Eric Hermansen v. LaDonna Thompson

OPINION

McKEAGUE, Circuit Judge.

Plaintiff Eric Hermansen is a Jewish prisoner in the custody of the Kentucky Department of Corrections, who alleges he was denied his First Amendment right to kosher meals while incarcerated at the Kentucky State Penitentiary (“KSP”). Hermansen commenced this civil rights action in April 2013, seeking declaratory, injunctive, and monetary relief. During proceedings below, the parties reached an agreement that substantially satisfied Her-mansen’s dietary demands. This agreement became the premise for rulings: (1) awarding summary judgment to the individual…