Early v. Baker (Per Curiam)
Annotate this CaseAppellant, an inmate in the Arkansas Department of Correction (ADC), filed a pro se civil-rights action against Appellees, two ADC officers, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1983, alleging use of excessive force and failure to protect as well as abuse of authority. Appellant also alleged state-law claims of assault and battery and negligence. The trial court dismissed the case on the basis that the claims were barred by the statute of limitations and immunity. The Supreme Court affirmed, holding that Appellant's claims were barred by the statute of limitations, and therefore, it was unnecessary to reach the issue of immunity or to address Appellant's remaining points on appeal.
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