Bruns v. Halford

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER REGARDING DEFENDANTS’ MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

BENNETT, District Judge.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND. 1297

II. STANDARDS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT. 1298

III. FACTUAL BACKGROUND. 1298

A. Undisputed Facts. 1298

B. Disputed Facts.'.. 1300

IV. LEGAL ANALYSIS . O o CO 1 — 1

A. Does Bruns Have A Due Process Claim?. O o CO 1 — 1

1. The Sandin decision. O o CO 1 — 1

2. Sandin’s import for prisoner due process claims tH o CO 1 — 1

3. Plaintiffs due process claim. CO o CO 1 — 1

B. Are Defendants Entitled To Qualified Immunity? .. o CO 1 — 1

V. CONCLUSION.1306

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