Case: Inmates of Suffolk County Jail v. Rufo

Inmates of Suffolk County v. Rufo

Inmates of Suffolk County Jail v. Eisenstadt

Inmates of the Suffolk County Jail v. Eisenstadt

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

Hall v. Inmates of the Suffolk County Jail

Supreme Court of the United States

Inmates of Suffolk County Jail v. Kearney

Inmates of Suffolk County Jail v. Kearney

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

Rufo v. Inmates of the Suffolk County Jail

Supreme Court of the United States

Inmates of Suffolk County Jail v. Kearney

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

Supreme Court of the United States

Inmates of Suffolk County Jail v. Kearney

Craig Newby

Rose E. King

Bruce Fein

Oyez Project

P's ninth application for an award of attny's fees and costs, filed (fmr) (Entered: 03/11/1991)

Affidavit of Dennis Shedd in support of remark (fmr) (Entered: 03/11/1991)

Affidavit of Max D. Stern in support of remark, filed (fmr) (Entered: 03/11/1991)

Affidavit of Lynn Weissberg in support of remark, filed (fmr) (Entered: 03/11/1991)

Statement of Legal Services performed by Max D. Stern, filed (fmr) (Entered: 03/11/1991)

Statement of services performed by Law students, filed (fmr) (Entered: 03/11/1991)

Statment of Legal Services performed by Lynn Weissberg, filed (fmr) (Entered: 03/11/1991)

Costs filed (fmr) (Entered: 03/11/1991)

Statement of legal services performed by Dennis Shedd, filed (fmr) (Entered: 03/11/1991)

Judge Robert E. Keeton . Consent Order on P's ninth application for an interim of attnorney's fees and costs, filed (fmr) (Entered: 03/11/1991)

ERRATA SHEET form Court of Appeals, filed (fmr) (Entered: 03/29/1991)

Court of Appeals Judgment- The district Court is AFFIRMED, ENTERED, cc/cl (fmr) (Entered: 04/19/1991)

Copy of letter dated 7/11/91 to Francis P. Scigliano, Clerk for the USCA for the first circuit from the Supreme Court of the United States. "Certorari was granted in the above stated case on 2/19/91...you are requested to certify and transmit immediatley the record to this office. If your court is not in the possesion of the lower court record, you may request that court to transmit its record directly to this office." received. (fmr) Modified on 07/15/1991 (Entered: 07/15/1991)

Certified copy of docket and record on appeal forwarded to the Supreme Court of the United States as per request of letter dated 7/11/91. (fmr) (Entered: 07/16/1991)

Judge Robert E. Keeton . Clerk's Notes:, Colloquy Conf. re: Supreme Court reversing this court and how to proceed. Mandate expected to issue 2/9/92 set status conference for 3:30 2/14/92 If Mandate has not been issued conf will be moved (fmr) (Entered: 01/24/1992)

Status conference held (fmr) (Entered: 01/24/1992)

Letter to the clerk from Walter M. Foster confirming the postponement of the hearing from 2/14/92 to 3/4/92 at 4:00 FILED cc/oppos/cl (fmr) (Entered: 02/19/1992)

Mandate of USCA, "The judgment of the district court is vacated and the cause is remanded to the district court for further proceedings consistent with the opinion of the Supreme Court." Filed. (fmr) (Entered: 03/06/1992)

Memorandum by Stephen Gordon, Julio Gonzalez, Carlos Manuel Lopez, Rogelio Santiago in opposition to Defendant Sherriff's request for reassignment FILED (fmr) (Entered: 03/31/1992)

Memorandum of law of the Sheriff of Suffolk County regarding application of Local Rule 40.1 (i) (re: redrawing the case) (fmr) (Entered: 03/31/1992)

Judge Robert E. Keeton. Clerk's Notes: Status conference (rptr - Willette): Colloquy re: Local rules relating to retention of case by Judge Keeton. Judge Keeton finds that there will be a substantial savings of time if he retains the case and also that there is no reason why if the furthering of justice that he should not retain the case. Hearing date set for July 6, l992 at 3:30 p.m. with a backup date of October l3, l992 at 3:30 p.m. was designated. Court will defer filing Order until at least Thursday to give parties chance to submit agreement as to whether or not they agree case should be transferred to Judge Garrity. Schedling Order: all discovery must be completed by Friday, June l2, l992; respective proposed findings of fact must be served to each party no later than June 22, l992; proposed findings of facts with comments by opposing party must be filed with court no later than June 26, l992. Briefs must be submitted by June 26, l992; Reply briefs due by July 2nd, l992, filed. (fmr) (Entered: 04/02/1992)

Status conference held (fmr) (Entered: 04/02/1992)

