LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Another family is suing the Nevada Department of Corrections over allegations the department didn't do enough to prevent an inmate's death.

On Wednesday, the family of Hawk Urban filed a lawsuit against the NDOC and Jeremy Bean, who is the warden of High Desert State Prison. NDOC records show Urban was serving a sentence of two to six years for a battery charge.

Urban began his sentence in 2022 and would have been eligible for parole this year.

According to the lawsuit, Urban died after his High Desert State Prison cellmate assaulted him on Nov. 7, 2024.

Attorney Adam Breeden, family of Hawk Urban

The lawsuit alleges Urban was assaulted for between 20 and 45 minutes before correctional officers responded, despite Urban yelling for help and nearby inmates hitting the

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