Browse 4 eighth amendment cruel and unusual punishment cases decided by Eighth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Prisoner's deliberate indifference claim dismissed for failure to plead awareness of risk
Nyynkpao Banyee v. Pamela Bondi, decided by Eighth Circuit on January 29, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a prisoner's lawsuit ...
Sheriff Not Liable for Inmate's Harm Under Eighth Amendment
Ryan Wolterman v. Shawn Syverson, decided by Eighth Circuit on January 14, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the ...
8th Circuit: Prison official not deliberately indifferent to inmate assault
Lowell Martin, Jr. v. Frank Bisignano, decided by Eighth Circuit on October 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary inju...
Eighth Circuit: Prison officials not liable for inmate assault without deliberate indifference
Hamdi Mohamud v. Heather Weyker, decided by Eighth Circuit on July 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a former inmate's claims...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 4 eighth amendment cruel and unusual punishment cases from Eighth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 4.
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