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San Diego Jail Pays $3M After Diabetic Man’s Death | San Diego News
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- Jul 24, 2026
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San Diego County just paid $3 million to the widow of Keith Bach, a 63-year-old Type 1 diabetic who died in jail after being denied insulin — a death ruled homicide by neglect. Despite repeatedly asking for help, jail staff failed to act, and his cellmates saw him struggling. This tragic case adds to a mounting toll: the county has paid over $86 million in similar settlements. In response, jail officials say they’ve implemented new safeguards — including alerts, medical unit housing, and continuous glucose monitors — to prevent future failures. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a19d689d51109a35