Overview

• Amentha Hunt and Willie Mae Adkinson filed a lawsuit against Harrison-Ross Mortuary on May 15, 2025, alleging negligence, breach of contract, and emotional distress.
• The family claims they discovered a stranger's body dressed in Otis Adkinson's suit during the April 7 viewing, which was meant to honor the late EMT and family patriarch.
• Hunt alleges that mortuary staff initially denied the mistake and only admitted the error after being shown photographs of the deceased.
• It reportedly took several hours to correct the mix-up, leaving little time for the family’s planned viewing and causing significant emotional trauma.
• Harrison-Ross Mortuary denies the allegations and is preparing a cease-and-desist letter in response to the claims made by the family.