615 F. Supp. Work for prosecuting fee petition is compensable. Attorney fees to be paid by state for judgment in guard's individual capacity. Attorney fees awarded even though no money for damages was obtained. State ordered to pay attorney fees even though judgment was against official in individual capacity.
Court dismisses county's suit challenging payment of attorney's fees to court-appointed defenders.
Obtaining a consent decree regarding jail conditions entitles attorney to fees as prevailing party. Plaintiffs entitled to attorney's fees even though they did not obtain full relief. No attorney fees awarded since habeas corpus action was brought instead of civil rights action to challenge work programs. In re Head, 1st Dist. Hensley v. Eckerhart, U.S. 103 S. Ct.