William A. Larson v. Gary Kempker Michael Kemna George Lombardi

SMITH, Circuit Judge.

William A. Larson appeals from summary judgment entered in the district court 1 dismissing his claim for damages against Missouri prison officials based upon his alleged excessive exposure to cigarette smoke while imprisoned. For reversal, Larson argues that the district court erred in granting summary judgment, in denying his motion for preliminary injunction, and in granting Gary Kempker, director of the Missouri Department of Corrections’ motion to exclude testimony. We find no reversible error and affirm.

I. Background

In 1982, William A. Larson was convicted of capital…