Case: Collins v. Reish

4:08-cv-00345 | U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

Filed Date: Feb. 25, 2008

Closed Date: 2011

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Case Summary

On February 25, 2008 a group of pre-trial detainees at Northumberland County Prison filed suit in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania against the Northumberland County Prison and the Northumberland County Prison Board. Their cause of action was 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and they alleged violations of the First, Sixth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments. Specifically they claim that there was inadequate medical care, dental care, and mental health care. They claimed…

On February 25, 2008 a group of pre-trial detainees at Northumberland County Prison filed suit in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania against the Northumberland County Prison and the Northumberland County Prison Board. Their cause of action was 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and they alleged violations of the First, Sixth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments. Specifically they claim that there was inadequate medical care, dental care, and mental health care. They claimed that the facility was a life-threatening fire hazard, that there were chronic environmental problems, that the women's facility was overcrowded, that there was inadequate clothing provided, that there was no confidential space to meet with attorneys, that disciplinary and restraint procedures were unconstitutional, and that women were discriminated against in relation to outdoor exercise, work release, and other programs. They sought class certification, declaratory and injunctive relief, and attorney's fees and costs.

On June 11, 2008, the court (Judge John E. Jones III) denied the plaintiffs' motion for class certification without prejudice. On March 17, 2009, the court (Judge Jones) disposed of three pending motions that had arisen during discovery. It granted in part and denied in part the defendants' motion to dismiss, granted the plaintiffs' motion to supplement the complaint, and granted in part and denied in part the plaintiffs' motion to certify the class. The class consisted of all inmates of the Northumberland County Prison but some of the claims plaintiffs sought to have included were denied as proper claims for the class to raise.

On April 29, 2011, the court granted the parties' joint motion for a settlement agreement. The settlement stipulated that the prison would provide increased medical, dental, and mental health care. It also requires written policies and protocols relating to that care. Additionally, the settlement mandates changes to discipline and restraint practices, better conditions in the basement cells, improved heating and cooling units, extermination of pests, improved fire safety, limitations on the population in the women's dormitory, and changes to the policies in the women's dormitory concerning discipline and recreation. The court dismissed the action and retained jurisdiction for a period of 15 months after the entry of the settlement agreement.

Summary Authors

Michael Perry (4/19/2011)

Erin Chapman (2/4/2015)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Humes, Cheryl T. (Pennsylvania)

Attorney for Defendant

Dadamo, Gary H. (Pennsylvania)

Godfrey, E. Ralph (Pennsylvania)

Hanna, Robert G. Jr. (Pennsylvania)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Barrett, Joseph Anthony (Pennsylvania)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

4:08-cv-00345

Docket

May 23, 2011

May 23, 2011

Docket
1

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Complaint - Class Action

Inmates of the Northumberland County Prison v. Reish

Feb. 25, 2008

Feb. 25, 2008

Complaint
9

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Motion for Class Certification

Inmates of the Northumberland County Prison v. Reisch

March 12, 2008

March 12, 2008

Pleading / Motion / Brief
61

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Memorandum and Order (Denying the motion to certify the class without prejudice)

Inmates of Northumberland County v. Reisch

June 11, 2008

June 11, 2008

Order/Opinion
102

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Memorandum and Order (Granting in part and denying in part the motion to dismiss, granting plaintiff's motion to supplement the complaint, and granting in part and denying in part the motion to certify the class)

Inmates of Northumberland Count v. Reisch

March 17, 2009

March 17, 2009

Order/Opinion
134

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Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment, Certificate of Service

Inmates of the Northumberland County Prison v. Reish

April 30, 2010

April 30, 2010

Pleading / Motion / Brief
158

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Corrected Joint Motion Seeking Approval of Class Action Settlement

Inmates of Northumberland County v. Reisch

Feb. 18, 2011

Feb. 18, 2011

Pleading / Motion / Brief
158-2

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Settlement Agreement

Inmates of Northumberland County v. Reisch

Feb. 18, 2011

Feb. 18, 2011

Settlement Agreement
161

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Order

Inmates of the Northumberland County v. Reish

Feb. 28, 2011

Feb. 28, 2011

Order/Opinion
164

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Memorandum

Inmates of the Northumberland County v. Reish

April 29, 2011

April 29, 2011

Order/Opinion

2011 WL 1627951

Docket

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Docket for: Collins v. Reish
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1 Feb. 25, 2008

COMPLAINT against all defendants ( Filing fee $350, Receipt Number 1222038), filed by Megan Holohan, Kelcie Williams, Sonya Wyland, Scott Collins, Roman Brady, Jeremy Elsesser, Conrad Corely, Michael Wetzel, Hasson Lindsey, Thomas Anderson, Joseph Bowers, Sharon Reichner. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(lg, ) (Entered: 02/26/2008)

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Feb. 26, 2008

Summons Issued as to Ralph M. Reish, Frank Sawicki, Vinny Clausi, Kurt Masser, Anthony Rosini, Charles Erdman, Robert Sacavage, Chad Reiner and mailed to Attorney Humes for service on Defendant(s). (lg, )

