The most controversial lawsuit involved inmate Donald W. Holtz #863446 [http://www.in.gov/apps/indcorrection/ofs/?offnum=863446&search2.x=52&search2.y=12]. In August 1986, Holtz was committed to the "Psychiatric Unit" of Westville because of an alleged suicide threat. Once there, he was put on several medications; however, no doctor examination was administered before or after he began taking the medication. After almost 17 months of taking the medication, Holtz one day refused to take his medications. He was then placed in a four-way restraint and given medication through a series of shots, all while remaining in seclusion for three days. He then filed suit over the inhumane conditions at the facility including overcrowding, beds placed fewer than 18 inches part and, worst of all, staff who failed to intervene in fights or sexual assaults.