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Holding Corporations Accountable for Negligent Hiring

Jaylen Brown
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In June 2025, Jaylen Brown was simply riding his bike home from work when his life was forever altered. Dash camera footage reveals the horrific moment when a work van, traveling 54 mph in a 35 mph zone, struck the young cyclist. Rather than stopping to render aid or call for emergency assistance, 53-year-old Steven Frazier drove away from the scene, leaving Brown critically injured on the roadway.

The impact left Brown in a coma with severe brain injuries that Yosha Law attorney, Brandon Yosha, describes as “the worst” his firm has ever encountered. Brown suffered skull fractures, broken facial bones, and extensive trauma that will require round-the-clock care for the remainder of his life. His family is already facing medical bills exceeding one million dollars, and Brown’s future has been irreversibly stolen from him.

A Fugitive Behind the Wheel

What makes this tragedy even more infuriating is that it was entirely preventable. Court documents reveal that Frazier was a fugitive from justice at the time of the crash. A warrant had been issued for his arrest in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, for failure to appear just days before his employer, Nelbud Services LLC, hired him in December, 2024.

“It was entirely preventable,” emphasizes Yosha. “That’s what is so infuriating about this case. He was a fugitive of justice, and they never should’ve hired him in the first place.”

The criminal charges against Frazier include leaving the scene of an accident resulting in catastrophic injury, obstruction of justice, and criminal mischief. Investigators report that after the crash, video evidence shows Frazier throwing a brick at the van’s windshield, allegedly attempting to create the false impression that he had struck something else.

Corporate Negligence and Red Flags Ignored

The civil lawsuit filed against both Frazier and Nelbud Services LLC alleges that the company bears significant liability for failing to properly screen their employee before entrusting him with a company vehicle. The complaint argues that a thorough background check would have revealed Frazier’s fugitive status and extensive criminal history, including prior convictions for aggravated homicide, DUIs, and assault.

Even more troubling, driver performance data obtained by Yosha Law reveals numerous red flags that the company allegedly ignored. The night before the crash, Frazier’s driving record showed over 300 violations, including reaching dangerous speeds of 94-99 mph. Despite these alarming patterns, supervisors reportedly took no action beyond issuing a “verbal correction” for a recent theft incident.

“What if they would’ve intervened?” Yosha questions. “All they had to do was contact the authorities, give them the license plate. Then he’s apprehended. Instead, what happens? We have a 28-year-old young man who was robbed of his future.”

The Legal Battle Ahead

Yosha Law anticipates that Nelbud Services will likely attempt to distance themselves from liability by claiming Frazier wasn’t authorized to use the vehicle or wasn’t acting within the scope of his employment. However, the attorney argues that such defenses miss the fundamental point: the company should never have hired Frazier in the first place.

The case highlights the critical importance of comprehensive employee screening, particularly for positions involving vehicle operation. When companies fail to conduct proper background checks or ignore obvious warning signs about an employee’s behavior, they can face significant liability when that negligence contributes to harm against innocent third parties.

Seeking Justice and Accountability

While no legal victory can restore Jaylen Brown’s health or return his promising future, the lawsuit seeks to ensure he receives the extensive medical care and lifetime support he will require. 

The case also serves a broader purpose in holding companies accountable for their hiring and oversight practices. When businesses cut corners on employee screening or ignore dangerous behavior patterns, they put every member of the community at risk.

Frazier is scheduled to appear for a pretrial conference in his criminal case on September 15th, 2025. Meanwhile, the civil litigation continues as Brown’s family fights for the justice and compensation needed to secure their son’s future care.

This tragic case serves as a stark reminder that corporate negligence can have devastating real-world consequences, transforming what should have been routine employment decisions into matters of life and death for innocent victims like Jaylen Brown.

A Fugitive Behind the Wheel

What makes this tragedy even more infuriating is that it was entirely preventable. Court documents reveal that Frazier was a fugitive from justice at the time of the crash. A warrant had been issued for his arrest in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, for failure to appear just days before his employer, Nelbud Services LLC, hired him in December, 2024.

“It was entirely preventable,” emphasizes Yosha. “That’s what is so infuriating about this case. He was a fugitive of justice, and they never should’ve hired him in the first place.”

The criminal charges against Frazier include leaving the scene of an accident resulting in catastrophic injury, obstruction of justice, and criminal mischief. Investigators report that after the crash, video evidence shows Frazier throwing a brick at the van’s windshield, allegedly attempting to create the false impression that he had struck something else.

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Holding Corporations Accountable for Negligent Hiring

The video recounts the tragic story of Jaylen Brown, who was critically injured in a preventable accident caused by a negligent driver, Stephen Frasier. Frasier, who had a history of violent offenses, was employed by a company that failed to conduct a basic background check, leading to the devastating incident. Jaylen’s family is heartbroken as they navigate the aftermath of his severe injuries, which include brain damage and multiple fractures.

The case highlights the importance of corporate responsibility in ensuring driver safety and is expected to set a significant legal precedent in Indiana.

Justice for Jaylen

While no legal outcome can erase the pain Jaylen’s family has endured, pursuing justice sends a powerful message: corporations must take responsibility for the people they hire. Every step toward accountability helps ensure no other family suffers the same fate.

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