Case: Shelton v. Kane

3:11-cv-01618 | U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

Filed Date: Aug. 29, 2011

Closed Date: 2017

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Case Summary

On August 29, 2011, plaintiff, a male Muslim prisoner, filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court of the Middle District of Pennsylvania under Bivens and the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) against the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The plaintiff, represented by public interest lawyers, asked the court for compensatory and punitive damages on behalf of himself and an injunction preventing defendants from continuing their unconstitutional housing, recreation, and restraint patterns, practices and pol…

On August 29, 2011, plaintiff, a male Muslim prisoner, filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court of the Middle District of Pennsylvania under Bivens and the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) against the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The plaintiff, represented by public interest lawyers, asked the court for compensatory and punitive damages on behalf of himself and an injunction preventing defendants from continuing their unconstitutional housing, recreation, and restraint patterns, practices and policies on behalf of all current and future United States Penitentiary (USP) Lewisburg prisoners. Specifically, the plaintiff claimed that the defendants violated plaintiff's right to be free from cruel and unusual punishment under the Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution by placing him with cellmates with whom he had a documented hostile relationship, placing him in restraints on multiple occasions as punishment for refusing dangerous cell assignments, and failing to react in a timely manner to stop assaults. Plaintiff claimed that defendants engaged in a pattern, practice, or policy of carrying out these actions.

In 2008, the Bureau of Prisons created the Special Management Unit (SMU) at USP Lewisburg to serve prisoners who present unique security and management concerns including prisoners who participated in or led group/gang-related activity. Plaintiff was incarcerated at USP Lewisburg in 2005 and 2006, and returned to join to the SMU in 2009, at which time he had an intake review and expressed his separation needs.

On October 24, 2012, the U.S. District Court (Judge William B. Nealon) issued an order denying the plaintiff's motion to certify the class and an order granting defendants' motion to dismiss and for summary judgment, directing the Clerk of Court to enter judgment in favor of defendants and against plaintiff on all claims. On November 20, 2012, plaintiff submitted a notice of appeal. On March 2, 2015, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit vacated the district court's order denying class certification and grant of summary judgment in favor of the defendants on the Eighth Amendment claim. The Court of Appeals upheld the district court's judgment dismissing the plaintiff's FTCA claim. The case was reopened in the district court on March 5, 2015.

The parties reached a settlement and the case was dismissed without prejudice to either party on July 20, 2017. Judge Nealon left open the possibility that the case could be reopened if the terms of the settlement agreement were not consummated within 60 days. The exact terms of the settlement agreement are not available. Since the case has not been reopened, it is presumably closed.

Summary Authors

Julie Singer (10/1/2014)

Elizabeth Heise (10/15/2018)

Related Cases

Richardson v. Kane, Middle District of Pennsylvania (2011)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Brown, Stephen D. (Pennsylvania)

Burdick, Jennifer L. (Pennsylvania)

Attorney for Defendant

Bruen, Richard F. (Pennsylvania)

Butler, Michael J. (Pennsylvania)

Castellarin, Michael M. (Pennsylvania)

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Document

3:11-cv-01618

Docket [PACER]

Shelton v. Bledsoe

July 20, 2017

July 20, 2017

Docket
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3:11-cv-01618

Complaint

Aug. 29, 2011

Aug. 29, 2011

Complaint
57

3:11-cv-01618

Order [Dismissal]

Oct. 24, 2012

Oct. 24, 2012

Order/Opinion
56

3:11-cv-01618

Opinion [Denying motion to certify class]

Oct. 24, 2012

Oct. 24, 2012

Order/Opinion

2012 WL 5250401

54

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Opinion [Dismissal]

Oct. 24, 2012

Oct. 24, 2012

Order/Opinion

2012 WL 5267034

37

3:11-cv-01618

Judgment and Opinion of the Court

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

March 2, 2015

March 2, 2015

Order/Opinion

775 F.3d 554

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4373401/shelton-v-bledsoe/

Last updated Feb. 5, 2025, 12:39 p.m.

