Lawsuit alleges neglect led to woman's death in Texas jail.

A federal lawsuit has accused jail staff of neglecting a pretrial detainee, Holly Barlow-Austin, who died in a Texas jail after being denied her prescription medications, rapidly deteriorating, going blind, and begging staff for water while detained in “deplorable and inhumane conditions.” Barlow-Austin’s family has been awarded $7 million in a “historic” lawsuit settlement, the largest known settlement over a jail-related death in state history. LaSalle Southwest Corrections, which ran Bi-State Justice Center during Barlow-Austin’s detainment, will have claims against it dismissed.