Name not reported
A woman with bipolar disorder died of pneumonia in the Dallas County jail in Texas while awaiting trial. Her family sued the county, saying she never had a health checkup during the 18 months she was held. Her lawyer, Scott Medlock, said one nurse was on duty for 3,000 people the night she died.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness (disputed; neglect alleged). Her family's lawsuit says she died of pneumonia after never receiving a health checkup during 18 months in the Dallas County jail, and their lawyer says one nurse covered 3,000 inmates the night she died.
Reported by: family's lawsuit (family or their lawyers).
Lawsuit: Her family sued Dallas County over her death in the county jail, and no settlement or award amount is reported.