Reed v. Hansbarger

McGRAW, Justice:

In this mandamus action, the petitioners, inmates at the Huttonsville Correctional Center, seek to compel the respondents, public health officials charged with the administration of state health and sanitation laws, to (1) enforce licensing requirements; (2) conduct regular inspections; and (3) close noncomplying food service facilities at the Huttonsville Correctional Center. The petitioners contend that the respondents allow the continued operation of food service facilities at Huttonsville despite the absence of a food service permit and despite inspection scores which…