Praising Philadelphia officials for "recognizing their responsibility," a federal judge approved the settlement of a class-action lawsuit by diabetics who were sickened after being denied medical aid in police lockups. Under the settlement approved by U.S. District Judge Petrese B. Tucker, a total of $206,000 will be paid to 256 people found to be eligible for damages. Also, police and city lockup staff will get new training about handling people with diabetes.
Posted by Editor at September 26, 2003 10:38 AM