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California Settles Prisoner's Medical Care Denial Claim for $50,000
Relaun V. Deadmon, a California state prisoner, filed a civil rights action in federal court alleging that prison officials violated his Eighth Amendment rights by refusing to provide him with a proper diet and medical care for his chronic kidney disease. He also included stated claims of medical negligence.
On August 13, 2009, Deadmon settled with defendants for $50,000, including any attorney fees and costs. Deadmon was represented by Attorney Peter M. Adams of the law firm of Cooley, Goodward & Kornish. See: Deadmon v. Gannis, U.S.D.C.-S.D.Cal., Case No. 3:06-cv-01003-BTM (POR).
On August 13, 2009, Deadmon settled with defendants for $50,000, including any attorney fees and costs. Deadmon was represented by Attorney Peter M. Adams of the law firm of Cooley, Goodward & Kornish. See: Deadmon v. Gannis, U.S.D.C.-S.D.Cal., Case No. 3:06-cv-01003-BTM (POR).
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Deadmon v. Gannis
| Year | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Cite | U.S.D.C.-S.D.Cal., Case No. 3:06-cv-01003-BTM (POR) |
| Level | District Court |
| Conclusion | Settlement |
| Damages | 50,000.00 |
| Injunction Status | N/A |