Potter County Seeks to Dismiss Lawsuit and Avoid Jury in Jail Death Case

Potter County has filed a motion to dismiss a federal lawsuit brought by the family of 26-year-old Larry Douglas, Jr., who died in 2022 from a ruptured appendix while in custody at the county jail. The lawsuit alleges that Douglas repeatedly reported severe symptoms for several days but was denied necessary medical care until it was too late. Despite earlier indications the county might work toward a resolution, officials instead moved to avoid a jury trial.

The Law Offices of Dean Malone, P.C. represents families across Texas in jail death and neglect cases, seeking accountability when systemic failures result in preventable loss of life.

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