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Woman who uses a cane injured in medication mix-up at Otay Mesa

A Mexican woman who uses a cane was injured at Otay Mesa when staff gave her another detainee's laxative instead of her medication, causing a fall that hurt her knee, back and hips.

Jun 24, 2026San Diego, CACountry of origin: Mexico

Woman who uses a cane injured in medication mix-up at Otay Mesa
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A woman from Mexico who uses a cane to walk was injured at Otay Mesa Detention Center after staff mixed up her prescription medication with another detainee's laxative. She rushed to the bathroom and fell, further injuring her knee, back and hips. Her case was documented in habeas corpus petitions filed to challenge detention.

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