A jury awarded $3.3 million to the family of Joshua James Campos, who died from a fentanyl overdose while in custody at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange County, California. Campos was found unresponsive in his cell on March 7, 2022, just three days after being booked on a solicitation charge. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department confirmed his death and noted that Campos had a history of multiple arrests over the years for various charges.
The lawsuit, filed by Campos’ family, alleged negligence on the part of the jail staff for failing to prevent the introduction of drugs into the facility and not providing adequate medical care. The jury’s decision reflects growing concerns about the presence of drugs in correctional facilities and the responsibilities of law enforcement to ensure the safety of inmates.
The Orange County District Attorney’s office has not commented on the verdict, but the case highlights ongoing challenges in addressing drug-related issues within the jail system.
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