U.S. Appeals Court: ASBESTOS SANITATION.

Herman v. Holiday 238 F.3d 660(5th Cir. 2001). An inmate brought a [ss] 1983 action against prison officials alleging constitutional violations, including unhealthful conditions and exposure to asbestos. The district court entered summary judgment for the officials and the appeals court affirmed. The appeals court held that the inmate was precluded from recovering for emotional or mental damages because he failed to allege a physical injury. The...