Ball v. LeBlanc
Heat Conditions on Death Row
In 2013, we represented several people on Death Row who were subject to serious mental and physical health risks from continuous exposure to severe seasonal heat. With average summer temperatures in the 90’s and triple digits, these individuals had no access to temperature control, exacerbating their serious medical conditions.
The district court found for plaintiffs and ordered the State to develop a plan to reduce and maintain the heat index in the death row tiers at or below 88 degrees. After the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed part of the judgment, the parties reached a settlement that ensured that plaintiffs received necessary relief.
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