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Prison Medical Staff Indifference Causes Severe Bodily Damage, Lawsuit Says

A former state prisoner is suing the Oregon Department of Corrections for permanent loss of function and pain stemming from inadequate treatment and forced movement, including work.

Aug 16, 2021
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Oregon Corrections Department Sued Over Finger Loss

A former Oregon state prisoner alleges his finger was amputated because of malpractice by a doctor at the Columbia River Correctional Institution in North Portland.

Jul 22, 2021
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