Lee v. Downs

U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit · Decided 1981-03-05

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HAYNSWORTH, Chief Judge. After having been treated rather shabbily, a female prisoner pressed four § 1983 claims against the superintendent of the prison and some of the guards. A jury found in her favor on all four of her claims against the superintendent and against two male guards on three of the claims. Substantial damages were awarded on all four claims. Entry of judgment for the defendants notwithstanding the verdict…

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