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Jail Not Liable for Understaffing That Results in Suicide
The decedent committed suicide in jail; he was identified as suicidal on
intake. He was placed in the "special needs" cell (formerly the drunk
tank), which was supposedly monitored every 15 minutes, where he hanged
himself. The court grants summary judgment to the county.
The county cannot be held deliberately ...
intake. He was placed in the "special needs" cell (formerly the drunk
tank), which was supposedly monitored every 15 minutes, where he hanged
himself. The court grants summary judgment to the county.
The county cannot be held deliberately ...
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