MEJIA v. PFISTER

No. 19-2720.

988 F.3d 415 (2021)

Michael MEJIA, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Randy PFISTER, et al., Defendants-Appellees.

United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit.

Decided February 19, 2021.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Daniel Scott Harawa , Attorney, Washington University School of Law, Interdisciplinary Environmental Clinic, St. Louis, MO, for Plaintiff-Appellant.

Christina T. Hansen , Attorney, Office of the Attorney General, Civil Appeals Division, Chicago, IL, for Defendants-Appellees.

Before Rovner, Hamilton, and Scudder, Circuit Judges.


Illinois inmate Michael Mejia sued correctional officials in federal court challenging his filthy cell conditions and constant hallway lighting that prevented him from sleeping. His primary claim survived dismissal and later summary judgment and proceeded to trial, with the jury returning a defense verdict. Six times along...

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