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $350, Receipt Number 0314-2269793), filed by Norman Shelton. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(ao, ) (Entered: 08/30/2011)

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Aug. 30, 2011

Aug. 30, 2011

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NOTICE of Appearance by Marybeth Walsh on behalf of Norman Shelton (Walsh, Marybeth) (Entered: 08/31/2011)

Aug. 31, 2011

Aug. 31, 2011

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jennifer J. Tobin on behalf of Norman Shelton (Tobin, Jennifer) (Entered: 08/31/2011)

Aug. 31, 2011

Aug. 31, 2011

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PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Ivy A. Finkenstadt on behalf of Norman Shelton Attorney Ivy Finkenstadt is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 0314-2278208.. (Finkenstadt, Ivy) (Entered: 09/08/2011)

Sept. 8, 2011

Sept. 8, 2011

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SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Ivy FinkenstadtSigned by Honorable William J. Nealon on 9/9/11. (ao, ) (Entered: 09/09/2011)

Sept. 9, 2011

Sept. 9, 2011

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PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Francis J Dermody, III on behalf of Norman Shelton Attorney Francis Dermody is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 0314-2304263.. (Dermody, Francis) (Entered: 10/13/2011)

Oct. 13, 2011

Oct. 13, 2011

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SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Francis DermodySigned by Honorable William J. Nealon on 10/13/11. (lh, ) (Entered: 10/13/2011)

Oct. 13, 2011

Oct. 13, 2011

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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned by Norman Shelton. John Adami waiver sent on 10/12/2011, answer due 12/12/2011; Brian A. Bledsoe waiver sent on 10/12/2011, answer due 12/12/2011; Combe waiver sent on 10/12/2011, answer due 12/12/2011; Nelson Drees waiver sent on 10/12/2011, answer due 12/12/2011; J. Dunkelberger waiver sent on 10/12/2011, answer due 12/12/2011; Fisher waiver sent on 10/12/2011, answer due 12/12/2011; J. Fosnot waiver sent on 10/12/2011, answer due 12/12/2011; S.V. Heath waiver sent on 10/12/2011, answer due 12/12/2011; John Doe Corrections Officers waiver sent on 10/12/2011, answer due 12/12/2011; Thomas R. Kane waiver sent on 10/12/2011, answer due 12/12/2011; Kulago waiver sent on 10/12/2011, answer due 12/12/2011; Chuck Maiorana waiver sent on 10/12/2011, answer due 12/12/2011; Moffit waiver sent on 10/12/2011, answer due 12/12/2011; Joseph Norwood waiver sent on 10/12/2011, answer due 12/12/2011; F. Perrin waiver sent on 10/12/2011, answer due 12/12/2011; Potter waiver sent on 10/12/2011, answer due 12/12/2011; Krista Rear waiver sent on 10/12/2011, answer due 12/12/2011; Roop waiver sent on 10/12/2011, answer due 12/12/2011; Rupert waiver sent on 10/12/2011, answer due 12/12/2011. (Dermody, Francis) (Entered: 11/01/2011)

Nov. 1, 2011

Nov. 1, 2011

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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned by Norman Shelton. Wells waiver sent on 10/12/2011, answer due 12/12/2011; Whitaker waiver sent on 10/12/2011, answer due 12/12/2011; Zelder waiver sent on 10/12/2011, answer due 12/12/2011. (Dermody, Francis) (Entered: 11/01/2011)

Nov. 1, 2011

Nov. 1, 2011

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Norman Shelton. The United States of America through its Department, The Federal Bureau of Prisons served on 10/12/2011, answer due 12/12/2011. (Dermody, Francis) (Entered: 11/01/2011)

Nov. 1, 2011

Nov. 1, 2011

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MOTION to Exceed Page Limitation by Norman Shelton.(Burdick, Jennifer) (Entered: 12/09/2011)

Dec. 9, 2011

Dec. 9, 2011

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BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 11 MOTION to Exceed Page Limitation filed by Norman Shelton.(Burdick, Jennifer) (Entered: 12/09/2011)

Dec. 9, 2011

Dec. 9, 2011

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MOTION to Certify Class by Norman Shelton. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Nonconcurrence, # 2 Proposed Order)(Burdick, Jennifer) (Entered: 12/09/2011)

1 Certificate of Nonconcurrence

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2 Proposed Order

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Dec. 9, 2011

Dec. 9, 2011

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BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 13 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Norman Shelton. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Table of Contents for Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit(s) Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit(s) Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit(s) Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit(s) Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit(s) Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit(s) Exhibit G)(Burdick, Jennifer) (Entered: 12/09/2011)

1 Exhibit(s) Table of Contents for Exhibits

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2 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A

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3 Exhibit(s) Exhibit B

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4 Exhibit(s) Exhibit C

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5 Exhibit(s) Exhibit D

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6 Exhibit(s) Exhibit E

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7 Exhibit(s) Exhibit F

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8 Exhibit(s) Exhibit G

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Dec. 9, 2011

Dec. 9, 2011

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AFFIDAVIT of Service for Motion for Class Certification, filed by Norman Shelton., CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Norman Shelton re 13 MOTION to Certify Class, 14 Brief in Support, (Burdick, Jennifer) (Entered: 12/09/2011)

