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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

  • Attorney for the Plaintiff:

    Hadsell Stormer & Renick LLP by Lori Rifkin, Emeryville.

  • 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.)

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