Name not reported
A baby boy died in April 2012 after his mother gave birth prematurely in the toilet of her cell at the Clayton County jail in Georgia. His mother, who was about five and a half months pregnant, said she called for help when severe cramping began, and her lawsuit against Clayton County and the sheriff says staff did not arrive until hours later. The sheriff's office said staff responded as quickly as possible and that she received adequate medical care. His mother has said she wishes she had received the care she asked for and that she still grieves the loss.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness (disputed; neglect alleged). The mother's lawsuit says staff did not come for hours after she called for help as severe cramping began, while the sheriff said staff responded as quickly as possible and she received adequate care.
Reported by: the mother's attorneys, through a lawsuit against Clayton County and the sheriff (family or their lawyers); Clayton County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held him).
Lawsuit: The mother sued Clayton County and the sheriff over the death of her baby boy, and no settlement or award amount is reported.