Correctional officer was properly awarded $250,000 on his counterclaim against prisoner even though this exceeded the damages requested, in light of the unprovoked nature of the prisoner's attack and the seriousness of the "life-threatening" injuries suffered by the officer. Douglas v. McCarty, #03-6776, 87 Fed. Appx. 299 (4th Cir. 2003). [N/R]
     Eight prison officials awarded damages for emotional distress caused by inmate's suit filed in order to supply him with an opportunity to escape while being transported to a court appearance. Nitcher v. Does, 956 F.2d 796 (8th Cir. 1992).