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Alabama County Commission Responsible for Jail Conditions

The decedent died in jail, allegedly because of a failure to provide
adequate medical care, not described.

Punitive damages cannot be awarded against the county under § 1983 or under
state law.

The County Commission cannot be held liable under state law for the actions
of the Sheriff because it ...

 

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