2 March 3, 2008

SCHEDULING ORDER: Case Management Conference set for 5/30/2008. (eo, ) (Entered: 03/03/2008)

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3 March 7, 2008

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Complaint served on Ralph Reish on March 5, 2008, filed by Megan Holohan, Kelcie Williams, Sonya Wyland, Scott Collins, Roman Brady, Jeremy Elsesser, Conrad Corely, Michael Wetzel, Hasson Lindsey, Thomas Anderson, Joseph Bowers, Sharon Reichner. (Humes, Cheryl) (Entered: 03/07/2008)

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4 March 7, 2008

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Complaint served on Frank Sawicki as Chairman of County Commissioners on March 5, 2008, filed by Megan Holohan, Kelcie Williams, Sonya Wyland, Scott Collins, Roman Brady, Jeremy Elsesser, Conrad Corely, Michael Wetzel, Hasson Lindsey, Thomas Anderson, Joseph Bowers, Sharon Reichner. (Humes, Cheryl) (Entered: 03/07/2008)

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5 March 7, 2008

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Complaint served on Frank Sawicki as Chairman of the Northumberland County Prison Board on March 5, 2008, filed by Megan Holohan, Kelcie Williams, Sonya Wyland, Scott Collins, Roman Brady, Jeremy Elsesser, Conrad Corely, Michael Wetzel, Hasson Lindsey, Thomas Anderson, Joseph Bowers, Sharon Reichner. (Humes, Cheryl) (Entered: 03/07/2008)

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6 March 7, 2008

NOTICE of Appearance by Frank J. Lavery, Jr on behalf of Ralph M. Reish, Frank Sawicki, Vinny Clausi, Kurt Masser, Anthony Rosini, Charles Erdman, Robert Sacavage, Chad Reiner (Lavery, Frank) (Entered: 03/07/2008)

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7 March 7, 2008

NOTICE of Appearance by Robert G. Hanna, Jr on behalf of Ralph M. Reish, Frank Sawicki, Vinny Clausi, Kurt Masser, Anthony Rosini, Charles Erdman, Robert Sacavage, Chad Reiner (Hanna, Robert) (Entered: 03/07/2008)

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8 March 7, 2008

NOTICE of Appearance by Devon M. Jacob on behalf of Ralph M. Reish, Frank Sawicki, Vinny Clausi, Kurt Masser, Anthony Rosini, Charles Erdman, Robert Sacavage, Chad Reiner (Jacob, Devon) (Entered: 03/07/2008)

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9 March 12, 2008

MOTION to Certify Class by Megan Holohan, Kelcie Williams, Sonya Wyland, Scott Collins, Roman Brady, Jeremy Elsesser, Conrad Corely, Michael Wetzel, Hasson Lindsey, Thomas Anderson, Joseph Bowers, Sharon Reichner. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Non-Concurrence, # 2 Proposed Order)(Humes, Cheryl) (Entered: 03/12/2008)

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10 March 12, 2008

BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 9 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Megan Holohan, Kelcie Williams, Sonya Wyland, Scott Collins, Roman Brady, Jeremy Elsesser, Conrad Corely, Michael Wetzel, Hasson Lindsey, Thomas Anderson, Joseph Bowers, Sharon Reichner.(Humes, Cheryl) (Entered: 03/12/2008)

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11 March 12, 2008

MOTION for Discovery to be Expedited and Permission to Exceed the Twenty-Five Interrogatory Limitation by Megan Holohan, Kelcie Williams, Sonya Wyland, Scott Collins, Roman Brady, Jeremy Elsesser, Conrad Corely, Michael Wetzel, Hasson Lindsey, Thomas Anderson, Joseph Bowers, Sharon Reichner. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Non-Concurrence, # 2 Proposed Order)(Humes, Cheryl) (Entered: 03/12/2008)

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12 March 13, 2008

ORDER expediting briefing schedule. (eo, ) (Entered: 03/13/2008)

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13 March 14, 2008

PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Jere Krakoff on behalf of Megan Holohan, Kelcie Williams, Sonya Wyland, Scott Collins, Roman Brady, Jeremy Elsesser, Conrad Corely, Michael Wetzel, Hasson Lindsey, Thomas Anderson, Joseph Bowers and Sharon Reichner. Attorney Jere Krakoff is seeking special admission. Filing Fee: 25.00 Receipt Number: 111003162 (Attachments: # 1 Receipt) (jc) (Entered: 03/17/2008)

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14 March 17, 2008

NOTICE of Appearance by Jennifer J. Tobin on behalf of Megan Holohan, Kelcie Williams, Sonya Wyland, Scott Collins, Roman Brady, Jeremy Elsesser, Conrad Corely, Michael Wetzel, Hasson Lindsey, Thomas Anderson, Joseph Bowers, Sharon Reichner (Tobin, Jennifer) (Entered: 03/17/2008)

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15 March 18, 2008

SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Jere Krakoff (eo, ) (Entered: 03/18/2008)

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16 March 18, 2008

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, (Concurred-In) by Ralph M. Reish, Frank Sawicki, Vinny Clausi, Kurt Masser, Anthony Rosini, Charles Erdman, Robert Sacavage, Chad Reiner. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Hanna, Robert) (Entered: 03/18/2008)

