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A person died while held at the Okanogan County Jail in Washington, and their family has sued the county. The lawsuit says the person was not treated for opioid withdrawal despite severe symptoms, including vomiting and limited movement. It also says jail checks were spaced up to 90 minutes apart.
Cause of death, as reported: Died from neglect by staff (disputed). The family's wrongful death lawsuit says jail staff did not treat the person's opioid withdrawal despite vomiting and limited motion, and that checks were spaced up to 90 minutes apart.
Reported by: family's wrongful death lawsuit (family or their lawyers).
Lawsuit: The family of one of two people who died at the Okanogan County Jail in Washington sued the county, alleging the person was denied treatment for opioid withdrawal; no settlement or award amount is reported.