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LSPC files objections to Plata lawsuit settlement
In 2002, the state settled a huge class action lawsuit aimed at improving prison health care. Plata v. Davis was brought by the Prison Law Office on behalf of all California State prisoners with the exception of those incarcerated at Pelican Bay State Prison. LSPC was not a party to this lawsuit; however, in May 2002 we submitted objections to the settlement agreement on the grounds that it did not adequately address the unique health concerns of women prisoners. This was exemplified by the fact that the suit contained no named women plaintiffs and also failed to include any provisions for pregnant women. LSPC will continued over the next few years to monitor the implementation if this lawsuit in the hopes of assuring that women prisoners receive a community standard of medical care.
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