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17 March 18, 2008

ORDER granting 16 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Ralph M. Reish answer due 4/24/2008; Frank Sawicki answer due 4/24/2008; Vinny Clausi answer due 4/24/2008; Anthony Rosini answer due 4/24/2008; Charles Erdman answer due 4/24/2008; Robert Sacavage answer due 4/24/2008; Chad Reiner answer due 4/24/2008. (eo, ) (Entered: 03/18/2008)

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March 18, 2008

SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM SENT to Jennifer J. Tobin. (jc)

18 March 20, 2008

BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 11 MOTION for Discovery to be Expedited and Permission to Exceed the Twenty-Five Interrogatory Limitation filed by Megan Holohan, Kelcie Williams, Sonya Wyland, Scott Collins, Roman Brady, Jeremy Elsesser, Conrad Corely, Michael Wetzel, Hasson Lindsey, Thomas Anderson, Joseph Bowers, Sharon Reichner. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A, # 2 Exhibit(s) B)(Tobin, Jennifer) (Entered: 03/20/2008)

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19 March 24, 2008

SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Jere Krakoff (eo, ) (Entered: 03/24/2008)

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20 March 24, 2008

NOTICE of Appearance by James D. Young on behalf of Ralph M. Reish, Frank Sawicki, Vinny Clausi, Kurt Masser, Anthony Rosini, Charles Erdman, Robert Sacavage, Chad Reiner (Young, James) (Entered: 03/24/2008)

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21 March 24, 2008

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Brief in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification (Concurred-In) filed by Ralph M. Reish, Frank Sawicki, Vinny Clausi, Kurt Masser, Anthony Rosini, Charles Erdman, Robert Sacavage. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Young, James) (Entered: 03/24/2008)

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22 March 25, 2008

ORDER granting 21 Defendant's Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief in Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for class Certification on or before April 3, 2008.Signed by Honorable John E. Jones, III on 3/25/08 (bw, ) (Entered: 03/25/2008)

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23 April 1, 2008

Letter from Robert G. Hanna, Jr., Esquire to The Honorable John E. Jones, III (Re: Motion for Expedited Discovery). (Hanna, Robert) (Entered: 04/01/2008)

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24 April 1, 2008

MOTION to Exceed Page Limitation of Local Rule 7.8 (Concurred-In) by Ralph M. Reish, Frank Sawicki, Vinny Clausi, Kurt Masser, Anthony Rosini, Charles Erdman, Robert Sacavage, Chad Reiner. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Young, James) (Entered: 04/01/2008)

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25 April 2, 2008

ORDER granting 24 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. (eo, ) (Entered: 04/02/2008)

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26 April 2, 2008

Letter from Plaintiffs' Counsel Re: Motion for Expedited Discovery. (Humes, Cheryl) (Entered: 04/02/2008)

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27 April 2, 2008

ORDER withdrawing 11 Motion for Discovery. See Order for details. (eo, ) (Entered: 04/02/2008)

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28 April 3, 2008

May 2008 ORDER: Case Management Conference set for 5/30/2008 10:00 AM before Honorable John E. Jones III. (eo, ) (Entered: 04/03/2008)

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29 April 3, 2008

BRIEF IN OPPOSITION re 9 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Ralph M. Reish, Frank Sawicki, Vinny Clausi, Kurt Masser, Anthony Rosini, Charles Erdman, Robert Sacavage, Chad Reiner.(Young, James) (Entered: 04/03/2008)

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30 April 15, 2008

MOTION for Leave to File Reply Brief in Excess of Limitations of Local Rule 7.8 with Certificate of Service by Megan Holohan, Kelcie Williams, Sonya Wyland, Scott Collins, Roman Brady, Jeremy Elsesser, Conrad Corely, Michael Wetzel, Hasson Lindsey, Thomas Anderson, Joseph Bowers, Sharon Reichner. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Tobin, Jennifer) (Entered: 04/15/2008)

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31 April 16, 2008

ORDER granting 30 Motion for Leave to File Excess pages. (eo, ) (Entered: 04/16/2008)

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32 April 16, 2008

REPLY BRIEF re 9 MOTION to Certify Class with Certification of Counsel and Certificate of Service filed by Megan Holohan, Kelcie Williams, Sonya Wyland, Scott Collins, Roman Brady, Jeremy Elsesser, Conrad Corely, Michael Wetzel, Hasson Lindsey, Thomas Anderson, Joseph Bowers, Sharon Reichner.(Tobin, Jennifer) (Entered: 04/16/2008)

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33 April 24, 2008

MOTION to Dismiss the Complaint as to Plaintiffs Conrad Corely, Thomas Anderson, Megan Holohan and Sonya Wyland, Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6), Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by Ralph M. Reish, Frank Sawicki, Vinny Clausi, Kurt Masser, Anthony Rosini, Charles Erdman, Robert Sacavage, Chad Reiner. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Young, James) (Entered: 04/24/2008)

