Connecticut EMT and AMR Sued Following Alleged Kidnappings and Assaults

A civil lawsuit has been filed by a Connecticut EMT against a former EMT-colleague, his parents, and their mutual employer, American Medical Response of Connecticut (AMR), stemming from two alleged kidnapping incidents that occurred in February 2023.

According to the 14-count complaint, the plaintiff (who we identify as Jane Doe) and defendant Bradley Doyle were coworkers at AMR’s Bridgeport location. The lawsuit alleges that Doyle engaged in a pattern of psychological, emotional, and physical abuse culminating in two incidents — the first on or around February 5, 2023, and the second on February 22, 2023.

Doe alleges that on February 5, Doyle forcibly brought her to his home in Milford, where he verbally, psychologically, and emotionally abused her; threatened self-harm; cut himself; and confined her in a bathroom. The complaint describes this as the beginning of a campaign of coercive control, escalating to a second incident later that month.

On February 22, while working a double shift together, Doyle allegedly intercepted Doe after their shift ended, brandished a firearm, and forced her into his vehicle. The complaint states that Doyle drove at high speeds, collided with other vehicles, and retrieved a duffel bag from the woods containing handcuffs, duct tape, and other items. He ultimately discarded the gun and was apprehended by police.

Doe brings multiple claims against Doyle, including assault and battery, negligent and intentional infliction of emotional distress, vehicular negligence, and both statutory and common law recklessness. She alleges permanent psychological injuries, including PTSD, severe anxiety, and loss of personal autonomy.

The complaint also names Doyle’s parents, Christopher and Sarah Doyle, for allegedly failing to maintain a safe environment and for allowing their son, who allegedly had a known history of dangerous behavior, to access firearms stored at their home. They are also accused of attempting to cover up their son’s conduct to protect his reputation.

AMR is named in the final count of the complaint for willful or serious misconduct in its hiring, supervision, and retention of Doyle. Doe alleges that Doyle had a discoverable criminal record of offenses against women that AMR should have used to disqualify him from employment. She also claims AMR refused to accommodate her request to avoid working shifts with Doyle after the first incident, and instead assigned her to work a double shift with Doyle, precipitating the second kidnapping.

Additional details provided in a news article published by EMS1 has even more details about the case, including:

• A 2019 incident with similar allegations that resulted in criminal charges
• The fact that Doyle’s father was a police officer
• His uncle is New Haven State’s Attorney
• Sarah Doyle reportedly asked Doe not to tell police she was held hostage during the February 5th incident
• The February 22 incident resulted in a high-speed chase through several Connecticut towns
• Doyle pled guilty in 2024 and was sentenced to a total of nine years in prison followed by five years of probation.

The lawsuit seeks monetary damages, including double and treble damages under Connecticut statutes, as well as punitive damages and attorney’s fees. Here is a copy of the redacted complaint: