This ruling is a crock of crap. The deceased died of his own stupidity and negligent behavior, rendering him incapable of protecting his own health/life. Jail isn’t an ICU.
It is if there are deep pockets to profit from – This guy was obviously an accident waiting to happen – the thought that his “family” now wants to sue because he’s no longer a “burden on society” is sickening – Where were they to interevene in his obvious spiral out of control…
Just like the woman here in AZ that strangled herself trying to get out of handcuffs because she was bombed out of her mind on her way to a “Detox” center – Her family is up in arms and suing for negligence because she was left in a holding cell. If she was that wacked out and needed to be sent 2600 miles away to go to detox – (1) why was she traveling alone (2) Why didn’t the “detox facility” meet her at the airport?
GMAB – the family only cared about her “wellbeing” when she was dead… Same with this guy…
There is a minimum amount of medical care required when one is taken into custody. This fact, along with knowing about some of the drugs taken, show that the jailers in this case were grossly negligent in their treatment (or lack thereof) of the inmate.
Regardless of who’s “fault” the inmate’s condition is (his), the prison does need to monitor his condition and provide medical treatment, as necessary, for preservation of life. This standard was not met in this case.
I agree to some extent of negligence but I do NOT agree that the CO’s or the Nurse should be held personally responsible. Their employer should be representing them and standing behind them – that is unless they are negligent in the training required for those positions. This is a sad case for all involved.
The Sgt was trained in cpr but only shook the prisoner??? What did he think was going to happen – the man wasn’t breathing for crying out loud – Sgt Ansley and the LPN on duty should both be held liable-They did not perform their job or duty in this case –
To FL Agent – read the article – the man had a pulse – you don’t perform CPR on someone who has a pulse. The jail is liable for not properly training staff??
AS THE SUPERVISOR OF SGT. ANSLEY, HIS CONCERN WAS AN INSTANT REACTION. ONCE NOTIFIED OF THE SITUATION OF MCFARLAND HAVING TROUBLE BREATHIN, HE ENTERED THE TANK IN 45 SECONDS, AND IMMEDIATELY ADVISED HIS CPL. TO CONTACT AMBULANCE SERVICE STAT. HE STAYED WITH MCFARLAND UNTIL AMBULANCE SERVICE ARRIVED.HIS DUTIES AS A SUPERVISOR AND MEDICAL ISSUES HAVE ALWAYS HAD TOP PRIORITY IN EVERY INSTANCE WITH THIS SGT.
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This ruling is a crock of crap. The deceased died of his own stupidity and negligent behavior, rendering him incapable of protecting his own health/life. Jail isn’t an ICU.
It is if there are deep pockets to profit from – This guy was obviously an accident waiting to happen – the thought that his “family” now wants to sue because he’s no longer a “burden on society” is sickening – Where were they to interevene in his obvious spiral out of control…
Just like the woman here in AZ that strangled herself trying to get out of handcuffs because she was bombed out of her mind on her way to a “Detox” center – Her family is up in arms and suing for negligence because she was left in a holding cell. If she was that wacked out and needed to be sent 2600 miles away to go to detox – (1) why was she traveling alone (2) Why didn’t the “detox facility” meet her at the airport?
GMAB – the family only cared about her “wellbeing” when she was dead… Same with this guy…
No sympathy
There is a minimum amount of medical care required when one is taken into custody. This fact, along with knowing about some of the drugs taken, show that the jailers in this case were grossly negligent in their treatment (or lack thereof) of the inmate.
Regardless of who’s “fault” the inmate’s condition is (his), the prison does need to monitor his condition and provide medical treatment, as necessary, for preservation of life. This standard was not met in this case.
I agree to some extent of negligence but I do NOT agree that the CO’s or the Nurse should be held personally responsible. Their employer should be representing them and standing behind them – that is unless they are negligent in the training required for those positions. This is a sad case for all involved.
The Sgt was trained in cpr but only shook the prisoner??? What did he think was going to happen – the man wasn’t breathing for crying out loud – Sgt Ansley and the LPN on duty should both be held liable-They did not perform their job or duty in this case –
To FL Agent – read the article – the man had a pulse – you don’t perform CPR on someone who has a pulse. The jail is liable for not properly training staff??
AS THE SUPERVISOR OF SGT. ANSLEY, HIS CONCERN WAS AN INSTANT REACTION. ONCE NOTIFIED OF THE SITUATION OF MCFARLAND HAVING TROUBLE BREATHIN, HE ENTERED THE TANK IN 45 SECONDS, AND IMMEDIATELY ADVISED HIS CPL. TO CONTACT AMBULANCE SERVICE STAT. HE STAYED WITH MCFARLAND UNTIL AMBULANCE SERVICE ARRIVED.HIS DUTIES AS A SUPERVISOR AND MEDICAL ISSUES HAVE ALWAYS HAD TOP PRIORITY IN EVERY INSTANCE WITH THIS SGT.