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34 April 24, 2008

MOTION to Amend/Correct, MOTION to Dismiss by Ralph M. Reish, Frank Sawicki, Vinny Clausi, Kurt Masser, Anthony Rosini, Charles Erdman, Robert Sacavage, Chad Reiner. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Young, James) (Entered: 04/24/2008)

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35 April 24, 2008

ANSWER to 1 Complaint, with Jury Demand Together with Affirmative Defenses by Ralph M. Reish, Frank Sawicki, Vinny Clausi, Kurt Masser, Anthony Rosini, Charles Erdman, Robert Sacavage, Chad Reiner.(Hanna, Robert) (Entered: 04/24/2008)

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April 30, 2008

Docket Annotation: ECF registration form e-mailed to Attorney Krakoff. (lg, )

36 May 5, 2008

MOTION to Expedite Ruling by Megan Holohan, Kelcie Williams, Sonya Wyland, Scott Collins, Roman Brady, Jeremy Elsesser, Conrad Corely, Michael Wetzel, Hasson Lindsey, Thomas Anderson, Joseph Bowers, Sharon Reichner. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Plaintiffs' Req for Production, # 2 Exhibit(s) Defs' Response to Req for Production, # 3 Certificate of Non-Concurrence, # 4 Proposed Order)(Humes, Cheryl) (Entered: 05/05/2008)

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37 May 5, 2008

AMENDED DOCUMENT by Ralph M. Reish, Frank Sawicki, Vinny Clausi, Kurt Masser, Anthony Rosini, Charles Erdman, Robert Sacavage, Chad Reiner. Amended Certificate of Concurrence/Non-Concurrence. (Young, James) (Entered: 05/05/2008)

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38 May 7, 2008

BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 36 MOTION to Expedite Ruling filed by Megan Holohan, Kelcie Williams, Sonya Wyland, Scott Collins, Roman Brady, Jeremy Elsesser, Conrad Corely, Michael Wetzel, Hasson Lindsey, Thomas Anderson, Joseph Bowers, Sharon Reichner.(Humes, Cheryl) (Entered: 05/07/2008)

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39 May 8, 2008

BRIEF IN SUPPORT of Defendants Amended Motion to Dismiss re 34 MOTION to Amend/Correct MOTION to Dismiss filed by Ralph M. Reish, Frank Sawicki, Vinny Clausi, Kurt Masser, Anthony Rosini, Charles Erdman, Robert Sacavage, Chad Reiner. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix, # 2 Exhibit(s))(Young, James) (Entered: 05/08/2008)

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40 May 12, 2008

BRIEF IN OPPOSITION re 33 MOTION to Dismiss the Complaint as to Plaintiffs Conrad Corely, Thomas Anderson, Megan Holohan and Sonya Wyland, Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6), Federal Rules of Civil Procedure MOTION to Dismiss the Complaint as to Plaintiffs Conrad Corely, Thomas Anderson, Megan Holohan and Sonya Wyland, Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6), Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, 34 MOTION to Amend/Correct MOTION to Dismiss filed by Megan Holohan, Kelcie Williams, Sonya Wyland, Scott Collins, Roman Brady, Jeremy Elsesser, Conrad Corely, Michael Wetzel, Hasson Lindsey, Thomas Anderson, Joseph Bowers, Sharon Reichner.(Humes, Cheryl) (Entered: 05/12/2008)

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41 May 20, 2008

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Megan Holohan, Kelcie Williams, Sonya Wyland, Scott Collins, Roman Brady, Jeremy Elsesser, Conrad Corely, Michael Wetzel, Hasson Lindsey, Thomas Anderson, Joseph Bowers, Sharon Reichner.(Humes, Cheryl) (Entered: 05/20/2008)

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42 May 20, 2008

ORDER granting 41 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. (eo, ) (Entered: 05/20/2008)

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43 May 21, 2008

CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN Joint by Ralph M. Reish, Frank Sawicki, Vinny Clausi, Kurt Masser, Anthony Rosini, Charles Erdman, Robert Sacavage, Chad Reiner. (Hanna, Robert) (Entered: 05/21/2008)

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44 May 27, 2008

ORDER - Within 5 days counsel shall file stipulation or non concurred motion. See Order for details. (eo, ) (Entered: 05/27/2008)

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45 May 27, 2008

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Brief in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for an Expedited Ruling on Class Certification (Concurred-In) filed by Ralph M. Reish, Frank Sawicki, Vinny Clausi, Kurt Masser, Anthony Rosini, Charles Erdman, Robert Sacavage, Chad Reiner. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Young, James) (Entered: 05/27/2008)

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46 May 28, 2008

ORDER granting 45 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief in Opposition by 5/29/08 (eo, ) (Entered: 05/28/2008)

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47 May 29, 2008

STIPULATION re 40 Brief in Opposition,, by Megan Holohan, Kelcie Williams, Sonya Wyland, Ralph M. Reish, Frank Sawicki, Vinny Clausi, Kurt Masser, Anthony Rosini, Charles Erdman, Robert Sacavage, Scott Collins, Chad Reiner, Roman Brady, Jeremy Elsesser, Conrad Corely, Michael Wetzel, Hasson Lindsey, Thomas Anderson, Joseph Bowers, Sharon Reichner. (Tobin, Jennifer) (Entered: 05/29/2008)

