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Attorneys for Richard Metcalf’s father say jury sent a message

April 30, 2024

A Buffalo, New York jury has awarded $100 million in damages on to the estate of a 35 year old man who died as a result of the actions of the County of Erie and five of its Sheriff deputies.

The jury found that the County and five deputies deprived Richard Metcalf, Jr. of his right to adequate medical care and that he was subjected to excessive force while being restrained while an inmate in November 2012. According to the attorneys for the estate this is the largest civil rights death verdict in U.S. history.

Attorneys Michael Scinta (left) and Donald Chiari (right) said they believe the jury’s $100 million verdict in the case of the 2012 death of Erie County Holding Center inmate Richard Metcalf Jr. sends a message.

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