Tag: Suicide
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Psychiatry Expert Witness’ Opinions on the Sufficiency of the County’s Suicide Prevention Policies and Training Admitted
This case arises from the in-custody death of Joseph Morton (“Morton”) at Vista Detention Facility (“VDF”). Morton was arrested for attempted robbery and booked at VDF on May 11, 2020, one day after release from a 5150 hold. Morton committed suicide six days later, on May 17. Plaintiffs allege medical care claims under 42 U.S.C.…
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Nursing Expert Witness’ Testimony About the Preventability of Suicides Admitted
In February 2019, Jose Banda Pichardo (“Pichardo”) died by suicide while in custody at the Imperial County Sheriff’s Department Regional Adult Detention Facility (“ICRADF”). California Forensic Medical Group is a medical provider that contracted with Imperial County to provide medical and mental health care to inmates at ICRADF. Pichardo’s parents, Jose Trejo and Susana Banda,…