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48 May 29, 2008

STIPULATION re 40 Brief in Opposition,, by Megan Holohan, Kelcie Williams, Sonya Wyland, Ralph M. Reish, Frank Sawicki, Vinny Clausi, Kurt Masser, Anthony Rosini, Charles Erdman, Robert Sacavage, Scott Collins, Chad Reiner, Roman Brady, Jeremy Elsesser, Conrad Corely, Michael Wetzel, Hasson Lindsey, Thomas Anderson, Joseph Bowers, Sharon Reichner. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Stipulated Order Proposed Order)(Tobin, Jennifer) (Entered: 05/29/2008)

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49 May 29, 2008

ORDER approving stipulation. Reply Brief due by 6/2/08. (eo, ) (Entered: 05/29/2008)

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50 May 29, 2008

BRIEF IN OPPOSITION re 36 MOTION to Expedite Ruling filed by Ralph M. Reish, Frank Sawicki, Vinny Clausi, Kurt Masser, Anthony Rosini, Charles Erdman, Robert Sacavage, Chad Reiner.(Young, James) (Entered: 05/29/2008)

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52 May 30, 2008

ORDER #1- STANDARD CASE MANAGEMENT TRACK Discovery due by 3/13/2009. Jury Selection set for 6/3/2009 09:30AM before Honorable John E. Jones III. Motions due by 3/2/2009. Pretrial Conference set for 5/1/2009. Settlement Conference set for 3/30/2009. (eo, ) (Entered: 05/30/2008)

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53 May 30, 2008

ORDER #2- Practice order. (eo, ) (Entered: 05/30/2008)

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54 June 2, 2008

REPLY BRIEF re 34 MOTION to Amend/Correct MOTION to Dismiss In Support filed by Ralph M. Reish, Frank Sawicki, Vinny Clausi, Kurt Masser, Anthony Rosini, Charles Erdman, Robert Sacavage, Chad Reiner.(Young, James) (Entered: 06/02/2008)

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55 June 2, 2008

REPLY BRIEF re 36 MOTION to Expedite Ruling with Certificate of Service filed by Megan Holohan, Kelcie Williams, Sonya Wyland, Scott Collins, Roman Brady, Jeremy Elsesser, Conrad Corely, Michael Wetzel, Hasson Lindsey, Thomas Anderson, Joseph Bowers, Sharon Reichner.(Tobin, Jennifer) (Entered: 06/02/2008)

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June 2, 2008

SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM and ECF registration form SENT to Jere Krakoff. (lg, )

56 June 3, 2008

STIPULATION Proposed Stipulated Protective Order by Megan Holohan, Kelcie Williams, Sonya Wyland, Ralph M. Reish, Frank Sawicki, Vinny Clausi, Kurt Masser, Anthony Rosini, Charles Erdman, Robert Sacavage, Scott Collins, Chad Reiner, Roman Brady, Jeremy Elsesser, Conrad Corely, Michael Wetzel, Hasson Lindsey, Thomas Anderson, Joseph Bowers, Sharon Reichner. (Tobin, Jennifer) (Entered: 06/03/2008)

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57 June 3, 2008

(Approved) STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER(lg, ) (Entered: 06/04/2008)

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58 June 4, 2008

MOTION Defendants' Concurred-In Motion for Leave to Depose Prisoners Pursuant to Rule 30(a), Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by Ralph M. Reish, Frank Sawicki, Vinny Clausi, Kurt Masser, Anthony Rosini, Charles Erdman, Robert Sacavage, Chad Reiner. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order (Wyland), # 2 Proposed Order (Inmates), # 3 Proposed Order (Collins))(Young, James) (Entered: 06/04/2008)

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59 June 5, 2008

ORDER granting 58 Motion to Depose Inmates. See Orders for details. (eo, ) (Entered: 06/05/2008)

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60 June 11, 2008

NOTICE of Appearance by E. Ralph Godfrey on behalf of Ralph M. Reish, Frank Sawicki, Vinny Clausi, Kurt Masser, Anthony Rosini, Charles Erdman, Robert Sacavage, Chad Reiner (Godfrey, E.) (Entered: 06/11/2008)

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61 June 11, 2008

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER : Plaintiffs' Motion to Certify (doc. 9) is denied without prejudice. Plaintiffs' Motion to Expedite (doc. 36) is granted to the extent outlined in the above Memorandum. All fact discovery as to the issue of class certification shall be commenced in time to be completed by September 1, 2008. The scope of discovery, however, is not per se limited to class certification issues. Should they so elect, Plaintiffs shall move for class certification no later than September 15, 2008.Signed by Honorable John E. Jones, III on 6/11/08 (bw, ) (Entered: 06/11/2008)

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62 July 9, 2008

Joint MOTION to Dismiss and Stipulation of Dismissal by Ralph M. Reish, Frank Sawicki, Vinny Clausi, Kurt Masser, Anthony Rosini, Charles Erdman, Robert Sacavage, Chad Reiner. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Young, James) (Entered: 07/09/2008)

