Chanin and his associate , Julie Houk , obtained a settlement of $997,000 for Mr. Dortch .
Dortch Mr. 's incident also figured prominently in the Madrid v. Gomez case which resulted in significant reforms at Pelican Bay State Prison .
Chanin and his associate , Julie Houk , obtained a settlement of $997,000 for Mr. Dortch , and Mr. Dortch 's incident also figured prominently in the Madrid v. Gomez case which resulted in significant reforms at Pelican Bay State Prison .