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Eighth Amendment claim in West Virginia

7 West Virginia opinions name it 1 courts 1994–2023 4 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by West Virginia courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Estelle v. Gamblegreen
scotus · 1976 · cited in 3 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2019–2022
2 sentences

2022See Estelle, 429 U.S. at 107 , 97 S.Ct. 285 ; Hathaway, 37 F.3d at 66.

2022See Estelle, 429 U.S. at 107 , 97 S.Ct. 285 ; Hathaway, 37 F.3d at 66.

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Amick v. Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correctiongreen
ca6 · 2013 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023There, we found insufficient for appellate review a dismissal order “stating only that [defendants’] motion [to dismiss] was granted” where the order “included no findings of facts, conclusions of 41 Id. at 842 (emphasis added). 42 See, e.g., Q.F. v. Daniel, 768 F. App’x 935 , 946 (11th Cir. 2019) (no error in denying dismissal of inmate’s failure-to-protect claim where “complaint . . . allege[d] sufficient facts to show that the risk of inmate-on-inmate violence at” juvenile facility was obvious); Amick v. Ohio Dep’t of Rehab. & Corr., 521 F. App’x 354, 362 (6th Cir. 2013) (district court err

2023There, we found insufficient for appellate review a dismissal order “stating only that [defendants’] motion [to dismiss] was granted” where the order “included no findings of facts, conclusions of 41 Id. at 842 (emphasis added). 42 See, e.g., Q.F. v. Daniel, 768 F. App’x 935 , 946 (11th Cir. 2019) (no error in denying dismissal of inmate’s failure-to-protect claim where “complaint . . . allege[d] sufficient facts to show that the risk of inmate-on-inmate violence at” juvenile facility was obvious); Amick v. Ohio Dep’t of Rehab. & Corr., 521 F. App’x 354, 362 (6th Cir. 2013) (district court err

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Farmer v. Brennangreen
scotus · 1994 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023There, we found insufficient for appellate review a dismissal order “stating only that [defendants’] motion [to dismiss] was granted” where the order “included no findings of facts, conclusions of 41 Id. at 842 (emphasis added). 42 See, e.g., Q.F. v. Daniel, 768 F. App’x 935 , 946 (11th Cir. 2019) (no error in denying dismissal of inmate’s failure-to-protect claim where “complaint . . . allege[d] sufficient facts to show that the risk of inmate-on-inmate violence at” juvenile facility was obvious); Amick v. Ohio Dep’t of Rehab. & Corr., 521 F. App’x 354, 362 (6th Cir. 2013) (district court err

2023There, we found insufficient for appellate review a dismissal order “stating only that [defendants’] motion [to dismiss] was granted” where the order “included no findings of facts, conclusions of 41 Id. at 842 (emphasis added). 42 See, e.g., Q.F. v. Daniel, 768 F. App’x 935 , 946 (11th Cir. 2019) (no error in denying dismissal of inmate’s failure-to-protect claim where “complaint . . . allege[d] sufficient facts to show that the risk of inmate-on-inmate violence at” juvenile facility was obvious); Amick v. Ohio Dep’t of Rehab. & Corr., 521 F. App’x 354, 362 (6th Cir. 2013) (district court err

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Jackson v. Bishopgreen
ca8 · 1968 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022The United States Supreme Court has discussed the basis of an Eighth Amendment claim, holding: The Amendment embodies “broad and idealistic concepts of dignity, civilized standards, humanity, and decency . . . ,” Jackson v. Bishop, 404 F.2d 571, 579 (C.A.8 1968), against which we must evaluate penal measures.

2022The United States Supreme Court has discussed the basis of an Eighth Amendment claim, holding: The Amendment embodies “broad and idealistic concepts of dignity, civilized standards, humanity, and decency . . . ,” Jackson v. Bishop, 404 F.2d 571, 579 (C.A.8 1968), against which we must evaluate penal measures.

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Bobby Williams v. Larry Bennettgreen
ca11 · 1982 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
1 sentence

1994The court of appeals outlined the elements of such a cause of action: “To prevail on their Eighth Amendment claim for damages brought under section 1983, the plaintiffs must prove three elements: (1) a condition of confinement that inflicted unnecessary pain or suffering, Rhodes v. Chapman, 452 U.S. 337, 347 , 101 S.Ct. 2392, 2399 , 69 L.Ed.2d 59 [, 69] (1981), (2) the defendant’s ‘deliberate indifference’ to that condition, Wilson v. Seiter, [501] U.S. [294, 303], 111 S.Ct. 2321, 2327 , 115 L.Ed.2d 271 [, 281] (1991), and (3) causation, Williams v. Bennett, 689 F.2d 1370, 1389-90 (11th Cir.19

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in West Virginia. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (7)

CaseCitedYears
Gomez v. Toledo green
scotus · 1980
2 sentences

2023Because Mr. Robbins failed to adequately plead his Eighth Amendment claim against Officer Blancarte, I would have reversed the circuit court and remanded with instructions to dismiss Mr. Robbins’s claim against Officer Blancarte.4 was present within the lock down pod on numerous occasions throughout the time of the assault.” Mr. Robbins made no such allegation in his amended complaint. 4 I am aware that [a] plaintiff is not required to anticipate the defense of immunity in his complaint, Gomez v. Toledo, 446 U.S. 635, 640 , 100 S. Ct. 1920, 1923-24 , 64 L.

