On October 8, 1998 Dan Hedges filed a motion in the United States distract court in charleston to block the Department of Health and Human Resources attempt to vacate the medley court decree. It is DHHR’s position that they have substantially met the items set fourth in the decree.

Substantial reasons to maintain the decree include :

1. The need to focus attention on the existing legal duty to provide services to the medley class members.

2. The serious lack of case management and need for continual advocacy

3. The outstanding unmet needs

4. The failure to comply with the treatment team process required by the state.

5. The failure to implement a meaningful plan for service to the at-risk population.

How could DHHR believe they have met their obligations. This demonstrates the difference between life in the real world and at the capital complex. If you would like to voice your opinion contact David Forinash at 304-558-0684 or Steve Wiseman at 304-558-0627