Pomona Man's Family Files Wrongful Death Suit Over Detainee's Accidental Electrocution
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin › October 13, 2008
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The family of a Pomona man who died from accidental electrocution while in custody at a Lancaster immigrant detention center has filed a wrongful-death suit against several government agencies, raising new questions about safety as national authorities crack down on immigration violations.
Cesar Gonzalez, 36, of Pomona, who had been held at the Mira Loma Detention Center for 10 months, died in December when he accidentally jackhammered into an underground power line while on a work detail, according to his family's attorney.See the full content of this document
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Pomona Man's Family Files Wrongful Death Suit Over Detainee's Accidental Electrocution
Gonzalez was a construction worker with a wife and two sons.
"It's a tragedy and severe injustice," attorney Gregory Moreno said. "Thi...See the full content of this document
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