Opinion ID: 1233666
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: Deputy Dodge

Text: An objectively serious medical need is one that either has been diagnosed by a physician as requiring treatment, or is so obvious that even a layperson would easily recognize the necessity for a doctor's attention. Jones v. Minnesota Dept. of Corr., 512 F.3d 478, 481 (8th Cir.2008) (quotations and citation omitted). Dodge's affidavit states: At no time did I suspect that Mr. McFarland needed any type of medical care. According to the record, Dodge knew of the large quantity of drugs consumed by McFarland and his symptoms of intoxication, and could not reasonably rely on Harmon's evaluation. He knew of and disregard[ed] an excessive risk to inmate health or safety. Farmer, 511 U.S. at 837, 114 S.Ct. 1970. Dodge's subjective knowledge of McFarland's medical need is a disputed issue of material fact. The district court did not err by denying him qualified immunity.