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Lawsuit Alleges Civil Rights of Woman Violated While at Marion County Jail

The Center for At-Risk Elders, Inc. filed suit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana on behalf of Adilah Patton, for whom the organization serves as court-appointed guardian. (Case No. 1:24-cv-983)

The plaintiff is diagnosed with mental illness which led to her adjudication as an incapacitated adult by the Marion County (Indiana) Superior Court on February 23, 2022 at which time the Center for At-Risk Elders, Inc. was appointed Ms. Patton’s guardian.

The lawsuit outlined a series of events that took place while Ms. Patton was detained at the Marion County (Indiana) Jail.  Ms. Patton received three injections against her wishes, over her objections, and without obtaining the consent of her guardian. While forcing one injection upon her, Center staff, agents, and/or apparent agents dislocated Ms. Patton’s left thumb. The medical vendor, Wellpath, LLC, and the Marion County Sheriff are among the defendants.

Civil rights attorneys Mark Sniderman and Daniel Bowman represent the Center for At-Risk Elders, Inc., in its unique role as guardian of Ms. Patton in this matter.

The Center for At-Risk Elders sought compensatory and punitive damages, declaratory judgment, injunctive relief, and attorney fees and costs so that Ms. Patton may have some relief, and to reduce the chances that inmates receive forced injections in the future.

To view the complaint, click here.

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