Bridgett Toulan
Bridgett Toulan, 47, of Portland, Maine, was a mother of four whom her family describes as big-hearted and well-loved, a lover of summer beach days and concerts. She died at the Cumberland County Jail in April 2024. According to the sheriff's office, a correctional officer found her unresponsive during rounds on April 10, and jail medical staff could not revive her. Her son has sued Cumberland County, the sheriff's office and Armor Correctional Health Services, saying staff ignored her for hours and gave her inadequate medical care. He cites a medical examiner's finding of acute intoxication, which is among the matters in dispute.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined (disputed; neglect alleged). The medical examiner's finding of acute intoxication is cited in her son's federal lawsuit, which says jail staff ignored her for hours and gave inadequate medical care; the defendants have not publicly responded.
Reported by: Cumberland County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held her); Chief Medical Examiner's Office (medical examiner or coroner); her son Kevin Toulan's federal lawsuit (family or their lawyers).
Lawsuit: Her son, Kevin Toulan, filed a federal lawsuit against Cumberland County, the sheriff's office and Armor Correctional Health Services over her death, and no settlement or award amount has been reported.
News reports (4)
- Maine inmate dies at Cumberland County Jail
- Inmate found unresponsive in Cumberland County Jail, dies despite life-saving efforts
- Family of woman who died at Cumberland County Jail remembers her big heart, looks for answers - Portland Press Herald
- His mom died in a Maine jail nearly 2 years ago. Now, he’s suing.