Dr. Friederike Von Lintig surrenders license over Las Colinas jail death, $15m settlement with San Diego County.

Dr. Friederike Von Lintig has agreed to surrender her medical license following accusations of gross negligence in the treatment of inmate Elisa Serna, who died in 2019 at Las Colinas jail. The Medical Board of California cited failures in managing Serna's condition. A federal wrongful death lawsuit by Serna's family resulted in a $15 million settlement with San Diego County, which includes reforms for medical care in county jails.

September 25, 2024
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