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This is possibly the first  lawsuit won for lack of proper medical attention and the possibilty of many more to come.

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Dallas County Loses Million Dollar Jail Lawsuit 

A Dallas jury has awarded nearly $1 million to a man who suffered a stroke while in the Dallas County jail. Stanley Shepherd sued the county three years ago, saying he was denied basic health care while in the facility. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports.

The jury awarded Shepherd $900,000. His attorney, Don Tittle, says Shepherd is pleased with the outcome, but as a result of the stroke, is confined to a wheelchair and can only use the right side of his body.

Four years ago, Shepherd suffered a seizure in jail and was taken to the hospital. It took months to partially recover. Blood pressure medication had previously been ordered, but never given. Records were falsified to show otherwise. Tittle says this is the first time the jail's medical care as a whole is being blamed. He expects more claims will be made against the county.

Tittle: I think there were countless others during a significant period of time who received the lowest level of health care possible while incarcerated.

Tittle says Dallas County dodged a bullet because the verdict could've been pricier. A county spokesperson says an appeal is being considered and commissioners will be offered legal options next Tuesday. Bill Zeeble KERA news.