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California Settles Inadequate Psychiatric, Medical Care Suit for $1.5 Million
On May 16, 1996, the State of California agreed to settle for $1.5 million
a lawsuit arising from the attempted suicide of a 21-year-old prisoner who
was left permanently disabled.
Though the plaintiff was known to be suicidal, prison psychiatrists failed
to take available measures to prevent the suicide. On …
a lawsuit arising from the attempted suicide of a 21-year-old prisoner who
was left permanently disabled.
Though the plaintiff was known to be suicidal, prison psychiatrists failed
to take available measures to prevent the suicide. On …
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