Legal Question in Discrimination Law in Illinois
discrimination
i wa sin the hospital from multiple stab wounds and I was refused pain medications because the doctors said i was a gang banging cocaine head! what is the legal option?
Asked on 6/04/09, 3:44 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Patrick Tracy
Patrick J. Tracy, Esq, P.E.,
Re: discrimination
Probably nothing. If you tested positive for cocaine they are permitted to withhold other drugs since the combination has severe side effects. You probably would have a cause of action if they gave it to you and you has a reaction to the combination. They were prudent in their efforts.
Answered on 6/04/09, 3:54 pm