Dec. 9, 2011

Dec. 9, 2011

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MOTION for Extension of Time to File United States' Motion for Enlargement of Time to file Defendants' response to the allegations of the Complaint by The United States of America through its Department, The Federal Bureau of Prisons. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Concurrence)(Butler, Michael) (Entered: 12/12/2011)

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Dec. 12, 2011

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ORDER granting 16 Motion for Extension of Time to File a responsive pleading to the allegations of the complaint. Defendants may file a responsive pleading on or before February 10, 2012.Signed by Honorable William J. Nealon on 12/15/11 (lh, ) (Entered: 12/15/2011)

Dec. 15, 2011

Dec. 15, 2011

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ORDER granting 11 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Defendants' brief in support of their motion for class certification, filed on December 9, 2011, and not exceeding forty (40) pages, is accepted as filed.Signed by Honorable William J. Nealon on 12/15/11 (lh, ) (Entered: 12/15/2011)

Dec. 15, 2011

Dec. 15, 2011

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Brief in Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion to Certify Class by The United States of America through its Department, The Federal Bureau of Prisons. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Concurrence)(Butler, Michael) (Entered: 12/27/2011)

1 Proposed Order

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2 Certificate of Concurrence

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Dec. 27, 2011

Dec. 27, 2011

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ORDER granting 19 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief in Opposition to pltf's Motion for Class Certification. Defts may file their brief in opposition on or before 2/10/12.Signed by Honorable William J. Nealon on 1/9/12 (ao, ) (Entered: 01/09/2012)

Jan. 9, 2012

Jan. 9, 2012

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BRIEF IN OPPOSITION re 13 MOTION to Certify Class filed by John Adami, Brian A. Bledsoe, Combe, Nelson Drees, J. Dunkelberger, Fisher, J. Fosnot, S.V. Heath, Thomas R. Kane, Kulago, Chuck Maiorana, Moffit, Joseph Norwood, F. Perrin, Potter, Krista Rear, Roop, Rupert, The United States of America through its Department, The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Wells, Whitaker, Zelder. (Attachments: # 1 Table of Authorities)(Butler, Michael) (Entered: 02/10/2012)

1 Table of Authorities

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Feb. 10, 2012

Feb. 10, 2012

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MOTION to Dismiss, MOTION for Summary Judgment by John Adami, Brian A. Bledsoe, Combe, Nelson Drees, J. Dunkelberger, Fisher, J. Fosnot, S.V. Heath, Thomas R. Kane, Kulago, Chuck Maiorana, Moffit, Joseph Norwood, F. Perrin, Potter, Krista Rear, Roop, Rupert, The United States of America through its Department, The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Wells, Whitaker, Zelder. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Nonconcurrence)(Butler, Michael) (Entered: 02/10/2012)

1 Proposed Order

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2 Certificate of Nonconcurrence

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Feb. 10, 2012

Feb. 10, 2012

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to March 12, 2012 by Norman Shelton. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Concurrence, # 2 Proposed Order)(Burdick, Jennifer) (Entered: 02/21/2012)

1 Certificate of Concurrence

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2 Proposed Order

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Feb. 21, 2012

Feb. 21, 2012

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STIPULATION to Dismiss Counts One and Two of the Complaint by Norman Shelton, filed by Norman Shelton.(Dermody, Francis) (Entered: 02/21/2012)

Feb. 21, 2012

Feb. 21, 2012

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MOTION to Exceed Page Limitation by John Adami, Brian A. Bledsoe, Combe, Nelson Drees, J. Dunkelberger, Fisher, J. Fosnot, S.V. Heath, Thomas R. Kane, Kulago, Chuck Maiorana, Moffit, Joseph Norwood, F. Perrin, Potter, Krista Rear, Roop, Rupert, The United States of America through its Department, The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Wells, Whitaker, Zelder. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Concurrence)(Butler, Michael) (Entered: 02/22/2012)

1 Proposed Order

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2 Certificate of Concurrence

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Feb. 22, 2012

Feb. 22, 2012

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DOCUMENT SEALED pursuant to Court Order (Motion to Seal). (Attachments: # 1 Attachment B, # 2 Attachment ff, # 3 Proposed Order) (pjr) (Entered: 02/23/2012)

Feb. 22, 2012

Feb. 22, 2012

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BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 25 MOTION to Exceed Page Limitation filed by John Adami, Brian A. Bledsoe, Combe, Nelson Drees, J. Dunkelberger, Fisher, J. Fosnot, S.V. Heath, Thomas R. Kane, Kulago, Chuck Maiorana, Moffit, Joseph Norwood, F. Perrin, Potter, Krista Rear, Roop, Rupert, The United States of America through its Department, The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Wells, Whitaker, Zelder.(Butler, Michael) (Entered: 02/22/2012)

