Fulton County Jail Under Fire Again as Family Files Lawsuit After Inmate Dies from Untreated Infection

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Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat and several jail staff are facing a lawsuit from the family of Christopher Smith, who died in August 2023 due to sepsis from a prolonged untreated infection while in custody at the Rice Street jail. The lawsuit alleges that despite showing serious signs of illness, Smith did not receive adequate medical care, leading to his death shortly after being transferred to Grady Memorial Hospital. Smith's death is one of several reported in 2023, highlighting ongoing concerns about medical care and safety conditions within the Fulton County Jail, which has a history of inmate fatalities and legal challenges related to its management.