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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 6 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Steven M. Desrosiers v. John J. Moran.

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1 Steven M. Desrosiers v. John J. Moran Anchor
ca1 · 1991
green “claim of inadequate medical treatment which reflects no more than a disagreement with prison officials about what constitutes appropriate medical care does not state a cognizable claim under the eighth amendment.” 3
2 Carleen Bowen, Etc. v. City of Manchester
ca1 · 1992
green “deliberate indifference requires a showing by the plaintiff that the public official had actual knowledge, or was willfully blind, to the serious risk that a detainee would commit suicide.” 3

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