S.D. New York· 12/6/2002

Johnson v. Wright

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234 F. Supp. 2d 352
2002 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 23462
2002 WL 31741268

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holding that an error in diagnosis does not show a constitutional violation
distinguishing in a Rule 12 motion actions taken in response to constitutional claims raised in a prisoner’s letter versus an official’s mere receipt of a letter
deeming factual allegations contained in pro se plaintiff’s brief to “supplement” his pleading
“[T]o allow a mere letter to an official to 8 Defendants argue that Plaintiff’s service on Defendant Cuomo was improper. (Defs.’ Mem. at 8–9.
“[T]o allow a mere letter to an official to impose supervisory liability would permit a[] [plaintiff] to place liability on individuals who had no authority over the situation complained of merely by sending letters.”
“[I]t is well-established that an allegation that an official ignored a prisoner's letter of protest and request for investigation of allegations made therein is insufficient to hold that official liable for the alleged violations.”

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Judges: Gorenstein

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