"Not a day goes by that we don't grieve for the loss of Gilberto and the suffering that jail staff forced Gilson to endure, whose cries for help were ignored while he tried to save our brother's life." - Yilivett Garcia.
"The city has failed for years to address staff absenteeism from their posts, maintain safe cell conditions, and provide medical care in a timely and meaningful manner." - M.K. Kaishian.
The lawsuit highlights multiple failures by Rikers Island guards, including their inability to prevent drugs like fentanyl from entering the jail, inadequate supervision of inmates, and a delayed and ineffective response when Gilberto Garcia's life was in danger.
According to the complaint, Gilson Garcia, who was incarcerated at Rikers Island at the time of his brother's death, was forced to administer lifesaving measures, including CPR and Narcan, as correction officers allegedly failed to provide timely medical assistance.
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