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Board approves $30,000 settlement over sleep‑disruption claims at County Jails 4 and 5 amid dissent over adequacy
Summary
The Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance authorizing settlement of a lawsuit alleging unconstitutional sleep disruption in County Jails 4 and 5; some supervisors said the settlement's 7‑hour sleep provision may be insufficient.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on April 13 approved an ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation alleging that staff practices at County Jails 4 and 5 led to unconstitutional sleep disruptions for detainees. The ordinance authorizes a $30,000 settlement and requires court approval as part of the settlement terms.
Several supervisors debated whether the agreed remedy—allowing seven hours of uninterrupted sleep—was adequate.…
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