Family of Donovan inmate files claim for wrongful death from COVID-19 It is the only known claim that has been filed against the San Diego prison for a COVID-19 death, the risk management office said. Author: Jill Castellano and Mary Plummer inewsource Published: 3:53 PM PDT May 25, 2021 Updated: 5:58 PM PDT May 25, 2021 SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif — The family of a man incarcerated in San Diego who died from COVID-19 has filed a wrongful death claim against the California corrections department. The claim, submitted to the Office of Insurance and Risk Management on May 9, is a precursor to filing a lawsuit against the state for its role in Leon Martinez’s death.