Robert Lubsen
Robert Lubsen was 26 years old when he died by leaping to his death while held in a San Diego County jail, a manner of death reported as suicide. His parents sued, alleging that signs of an earlier suicide attempt were present but that he was not flagged as a suicide risk. The county paid $80,000 to settle the lawsuit. As part of the settlement, the family asked to meet with the sheriff so that others would not suffer the same fate.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide (neglect alleged). Robert's parents sued, saying he had red ligature marks from an earlier suicide attempt visible in his booking photo yet staff did not flag him as a suicide risk.
Reported by: his family's lawsuit (family or their lawyers).
Lawsuit: His parents sued San Diego County and the county settled for $80,000.