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

By: Andrew Kennard

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: June 4, 2026

Words: 971

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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The family of Donald Maier settled a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Department of Corrections for $3.75 million, the plaintiffs’ lawyer announced Thursday.

In 2024, Maier died at the troubled Waupun Correctional Institution of malnutrition and dehydration. Former Waupun warden Randall Hepp and six members of his staff were charged in Maier’s death. Maier had been in the restrictive housing unit, also referred to as solitary confinement. His death was ruled a homicide. …

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