Gilbert Gil, whose family says he suffered from diabetes and showed early signs of dementia, died on Valentine’s Day last year. Their lawsuit argues that his death from a heart condition could have been prevented.
SAN DIEGO (AP) A woman who blinded herself in jail while under the influence of drugs as a deputy watched will receive $4.35 million in a settlement with San Diego County, her lawyer said.
Its settlement with Tanya Suarez means San Diego County will now have paid out $27.1 million over five years to settle cases involving deaths and serious injuries in its jails.