Current:Home > NewsMinnesota county to pay $3.4M to end lawsuit over detainee’s death-LoTradeCoin
Minnesota county to pay $3.4M to end lawsuit over detainee’s death
View
Date:2024-12-23 15:28:55
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota’s most populous county will pay $3.4 million to settle a lawsuit that alleged jail workers ignored the pleas of a 41-year-old man who died of a perforated bowel after spending days begging to be taken to a hospital.
The lawsuit was filed in January by the family of Lucas Bellamy, the son of St. Paul Penumbra Theatre founder Louis Bellamy. Lucas Bellamy died while in custody at the Hennepin County jail in Minneapolis in 2022.
The settlement is believed to be among the largest ever in connection with a jail death in Minnesota, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported Monday.
The Bellamy family declined comment. Their attorney, Jeff Storms, said the settlement is important “in terms of reflecting accountability and responsibly for the egregious loss of Lucas’ life.”
Hennepin County spokeswoman Carolyn Marinan said the death of Lucas Bellamy was a “tragedy.”
“Our condolences go out to his family and to all those affected by his death,” Marinan said. “While this litigation has reached a resolution, we remain committed to serving all people under our care with dignity and respect.”
Lucas Bellamy was arrested in July 2022 on charges of fleeing police in a suspected stolen vehicle and possession of brass knuckles. During jail intake, he said he had ingested a bag of drugs and was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center, the suit said. He was sent back to jail with instructions to return to the hospital if symptoms worsened.
The lawsuit alleges Bellamy’s death was among 15 at the jail since 2015, including eight during the previous two years.
The announced settlement came days after the state ordered the county to reduce its jail population by 239 inmates over concerns about staffing shortages and inadequate care.
veryGood! (422)
Related
- 2025 Medicare Part B premium increase outpaces both Social Security COLA and inflation
- One of the Egyptian activists behind the 2011 uprising freed from prison after presidential pardon
- From turmoil to triumph, Spain clinches its first Women’s World Cup title with a win over England
- A former New York bishop has died at 84. He promoted social justice, but covered up rape allegations
- The boy was found in a ditch in Wisconsin in 1959. He was identified 65 years later.
- Chad Michael Murray and Wife Sarah Roemer Welcome Baby No. 3
- Hilary, now a tropical storm, is nearing California from Mexico with punishing rains
- Yellowknife residents wonder if wildfires are the new normal as western Canada burns
- Get well, Pop. The Spurs are in great hands until your return
- PHOTOS: Global heat hacks, from jazzy umbrellas in DRC to ice beans in Singapore
Ranking
- Kansas basketball vs Michigan State live score updates, highlights, how to watch Champions Classic
- Japan’s Kishida to visit Fukushima plant to highlight safety before start of treated water release
- John Stamos Shares Adorable Video With 5-Year-Old Son Billy on His 60th Birthday
- Pet company says your dog can earn $100 promoting CBD-infused peanut butter treats
- Caitlin Clark shanks tee shot, nearly hits fans at LPGA's The Annika pro-am
- Ohio State wrestler Sammy Sasso shot near campus, recovering in hospital
- '1 in 30 million': Rare orange lobster discovered at restaurant in New York
- Trader Joe's recalls multigrain crackers after metal was found
Recommendation
Mechanic dies after being 'trapped' under Amazon delivery van at Florida-based center
Celebrities You Didn’t Know Were Twins
Surprise: Golfer makes two aces in four holes, celebrates with dive into lake
Everything to Know About the Rachel Morin Murder Investigation
What to know about Mississippi Valley State football player Ryan Quinney, who died Friday
Dealer who sold fatal drugs to The Wire actor Michael K. Williams sentenced to 10 years in prison
'Wait Wait' for August 19, 2023: 25th Anniversary Spectacular, Part VI!
Kids Again: MLB makes strides in attracting younger fans, ticket buyers in growing the game