Mari Newman and Andy McNulty have a long and proven record of protecting the vulnerable in schools and other government facilities.
Protecting people with disabilities from abuse in public facilities.
In K.M., et al. v. Hickenlooper, Mari Newman and her team secured a $1,000,000 settlement for a group of people with severe intellectual or developmental disabilities who were subjected to forcible strip searches without their consent. In addition, the state of Colorado made significant policy and training changes for the protection of people with disabilities in its care.
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Protecting the rights of students with disabilities.
In Does 1-4 v. Colorado Springs School District 11, Mari Newman secured a settlement of nearly $875,000 on behalf of four children with developmental disabilities who were subjected to inappropriate physical restraints at their school. In addition to these payments, the school district agreed to significant non-monetary consideration including changes in multiple policies and various types of training for its personnel.
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Protecting the rights of inmates with disabilities.
In Perito v. Adams County, Mari Newman secured a $250,000 settlement for her client, and ensured that inmates with disabilities are allowed equal opportunities to participate in work programs as non-disabled inmates.
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Protecting the rights of foster children.
Mari Newman secured settlements totaling $325,000 for her minor client who was abused in foster care.