Legal Opinion

Roland Markland Matthews v. Barry K. Gaither

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Decided June 4, 1990No. 88-8916PublishedCited by 72 opinions

1Per curiam

This case arises on appeal from the district court’s order of November 23, 1988, dismissing the complaint with prejudice.

I. FACTS

Roland Matthews, an inmate at Georgia’s Coastal Correctional Institution, sought to file a pro se complaint against the Warden of Coastal Correctional Institution, Barry Gaither (“the Warden”), and the prison doctor, Dr. Vinueza. The complaint alleged that the Warden and Vinueza forced Matthews to engage in work details, knowing that Matthews was suffering from painful arthritis of the spine. The complaint also alleged that Vinueza denied Matthews medication that…

2Cases cited13 opinions

  1. Szabo Food Service, Inc. v. Canteen CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1987
  2. Camp v. OliverCourt of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit · 1986
  3. Lonnie Williams and Thelma Craig, for Themselves and All Others Similarly Situated v. Probate Judge E. Mark EzellCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1976
  4. Charles Muthig and Rhoda Muthig v. Brant Point Nantucket, Inc.Court of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1988
  5. Exxon Corporation v. Maryland Casualty CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1979

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3Cited by72 opinions

  1. University of South Alabama v. American Tobacco Co.Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit · 1999
  2. Evelyn Martinez v. Kristi Kleaners, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit · 2004
  3. Kennedy v. HuibregtseCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 2016
  4. Kevin R. Lee v. McDonald CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 2000
  5. Anago Franchising, Inc. v. SHAZ, LLCCourt of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit · 2012

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