Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Against The State Of California On Behalf Of Citizens With Developmental Disabilities; Class-Action Lawsuit Against The State Of Tennessee

OPEN MINDS, The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst Industry News A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the State of California by seven individuals with developmental disabilities which alleges, among other things, the State is in violation of Title XIX of the Social Security Act by retaining the individuals in institutions rather than providing community-based services; and a similar class-action lawsuit has also been filed against the Tennessee Department of Mental Health. Six provider organizations are also involved in the California suit and include providers of community-based services and membership organizations of persons with . . .