Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Seventh Circuit -- Arboleda Ortiz v. Thomas Webster

Arboleda Ortiz v. Thomas Webster

    Bivens action by death penalty inmate alleging de facto policy of barring death penalty prisoners from obtaining appropriate off-site medical care.  Though the court finds no such policy, the doctors actions are held to reflect deliberate indifference sufficient for remand.

Dissent: Mere negligence.

[Thou shalt not kill.  -TMB]
Compiled by D.E. Frydrychowski, who is, not incidentally, not giving you legal advice.

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