Alabama Woman Sues After Giving Birth on Prison Floor as Guards Watched
An Alabama woman is suing after allegedly being left to labor alone for over a day in jail, with staff reportedly dismissing her pleas for help and denying medical attention. The lawsuit claims civil rights violations occurred when jail employees allegedly failed to seek medical assistance despite the woman’s water breaking and her experiencing severe pain. This situation culminated in the birth of her daughter on the jail floor, with another inmate assisting in the delivery and resuscitation of the infant. The lawsuit further alleges a retaliatory punishment was imposed on the women involved after the birth.
John Q. Hosedrinker