Settlement in United States v. State of Nebraska, Beatrice State Developmental Center

July 2, 2008 On June 30, 2008, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Justice reached a settlement regarding the care given to people served at Beatrice State Developmental Center (BSDC). In return, federal officials will not prosecute and will not fine the state. The settlement will include up to four years of court monitoring. An independent expert, John J. McGee, Ph.D., of Omaha, will be appointed to monitor the progress and report monthly to the U.S. District Court. As part of the agreement the state will follow a plan outlined . . .