Case Result
$4.1M
Civil Rights
2013
State College, PA
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Case Details
University of California student Daniel Chong reached a $4.1 million settlement with the federal government after being abandoned in a windowless DEA jail cell for over 4 days without food or water, leading him to drink his own urine to survive.
Additional Notes
The incident led to the introduction of national standards for DEA jail cells, including daily inspections and cameras.
Represented By
Rehmeyer & Allatt
State College, PA
4.90 rating (80 reviews)
2 attorneys
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