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Despite Lawsuits, Big Payouts, DSHS Still Lagging in Disabled Care
Despite Lawsuits, Big Payouts, DSHS Still Lagging in Disabled Care
Despite Lawsuits, Big Payouts, DSHS Still Lagging in Disabled Care
15 years ago, a record-setting payout was made to settle a case of neglect and abuse in the Washington state Department of Social and Health Services system that cares for developmentally disabled adults.  But nearly two decades later, a study shows little has been done to improve the system.