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Alan Jackson Bolsters Karen Read’s Defense in O’Keefe Family’s Wrongful Death Suit

Alan Jackson has rejoined Read’s civil defense to seek dismissal of the wrongful death suit before a September 22 Plymouth District Court hearing.

Dedham, MA – June 18: Karen Read and lawyer Alan Jackson emerge after her trial outside Norfolk Superior Court on June 18, 2025. (Photo by Lane Turner/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Alan Jackson has returned as lead counsel in the O’Keefe family’s pending civil wrongful death suit against Karen Read.
  • He’ll be joined by veteran trial lawyer Elizabeth Little along with other members of Read’s criminal defense team.
  • The suit, filed in August 2024, accuses Read and C.F. McCarthy’s and Waterfall Bar and Grille of overserving her before the SUV crash that killed Officer John O’Keefe, and seeks $50,000 in damages.
  • Read’s attorneys filed a motion to dismiss the complaint on July 9, contending the family’s claims lack legal merit.
  • Proceedings remain in preliminary stages in Plymouth District Court with no trial date scheduled.