The health care provider Wellpath has agreed to a $2.5 million settlement regarding the 2021 death of inmate Maurice Monk, whose prolonged suffering went unnoticed in his cell. This settlement follows a $7 million payment from Alameda County, aimed at reforming inmate health checks. Monk's family, represented by attorney Adante Pointer, criticized Wellpath's handling of the situation, highlighting a lack of responsibility and care. The resolution offers some financial security to Monk's children as they cope with their loss, while Wellpath faces ongoing scrutiny and seeks to renew a significant contract with the jail amidst multiple lawsuits.
The latest settlement includes about $2.3 million for Monk's 22-year-old daughter, along with $250,000 for his 18-year-old son.
That says a lot about the culture of Wellpath, and that certainly trickles down to the people who are delivering the care or not delivering the care as expected.
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