eighth-amendment Cases

Explore court opinions related to eighth-amendment. AI summaries of legal decisions in plain English.

State v. Bailey

ohioctapp · 2026-03-30

This case involves a dispute over whether the state of Ohio could seize a vehicle used in a drug-related crime. The owner of the vehicle, Mr. Bailey, argued that the forfeiture of his car was an exces...

State v. Garee

ohioctapp · 2026-03-30

This case involves a dispute over whether the state of Ohio could seize a vehicle used in a drug-related crime. The owner of the vehicle, Mr. Garee, argued that the forfeiture of his car was an excess...

Michael Wade Nance v. Commissioner, Georgia Department of Corrections

ca11 · 2026-03-19

This case involves a prisoner, Michael Wade Nance, who filed a lawsuit against the Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Corrections. Nance alleged that his constitutional rights were violated due...

Jimmy Davis, Jr. v. Commissioner, Alabama DOC

ca11 · 2026-02-19

This case involves Jimmy Davis, Jr., who sued the Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Corrections. Davis alleged that the Department of Corrections violated his rights by failing to provide him ...

Adolph Michelin v. Warden Moshannon Valley Correctional Center

ca3 · 2026-02-02

This case involves a prisoner, Adolph Michelin, who sued the Warden of Moshannon Valley Correctional Center. Michelin claimed that the prison violated his rights by failing to provide him with adequat...

Grant v. Commissioner of Correction

conn · 2026-01-20

This case involves a former inmate, Mr. Grant, who sued the Commissioner of Correction. Mr. Grant alleged that the correctional facility failed to provide him with adequate medical care while he was i...

State v. Williams

or · 2025-12-30

This case involves a dispute over whether the state could seize a vehicle used in a drug-related crime. The defendant, Mr. Williams, argued that the forfeiture of his car was an excessive fine, violat...

State v. Danielson

wash · 2025-12-11

This case involves a dispute over whether the state could seize a vehicle used in a drug-related crime. The owner, Danielson, argued that the forfeiture of his vehicle was an excessive fine under the ...

Trent Berhow v. State of Missouri

mo · 2025-04-29

This case involves a former inmate, Trent Berhow, who sued the State of Missouri. Berhow alleged that the state violated his rights by failing to provide him with adequate medical care while he was in...