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63 July 10, 2008

ORDER granting 62 Concurred Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff Sharon Reichner only (eo, ) (Entered: 07/10/2008)

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64 Sept. 2, 2008

MOTION to Supplement the Complaint with Certificate of Service by Megan Holohan, Kelcie Williams, Sonya Wyland, Scott Collins, Roman Brady, Jeremy Elsesser, Conrad Corely, Michael Wetzel, Hasson Lindsey, Thomas Anderson, Joseph Bowers. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A, # 2 Certificate of Non-Concurrence, # 3 Proposed Order)(Tobin, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/02/2008)

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65 Sept. 8, 2008

Letter from Plaintiffs' and Defendants' counsel. (Tobin, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/08/2008)

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66 Sept. 10, 2008

STIPULATION by Megan Holohan, Kelcie Williams, Sonya Wyland, Ralph M. Reish, Frank Sawicki, Vinny Clausi, Kurt Masser, Anthony Rosini, Charles Erdman, Robert Sacavage, Scott Collins, Chad Reiner, Roman Brady, Jeremy Elsesser, Conrad Corely, Michael Wetzel, Hasson Lindsey, Thomas Anderson, Joseph Bowers. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Stipulated Order)(Tobin, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/10/2008)

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67 Sept. 11, 2008

ORDER approving 66 Stipulation, filed by Kurt Masser, Ralph M. Reish, Conrad Corely, Anthony Rosini, Michael Wetzel, Megan Holohan, Hasson Lindsey, Scott Collins, Robert Sacavage, Frank Sawicki, Roman Brady, Thomas Anderson, Kelcie Williams, Sonya Wyland, Jeremy Elsesser, Charles Erdman, Vinny Clausi, Joseph Bowers, Chad Reiner (eo, ) (Entered: 09/11/2008)

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68 Sept. 15, 2008

Second MOTION to Certify Class with Certificate of Service by Kelcie Williams, Sonya Wyland, Scott Collins, Roman Brady, Jeremy Elsesser, Michael Wetzel, Hasson Lindsey, Joseph Bowers. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Non-Concurrence, # 2 Proposed Order)(Tobin, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/15/2008)

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69 Sept. 16, 2008

BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 64 MOTION to Supplement the Complaint with Certificate of Service filed by Kelcie Williams, Sonya Wyland, Scott Collins, Roman Brady, Jeremy Elsesser, Michael Wetzel, Hasson Lindsey, Joseph Bowers. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s))(Tobin, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/16/2008)

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70 Sept. 18, 2008

MOTION to Amend/Correct 64 MOTION to Supplement the Complaint with Certificate of Service by Megan Holohan, Kelcie Williams, Sonya Wyland, Scott Collins, Roman Brady, Jeremy Elsesser, Conrad Corely, Michael Wetzel, Hasson Lindsey, Thomas Anderson, Joseph Bowers. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A, # 2 Certificate of Non-Concurrence, # 3 Proposed Order)(Tobin, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/18/2008)

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71 Sept. 18, 2008

BRIEF IN SUPPORT of Plaintiffs' Amended Motion to Supplement the Complaint re 70 MOTION to Amend/Correct 64 MOTION to Supplement the Complaint with Certificate of Service MOTION to Amend/Correct 64 MOTION to Supplement the Complaint with Certificate of Service filed by Megan Holohan, Kelcie Williams, Sonya Wyland, Scott Collins, Roman Brady, Jeremy Elsesser, Conrad Corely, Michael Wetzel, Hasson Lindsey, Thomas Anderson, Joseph Bowers.(Tobin, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/18/2008)

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72 Sept. 19, 2008

APPENDIX by Megan Holohan, Kelcie Williams, Sonya Wyland, Scott Collins, Roman Brady, Jeremy Elsesser, Conrad Corely, Michael Wetzel, Hasson Lindsey, Thomas Anderson, Joseph Bowers. to 71 Brief in Support, with Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s))(Tobin, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/19/2008)

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73 Sept. 26, 2008

BRIEF IN SUPPORT of Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification with Certificate of Service re 68 Second MOTION to Certify Class with Certificate of Service filed by Megan Holohan, Kelcie Williams, Sonya Wyland, Scott Collins, Roman Brady, Jeremy Elsesser, Conrad Corely, Michael Wetzel, Hasson Lindsey, Thomas Anderson, Joseph Bowers.(Tobin, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/26/2008)

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74 Sept. 26, 2008

APPENDIX by Megan Holohan, Kelcie Williams, Sonya Wyland, Scott Collins, Roman Brady, Jeremy Elsesser, Conrad Corely, Michael Wetzel, Hasson Lindsey, Thomas Anderson, Joseph Bowers. to 73 Brief in Support, Table of Contents of Appendix. (Tobin, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/26/2008)

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75 Sept. 26, 2008

APPENDIX by Megan Holohan, Kelcie Williams, Sonya Wyland, Scott Collins, Roman Brady, Jeremy Elsesser, Conrad Corely, Michael Wetzel, Hasson Lindsey, Thomas Anderson, Joseph Bowers. to 74 Appendix, 73 Brief in Support, with certificate of service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A, # 2 Exhibit(s) B, # 3 Exhibit(s) C)(Tobin, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/26/2008)

