14 May
Ex-inmate denied toothpaste wins appeal to sue prison
Former Michigan inmate, Jerry Flanory, 58, who claims he was denied toothpaste for nearly a year can sue prison officials, citing his constitutional right against cruel and unusual punishment, a federal appeals court said.
Flanory says he developed gum disease and had a tooth removed in 2005 as a result of not having toothpaste. The appeals court reinstated his lawsuit last week against officials at the Newberry prison. His original lawsuit…
