Deputy Ledvina was named in a 2020 lawsuit alleging deliberate indifference to the medical needs of Mr. Schmitz while in custody. The suit claimed that Ledvina, along with other officers, neglected to provide necessary medical care despite Schmitz exhibiting clear signs of a serious medical condition, resulting in a decline in his health during detention.
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