A New Lawsuit Against the Jail Alleges a Pattern of Neglect

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The Allegheny County Jail has one of the highest death rates per capita in the country. Last week, the family of Anthony Talotta, one of 21 men who’ve died in connection with the jail since April 2020, filed a federal lawsuit against the county, several doctors, and Allegheny Health Network. Lead producer Mallory Falk explains the family’s legal case and its chief allegation — a pattern of medical neglect. You can read the federal lawsuit over Talotta’s death, along with coverage from the Appeal, the Associated Press, and WESA. Brittany Hailer covered Talotta’s death and reported on issues with a jail physician’s medical licensing for PINJ. She has appeared on City Cast to discuss the high number of deaths at Allegheny County Jail and her push for more transparencyaround these deaths. Want some more Pittsburgh news? Make sure to sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We’re also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Not a fan of social? Then leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

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