no connection between his conduct and the plaintiff’s “alleged injuries” and “the claims fail to meet the legal standard for recovery.”
It is unclear if Wiggins has an attorney.
Following Robinson’s death in October 2022, family members say they were told she died of alcohol poisoning. But a video surfaced of Robinson being attacked on the trip and the death certificate in Mexico said Robinson’s death was attributed to spinal and neck injuries.
An independent autopsy by the Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner could not determine the exact cause of death.
Last week, U.S. Attorney Dena King filed a motion for Robinson family’s lawsuit to be dismissed.
The lawsuit alleges multiple counts of wrongful death, battery, negligence, conspiracy, and emotional distress. It also names the U.S. Department of State and the FBI as defendants.
“This lawsuit is not just about seeking justice for Shanquella Robinson; it’s about holding accountable those who were entrusted with the duty to investigate, act, and protect the interests of U.S. citizens abroad,” attorney Sue-Ann Robinson, who is not related to Shanquella, said. “The heartbreaking details of Shanquella’s death and the subsequent mishandling by federal authorities only add to the family’s grief, and they deserve both full transparency and justice.”
The suit says Sallamondra Robinson experienced anxiety, depression, and other mental distress after her daughter’s death.
The Robinson family is suing for compensatory and punitive damages.
Robinson’s travel companions will also have to respond to the lawsuit in federal court.
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