Explore 3 court opinions on State Actor Liability Under Section 1983. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Former inmate's Eighth Amendment medical care claims against governor dismissed
Susannah Kipke v. Wes Moore, decided by Fourth Circuit on January 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a former inmate's claims ...
Former inmate's First Amendment claims against Florida Corrections Secretary dismissed
Zherka v. Bondi, decided by Second Circuit on June 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought by a former inmate, Zhe...
Prisoner's Eighth Amendment claim for failure to protect fails at preliminary injunction stage
Kevin Brooks v. Josh Richardson, decided by Seventh Circuit on March 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction...