United States Seventh Circuit

District court's sua sponte dismissal of a claim of unconstitutional discipline was proper where a prisoner failed to allege that defendant personally participated in or caused unconstitutional actions. A Bivens-style claim challenged conditions of confinement and was not barred.

Appellate Information

• Argued 02/19/2003
• Decided 05/13/2003
• Published 05/13/2003

Judges

• KANNE, Circuit Judge., Before FLAUM, Chief Judge, COFFEY and KANNE, Circuit Judges.

Court

• United States Seventh Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Erik F. Dyhrkopp,Kara A. Elgersma (argued), Bell, Boyd & Lloyd, Chicago, IL, for plaintiff-appellant.


• For Appellees:
  
• James M. Hipkiss (argued), Office of the U.S. Attorney, Civil Division, Fairview Heights, IL, for defendants-appellees.