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Oregon Pays $49M for Prison COVID | Portland News
Oregon’s prison system is on the hook for a $49 million settlement over COVID-19 outbreaks, the largest payout in state history—$33 million for deceased inmates, $16 million for survivors. Lawyers blame lax CDC compliance in overcrowded facilities. But the real crisis? The state’s self-insurance fund, meant to cover liabilities, is dangerously underfunded—with more debt than assets. Despite healthy budgets, lawmakers have consistently failed to contribute enough, leaving agencies like the Department of Corrections to shoulder ballooning costs. With payouts soaring and lawsuits piling up…
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