Jail Denies Treatment

Two inmates filed a class action <strong><a href="http://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Opioid-class-action.pdf">lawsuit</strong></a> against Whatcom County in Washington state, claiming the jail denies inmates treatment for their opioid addictions in violation of the American with Disabilities Act.

SEATTLE (CN) — Two inmates filed a class action lawsuit against Whatcom County in Washington state Wednesday, claiming the jail denies inmates treatment for their opioid addictions in violation of the American with Disabilities Act.

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