Inmate suffering heroin withdrawal dies in county jail. $1.6M. Monterey County.
Summary
Family says he told jail staff he was in withdrawal and they failed to provide medical care.
The Case
- Court and Case Number: Northern District of California, San Jose Division, Case No. 16--cv-00945-BLF
- Type of Case: Civil Rights, Wrongful Death
- Type of Result: Jury Verdict
The Attorneys
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Attorney for the Plaintiff:
Hadsell Stormer & Renick LLP by Lori Rifkin, Emeryville.
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Attorney for the Defendant:
Monterey County Counsel Office by Michael Philippi, Salinas.
Sheuerman Martini & Tabari by Alan L. Martini, San Jose. (For defendants California Forensic Medical Group and Kaupp.)