Died in prison
Name not reported
A man died in 2020 after overdosing in the Chatham County jail in Georgia. His family sued, and their lawsuit says lax procedures by CorrectHealth workers led to his death. Chatham County agreed to pay a settlement of half a million dollars earlier in 2025, according to The Current.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of an overdose (neglect alleged). The family's lawsuit, settled with Chatham County, says lax procedures by CorrectHealth workers led to his overdose in the jail.
Reported by: family's lawsuit (family or their lawyers).
Lawsuit: His family sued Chatham County and the county settled for half a million dollars earlier in 2025, claiming lax procedures by CorrectHealth workers led to his death.
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