In 2021, Officer Wilson placed a paraplegic detainee in a non-wheelchair-accessible room, requiring the detainee to sleep on a mattress atop a desk. The detainee fell and sustained injuries. Wilson allegedly ignored the detainee’s pleas for medical attention. A lawsuit was filed against Wilson for negligence and ADA violations. The court dismissed the federal claims but remanded the negligence claim to state court, indicating potential misconduct. ([law.justia.com](https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca11/21-12520/21-12520-2023-01-18.html?utm_source=openai))
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