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| Rutherford Co. jail settles over death of inmate with meningitis |
| By Associated Press |
| Published: 12/27/2004 |
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The Rutherford County (Tenn.) Sheriff's Department has settled a lawsuit with the family of a man who died of meningitis in jail. The county will pay the mother of Colby Shane Cantrell $750,000 in an agreement that doesn't require officials to admit wrongdoing. Cantrell died in October of last year and the lawsuit claimed jail officials didn't give him proper treatment. Jail records show Cantrell asked for help several times, but got only limited medical attention for what was later determined to be bacterial meningitis. A statement from the Sheriff's Department said the decision to settle was "purely a business one" recommended by the department's insurer, which will pay the settlement. The suit was filed by Sharon Carter and her attorney said she welcomed the settlement and hopes it reminds jailers of inmates' rights. |
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