Proposed Consent Order on Plaintiff's tenth application for an interim award of attorney's fees and costs FILED (fmr) (Entered: 04/15/1992)

Plaintiff's tenth applaication for an award of attorney's fees and costs FILED (fmr) (Entered: 04/15/1992)

Affidavit of Max D. Stern FILED (fmr) (Entered: 04/15/1992)

Statement of legal services performed by Max D. Stern FILED (fmr) (Entered: 04/15/1992)

Affidavit of Lynn Weissberg FILED (fmr) (Entered: 04/15/1992)

Statement of legal services performed by Lynn Weisberg FILED (fmr) (Entered: 04/15/1992)

Statement of services performed by law students FILED (fmr) (Entered: 04/15/1992)

Affidavit of Dennis Shedd FILED (fmr) (Entered: 04/15/1992)

Statement of legal services performed by Dennis Shedd FILED (fmr) (Entered: 04/15/1992)

Statement of Costs FILED (fmr) (Entered: 04/15/1992)

Judge Robert E. Keeton . Memorandum ISSUED. "...there is no reason why, in the interest of justice, further proceedings should be conducted before another judge." (fmr) (Entered: 04/10/1992)

Motion by Mass., Commonwealth, Corrections, Commiss, Dennis J Kearney to vacate [162-1] order Consent Decree filed c/s(sad) Modified on 03/10/1993 (Entered: 04/17/1992)

Memorandum by Stephen Gordon, Julio Gonzalez, Carlos Manuel Lopez, Rogelio Santiago, Inmates of Suffolk in opposition to [185-1] motion to vacate [162-1] order Consent Decree (fmr) (Entered: 05/06/1992)

Memorandum by Inmates of Suffolk, Stephen Gordon, Julio Gonzalez, Carlos Manuel Lopez, Rogelio Santiago in opposition to [173-1] motion to modify consent decree of 8/30/90 (fmr) (Entered: 03/24/1993)

Judge Robert E. Keeton . Endorsed Order granting [175-1] Plaintiff's Tenth application for an interim award of attorneys fees and costs (fmr) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

Record on appeal returned from Supreme Court of the United States this date (fmr) (Entered: 04/27/1992)

Motion by Stephen Gordon, Julio Gonzalez, Carlos Manuel Lopez, Rogelio Santiago to extend time for discovery to 9/11/92, motion hearing to 10/13/92 FILED c/s (fmr) (Entered: 06/05/1992)

Judge Robert E. Keeton. Clerk's Notes: Hrg on Mtn (Rptr: Willette) Ds do not oppose extension of time for discovery, but prefer shorter extension than requested. Ct grants [187-1] motion to extend time for discovery to 7/31/92, motion hearing to 9/14/92, reset status conference for 9/14/92, reset discovery due for 7/31/92 . Backup date for conference remains in October. Sheriff to serve proposed findings of fact and memorandum on Aug. 12. Commissioner will serve on Aug. 24. Plaintiffs to serve on Sept. 9. Testimony to be by affidavit unless live testimony necessary. Plaintiffs to file marked findings of both defendants on Aug. 28. Defendants to file marked findings of plaintiffs on Sept. 11. Memoranda of law to be filed with court when proposed findings are served. (fmr) (Entered: 06/16/1992)

Joint motion by Stephen Gordon, Julio Gonzalez, Carlos Manuel Lopez, Rogelio Santiago, Mass., Commonwealth, Corrections, Commiss, Inmates of Suffolk, Dennis J Kearney for protective order FILED (fmr) (Entered: 07/06/1992)

Judge Robert E. Keeton . Order ISSUED granting [189-1] joint motion for protective order (fmr) (Entered: 07/06/1992)

Joint motion by Stephen Gordon, Julio Gonzalez, Carlos Manuel Lopez, Rogelio Santiago, Mass., Commonwealth, Corrections, Commiss, Inmates of Suffolk, Dennis J Kearney to continue hearing 10/13/92 FILED (fmr) (Entered: 08/06/1992)

Judge Robert E. Keeton . Endorsed Order granting [191-1] joint motion to continue hearing 10/13/92, set status conference for 3:30 10/13/92 (fmr) (Entered: 08/06/1992)

Memorandum by Mass., Commonwealth in support of [173-1] motion to modify consent decree of 8/30/90 (fmr) (Entered: 10/22/1992)

Judge Robert E. Keeton . Clerk's Notes:, reset status conference for 9:00 12/14/92 The Ct.has set aside Dec.14,15,16, for the hearing, and will try to keep the full days open.... (sad) (Entered: 09/17/1992)

Status conference held Amending briefing schedule...... (sad) (Entered: 09/17/1992)

