Jail medical company failed to provide adequate care to drug-addicted Iraq War veteran with PTSD, who hanged himself in the Nassau County Jail. Survived by mother and brother. Jury assessed $890,000 compensatory damages and $7M punitives against medical provider; civil rights attorneys fees not included in verdict and awarded after trial.
Verdict
State
Court
Total Dollar Amount
7,890,000
Total Damages
7,890,000
Punitive Damages
7,000,000
Compensatory Damages
890,000
Year Resolved