George Brown v. Officer Bigger Individually and in Their Official Capacities Officer Whistler Officer Mullins Kenneth Oliver

After examining the briefs and the appellate record, this three-judge panel has determined unanimously that oral argument would not be of material assistance in the determination of this appeal. See Fed.R. App.P. 34(a); Tenth Circuit R. 10(e). The cause is therefore ordered submitted without oral argument.

Appellant, an inmate at the Kansas State Penitentiary, brought this action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against various prison guards and officials. He alleged that on November 15, 1976, while at a hospital for treatment of stab wounds received in prison, several prison guards forcibly put…