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Lawsuit says Lehigh County Jail failed to prevent fifth inmate suicide in four years

Philadelphia attorneys say the jail and its contracted health care provider ignored a pattern of neglect after the latest inmate suicide.

Published Jul 24, 2026, 1:27 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A pair of Philadelphia attorneys blame Lehigh County Jail and its health care provider for failing to prevent the jail’s fifth inmate suicide in the past four years.