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Section 1983 in Action: Upholding the Right for Care

A Jenner team represented a client in a Section 1983 action against Wexford Health Sources, the former medical provider for the Illinois Department of Corrections, and several Wexford employees. Section 1983 of the Civil Rights Act allows individuals to sue state actors, including private companies contracted to perform state functions, such as prison healthcare providers, for violations of their constitutional rights. Here, the client alleged that Wexford's deliberate indifference to his serious medical needs violated his Eighth Amendment right to be free from cruel and unusual punishment.

Jenner & Block Team Receives Important Ruling in Prisoner Rights Case

For more than two years, a Jenner & Block team has tirelessly represented John Hudson in his Section 1983 action against Wexford Health Sources, the medical provider for the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), and Wexford employees. In February 2020, John began to experience extreme pain in his thumb, which was ignored by physicians at Danville Correctional Center. It wasn’t until a year later that medical professionals diagnosed him with an aggressive form of cancer in his hand, which re...READ MORE

Client Alert: Federal Trade Commission Announces New Partnership with Department of Labor

On September 21, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the United States Department of Labor (DOL) to bolster the FTC’s efforts to protect workers.[1]According to the FTC’s press release, the MOU outlines how the FTC and DOL will collaborate to combat labor market concentration, one-sided contract terms, and the developing “gig economy.”[2]The partnership seeks to promote competitive US labor markets and end unfair and deceptive practices...READ MORE