Summary
The federal court dismissed claims brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and parallel state law alleging denial of opioid-based treatment. The court's determination rested on a finding of no deliberate indifference, absence of disability-based discrimination, and no violation of the Equal Protection Clause.
Case Dismissal: ADA and State Law Claims
A federal court dismissed claims brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and parallel state law. The plaintiff alleged denial of opioid-based pain management. The court found insufficient evidence to establish deliberate indifference, disability-based discrimination, or a violation of the Equal Protection Clause.
Summary
A federal court rejected a lawsuit claiming a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state laws. The plaintiff argued they were wrongly denied opioid treatment. The judge ruled there was no evidence of intentional disregard for the plaintiff's needs, discrimination based on disability, or violation of their equal protection rights.
Summary
A jail detainee sued, saying that he was not given the opioid medicine he needed. The court threw out the case. The judge said the jail did not intentionally ignore his needs, treat him unfairly because of his disability, or break any laws about equal treatment.