Civil Rights Action Alleging Medical Indifference
In Christian v. Wagner, No. 09-2417, 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, the court affirmed judgment for defendants 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.
Related Resources
- Read the Eighth Circuit’s Decision in Christian v. Wagner, No. 09-2417
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