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B.C. settles prison solitary confinement lawsuit for $60 million
- The British Columbia government settled a class-action lawsuit for up to $60 million concerning solitary confinement in provincial correctional facilities over 20 years.
- The settlement was approved by the B.C. Supreme Court in October, with claims starting this month after more than seven years since the lawsuit was filed.
- Eligible class members could receive up to $91,000 by submitting a claim by January 11, 2027.
- The settlements include $85,000 for serious harms, including new mental illness diagnoses or self-injury within 90 days of solitary confinement.
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