Joint motion by Dennis J Kearney, Inmates of Suffolk, Stephen Gordon, Julio Gonzalez, Carlos Manuel Lopez, Rogelio Santiago, Mass., Commonwealth, Corrections, Commiss to extend briefing schedule FILED (fmr) (Entered: 10/15/1992)

Judge Robert E. Keeton . Endorsed Order granting [193-1] joint motion to extend briefing schedule for D's briefs until 10/21/92 (fmr) (Entered: 10/19/1992)

Motion by Mass., Commonwealth for leave to file memo in excess of 20 pgs FILED c/s (fmr) (Entered: 10/22/1992)

APPENDIX II to D's memorandum in support of motion to modify consent decree FILED (fmr) (Entered: 10/22/1992)

Judge Robert E. Keeton . Endorsed Order granting [194-1] motion for leave to file memo in excess of 20 pgs (fmr) (Entered: 10/22/1992)

Motion by Mass., Commonwealth to strike certain expert witnesses designated by the plaintiff FILED c/s (fmr) (Entered: 11/03/1992)

Memorandum by Mass., Commonwealth in support of [198-1] motion to strike certain expert witnesses designated by the plaintiff (fmr) (Entered: 11/03/1992)

Commissioner of Corrections memorandum in support of [185-1] motion to vacate [162-1] order Consent Decree (fmr) (Entered: 11/09/1992)

Motion by Commissioner of Correction to decertify class or to certify subclass FILED c/s (fmr) (Entered: 11/09/1992)

Affidavit of John Messervy FILED (fmr) (Entered: 11/09/1992)

Affidavit of Larry E. DuBois FILED (fmr) (Entered: 11/09/1992)

Judge Robert E. Keeton . Clerk's Notes (Reptr. Willette): denying [198-1] motion to strike certain expert witnesses designated by the plaintiff. Colloquy re: the nature of the proceeding as it may bear of the relevance of expert witnesses. Court asks D if they wish to press motion (D asks leave to depose P's experts. P does not object) Court allows the motion for expedited hearing. D makes oral motion to change name of defendant from Kearney to Robert Rufo. No objection. Court allows. Clerk and parties directed to change the caption accordingly. set pretrial conference for 4:00 12/3/92 (fmr) (Entered: 11/09/1992)

Status conference held (fmr) (Entered: 11/09/1992)

Letter to the clerk from Atty. Max Stern "In view of the timing, please accept the enclosed copy of our letter of October 26, 1992, to counsel for the Sheriff, in lieu of our response to the Sheriff's motion to strike..." FILED (fmr) (Entered: 11/09/1992)

Memorandum by Inmates of Suffolk in opposition to [201-1] motion to decertify class or to certify subclass (fmr) (Entered: 11/23/1992)

STIPULATION by Dennis J Kearney, Inmates of Suffolk, Stephen Gordon, Julio Gonzalez, Carlos Manuel Lopez, Rogelio Santiago, Mass., Commonwealth, Corrections, Commiss, Robert Rufo, to extend briefing schedule FILED (fmr) (Entered: 11/30/1992)

Transcript FILED of Hearing on Motions held 11/6/92 before Judge Keeton (Reptr. Willette) (fmr) (Entered: 11/25/1992)

Motion by Inmates of Suffolk for leave to file memo in excess of 20 pgs FILED c/s (fmr) (Entered: 11/30/1992)

Memorandum by Inmates of Suffolk in opposition to [201-1] motion to decertify class or to certify subclass (fmr) (Entered: 11/30/1992)

P's appendix to memorandum in opposition to motion to decertify (fmr) (Entered: 11/30/1992)

Judge Robert E. Keeton . Endorsed Order granting [209-1] motion for leave to file brief one day late (fmr) (Entered: 11/30/1992)

Judge Robert E. Keeton . Endorsed Order granting [208-1] motion for leave to file memo in excess of 20 pgs (fmr) (Entered: 11/30/1992)

P's MARKED VERSION of D's request for findings of fact and rulings of law FILED (fmr) Modified on 12/02/1992 (Entered: 12/02/1992)

P's MARKED VERSION of P's Proposed Findings of fact and conclusions of law (fmr) (Entered: 12/02/1992)

Affidavit of Thomas Bennett, M.D. FILED (fmr) (Entered: 12/02/1992)

Letter to the clerk from Atty. Walter Foster, "Enclosed please find a copy of the First Circuit Record Appendix." FILED cc/oppos/cl (fmr) (Entered: 12/03/1992)

Memorandum by Inmates of Suffolk, Stephen Gordon, Julio Gonzalez, Carlos Manuel Lopez, Rogelio Santiago in opposition to [201-1] motion to decertify class or to certify subclass (fmr) (Entered: 12/03/1992)

Proposed Findings of fact and conclusions of law by Inmates of Suffolk, Stephen Gordon, Julio Gonzalez, Carlos Manuel Lopez, Rogelio Santiago (fmr) (Entered: 12/03/1992)

