Q&A Attachment 15 - Legal Claims.xlsx

This is a legal claims data summary document submitted by the Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) in response to questions related to a medical and mental health services contract opportunity. The document presents a five-year historical record of legal claims filed against IDOC spanning from 2022 through 2026, tracking claim outcomes and litigation status across federal and state jurisdictions.

The dataset shows a total of 120 claims filed over the five-year period, with 92 claims (77 percent) denied, 14 claims (12 percent) resulting in judgments in favor of IDOC, and 13 claims (11 percent) currently in active litigation. One claim (1 percent) involved a judgment against IDOC. An additional 15 claims resulted in compromise settlements, and 2 claims were resolved through settlement agreements. The claims are categorized by filing year, with 2023 representing the peak with 30 total claims filed, while 2026 shows the lowest number at 15 claims filed to date. The distribution indicates that federal claims account for the majority of filings, though the document does not provide granular detail on the nature, dollar amounts, or specific allegations underlying these legal disputes.