Freddie Coleman v. David Sweetin

Plaintiff Freddie Coleman, Texas Inmate No. 618875, appeals from the district court’s sua sponte dismissal of his 42 U.S.C. § 1988 suit as frivolous, for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted, and for want of prosecution. We hold that he does not state a claim under the Eighth Amendment with the contention that a slippery shower condition may inflict cruel and unusual punishment. We affirm in part, but also reverse in part, and remand for further proceedings.

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Coleman filed this action pro se and in forma pauperis for injuries sustained while incarcerated at the Eastham…