2023Because Mr. Robbins failed to adequately plead his Eighth Amendment claim against Officer Blancarte, I would have reversed the circuit court and remanded with instructions to dismiss Mr. Robbins’s claim against Officer Blancarte.4 was present within the lock down pod on numerous occasions throughout the time of the assault.” Mr. Robbins made no such allegation in his amended complaint. 4 I am aware that [a] plaintiff is not required to anticipate the defense of immunity in his complaint, Gomez v. Toledo, 446 U.S. 635, 640 , 100 S. Ct. 1920, 1923-24 , 64 L.

12023–2023
PTP, IV BY PTP v. Board of Educ. green
wva · 1997
2 sentences

2023There, we found insufficient for appellate review a dismissal order “stating only that [defendants’] motion [to dismiss] was granted” where the order “included no findings of facts, conclusions of 41 Id. at 842 (emphasis added). 42 See, e.g., Q.F. v. Daniel, 768 F. App’x 935 , 946 (11th Cir. 2019) (no error in denying dismissal of inmate’s failure-to-protect claim where “complaint . . . allege[d] sufficient facts to show that the risk of inmate-on-inmate violence at” juvenile facility was obvious); Amick v. Ohio Dep’t of Rehab. & Corr., 521 F. App’x 354, 362 (6th Cir. 2013) (district court err

2023There, we found insufficient for appellate review a dismissal order “stating only that [defendants’] motion [to dismiss] was granted” where the order “included no findings of facts, conclusions of 41 Id. at 842 (emphasis added). 42 See, e.g., Q.F. v. Daniel, 768 F. App’x 935 , 946 (11th Cir. 2019) (no error in denying dismissal of inmate’s failure-to-protect claim where “complaint . . . allege[d] sufficient facts to show that the risk of inmate-on-inmate violence at” juvenile facility was obvious); Amick v. Ohio Dep’t of Rehab. & Corr., 521 F. App’x 354, 362 (6th Cir. 2013) (district court err

12023–2023
Pauley v. Kelly green
wva · 1979
1 sentence

2022In this regard, I would respectfully remind the majority that this Court has an unbroken line of precedents permitting, and indeed sometimes requiring, us to “interpret [the West Virginia] Constitution to require higher standards of protection than afforded by comparable federal constitutional standards.” Pauley v. Kelly, 162 W.

12022–2022
Wilson v. Seiter green
scotus · 1991
2 sentences

1994The court of appeals outlined the elements of such a cause of action: “To prevail on their Eighth Amendment claim for damages brought under section 1983, the plaintiffs must prove three elements: (1) a condition of confinement that inflicted unnecessary pain or suffering, Rhodes v. Chapman, 452 U.S. 337, 347 , 101 S.Ct. 2392, 2399 , 69 L.Ed.2d 59 [, 69] (1981), (2) the defendant’s ‘deliberate indifference’ to that condition, Wilson v. Seiter, [501] U.S. [294, 303], 111 S.Ct. 2321, 2327 , 115 L.Ed.2d 271 [, 281] (1991), and (3) causation, Williams v. Bennett, 689 F.2d 1370, 1389-90 (11th Cir.19

1994The court of appeals outlined the elements of such a cause of action: “To prevail on their Eighth Amendment claim for damages brought under section 1983, the plaintiffs must prove three elements: (1) a condition of confinement that inflicted unnecessary pain or suffering, Rhodes v. Chapman, 452 U.S. 337, 347 , 101 S.Ct. 2392, 2399 , 69 L.Ed.2d 59 [, 69] (1981), (2) the defendant’s ‘deliberate indifference’ to that condition, Wilson v. Seiter, [501] U.S. [294, 303], 111 S.Ct. 2321, 2327 , 115 L.Ed.2d 271 [, 281] (1991), and (3) causation, Williams v. Bennett, 689 F.2d 1370, 1389-90 (11th Cir.19

