Naylor v. State of LA

Kirt Guerin, a drill instructor at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center, appeals from the magistrate judge’s denial of his motions for summary judgment, in which he asserted his right to qualified immunity. We dismiss Guerin’s appeal for want of jurisdiction.

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Plaintiffs/appellees, Michael Naylor and Robert L. White, inmates at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center, each sued defendant/appellant drill instructor Kirt Guerin under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, alleging cruel and unusual punishment and deliberate indifference to their serious medical needs. According to the plaintiffs’ respective complaints, on April…