Las Vegas, Nevada – The state is contesting a $4.3 million jury verdict awarded to a former inmate who asserted he was denied necessary dental care during his incarceration. The Nevada Attorney General’s Office filed an appeal on July 21, seeking to overturn the decision rendered in June by a federal jury in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
The lawsuit was brought forth by Nicolai Mork, who was released from Stewart Conservation Camp approximately four years ago. Mork alleged that for over a year, he suffered from a bacterial infection in his mouth without receiving appropriate treatment, causing several of his teeth to deteriorate and ultimately fall out.
In addition to the appeal, the attorney general’s office is also requesting the U.S. District Court for Nevada to either grant a new trial or reduce the jury’s award. These actions come as the state grapples with the implications of the jury’s decision regarding its correctional health care system.
Mork’s lawsuit detailed his attempts to secure dental care while imprisoned, claiming that his complaints went unanswered and that he was merely instructed to endure the pain. It was reportedly only one week before his release that he was finally referred to a dentist for treatment, a situation he described as inadequate.
Mork, who holds a master’s degree in business from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, was arrested in 2017 in connection with the ignition of multiple Molotov cocktails near residential areas. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries in those incidents. Following his arrest at his Las Vegas residence, authorities seized nearly 300 pounds of chemicals that could be utilized for making explosives.
In 2018, Mork accepted a plea deal, admitting guilt to charges related to felony weapons and the components of explosives. He received a sentence ranging from four to ten years in prison for his offenses.
The outcome of this appeal could have significant ramifications for the state’s policies regarding inmate health care and the financial responsibilities associated with it. As the legal proceedings continue, many are watching closely to see how this case will influence future discussions about prisoner rights and health services.
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