The Court has ruled that a prisoner must prove "significant injury" to prevail with claims of excessive use of force.

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The Supreme Court ruled in Hudson v. McMillian (1992) that a prisoner does not have to show "significant injury" to prevail on an excessive use of force claim. The Court stated that "the use of excessive physical force against a prisoner may constitute cruel and unusual punishment even though the inmate does not suffer serious injury."

The Court Has Ruled That a Prisoner Must Prove "Significant