The family of Irma Perez Espinoza is taking legal action against the San Diego Sheriff’s Office, alleging deputies failed to act during a welfare check days before she was found gravely injured in a Lemon Grove ditch — a delay they say ultimately cost her life.
Perez Espinoza was discovered in July and died just days later. In the months since, activists, loved ones, and community members have repeatedly demanded answers, claiming earlier intervention by law enforcement could have changed the outcome.
Now, according to newly filed court documents, her family is seeking accountability through a lawsuit that accuses sheriff’s deputies of misconduct and inaction…