Legal Opinion
Peterson v. Lambert
Indiana Court of Appeals
Decided May 8, 2008No. 52A05-0707-CV-417PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
ROBB, Judge.
When Dennis Peterson was transferred to Miami Correctional Facility (“MCF”), his personal property was inventoried and his baby powder was confiscated because that personal item is prohibited at MCF. Peterson filed a grievance that was denied. He then initiated this lawsuit against certain correctional officers and MCF, seeking redress for violation of his due process rights and negligence in the care of his property. The trial court screened the complaint pursuant to Indiana Code section 34-58-1-2 and determined that his claims should not proceed:
Although the plaintiff has…
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