Mario Andrade Jr.
Mario Andrade Jr. died in the Webb County Jail in 2017, three days after he was taken into the jail. His family says he died of sepsis, an infection they believe was curable, and has sued Webb County, arguing his death could have been prevented. The sheriff said the jail screens everyone for pre-existing conditions. The lawsuit also cites several earlier deaths at the jail.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness (disputed; neglect alleged). The family's lawsuit says sepsis, a curable infection, killed him and that the death could have been prevented, while the sheriff says the jail screens everyone for pre-existing conditions.
Reported by: his family, through a lawsuit against Webb County (family or their lawyers).
Lawsuit: His family sued Webb County over his death in the Webb County Jail, alleging the death could have been prevented, and no settlement or award amount has been reported.