Ruby v. Massey

RULING ON MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

BLUMENFELD, District Judge.

The plaintiffs in this ease are three sets of natural parents who challenge the refus al of the University of Connecticut Health Center to perform what the Center con- • cedes to be “medically indicated” sterilizations upon their severely mentally retarded 1 and physically handicapped daughters.

Statement of the Case

The complaint in this action seeks injunctive and declaratory relief pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and 28 U.S.C. § 2201. Plaintiffs request an injunction ordering the defendant University of Connecticut Health Center…