Health care company for jails faces constant lawsuits as it continues to take in millions of taxpayer dollars in Colorado

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More than 50 lawsuits have been filed in Colorado's U.S. District Court against Wellpath since 2020, alleging negligent care.

Health care company for jails faces constant lawsuits as it continues to take in millions of taxpayer dollars in ColoradoEL PASO COUNTY, Colo. — The pain on Cristo Canett’s face could be seen in jail video 26 hours before he died on the floor of the El Paso County Jail.

“Nobody should expect their family member to go to jail to die,” said Elizabeth Naranjo, Canett’s sister, who is suing Wellpath. Nurses not only repeatedly ignored his cries for help, but also ignored jail deputies who requested medical staff to intervene as he moaned in"excruciating pain," the lawsuit alleges.

One of the nurses who worked the night Canett died admitted she was often forced to be the head medical professional on staff even though she was only a Licensed Practice Nurse .

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