Former inmate launches lawsuit alleging medical neglect

[proud2BlibKansan]

By: North County Times wire services -

LOS ANGELES - A former inmate at the Century Regional Detention Facility filed a claim against Los Angeles County Monday, alleging she was not given the same level of medical review and care provided to hotel heiress Paris Hilton during her time at the jail.

Pamela Richardson, a 51-year-old black veteran whose legs were both amputated, claims she was treated far worse than Hilton because of her race and disability.

An attorney for the county said he had not yet seen the claim and could comment on the allegations.

Richardson was arrested by Los Angeles police Feb. 28 and transferred to the women's jail in Lynwood. Richardson claims she was handcuffed to a gurney, which later overturned and caused a hernia.

In jail, deputies removed Richardson's prosthetic leg and provided her with a wheelchair. The wheelchair did not fit inside the jail shower, and Richardson was unable to bathe herself for eight days.

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[Tom Joad]

1. They treat people like sh*t. I hope she wins.

[proud2BlibKansan]

2. I do too

but I hate the reference to Paris Hilton.

[dogday]

3. I think she should file suit and

also find out why she was held for 30 days with no charges....