Robert Imus
Robert Imus, 45, was the father of a 9-year-old daughter, and his sister is now her legal guardian. He died in his cell at the Saunders County Jail in July 2017, after several hours of flu-like symptoms. A grand jury trial transcript cited methamphetamine toxicity as the cause of death. His mother filed a tort claim against Saunders County, Dodge County and a Fremont hospital, alleging he should have received medical treatment sooner, and a grand jury found no criminal wrongdoing by the jail. His sister said the family was left with more questions than answers.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of an overdose (neglect alleged). A grand jury attributed his death to methamphetamine toxicity, and his mother's tort claim says he should have received earlier medical treatment for his flu-like symptoms.
Reported by: grand jury; his mother's tort claim (family or their lawyers).
Lawsuit: His mother filed a tort claim against Saunders County, Dodge County and a Fremont hospital, alleging he should have received earlier medical treatment, and no payment amount was reported.