Mario Martinez
Mario Martinez, 29, was held at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, Alameda County, California, when he died in July 2016. His mother described him as a man who loved his family and said she is determined to speak for him and that no other family should go through this. According to a death certificate as reported by the family, the cause was acute asthma respiratory failure, but the jail's private medical provider, Corizon, said the coroner has not determined the cause. His mother says jail medical staff did not perform surgery for his nasal polyps despite multiple court orders, and she has called for an independent investigation, while Corizon has said his care was appropriate.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness (disputed; neglect alleged). His mother says the death certificate lists acute asthma respiratory failure, that jail medical staff failed to perform surgery for his nasal polyps despite court orders, and she wants an independent investigation, while Corizon says his care was appropriate and the coroner has not determined the cause.
Reported by: Mario Martinez's mother (family) (family or their lawyers).