Davis v. Reilly.

• Position: Accidental falls suit - Brief Article

U.S. District Court

PROTECTION FROM HARM

Davis v. Reilly, 324 F.Supp.2d 361 (E.D.N.Y. 2004). A prisoner who was injured when he slipped and fell on a wet floor outside of a shower area brought a pro se [section] 1983 action, alleging failure to remedy the wet shower area and inadequate medical care. The district court dismissed the action. The court held that the inmate failed to exhaust administrative remedies, and that the injuries the inmate sustained did not constitute a serious medial condition. The...