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$449,000 Settlement in BIA Prisoner’s Fall from Top Bunk in Detox Cell
Loaded on Oct. 15, 2008
published in Prison Legal News
October, 2008, page 46
Filed under:
Drug/Alcohol Withdrawal,
Immunity/Liability,
Premises Liability,
Accidents.
Location:
Utah.
$449,000 Settlement in BIA Prisoner’s Fall from Top Bunk in Detox Cell
The United States has settled a lawsuit alleging negligent supervision and observation of a prisoner who fell from a top bunk. While the settlement was estimated to be for $449,000, it could be more due to guaranteed annuity ...
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