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. ยง 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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