METO class action law Suit

Important notice for those who were secluded or Restrained while at METO

In 2008, the Office of Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities released a public report entitled “Just Plain Wrong”. In the report the agency detailed the excessive use of restraints and law enforcement style devices at the Minnesota Extended Treatment Program.

In 2009 a Federal Class Action lawsuit was filed on behalf of individuals who had been subjected to seclusion or restraint. Attached is information for former residents of METO, their guardians or interested person, on how to file a claim.

Click here for the METO Class Action Settlement - Summary in PDF format

Click here for the METO Class Action Settlement - Summary in Word format

Click here for the August 4 Letter to Resident, Guardian, Contact [METO]

Click here for the METO Settlement Agreement Highlights