Perkins v. Dewberry

139 F. App'x 599

Opinion

PER CURIAM:

Herschel Julius Perkins appeals the district court’s order denying relief on his 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (2000) complaint. We have reviewed the record and find no reversible error because, even accepting Perkins’ version of the disputed events, his injuries were de minimis. While the district court did not address Perkins’ mental anguish claim, this claim is meritless because de minimis physical injuries cannot support a claim for mental or emotional injury. See 42 U.S.C. § 1997e(e). We dispense with oral argument because the facts and legal contentions are adequately presented in the materials before the court and argument would not aid the decisional process.

AFFIRMED