50-year-old diabetic inmate Louis Jung Jr.'s family sues Philadelphia and YesCare, alleging neglect led to his death from diabetic ketoacidosis due to insulin and medical treatment denial.

The family of Louis Jung Jr., a 50-year-old diabetic inmate, has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Philadelphia and YesCare, alleging neglect that led to his death from diabetic ketoacidosis on November 6, 2023. The suit claims the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility failed to provide necessary insulin and medical care for six days. The Abolitionist Law Center notes that at least two other inmates have died from similar conditions in recent years.