Tarrant County has agreed to a $1.2 million settlement with a woman whose infant died after she gave birth unattended in the county jail. The settlement was described as 'record setting' by county commissioners. This resolution follows a lawsuit filed by the woman against the county. The incident has brought attention to the conditions and oversight within the Tarrant County Jail.
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Tarrant County settles lawsuit with woman whose child died after she gave birth in jail https://t.co/fr6G3ZTsOI
A woman who gave birth unattended in the Tarrant County Jail will receive a $1.2 million settlement from the county. https://t.co/39Bd3nDPmJ
NEW: Family of infant who died after Tarrant County Jail birth gets 'record setting' settlement from county commissioners. https://t.co/E3Ltj6SuTh