U.S. appeals court: limitations PLRA--Prison Litigation Reform Act.

• Position: Attorney Fees

Torres v. Walker, 356 F.3d 238 (2nd Cir. 2004). A state prison inmate brought a [section] 1983 action alleging excessive force. The parties agreed on a settlement, which included $1,000 in damages and unspecified attorney fees. The district court awarded attorney fees of 150%, or $1,500, according to the Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLRA). The inmate appealed. The appeals court vacated and remanded, finding that the PLRA attorney fee cap did not apply to a "so-ordered"...