Lawsuit: Mecklenburg County jail medical care led to man's toe amputations

A health story from North Carolina, reported by QCity Metro.

Health · North Carolina · October 27, 2026

From QCity Metro

A man is suing Mecklenburg County, Sheriff Garry McFadden and several jail and medical staff members, alleging inadequate medical care at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center led to multiple toe amputations.

Reported by QCity Metro, October 27, 2026. Read the full story at QCity Metro →

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