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76 Sept. 26, 2008

APPENDIX by Megan Holohan, Kelcie Williams, Sonya Wyland, Scott Collins, Roman Brady, Jeremy Elsesser, Conrad Corely, Michael Wetzel, Hasson Lindsey, Thomas Anderson, Joseph Bowers. to 74 Appendix, 73 Brief in Support, with certificate of service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) D, # 2 Exhibit(s) E, # 3 Exhibit(s) F, # 4 Exhibit(s) G)(Tobin, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/26/2008)

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77 Sept. 26, 2008

APPENDIX by Megan Holohan, Kelcie Williams, Sonya Wyland, Scott Collins, Roman Brady, Jeremy Elsesser, Conrad Corely, Michael Wetzel, Hasson Lindsey, Thomas Anderson, Joseph Bowers. to 74 Appendix, 73 Brief in Support, with Certificate of service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) H, # 2 Exhibit(s) I, # 3 Exhibit(s) J, # 4 Exhibit(s) K, # 5 Exhibit(s) L, # 6 Exhibit(s) M, # 7 Exhibit(s) N, # 8 Exhibit(s) O, # 9 Exhibit(s) P, # 10 Exhibit(s) Q, # 11 Exhibit(s) R)(Tobin, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/26/2008)

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78 Sept. 26, 2008

APPENDIX by Megan Holohan, Kelcie Williams, Sonya Wyland, Scott Collins, Roman Brady, Jeremy Elsesser, Conrad Corely, Michael Wetzel, Hasson Lindsey, Thomas Anderson, Joseph Bowers. to 74 Appendix, 73 Brief in Support, with Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) S, # 2 Exhibit(s) T)(Tobin, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/26/2008)

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79 Sept. 26, 2008

APPENDIX by Megan Holohan, Kelcie Williams, Sonya Wyland, Scott Collins, Roman Brady, Jeremy Elsesser, Conrad Corely, Michael Wetzel, Hasson Lindsey, Thomas Anderson, Joseph Bowers. to 74 Appendix, 73 Brief in Support, with certificate of service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) U, # 2 Exhibit(s) V, # 3 Exhibit(s) W, # 4 Exhibit(s) X, # 5 Exhibit(s) Y, # 6 Exhibit(s) Z)(Tobin, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/26/2008)

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80 Sept. 26, 2008

APPENDIX by Megan Holohan, Kelcie Williams, Sonya Wyland, Scott Collins, Roman Brady, Jeremy Elsesser, Conrad Corely, Michael Wetzel, Hasson Lindsey, Thomas Anderson, Joseph Bowers. to 74 Appendix, 73 Brief in Support, with Certificate of service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) AA, # 2 Exhibit(s) BB, # 3 Exhibit(s) CC, # 4 Exhibit(s) DD, # 5 Exhibit(s) EE, # 6 Exhibit(s) FF, # 7 Exhibit(s) GG, # 8 Exhibit(s) HH, # 9 Exhibit(s) II, # 10 Exhibit(s) JJ, # 11 Exhibit(s) KK, # 12 Exhibit(s) LL, # 13 Exhibit(s) MM, # 14 Exhibit(s) NN, # 15 Exhibit(s) OO, # 16 Exhibit(s) PP, # 17 Exhibit(s) QQ)(Tobin, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/26/2008)

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81 Oct. 6, 2008

BRIEF IN OPPOSITION re 70 MOTION to Amend/Correct 64 MOTION to Supplement the Complaint with Certificate of Service MOTION to Amend/Correct 64 MOTION to Supplement the Complaint with Certificate of Service filed by Ralph M. Reish, Frank Sawicki, Vinny Clausi, Kurt Masser, Anthony Rosini, Charles Erdman, Robert Sacavage, Chad Reiner.(Young, James) (Entered: 10/06/2008)

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82 Oct. 23, 2008

REPLY BRIEF re 64 MOTION to Supplement the Complaint with Certificate of Service, 70 MOTION to Amend/Correct 64 MOTION to Supplement the Complaint with Certificate of Service MOTION to Amend/Correct 64 MOTION to Supplement the Complaint with Certificate of Service with Certificate of Service filed by Megan Holohan, Kelcie Williams, Sonya Wyland, Scott Collins, Roman Brady, Jeremy Elsesser, Conrad Corely, Michael Wetzel, Hasson Lindsey, Thomas Anderson, Joseph Bowers.(Tobin, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/23/2008)

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83 Oct. 23, 2008

APPENDIX by Megan Holohan, Kelcie Williams, Sonya Wyland, Scott Collins, Roman Brady, Jeremy Elsesser, Conrad Corely, Michael Wetzel, Hasson Lindsey, Thomas Anderson, Joseph Bowers. to 82 Reply Brief,, with Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1, # 2 Exhibit(s) 2, # 3 Exhibit(s) 3)(Tobin, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/23/2008)

