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Woman injured after staff mixed up her medications at Otay Mesa

Jun 24, 2026 · San Diego, CA, Mexico

Woman injured after staff mixed up her medications at Otay Mesa

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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