The money will be evenly divided among the group, with the girls’ portions being placed into annuities so the money will grow by the time they access it when they turn 18, Lane said.
Family of Black girls handcuffed by Colo. police, held at gunpoint reach $1.9 million settlement
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David Lane, whose law firm is involved in both cases, said he believes they highlight problems both of privatizing health care behind bars and the attitudes of correctional administrators.
Woman gave birth alone on Maryland jail floor, lawsuit alleges
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