Confinement of inmate in cell without operable sink for nine days was not cruel and unusual punishment. Pretrial detainee's claim that he was confined to a cell for 22-23 hours per day for 27 days and forced to sleep on floor mattress stated due process violation. Inmates furnished peanut butter sandwiches as sole nourishment during lockdown suffered no denial of constitutional rights. Failure to supply toilet paper, soap, toothbrush or toothpaste was not cruel and unusual punishment. Important court decision encourages prison officials to adopt standards by American Correctional Association, the American Public Health Association, and The Life Safety Code to correct unconstitutional conditions.
Court denies sheriff access to air conditioning controls.
Various conditions, including lighting, fire prevention, and safety ordered corrected. Changes in prison policy after riot were improper. Court refuses to grant class certification. Judge closes private prison. Alleging direct involvement sufficient for pleading requirement.