A total of 38 people were in the clinic when the unknown substance starting making people feel ill, the police department said.
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The lawsuit argues that given Planned Parenthood’s history of violence and threats directed at its clinics, it should have known an attack like the one in November would happen, and should have had better security and safety warnings in place. Planned Parenthood spokesman Andrew Taverrite says no patients were onsite.
Eight people were transported to Sarasota Memorial Hospital for respiratory symptoms, shortness of breath, caused by the cleaning chemicals.
“We think this ruling is a victory for our patients in Ohio”, Harvey said.
“If “choice” is so important to Planned Parenthood, why do they and their allies refuse to let Ohio voters choose how their tax dollars are spent?” said Mike Gonidakis, president of Ohio Right to Life.
The exact nature of the substance, found at the Planned Parenthood’s Sarasota Health Center, isn’t clear, Patch.com reported.
The lawsuit also claims Planned Parenthood failed to provide any signs, posters or verbal warnings “describing the risk of physical harm, injury or death associated with” entering the properties.
Wagner, whose humerus was severed when she was shot in the parking lot of the clinic, is seeking damages to help cover her medical expenses, lost wages and emotional damages. Dear was sent to a state mental health facility for treatment, effectively pausing his trial.
OH must continue to provide certain funding to Planned Parenthood while a state law aimed at keeping public money from going to the organization is being challenged, a federal judge ruled Monday.
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Police said it appears that cleaning chemicals produced noxious fumes, noting they are not treating the incident as a criminal investigation.
