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Arizona Prisoner Wins $100,000 for Neglected Dental Needs
Danny Thompson, an Arizona state prisoner, had to pull 5 of his own teeth because Department of Corrections (DOC) dentists wouldn't treat him. He sued in state court where the jury, in 1993, awarded him $100,000 to be split between 3 dentists. See: Thompson v. AZ Dep't. of Corrections, Yavapai County Superior Court No. CV95-139PHXRCB (1993).
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Thompson v. AZ Dep't. of Corrections
| Year | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Cite | Yavapai Cty Sup Crt No. CV95-139PHXRCB (1993) |
| Level | State Trial Court |
| Conclusion | Jury Verdict |
| Damages | 100,000.00 |
| Injunction Status | N/A |