Olivia Peters $25 Million Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Deshazor Everett, Jamin Davis and Benjamin St-Juste Reportedly Resolved

The $25 million wrongful death lawsuit filed by Kathleen Peters over the death of her daughter, Olivia Peters, in a December 23, 2021 crash in Loudoun County, Virginia, has reportedly been resolved.

The suit named former Washington Commanders safety Deshazor Everett, players Jamin Davis and Benjamin St-Juste, and Shahidul Islam, the owner of an auto shop. October 6, 2026 reporting says the parties have resolved the case, that the court is expected to enter judgment against Everett without opposition, and that a hearing is set for November 2026.

The terms and any payment amount have not been publicly disclosed. The $25 million figure is what Kathleen Peters asked for when she filed. It should not be reported as what her family received.

Olivia Peters Wrongful Death Lawsuit: Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Plaintiff	Kathleen Peters, mother of Olivia Peters
Defendants	Deshazor Everett, Jamin Davis, Benjamin St-Juste and Shahidul Islam
Court	Loudoun County Circuit Court, Virginia
Filed	December 22, 2023
Crash date	December 23, 2021
Victim	Olivia S. Peters, 29, occupational therapist
Damages sought	$25 million
Claims alleged	Wrongful death based on negligence and on violations of law, civil conspiracy, and aiding and abetting
Latest development	Case reportedly resolved; judgment against Everett expected without opposition
Next step	Hearing reportedly set for November 2026
Amount or terms of resolution	Not publicly disclosed
Public claim form or settlement fund	None

What Happened to Olivia Peters in the 2021 Loudoun County Crash?

Olivia Peters was a passenger in Deshazor Everett’s 2010 Nissan GT-R on December 23, 2021, when it left the road near Gum Spring Road and Ticonderoga Road in Loudoun County. According to the lawsuit, the car struck trees and rolled. Everett survived with serious injuries. Peters died at a hospital.

Peters was an occupational therapist who worked with special-needs and underprivileged children. After her death, her family announced the Olivia S. Peters Pediatric Therapy Foundation.

What Did Kathleen Peters Allege Against Everett, Davis, St-Juste and Islam?

The complaint alleged that Everett, Davis and St-Juste planned to drive and race their cars on public roads in Loudoun County the night of the crash. It said they met at an auto shop owned by Shahidul Islam and then drove at high speeds, changed lanes erratically and raced one another. It also alleged that Everett’s speeding and reckless driving, in furtherance of that plan, caused Peters’ death.

These are allegations from a civil complaint. They are not findings that Davis, St-Juste or Islam were responsible for the crash, and being named in a lawsuit does not establish liability.

What Is Known About the Resolution of the Olivia Peters Lawsuit?

Reporting from October 6, 2026, which cited a person familiar with the case and a Loudoun Circuit Court clerk, says the parties have resolved the matter shortly before a trial that had been set to begin October 5, 2026. The family’s attorney, Alfred A. Clarke, reportedly confirmed the resolution.

What the reporting does and does not say:

• Reported: the case is resolved, judgment is expected against Everett without opposition, and a hearing is scheduled for November 2026.
• Not disclosed: the dollar amount, whether any other defendant paid anything, and what the terms say about Davis, St-Juste or Islam.
• Not established: that any court found Davis, St-Juste or Islam liable.

Confirm the hearing date and terms against the Loudoun County Circuit Court record before relying on them.

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Did Olivia Peters’ Family Receive $25 Million?

That has not been established. The demand in a complaint, the amount agreed in a resolution and the amount actually paid can be three different numbers. Until the court record or the parties disclose the terms, the accurate statement is that the lawsuit sought $25 million and has been resolved on undisclosed terms.

Was Deshazor Everett Criminally Charged Over Olivia Peters’ Death?

Yes. Everett was charged with involuntary manslaughter. The charge was reduced to reckless driving, he pleaded guilty, and in September 2022 he was sentenced to three months of house arrest. The initial sheriff’s statement said he was driving at more than twice the 45 mph speed limit; later reporting noted that speed estimates differed.

Davis and St-Juste were not criminally charged over Peters’ death, according to the reporting reviewed. The civil lawsuit and the criminal case are separate proceedings. For the difference between them, see What Is a Wrongful Death Lawsuit? Everything Families Need to Know.

Is There a Claim Form for the Olivia Peters Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

No. This is an individual civil lawsuit brought by Olivia Peters’ mother. It is not a class action, and there is no public claim form or settlement fund. For how claims work in real class settlements, see How To Claim A Lawsuit Settlement?. For what families can seek in a wrongful death case, see Wrongful Death Lawyer, What Families Can Sue For.

What Happens Next in the Olivia Peters v. Everett Case?

A hearing in Loudoun County Circuit Court is reportedly set for November 2026 to address the resolution, including the expected judgment against Everett. If terms are entered in the public record, they may become available then. Until then, they are not public.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Olivia Peters Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Who filed the Olivia Peters wrongful death lawsuit?

Kathleen Peters, Olivia Peters’ mother, in Loudoun County Circuit Court on December 22, 2023.

Who were the defendants in the Olivia Peters lawsuit?

Deshazor Everett, Jamin Davis, Benjamin St-Juste and Shahidul Islam.

How much did Kathleen Peters seek in the lawsuit?

$25 million.

Did Olivia Peters’ family receive $25 million?

Not established. The terms of the resolution have not been publicly disclosed.

Has the Olivia Peters lawsuit been resolved?

Reportedly yes, according to October 6, 2026 reporting. A hearing is expected in November 2026.

Did a court find Jamin Davis and Benjamin St-Juste liable?

Not based on the reporting reviewed. A judgment is expected against Everett without opposition. No finding against Davis, St-Juste or Islam has been reported.

Were Jamin Davis or Benjamin St-Juste criminally charged?

Not over Olivia Peters’ death, according to the reporting reviewed.

Can the public file a claim in the Olivia Peters case?

No. There is no class, claim form or public settlement fund.

Bottom Line on the Olivia Peters Lawsuit Against Deshazor Everett and Others

Kathleen Peters’ $25 million wrongful death lawsuit over her daughter’s 2021 death has reportedly been resolved, with judgment expected against Everett and a hearing set for November 2026. The financial terms are undisclosed, and there has been no reported finding of liability against Davis, St-Juste or Islam. There is no public claim process.

Sources

• Kathleen Peters’ complaint in Loudoun County Circuit Court, as described in news coverage (WUSA9, Bleacher Report, Sportsnaut)
• Reporting on the 2021 crash and Everett’s criminal case (WJLA, WUSA9)
• October 6, 2026 reporting on the resolution, citing a person familiar with the case and a Loudoun Circuit Court clerk

This article is for general information only and is not legal advice. AllAboutLawyer.com is not a law firm. Court cases can change, so check the official court record or a licensed attorney.

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against published news reporting on the court filings, the criminal case and the October 6, 2026 resolution report, as of October 7, 2026. Last Updated: October 7, 2026.