United States Eighth Circuit

In an action by a former pretrial detainee at the Johnson County (Iowa) Jail, against several jail employees in their individual capacities, alleging that plaintiff suffered an adverse reaction to a cleaning product used at the jail, judgment for defendants is affirmed where: 1) the jury reasonably determined that plaintiff failed to establish a serious medical need while incarcerated; and 2) the district court did not err by not instructing the jury on a conditions of confinement claim distinct from a claim based on denial of medical care.

Appellate Information

• Decided 10/20/2010
• Published 10/20/2010

Judges

• James B. Colloton

Court

• United States Eighth Circuit

Counsel