Fernando Longoria
Fernando Longoria, 29, died on January 22, 2015, while held at the Cameron County jail in Texas, according to the state attorney general's custodial death report and a local news account. His family's attorney, Eddie Lucio, says he had a seizure and was never taken to a hospital or given proper medical treatment, and the family sued the county for cruel and unusual punishment. The family has agreed to a $1 million settlement, and Cameron County does not admit liability or fault. Officials' stated cause and the circumstances of his care remain disputed, and the county's statement said he was survived by minor children.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness (neglect alleged). His family's attorney, Eddie Lucio, says he had a seizure and staff never took him to a hospital or gave him proper medical treatment.
Reported by: family attorney Eddie Lucio (family or their lawyers); news report.
Lawsuit: His family sued Cameron County over his death at the Carrizales-Rucker Detention Center and agreed to a $1 million settlement, which the county did not admit fault in.