Philadelphia Jail Sued Over Diabetic Inmate's Death Due to Neglect

A lawsuit claims Louis Jung Jr. died from untreated diabetes after prison staff failed to provide insulin and medical care.

Louis Jung Jr., a 50-year-old diabetic inmate, died of ketoacidosis in November 2023 at Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility.
The lawsuit alleges that prison staff failed to administer insulin or monitor Jung's blood sugar for the last six days of his life.
Jung's sons filed the lawsuit against the City of Philadelphia, the Department of Prisons, and YesCare, the prison's healthcare provider.
The complaint highlights systemic issues in Philadelphia jails, citing previous similar fatalities and inadequate medical care.
Jung's death is part of a broader pattern of inmate deaths, with 14 occurring in Philadelphia jails in 2023 alone.