Judge Robert E. Keeton . Clerk's Notes (Reptr. Willette): Colloquy re: readiness for trial. D does not propose to call any live witnesses. P plans to call one, maybe two. (P would like to reserve the right to call Sheriff as cross-exam witness.) Court allows P to call Dr. Safire, D will get equal time for cross-examination. If P decides to call Rufo, he should notify the defendants, and then notify the court on the 14th. (fmr) (Entered: 12/08/1992)

Pre-trial conference held (fmr) (Entered: 12/08/1992)

Motion by Robert Rufo for leave to file brief in excess of 20 pgs FILED assented to (fmr) (Entered: 12/10/1992)

Plaintiff's Proposed Findings of fact and conclusions of law MARKED UP by Defendant Robert Rufo (fmr) (Entered: 12/10/1992)

Reply memorandum by Robert Rufo in support of [173-1] motion to modify consent decree of 8/30/90 (fmr) (Entered: 12/10/1992)

Judge Robert E. Keeton . Endorsed Order granting [220-1] motion for leave to file brief in excess of 20 pgs (fmr) (Entered: 12/10/1992)

Reply by Corrections, Commiss to response to [185-1] motion to vacate [162-1] order Consent Decree (fmr) (Entered: 12/14/1992)

Judge Robert E. Keeton . Clerk's Notes: (Reptr. Gibson) Non-jury trial Day 1. P calls Dr. Safjer, and Sheriff Rufo. D calls Dr. Bennet. Colloquy re: scheduling of oral argument, Tuesday 1/12/93 at 1:15 p.m. All submissions should be filed by noon, 1/8/93. Order of argument: Sheriff Rufo, Inmates, Sheriff, AG, Inmates. (fmr) (Entered: 01/14/1993)

Non jury trial held. (vah) (Entered: 09/23/1994)

Appendix III (appendix of affidavits and documents filed in support of motion of Sheriff of Suffolk County for modification of consent decree) FILED (fmr) (Entered: 01/04/1993)

Transcript FILED of hearing held 12/14/92 before Judge Robert E. Keeton (Reptr. Gibson) (fmr) (Entered: 01/04/1993)

Original Affidavit of Joel A. Dvoskin FILED (fmr) (Entered: 01/08/1993)

Reply Memorandum by Inmates of Suffolk, Stephen Gordon, Julio Gonzalez, Carlos Manuel Lopez, Rogelio Santiago FILED c/s (fmr) (Entered: 01/08/1993)

Transcript FILED of status conference held before Judge Keeton on 3/31/92 (Reptr. Willette) (fmr) (Entered: 01/11/1993)

Judge Robert E. Keeton . Clerk's Notes: (Reptr. Gibson) D offers court copies f charts already in evidence, in aide of court. (Court will await final submissions of parties to mark these charts) D objects to P's anticipated proffer of evidence. Court will hear proffer first. P explains. Court will allow P opportunity to make offer and D to respond, before making final determination. P and D'c closing arguments. Court will await parties submissions, per schedule. (fmr) (Entered: 01/14/1993)

Non Jury trial held, day two. (vah) (Entered: 09/23/1994)

Affidavit of Robert L. Pouliot FILED (fmr) (Entered: 01/27/1993)

Letter to the clerk from Atty. Chester Janiak enclosing a proposed form of order FILED (fmr) (Entered: 02/23/1993)

Affidavit by Robert Rufo FILED (fmr) (Entered: 02/23/1993)

Commissioner of Correction's objection to Sheriff's draft order FILED (fmr) (Entered: 02/08/1993)

Fourth Affidavit by Robert Rufo FILED (fmr) (Entered: 02/10/1993)

Letter to Atty. Lynn Weissberg enclosing a copy of Robert Rufo's Fourth Affidavit FILED (fmr) (Entered: 02/16/1993)

Motion by Mass., Commonwealth, Corrections, Commiss, Robert Rufo to extend time to respond to P's summary of count statistics for the jail populations FILED (assented-to) (fmr) (Entered: 02/19/1993)

STIPULATION by Dennis J Kearney, Inmates of Suffolk, Stephen Gordon, Julio Gonzalez, Carlos Manuel Lopez, Rogelio Santiago, Mass., Commonwealth, Corrections, Commiss, Robert Rufo, extending time to respond to Sheriff's proposed order to 2/19/93 (fmr) (Entered: 02/22/1993)

Motion by Inmates of Suffolk, Stephen Gordon, Julio Gonzalez, Carlos Manuel Lopez, Rogelio Santiago to supplement the record by filing the affidavit of Virginia Fleming FILED c/s (fmr) (Entered: 02/23/1993)