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Attorney Fee Awards Analyzed
Loaded on Dec. 15, 1994
published in Prison Legal News
December, 1994, page 9
Larry Jones is an Arkansas state prisoner. He filed suit against various state prison officials claiming deliberate indifference to his serious medical needs, use of excessive force by guards and inadequate staff supervision. The case went to trial and a jury found in favor of Jones but awarded him only …
Filed under:
Systemic Medical Neglect,
Attorney Fee Awards,
Excessive Force,
Guard Brutality/Beatings,
Damages.
Location:
Arkansas.
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