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Case Details
Appeals Court ruled that a class action lawsuit against Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women, alleging rampant sexual discrimination, abuse, and retaliation, may proceed. The trial court found that plaintiffs satisfied class-action requirements.
Additional Notes
The decision represents an important step towards addressing systemic problems at the prison, citing a DOJ report on longstanding sexual abuse.