In January 2014, Sergeant Elam was involved in the detention of Brian Howarth, who was experiencing severe medical issues. Despite observing Howarth’s deteriorating condition and being informed by a cellmate that Howarth needed hospital care, Elam failed to take appropriate action. Howarth was later found unresponsive and died. A lawsuit alleged deliberate indifference to serious medical needs. The court found sufficient evidence to create issues of fact regarding Elam’s knowledge and failure to act.
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