Booth v. Churner, No. 97-7487 (3rd Cir.) (206 F.3d 289) (March 7, 2000) (Judge Edward R. Becker)
The appellant in this case filed an action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983, seeking damages and injunctive relief against several prison guards based on claims of the use of excessive force while he was incarcerated at a State prison. The controlling provision for such lawsuits is now 42 U.S.C. ...
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