South Carolina Department of Corrections v. Mitchell

HEARN, C.J.:

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (Department) appeals the Administrative Law Court’s (ALC) order requiring it to provide an inmate with new shoes. We reverse.

FACTS

Bennie Mitchell is an inmate who suffers from pain related to a spinal cord injury. It is not clear from the record, but at some point while incarcerated, Mitchell was sent outside the prison to visit a neurologist for pain in his legs. In the subsequent report, the neurologist recommended Mitchell acquire “better shoes for walking” that might alleviate his pain. Thereafter, Mitchell submitted Step 1 and Step…