holding that prison officials may be liable under the Eighth Amendment for delay in treatment which results in permanent handicap where it is apparent that delay would exacerbate prisoner's medical problems
Summary of this case from Gutwein v. Taos Cnty. Det. Ctr.98-2193.
March 23, 1999.
Appeal from D.N.M.
Decisions without Published Opinions Affirmed.
holding that prison officials may be liable under the Eighth Amendment for delay in treatment which results in permanent handicap where it is apparent that delay would exacerbate prisoner's medical problems
Summary of this case from Gutwein v. Taos Cnty. Det. Ctr.holding that prison officials may be liable under the Eighth Amendment for delay in treatment which results in permanent handicap where it is apparent that delay would exacerbate prisoner's medical problems
Summary of this case from McMurray v. Emerald Corr. Mgmt., LLCholding that plaintiff failed to satisfy objective prong because he stated only that he was "in bad pain" and alleged no harm from delay in medical care
Summary of this case from Kirkland v. O'Brienaffirming district court's dismissal of complaint where prisoner alleged that officials delayed treating a back injury, but failed to allege the time of delay or that the delay resulted in substantial harm
Summary of this case from Prasko v. Board of County CommissionersFull title:Grant v. Bernalillo County Detention Center
Court:United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Date published: Mar 23, 1999
The Hunt court emphasized that delays in providing medical treatment constitute deliberate indifference in…
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