Mother’s lawsuit over Waupun prison death reaches $3.75 million settlement

The family of Donald Maier, who died of malnutrition and dehydration at Waupun Correctional Institution, settled a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Department of Corrections for $3.75 million. The case involved charges against former warden Randall Hepp and staff, with the lawsuit citing failures in medical care and staffing issues linked to Act 10.