LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — It's been nearly a year and a half since 13 Investigates first broke the story of a Nevada National Guard whistleblower who revealed a devastating personal secret leading to her downfall in the military and, ultimately, to her untimely death, according to a newly-filed lawsuit.
The complaint, filed January 26, is the latest in the family's fight to hold the Guard accountable.
What happened to Sgt. First Class Allison Bailey should not have happened. That's according to military legal experts and veteran advocates I've spoken to. And now, the wrongful death lawsuit just filed in Clark County District Court.
READ: Whistleblower's family files wrongful death lawsuit against Nevada National Guard
Bailey's family is suing the Guard, several of its commanding officers, and Nevada's current and prior governor.
At Bailey's funeral, her mother, Felicia Cavanagh, made a promise.
"I will pursue the truth pertaining to Allison's unconstitutional treatment from the Nevada Army National Guard, and do my utmost to hold the correct people accountable, no matter how long it takes."
Bailey died on March 4, 2023, when she was just 33 years old.
Her military records showed the mother of two was on a strong career path in the Nevada National Guard until the final two years of her service, when she sought to right wrongs she encountered in her chain of command.
"She filed complaints and she was swiftly retaliated against," Cavanagh said.
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