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$630,000 Plus Paid in Ulcer Related Death

Article • March 15, 2002 • from PLN March, 2002

Filed under: Medical, Pain, Gastrointestinal, Medical Neglect/Malpractice

$630,000 Plus Paid in Ulcer Related Death by $630,000 plus paid in ulcer related death On May 16, 1994, Gertrude Barrow, 41, died at the Washington Corrections Center for Women (WCCW) of a perforated chronic peptic ulcer and acute peritonitis. She was just three months short of her release date. …

$225,000 Paid in Mentally Ill Prisoner's Death

Article • March 15, 2002 • from PLN March, 2002

Filed under: Wrongful Death, Medical Neglect/Malpractice, Failure to Treat (Mental Illness)

$225,000 Paid in Mentally Ill Prisoner's Death by $225,000 paid in mentally ill prisoner's death In 1991, John E. Rickert was placed in the DOC's custody to serve a sentence upon conviction of a crime. Mr. Rickert was suffering from an unspecified mental illness at the time of his incarceration, …

$5,000 for Severed Tendon

Article • March 15, 2002 • from PLN March, 2002

Filed under: Medical, Muscular

$5,000 for Severed Tendon by $5,000 for severed tendon On April 5, 1993, a Physician's Assistant at the WSP severed a tendon in Walter Mathis' left thumb. This injury resulted in the loss of ability to extend the thumb, and required surgery to attempt correction of the problem. Even after …

$1,500 Paid for Failure to Provide Pain Medication

Article • March 15, 2002 • from PLN March, 2002

Filed under: Medical, Pain, Skeletal Injury, Amputations

$1,500 Paid for Failure to Provide Pain Medication by $1,500 paid for failure to provide pain medication On July 7, 1993, Leonard Willis dropped a 65-pound weight on his left ring finger while incarcerated at the CRCC. The injury was extraordinarily painful, and Mr. Willis immediately sought medical attention. Although …

$1,500 for Refusal to Treat HIV Positive Cancer Patient

Article • March 15, 2002 • from PLN March, 2002

Filed under: Medical, HIV/AIDS, Cancer

$1,500 for Refusal to Treat HIV Positive Cancer Patient by $1,500 for refusal to treat HIV positive cancer patient In 1996, Samuel Page was confined at the WSP. Mr. Page is HIV positive and had cancer. When he sought treatment for his condition, Dr. Alfred Marur, the contract physician for …

$1,500 for Failure to Assist Disabled Prisoner

Article • March 15, 2002 • from PLN March, 2002

Filed under: Disabled Prisoners, Medical, Injury -- Misc., Showers, Premises Liability

$1,500 for Failure to Assist Disabled Prisoner by $1,500 for failure to assist disabled prisoner In 1999, Ronald Christner was confined at the AHCC. Mr. Christner is disabled and requires assistance in attending to his personal hygiene needs. On August 8, Mr. Christner was given a bath by AHCC nursing …

$1,000 for Unnecessary Appendectomy

Article • March 15, 2002 • from PLN March, 2002

Filed under: Medical, Appendicitis

$1,000 for Unnecessary Appendectomy by $1,000 for unnecessary appendectomy In May through June of 1994, Robert Falcone was incarcerated at the Lewis County Jail in the custody of the DOC. Medical staff at the jail misdiagnosed and mistreated Mr. Falcone, resulting in his receiving an unnecessary appendectomy. Mr. Falcone's neck …

$250 for Lack of Aftercare Following Stroke

Article • March 15, 2002 • from PLN March, 2002

Filed under: Medical, Stroke

$250 for Lack of Aftercare Following Stroke by $250 for lack of aftercare following stroke On February 8, 1996, while incarcerated at the WSP, Frederick Aylward suffered a stroke. The stroke severely limited Mr. Aylward's mobility. Following the stroke, WSP medical staff refused to provide physical therapy to assist Mr. …

$250 for Providing Wrong Medication

Article • March 15, 2002 • from PLN March, 2002

Filed under: Medical, Medication, Dental Care

$250 for Providing Wrong Medication by $250 for providing wrong medication On August 8, 1997, Michael Clarke reported to the WSP pill line to obtain medication for his broken tooth. Nurse Dufner gave Mr. Clarke two small pills and some white cream to apply directly on the injured tooth. Immediately …

$200 for Providing Wrong Medication

Article • March 15, 2002 • from PLN March, 2002

Filed under: Medical, Medication

$200 for Providing Wrong Medication by $200 for providing wrong medication On October 19, 1999, James Rollins reported to the WCC pill line to obtain his daily medication. Approximately 20 minutes after receiving a pill from Nurse Norris, Mr. Rollins fell unconscious to the floor. WCC medical staff later determined …

