Cook v. Brewer’s Empirical Analysis

Citation profile

10 federal appellate · 4 district · 1 state decisions

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1. “requires that a microphone “be affixed to the inmate’s shirt to enable the Medical Team and Special Operations Team Leader to verbally communicate directly with the inmate and hear any utterances or noises made by the inmate throughout the procedure.” It requires that the inmate “be positioned to enable the Medical Team and Special Operations Team Leader to directly observe the inmate and to monitor the inmate’s face with the aid of a high resolution color NTSC CCD camera with lOx Optical zoom lens with pan tilt capability and a 19-inch resolution color monitor.” It requires the Medical Team to “continually monitor the inmate’s level of consciousness and electrocardiograph readings, maintaining constant observation of the inmate utilizing direct observation, audio equipment, camera and monitor as well as any other medically approved method(s) deemed necessary by the Medical Team.” It requires the warden to “physically remain in the room with the inmate throughout the administration of the chemicals in a position sufficient to clearly observe the inmate and the primary and backup IV sites for any potential problems.” Further, after administration of the sodium thiopental and heparin/saline flush, the Medical Team must “confirm the inmate is unconscious by sight and sound, utilizing the audio equipment, camera and monitor,” and a Medical Team member must “enter into the room where the inmate is located to physically confirm the inmate is unconscious, and that the catheter and l”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Beaty v. Brewer

2. “a short and plain statement of the claim showing that the pleader is entitled to relief”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Phila. Indem. Ins. Co. v. Ohana Control Sys., Inc.

3. “more than an unadorned, the-defendant-unlawfully-harmed me accusation.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Josey v. Impulse Dynamics (Usa) Inc.