Family members of Hunter Bergner, who died by suicide in San Mateo County jail, filed revised lawsuits against the county. Bergner, who was 46, used a bedsheet to hang himself from a light fixture in his cell. The lawsuits allege neglect by jail staff, highlighting a lack of supervision despite Bergner expressing feelings of hopelessness. The cases highlight a pattern of complaints regarding inmate safety, with multiple in-custody deaths reported under the current sheriff's administration. Colet, Bergner's wife, and Robert, his father, have separate legal representatives in their lawsuits.
Inmate safety disregarded, suit claims: Hunter Bergner had expressed his hopelessness and despair to jail custody and medical staff. No increased supervision or precautionary measures were taken.
The lawsuit highlighted the county's long history of complete disregard to inmate safety and protection, referencing five in-custody deaths since Sheriff Christina Corpus took office.
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