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· 8/29/1988

Avery v. Powell

Citations

  • 695 F. Supp. 632
  • 1988 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 10397
  • 1988 WL 96727

How courts have described this case

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  • prisoner’s assertion that his constant involuntary exposure to ETS is harmful to his .health stated a claim of cruel and unusual punishment
  • a pro se plaintiff did not conform with the class certification requirement that he be able to \fairly and adequately\ protect the interests of the class
  • pro se plaintiff may lack knowledge and experience necessary to protect interests of class

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Judges: Devine

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