Legal Case Summary

Erick Arevalo v. Vicki Hennessy


Date Argued: Wed Feb 07 2018
Case Number: 17-17545
Docket Number: 6298410
Judges:Tashima, Thomas, Christen
Duration: 31 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Erick Arevalo v. Vicki Hennessy, Docket Number 6298410** **Court:** [Specify Court if known] **Date:** [Insert Date if known] **Type of Case:** Civil Rights / Prison Conditions **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** Erick Arevalo - **Defendant:** Vicki Hennessy, [Title, e.g., Sheriff of San Francisco County] **Background:** In the case of Erick Arevalo v. Vicki Hennessy, the plaintiff, Erick Arevalo, a detained individual, alleges violations of his civil rights while in custody. The plaintiff asserts that the conditions of his confinement were unconstitutional and that the policies or actions of the defendant, Vicki Hennessy, contributed to these violations. **Key Issues:** 1. **Constitutional Violations:** Arevalo claims that his rights under the Eighth Amendment (prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment) were violated due to inadequate medical care and living conditions while incarcerated. 2. **Policy Accountability:** The plaintiff seeks to hold the defendant accountable for the systemic issues within the detention facility that led to his claims of mistreatment. **Arguments:** - **Plaintiff's Arguments:** Arevalo contends that he experienced deliberate indifference to his serious medical needs, which resulted in physical and psychological harm. He argues that these conditions are not only detrimental to him personally but also indicative of broader systemic issues within the correctional facility. - **Defendant's Arguments:** Vicki Hennessy disputes the claims, asserting that appropriate care was provided and that any issues with conditions were not due to deliberate actions or policies implemented under her administration. **Court Proceedings:** The court will consider evidence from both sides, including medical records, testimonies from Arevalo regarding his treatment, and any documentation from the detention facility regarding policies on inmate care. **Expected Outcome:** The case could result in various outcomes, including dismissal of the claims, a settlement, or a ruling in favor of the plaintiff, which could lead to changes in policies at the detention facility to improve inmate care and conditions. **Note:** This summary is a general overview of the case based on common legal issues associated with civil rights litigation in correctional facilities and may not reflect the specific details of the case proceedings or outcomes. For complete and accurate information, refer to official court documents and records.

Erick Arevalo v. Vicki Hennessy


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