(This is based on Jimmy Jenkins’ 2-19-23 article in the Arizona Republic on this subject.
Jimmy explains in detail the “Texas two-step” where laws in Texas allowed Corizon to split into two corporations and put their debt payments on hold. This leaves malpractice claims on hold denying current and formerly incarcerated people justice.
Corizon ran the prison health system from 2013 to 2019. Lauralee Medley, a former Perryville resident, was nearing the end of her trial against Corizon when she received a call from the court saying a mistrial had been declared. Medley believes Corizon has used the legal system to evade accountability. Most of Corizon’s liabilities are from wrongful death lawsuits, money owed to hospitals, and service providers. In cases where the AZDOC is a codefendant with Corizon, it might be the taxpayers on the hook for judgments.