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Damages and Attorney Fees Awarded in Forced Medication Suit

The court of appeals for the Tenth circuit held that a Utah pretrial detainee's right to due process was violated when he was forcibly medicated with psychotropic drugs. District court entered judgment on a jury award of $100 actual and $300 punitive damages. Appeals court denied defendants qualified immunity and ...

 

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