Legal Opinion
Lessen v. City of Albuquerque
New Mexico Court of Appeals
Decided April 1, 2008No. 26,361PublishedCited by 29 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
FRY, Judge.
{1} Plaintiff sued Defendants City of Albuquerque (the City) and Correctional Medical Services, Inc. (CMS) for the conduct of their employees at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC), which, according to Plaintiff, resulted in the death of her son (Decedent). Decedent was an inmate at MDC experiencing the effects of withdrawal from heroin when the metropolitan court ordered his release. Decedent was initially released to be transported by van to downtown Albuquerque, but he exited the van, re-entered MDC, and was released to the MDC parking lot. Decedent apparently…
2Cases cited27 opinions
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- Youngberg v. Romeo Ex Rel. RomeoSupreme Court of the United States · 1982
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3Cited by29 opinions
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