Summary
This federal court case dismissed a prisoner's claim following removal from a medication-assisted treatment (MAT) program based on allegations of medication diversion. The court determined that the plaintiff failed to demonstrate deliberate indifference to his medical needs or a violation of his due process rights. This conclusion stemmed from the continued provision of medical care and a finding that any delays in the grievance process did not result in demonstrable harm to the plaintiff.
Summary
A federal court dismissed a lawsuit filed by an incarcerated individual who was removed from a medication-assisted treatment (MAT) program. The court determined that the removal did not constitute deliberate indifference to serious medical needs, nor did it violate the plaintiff's due process rights. This conclusion was based on the continued provision of medical care and a finding that any delays in processing grievances did not result in demonstrable harm.
Summary
A federal court threw out a lawsuit filed by a prisoner who was kicked out of a medication-assisted treatment (MAT) program. The prisoner claimed the removal was unfair. The judge decided there was no evidence of deliberate indifference to the prisoner's needs or that his rights were violated. The court noted the prisoner received medical care and that any delays in handling his complaints did not cause him any harm.
Summary
A prisoner sued the government because he was removed from a substance treatment program. The judge said the prisoner was not treated unfairly. The prisoner got medical care, and even though it took a while to deal with his complaints, it didn't hurt him. So, the judge threw out the case.