3:22-cv-00158 - Cunningham v. Mediko, Inc., Et Al

Narrative

Mr. Oscar DePriest was a pretrial detainee being held at the Richmond City Justice Center (“RCJC”).

On August 17, 2020, the Virginia Department of Health notified MEDIKO staff at the RCJC that Mr. DePriest had tested positive for COVID-19.

Unfortunately, by the time a nurse did check on Mr. DePriest at 11:30 a.m. on the morning of August 25, 2020, his condition had deteriorated to the point that he was struggling to breathe. As a result, his oxygen saturation levels were exceedingly low (40%). Medical staff called 911 and emergently transported Mr. DePriest to the hospital.

Unfortunately, his illness had become too severe at that point and his respiratory function did not improve. Consequently, Mr. DePriest died from the effects of COVID-19 shortly after arriving at the hospital.