State mental hospitals are in the public eye again. Georgia will pay a million dollar settlement over the death of a 59 year old Vietnam
Michael Ernest Webb died after nearly three weeks without a bowel movement. His family filed a claim when state officials did not accept responsibility for his death.
They will receive the money in lieu of pursuing a lawsuit against the state.
The state admits no fault, but it has been under federal scrutiny for what investigators say are dangerous conditions in
In August, the governor unveiled a plan to target the issue.
(AP)
