'He needed protection': Inmate Jose Reanos-Mendoza's death sparks lawsuit on jail staffing The Citizen 2 years ago Rutherford County faces lawsuit accusing jail of failing to protect and prevent death of inmate Jose Reanos-Mendoza from fight over sack lunch. Source: The Daily News Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Inmate Jose Reanos-Mendoza dies after jail fight over sack lunchesDateAugust 17, 2023In relation toLascassasRutherford County Jail kitchen worker hospitalized with coronavirus, inmate tests positiveDateMay 20, 2020In relation toLascassasDeath of inmate Jose Reanos-Mendoza unresolved: 'His momma needs to know what happened'DateApril 8, 2022In relation toLascassas