Patrick Green
Patrick Green, 27, died on March 24, 2015, while held at the Harris County Jail in Houston, Texas. His mother, Kathryn Green, said she thinks about him all the time, and his father, David Green, has spoken about his concern for the people who died after Patrick. According to a federal lawsuit brought by his parents, Patrick contracted bacterial meningitis in the days before his death, and guards ignored his worsening health while other people held at the jail tried to raise the alarm. The lawsuit also describes unsanitary conditions in his housing pod, and the sheriff's office and county did not respond to the allegations when the article was published.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness (disputed; neglect alleged). His parents and their attorney, in a federal lawsuit, say he contracted bacterial meningitis and guards ignored his worsening health while other inmates tried to raise the alarm; the Texas Attorney General's custodial death report lists no manner or cause.
Reported by: his parents and their attorney, in a federal lawsuit (family or their lawyers).
Lawsuit: His parents sued in federal court over his death, alleging guards ignored his worsening meningitis symptoms, and no settlement or award amount has been reported.