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84 Oct. 28, 2008

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Brief in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Class Certification (Concurred-In) filed by Ralph M. Reish, Frank Sawicki, Vinny Clausi, Kurt Masser, Anthony Rosini, Charles Erdman, Robert Sacavage, Chad Reiner. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Young, James) (Entered: 10/28/2008)

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85 Oct. 28, 2008

ORDER granting 84 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief in Opposition due by 11/5/2008 (eo, ) (Entered: 10/28/2008)

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86 Nov. 4, 2008

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Brief in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Class Certification (Concurred-In) filed by Ralph M. Reish, Frank Sawicki, Vinny Clausi, Kurt Masser, Anthony Rosini, Charles Erdman, Robert Sacavage, Chad Reiner. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Young, James) (Entered: 11/04/2008)

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87 Nov. 4, 2008

ORDER granting 86 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief in Opposition due by 11/7/2008 (eo, ) (Entered: 11/04/2008)

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88 Nov. 7, 2008

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Brief filed by Ralph M. Reish, Frank Sawicki, Vinny Clausi, Kurt Masser, Anthony Rosini, Charles Erdman, Robert Sacavage, Chad Reiner. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Young, James) (Entered: 11/07/2008)

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89 Nov. 7, 2008

ORDER granting 88 Motion for Extension of Time (eo, ) (Entered: 11/07/2008)

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90 Nov. 12, 2008

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Brief in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Class Certification filed by Ralph M. Reish, Frank Sawicki, Vinny Clausi, Kurt Masser, Anthony Rosini, Charles Erdman, Robert Sacavage, Chad Reiner. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Young, James) (Entered: 11/12/2008)

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91 Nov. 12, 2008

ORDER granting 90 Motion for Extension of Time (eo, ) (Entered: 11/12/2008)

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92 Nov. 17, 2008

BRIEF IN OPPOSITION re 68 Second MOTION to Certify Class with Certificate of Service filed by Ralph M. Reish, Frank Sawicki, Vinny Clausi, Kurt Masser, Anthony Rosini, Charles Erdman, Robert Sacavage, Chad Reiner.(Young, James) (Entered: 11/17/2008)

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93 Nov. 21, 2008

APPENDIX by Ralph M. Reish, Frank Sawicki, Vinny Clausi, Kurt Masser, Anthony Rosini, Charles Erdman, Robert Sacavage, Chad Reiner. to 92 Brief in Opposition In Support. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A - Sworn Declaration of Warden Ralph M. Reish, # 2 Exhibit(s) B - Deposition transcript excerpts of Plaintiff Roman Brady, # 3 Exhibit(s) C - Deposition transcript excerpt of Plaintiff Scott Collins, # 4 Exhibit(s) D - Deposition transcript excerpt of Plaintiff Michael Wetzel, # 5 Exhibit(s) E - Deposition transcript excerpt of Plaintiff Jeremy Elsesser, # 6 Exhibit(s) F - Deposition transcript excerpt of Plaintiff Kelcie Williams, # 7 Exhibit(s) G - Deposition transcript excerpt of Plaintiff Hasson Lindsey, # 8 Appendix)(Young, James) (Entered: 11/21/2008)

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94 Dec. 4, 2008

REPLY BRIEF re 68 Second MOTION to Certify Class with Certificate of Service with Certificate of Service filed by Megan Holohan, Kelcie Williams, Sonya Wyland, Scott Collins, Roman Brady, Jeremy Elsesser, Conrad Corely, Michael Wetzel, Hasson Lindsey, Thomas Anderson, Joseph Bowers.(Tobin, Jennifer) (Entered: 12/04/2008)

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95 Dec. 26, 2008

MOTION for Leave to File a Sur Reply Brief in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Class Certification by Ralph M. Reish, Frank Sawicki, Vinny Clausi, Kurt Masser, Anthony Rosini, Charles Erdman, Robert Sacavage, Chad Reiner. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit(s) (A) Defendants' Sur Reply Brief in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Class Certification)(Young, James) (Entered: 12/26/2008)

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96 Dec. 29, 2008

ORDER granting 95 Motion for Leave to File Sur Reply Brief. (eo, ) (Entered: 12/29/2008)

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97 Dec. 29, 2008

Defendants' SUR REPLY to REPLY to Response to Motion re 68 Second MOTION to Certify Class (eo, ) (Entered: 12/29/2008)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Pennsylvania

Case Type(s):

Jail Conditions

Healthcare Access and Reproductive Issues

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 25, 2008

Closing Date: 2011

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Inmates of the Northumberland County Prison

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

County

Northumberland County Prison

Northumberland County Prison Board

Defendant Type(s):

Corrections

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Due Process

Equal Protection

Other Dockets:

Middle District of Pennsylvania 4:08-cv-00345

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Monetary Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Content of Injunction:

Monitoring

Amount Defendant Pays: 300,000

Issues

General/Misc.:

Access to lawyers or judicial system

Bathing and hygiene

Disciplinary procedures

Fire safety

Food service / nutrition / hydration

Sanitation / living conditions

Totality of conditions

Discrimination Basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female

Male

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Crowding (General)

Recreation / Exercise

Restraints (physical)

Medical/Mental Health Care:

Dental care

Medical care, general

Mental health care, general

Recommended Citation