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Prisoner – 1st Amendment Violation – Summary Judgment

By: Derek Hawkins//September 14, 2020//

Prisoner – 1st Amendment Violation – Summary Judgment

By: Derek Hawkins//September 14, 2020//

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7th Circuit Court of Appeals

Case Name: Elijah Manuel v. Nick Nalley, et al.,

Case No.: 18-3380

Officials: BAUER, EASTERBROOK, and MANION, Circuit Judges.

Focus: Prisoner – 1st Amendment Violation – Summary Judgment

Elijah Manuel sued prison personnel under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, claiming First Amendment violation when his cell was searched following a disagreement over a grievance procedure. The district court allowed Manuel to proceed on these claims, eventually granting summary judgment in favor of the prison personnel. We affirm.

Affirmed

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Derek A Hawkins is trademark corporate counsel for Harley-Davidson. Hawkins oversees the prosecution and maintenance of the Harley-Davidson’s international trademark portfolio in emerging markets.

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