Legal Opinion
Ann Rhyne v. Henderson County
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided October 13, 1992No. 90-4484PublishedCited by 265 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
PATRICK E. HIGGINBOTHAM, Circuit Judge:
Ann Rhyne brings this action against Henderson County and its sheriff, Charlie Fields, in his official capacity, under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, alleging that the County’s failure to provide her son, Paul Morrow, with reasonable medical care resulted in his suicide.1 Rhyne appeals a directed verdict and dismissal of state-law claims. We find no substantial evidence that Henderson County failed to provide the medical care required by the United States Constitution and affirm. We also affirm the dismissal of Rhyne’s state-law claims.
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