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Inmate Medical Neglect
Bossier City, LA: (Apr-23-08) The family of Eric Holloway brought a wrongful death lawsuit against Bossier City, after the 27-year-old man died in the Bossier City jail after his medical condition was misdiagnosed. The family, comprising of the widow and two children of Holloway, stated that he was put in what is known as the "drunk tank", but was not checked on for over than seven hours.
Records reveal that an autopsy determined he died of drug intoxication from taking methadone and a tranquilizer. Experts explained that Holloway breathed in his own stomach acid after the drugs possibly stopped his gag reflex, causing him to choke to death. Police records indicated that Holloway had told the arresting officer he had been drinking heavily and was diabetic. Contrary to that admission, an autopsy found no evidence of alcohol in his body. Holloway's attorney said his client's behavior could have been due to drug reactions or a diabetic episode.
As part of a settlement reached in the wrongful death case, sources stated that the city agreed to pay the family slightly more than $300,000 to avoid costly litigation that could ensue. City officials would not provide specifics, but stated that the city paid a $100,000 deductible and the rest was paid by its insurance company. [KTBS NEWS: SETTLEMENT REACHED IN BOSSIER JAIL DEATH CASE]
Published on Apr-24-08
Records reveal that an autopsy determined he died of drug intoxication from taking methadone and a tranquilizer. Experts explained that Holloway breathed in his own stomach acid after the drugs possibly stopped his gag reflex, causing him to choke to death. Police records indicated that Holloway had told the arresting officer he had been drinking heavily and was diabetic. Contrary to that admission, an autopsy found no evidence of alcohol in his body. Holloway's attorney said his client's behavior could have been due to drug reactions or a diabetic episode.
As part of a settlement reached in the wrongful death case, sources stated that the city agreed to pay the family slightly more than $300,000 to avoid costly litigation that could ensue. City officials would not provide specifics, but stated that the city paid a $100,000 deductible and the rest was paid by its insurance company. [
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