U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
Jan. 9, 2013
Lack of resources is a defense in inmate medical care case, 9th Circuit rules
In a decision that could undercut federal courts' oversight of California inmate health care, a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel on Monday ruled that lack of resources can justify medical professionals' substandard treatment.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
In a decision that could undercut federal court oversight of California inmate health care, a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel on Monday ruled that lack of resources can justify medical professionals' substandard treatment of prisoner patients.
The 2-1 ruling, which came over a sharply-worded dissent, affirmed a ruling by U.S. District Judge James V. Selna of Santa Ana. Selna oversaw a jury ...
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