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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowThe following 7th Circuit Court of Appeals opinion was posted after IL deadline Tuesday:
Terry Davis v. David Mason and Blake Thrasher
16-2707
Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, Indianapolis Division. Judge Tanya Walton Pratt.
Civil. Vacates the district court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of prison guards David Mason and Blake Thrasher on Terry Davis’ claims they violated his Eighth Amendment rights. Finds the evidence in the summary judgment record does not clearly show Davis failed to exhaust available administrative remedies. Remands for further proceedings.
Wednesday opinions
Indiana Court of Appeals
Jimmy Person v. State of Indiana
49A02-1708-CR-1737
Criminal. Reverses the order for Jimmy Person to pay for Rosa Bailey’s pain and suffering and her use of public transportation. Finds the Marion Superior Court abused its discretion. Remands for correction of the trial court’s restitution order to reflect the correct amount of $2,985, which reimburses Bailey for the loss of her car and her medical expenses.
Trent M. Summers v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
19A01-1709-CR-2021
Criminal. Affirms Trent M. Summers’ conviction of Level 6 felony battery. Finds the state presented sufficient evidence to rebut Summers’ claim of self-defense.
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