Seventh Circuit· 1/9/2008

Sain v. Wood

Citations

512 F.3d 886
2008 U.S. App. LEXIS 330
2008 WL 80643

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holding that “a prolonged pest infestation, specifically a significant infestation of cockroaches and mice, may be considered a deprivation” of constitutional magnitude
noting that medical professionals’ treatment decisions are entitled to deference unless “‘no minimally competent professional would have so responded under those circumstances’”
noting that determination of the qualified immunity issue was difficult in part due to the “lack of relevant factual development in the record”
while unpleasant, allegation of cockroach infestation spanning six years, including being bitten twice, did not constitute a constitutional violation
“[A]n unpleasant odor ..., along with the absence of any evidence of serious injury, does not amount to constitutional deprivation.”
while unpleasant, allegation of cockroach infestation spanning six years, including being bitten twice, did not constitute a constitutional violation

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Judges: Bauer, Ripple, Kanne

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