11994–1994
Rhodes v. Chapman green
scotus · 1981
2 sentences

1994The court of appeals outlined the elements of such a cause of action: “To prevail on their Eighth Amendment claim for damages brought under section 1983, the plaintiffs must prove three elements: (1) a condition of confinement that inflicted unnecessary pain or suffering, Rhodes v. Chapman, 452 U.S. 337, 347 , 101 S.Ct. 2392, 2399 , 69 L.Ed.2d 59 [, 69] (1981), (2) the defendant’s ‘deliberate indifference’ to that condition, Wilson v. Seiter, [501] U.S. [294, 303], 111 S.Ct. 2321, 2327 , 115 L.Ed.2d 271 [, 281] (1991), and (3) causation, Williams v. Bennett, 689 F.2d 1370, 1389-90 (11th Cir.19

1994The court of appeals outlined the elements of such a cause of action: “To prevail on their Eighth Amendment claim for damages brought under section 1983, the plaintiffs must prove three elements: (1) a condition of confinement that inflicted unnecessary pain or suffering, Rhodes v. Chapman, 452 U.S. 337, 347 , 101 S.Ct. 2392, 2399 , 69 L.Ed.2d 59 [, 69] (1981), (2) the defendant’s ‘deliberate indifference’ to that condition, Wilson v. Seiter, [501] U.S. [294, 303], 111 S.Ct. 2321, 2327 , 115 L.Ed.2d 271 [, 281] (1991), and (3) causation, Williams v. Bennett, 689 F.2d 1370, 1389-90 (11th Cir.19

11994–1994
LaMarca v. Turner green
ca11 · 1993
1 sentence

1994For our purposes, the Eighth Amendment defines the contours of the first two elements and section 1983 delimits the third.” 995 F.2d at 1535 .

11994–1994
Bennett v. Williams green
scotus · 1983
2 sentences

1994The court of appeals outlined the elements of such a cause of action: “To prevail on their Eighth Amendment claim for damages brought under section 1983, the plaintiffs must prove three elements: (1) a condition of confinement that inflicted unnecessary pain or suffering, Rhodes v. Chapman, 452 U.S. 337, 347 , 101 S.Ct. 2392, 2399 , 69 L.Ed.2d 59 [, 69] (1981), (2) the defendant’s ‘deliberate indifference’ to that condition, Wilson v. Seiter, [501] U.S. [294, 303], 111 S.Ct. 2321, 2327 , 115 L.Ed.2d 271 [, 281] (1991), and (3) causation, Williams v. Bennett, 689 F.2d 1370, 1389-90 (11th Cir.19

1994The court of appeals outlined the elements of such a cause of action: “To prevail on their Eighth Amendment claim for damages brought under section 1983, the plaintiffs must prove three elements: (1) a condition of confinement that inflicted unnecessary pain or suffering, Rhodes v. Chapman, 452 U.S. 337, 347 , 101 S.Ct. 2392, 2399 , 69 L.Ed.2d 59 [, 69] (1981), (2) the defendant’s ‘deliberate indifference’ to that condition, Wilson v. Seiter, [501] U.S. [294, 303], 111 S.Ct. 2321, 2327 , 115 L.Ed.2d 271 [, 281] (1991), and (3) causation, Williams v. Bennett, 689 F.2d 1370, 1389-90 (11th Cir.19

11994–1994

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (6)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

CA 363 (1983–2026) TX 224 (1988–2026) IL 110 (1981–2026) FL 91 (1981–2026) PA 79 (1985–2026) VA 62 (1983–2026) OH 48 (1999–2025) KS 44 (2001–2026) MS 43 (1986–2025) WA 39 (1983–2026) AZ 34 (1978–2025) OR 33 (1992–2025) TN 32 (1994–2022) MA 31 (1976–2026) CO 31 (1990–2026) MI 30 (1984–2025) IA 28 (1999–2022) ID 28 (1983–2024) AL 24 (1984–2026) SD 24 (1980–2024) NC 24 (1991–2025) OK 23 (1987–2020) NY 23 (1974–2026) MO 21 (1993–2023) NJ 20 (1983–2022) IN 20 (1979–2024) MD 19 (1972–2026) CT 18 (1995–2022) KY 18 (2003–2026) GA 18 (1992–2026) DE 15 (1988–2026) WI 14 (1994–2026) AR 14 (1996–2026) LA 13 (1987–2025) DC 13 (1975–2019) UT 13 (1995–2025) SC 12 (1991–2025) WY 12 (1986–2023) NE 11 (1999–2024) NM 9 (1991–2019) MN 8 (1976–2024) MT 8 (1996–2022) WV 7 (1994–2023) VT 6 (1998–2018) ND 6 (1992–2022) NV 6 (1979–2020) ME 5 (1987–2015) AK 4 (2010–2022) NH 3 (1980–2013) RI 3 (2004–2020) VI 3 (2003–2012)

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