Baker v. Krieger.

• Position: Violation of United States Constitution. 8th Amendment - Brief Article

U.S. District Court

PLRA -- Prison Litigation Reform Act

EXHAUSTION

Baker v. Krieger, 287 F.Supp.2d 207 (W.D.N.Y. 2003). A state prison inmate brought a [section] 1983 action against a prison drill instructor, alleging use of excessive force in violation of the Eighth Amendment. The district court granted summary judgment in favor of the instructor. The district court held that the inmate's belief that his efforts to use the grievance process would be futile, based on his previous experience...