Legal Opinion
Colbert v. District of Columbia
District Court, District of Columbia
Decided December 13, 2013No. Civil Action No. 2013-0531PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
ROSEMARY M. COLLYER, United States District Judge
Katina Colbert (KC) is an intellectually disabled woman who is unable to care for herself. While living in a group home managed by Total Care Services, Inc., a contractor for the District of Columbia, KC became pregnant and gave birth to a baby girl with severe medical problems. The infant, TC, spent most of her short life in the hospital and died when she was just over a year old. KC’s mother, Jacqueline Colbert, sues the District and its contractor, alleging constitutional violations and various torts. The District moves to dismiss or…
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