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Lawsuit Alleges Washington Prison System Denies Healthcare To Inmates
By kuow.org- Austin Jenkins
Published: 11/20/2015

Washington prison inmates who suffer from “serious and painful medical conditions” are often denied adequate healthcare. That’s the allegation contained in a class-action lawsuit filed in federal court in Seattle this week.

The lawsuit was filed on behalf of four Washington inmates who say they’ve suffered from untreated conditions and pain while behind bars.

“Like a hernia that’s very painful or pain in their hand or extremities or issues with their kidneys,” said attorney Merf Ehman. She’s with Columbia Legal Services who filed the suit.

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