William B. Anderson
William B. Anderson was held at the St. Joseph County jail in April 2021. Jail staff found him and took him to a hospital, where he died three days later. An autopsy attributed his death to complications from drug withdrawal, including dehydration. The estate's lawsuit said jail staff did not properly assess him or arrange for him to see a doctor, and St. Joseph County has agreed to pay nearly $695,000 to settle the case. His son, who was six at the time of the settlement, is to receive part of the payment in installments from age 18 to 35.
Cause of death, as reported: Died from neglect by staff. An autopsy attributed his death to complications from drug withdrawal, including dehydration, and his estate's lawsuit says staff did not properly assess him or have him seen by a doctor.
Reported by: autopsy; his estate's lawsuit (family or their lawyers).
Lawsuit: His estate sued St. Joseph County, which agreed to pay nearly $695,000 to settle the case.