Inadequate Dental Care Results in Settlement

Article • March 15, 2002 • from PLN March, 2002

Filed under: Medical, Dental Care

Inadequate Dental Care Results in Settlement by Inadequate dental care results in settlement In 1994, William Smith sued the dental department at the WSP for failing to provide annual check-ups and routine teeth cleanings. The DOC settled the case by agreeing to provide Mr. Smith with the services he complained …

$180,000 for Loss of Vision in Left Eye

Article • March 15, 2002 • from PLN March, 2002

Filed under: Medical, Injury -- Misc., Vision

$180,000 for Loss of Vision in Left Eye by $180,000 for loss of vision in left eye On May 17, 1995, Joseph Johnson was incarcerated in the Spokane County Jail. That evening a fight broke out between two prisoners, and Mr. Johnson assisted jailers in quelling the disturbance. In the …

$100,000 for Brain Damaged Prisoner

Article • March 15, 2002 • from PLN March, 2002

Filed under: Medical, Cardiovascular, Brain Injury, Surgery

$100,000 for Brain Damaged Prisoner by $100,000 for brain damaged prisoner In the Winter of 1966, Lawrence Jordan was a prisoner at the Washington State Reformatory (WSR) in Monroe, Washington. On March 7 of that year, Mr. Jordan submitted to eye muscle surgery by the WSR ophthalmologist. He was placed …

$62,000 in Slip and Fall/Medical Neglect/Retaliation Case

Article • March 15, 2002 • from PLN March, 2002

Filed under: Medical, Injury -- Misc., Bedding, Premises Liability

$62,000 in Slip and Fall/Medical Neglect/Retaliation Case by $62,000 in slip and fall/medical neglect/retaliation case Karen Posey was incarcerated at the WCCW on April 25, 1996. During her medical intake, Ms. Posey informed clinic staff that she had a large screw in the front of her foot that made it …

$40,000 for Achilles Tendon Injury

Article • March 15, 2002 • from PLN March, 2002

Filed under: Medical, Surgery, Muscular

$40,000 for Achilles Tendon Injury by $40,000 for Achilles tendon injury On August 21, 1993, while incarcerated at the Coyote Ridge Corrections Center (CRCC) in Connell, Washington, Richard Yamamoto suffered a severe injury to his right Achilles tendon. The nature, extent, and severity of the injury was misdiagnosed and mistreated …

$25,000 Paid for Misdiagnosed Blood Clot

Article • March 15, 2002 • from PLN March, 2002

Filed under: Medical, Cardiovascular, Urinary

$25,000 Paid for Misdiagnosed Blood Clot by $25,000 paid for misdiagnosed blood clot In January of 1996, Valerie Bartlett was sent to the WCCW to serve a short prison sentence. Upon arrival, she complained of swollen legs and feet, general fatigue, and chest pains. These symptoms persisted and Ms. Bartlett …

$15,000 in Allergy/Retaliation Suit

Article • March 15, 2002 • from PLN March, 2002

Filed under: Retaliation, Retaliation for Use of Medical Services, Allergy

$15,000 in Allergy/Retaliation Suit by $15,000 in allergy/retaliation suit Between October of 1994 and August of 1995, Ricardo Bowman was confined at WSR. Mr. Bowman repeatedly complained of severe allergic reactions to dust, dust mites, and certain foods. These reactions caused pain and swelling in his eye, head, neck, and …

$13,500 for Ruptured Appendix

Article • March 15, 2002 • from PLN March, 2002

Filed under: Medical, Appendicitis

$13,500 for Ruptured Appendix by $13,500 for ruptured appendix In the early morning hours of October 28, 1995, Arnold Kitchen awoke in his cell at the Airway Heights Corrections Center (AHCC), near Spokane, Washington, in excruciating pain. His symptoms included severe abdominal pain of a sudden onset and vomiting of …

$8,500 for Surgical Mishap

Article • March 15, 2002 • from PLN March, 2002

Filed under: Medical, Surgery

$8,500 for Surgical Mishap by $8,500 for surgical mishap In March of 1995, Jerry Thomas, a prisoner at the Clallam Bay Corrections Center (CBCC), near Port Angeles, Washington, injured his right hand. CBCC medical staff determined that surgery was warranted, and Mr. Thomas was subsequently transported to the Olympic Memorial …

$6,000 for Amputated Ring Finger

Article • March 15, 2002 • from PLN March, 2002

Filed under: Workplace Injury, Medical, Amputations

$6,000 for Amputated Ring Finger by $6,000 for amputated ring finger In the Summer of 1993, Donnie Hayes was confined at the McNeil Island Corrections Center (MICC), near Steilacoom, Washington. He was assigned to work in the MICC kitchen. On July 21 of that year, MICC kitchen staff instructed Mr. …