James Watts III
James Watts III died in the Summit County Jail in Ohio in 2011, after being held there. His mother has sued Summit County leaders in federal court, saying he had a history of bleeding ulcers and screamed for help while he was held. The lawsuit says he was not treated in time and died about five hours after a jail nurse last checked on him. The county executive's office declined to comment because the case is in litigation.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness (disputed; neglect alleged). His mother's federal lawsuit says he had a history of bleeding ulcers, screamed for help and was not treated in time, and it cites a medical examiner's note on his death.
Reported by: mother, via federal lawsuit (family or their lawyers); medical examiner's note cited in suit (medical examiner or coroner).
Lawsuit: His mother sued Summit County leaders in federal court over his death at the Summit County Jail, and the sources report no settlement or award amount.