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$75,000 Paid in Assault on Washington Prisoner

Washington prisoner Eugene Perry Henkel II alleged he sustained
serious and permanent injuries with attendant pain and suffering from the
negligence of the Washington Department of Corrections and guard John A
Markwell. The complaint alleged assault, battery and negligent
supervision by the defendants. No further specifics were given of the
October 31, 1997, incident. On September 19, 2001, the suit was settled
for $75,000. Henkel was represented by Thomas D. Dinwiddie of Tacoma.
See: Henkel v. Markwell, Pierce County Superior Court, Case No. 00-2-
05523-0.

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