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. Jailers' failure to answer complaint not grounds for default judgment. Conditions on death row were a violation. Court orders jail to hire and train additional guards.