THE ALAMEDA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TODAY TO REPLACED THE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER FOR INMATES AT THE COUNTY JAIL. THE RECENT CONTROVERSIES AROUND THE CORIZON COMPANY ALLEDGED NEGLIGENCE LEADING TO INMATES' DEATHS PUT AN END TO A 30 YEAR-OLD PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND THE FIRM. THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DECIDED INSTEAD TO AWARD A 135 MILLION DOLLARS 3 YEAR-CONTRACT TO CALIFORNIA FORENSIC MEDICAL GROUP.
PACIFICA'S GREGOIRE HUET HAS THE STORY.