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Constitutional Law — cruel and unusual punishment — medical needs — deliberate indifference

By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//July 5, 2012//

Constitutional Law — cruel and unusual punishment — medical needs — deliberate indifference

By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//July 5, 2012//

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Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Civil

Constitutional Law — cruel and unusual punishment — medical needs — deliberate indifference

James Kaufman appeals an order denying his motion for summary judgment and granting summary judgment in favor of several dental staff and administrative personnel of the Department of Corrections (“DOC”). Kaufman alleged that while an inmate at the Wisconsin Secure Program Facility (“WSPF”), he received delayed treatment for dental pain. Kaufman sought recovery under both state law and 42 U.S.C. § 1983, claiming an Eighth Amendment violation.

Kaufman argues that venue of the underlying action was improperly transferred from Grant County to Dane County. Kaufman also contends that the circuit court erred by dismissing his state law claim and concluding there was no violation of his Eighth Amendment rights. We reject Kaufman’s arguments and affirm the order. This opinion will not be published.

2011AP501 Kaufman v. Boston, et al.

Dist IV, Dane County, Markson, J., Per Curiam

Attorneys: For Appellant: Kaufman, James J., pro se; For Respondent: Glinski, John J., Madison

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