A Los Angeles County prisoner was found dead in his cell last year. His family says county staff ignored his mental health needs.
A federal lawsuit filed by the family alleges that 'intentional, willful, and malicious conduct' led to the death of Erick Rubio, who was arrested in 2021 and charged with vandalism
In 2021, Los Angeles County resident Erick Rubio was arrested for vandalism after breaking a window, destroying a sprinkler system and damaging other property at a Pomona residence the year prior.
Two years later, on June 6, 2023, Rubio was found unrespons…