Challenging Jail Mistreatment 2023

The Clinic is co-counseling with Rebecca Weber of Webber Law to represent Karen McGee, a woman in her 70s who was arrested at the Austin Bergstrom International Airport after she missed her flight and became disoriented and anxious. She was incarcerated at Travis County Jail for two nights. Her lawsuit alleges that McGee, who has bilateral hearing loss, could not communicate with jail staff and her disability was not accommodated during her incarceration. The lawsuit further alleges that during her arrest or incarceration, her wrist was broken. The lawsuit brings claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 1983, and tort claims in federal court in Austin. Students are drafting and responding to motions, engaging in discovery, and conducting legal research.