King v. Frank.U.S. District CourtLIGHTING King v. Frank, 371 F.Supp.2d 977 (W.D.Wis adv. 1. Certainly; really; indeed. v. t. 1. To think; to suppose; to imagine; - used chiefly in the first person sing. present tense, I wis. See the Note under Ywis. . 2005). A state prison inmate INMATE. One who dwells in a part of another's house, the latter dwelling, at the same time, in the said house. Kitch. 45, b; Com. Dig. Justices of the Peace, B 85; 1 B. & Cr. 578; 8 E. C. L. R. 153; 2 Dowl. & Ry. 743; 8 B. & Cr. 71; 15 E. C. L. R. 154; 2 Man. & Ry. 227; 9 B. & Cr. brought a [section] 1983 action against corrections officials, alleging undue restrictions on telephone usage and access to written publications, improper cell illumination illumination, in art illumination, in art, decoration of manuscripts and books with colored, gilded pictures, often referred to as miniatures (see miniature painting); historiated and decorated initials; and ornamental border designs. , and failure to provide adequate mental health care. The district court granted summary judgment in favor of the officials. The court held that the inmate was not deprived of a basic human need by the presence of a constantly illuminated il·lu·mi·nate v. il·lu·mi·nat·ed, il·lu·mi·nat·ing, il·lu·mi·nates v.tr. 1. To provide or brighten with light. 2. To decorate or hang with lights. 3. nine-watt fluorescent light in his cell, even though he alleged that the light caused him sleeplessness and other problems. The court noted that a registered nurse and a psychologist both examined the inmate and concluded that he suffered no ill effects. The court found that the mental health care that the inmate received was adequate, noting that the inmate received treatment not only from the prison's psychological services unit, but also from his unit's supervisor as well. (Waupun Correctional Institution The Waupun Correctional Institution is a maximum security penitentiary near the center of Waupun, Wisconsin. The prison is currently under the command of Warden Michael Thurmer. , Wisconsin) |
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