Feb. 22, 2012

Feb. 22, 2012

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ORDER granting 23 Motion to Extend Time. Plaintiff may file a reply to Defendents' Brief in opposition to Pltff's Motion for Certifcation of Class on or before March 12, 2012. Signed by Honorable William J. Nealon on 2/23/12 (lh, ) (Entered: 02/23/2012)

Feb. 23, 2012

Feb. 23, 2012

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DOCUMENT SEALED pursuant to Court Order (Statement In Support Of Defendants' Motion To Seal).(pjr) (Entered: 02/23/2012)

Feb. 23, 2012

Feb. 23, 2012

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STATEMENT OF FACTS filed by John Adami, Brian A. Bledsoe, Combe, Nelson Drees, J. Dunkelberger, Fisher, J. Fosnot, S.V. Heath, Thomas R. Kane, Kulago, Chuck Maiorana, Moffit, Joseph Norwood, F. Perrin, Potter, Krista Rear, Roop, Rupert, The United States of America through its Department, The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Wells, Whitaker, Zelder. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Part 1, # 2 Exhibit(s) Part 2, # 3 Exhibit(s) Part 3)(Butler, Michael) (Entered: 02/24/2012)

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Feb. 24, 2012

Feb. 24, 2012

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BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 22 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by John Adami, Brian A. Bledsoe, Combe, Nelson Drees, J. Dunkelberger, Fisher, J. Fosnot, S.V. Heath, Thomas R. Kane, Kulago, Chuck Maiorana, Moffit, Joseph Norwood, F. Perrin, Potter, Krista Rear, Roop, Rupert, The United States of America through its Department, The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Wells, Whitaker, Zelder. (Attachments: # 1 Table of Authorities, # 2 Unpublished Opinion(s))(Butler, Michael) (Entered: 02/24/2012)

1 Table of Authorities

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2 Unpublished Opinion(s)

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Feb. 24, 2012

Feb. 24, 2012

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ORDER: Pltf shall file a brief in opposition to the Motion to Seal w/in ten (10) days of the date of this Order; Defts shall file a reply brief within ten (10) days of receipt of Pltf's opposition brief; Signed by Honorable William J. Nealon on 03/02/12. (ep, ) (Entered: 03/02/2012)

March 2, 2012

March 2, 2012

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ORDER granting 25 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages Signed by Honorable William J. Nealon on 03/02/12 (ep, ) (Entered: 03/02/2012)

March 2, 2012

March 2, 2012

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REPLY BRIEF re 13 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Norman Shelton. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix)(Dermody, Francis) (Entered: 03/12/2012)

1 Appendix

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March 12, 2012

March 12, 2012

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RESPONSE in Opposition Plaintiff's Brief in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Seal Documents, BRIEF by Norman Shelton., filed by Norman Shelton. (Attachments: # 1 Word Count Certificate, # 2 Proposed Order)(Dermody, Francis) (Entered: 03/12/2012)

1 Word Count Certificate

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2 Proposed Order

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March 12, 2012

March 12, 2012

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MOTION for Extension of Time to Enlargement of Time to Respond to Motion to Dismiss and for Summary Judgment by Norman Shelton. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Concurrence)(Burdick, Jennifer) (Entered: 03/19/2012)

1 Certificate of Concurrence

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March 19, 2012

March 19, 2012

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REPLY BRIEF im Support of Motion to Seal by John Adami, Brian A. Bledsoe, Combe, Nelson Drees, J. Dunkelberger, Fisher, J. Fosnot, S.V. Heath, Thomas R. Kane, Kulago, Chuck Maiorana, Moffit, Joseph Norwood, F. Perrin, Potter, Krista Rear, Roop, Rupert, The United States of America through its Department, The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Wells, Whitaker, Zelder. 35 Brief in Opposition, Defendants' Reply Brief in Support of Motion to Seal. (Attachments: # 1 Unpublished Opinion(s))(Butler, Michael) Modified on 3/26/2012 (ao, ). (Entered: 03/22/2012)

1 Unpublished Opinion(s)

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March 22, 2012

March 22, 2012

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MOTION to Exceed Page Limitation by Norman Shelton. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law, # 2 Certificate of Concurrence, # 3 Service)(Burdick, Jennifer) (Entered: 03/23/2012)

1 Memorandum of Law

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2 Certificate of Concurrence

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3 Service

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March 23, 2012

March 23, 2012

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ANSWER TO STATEMENT OF FACTS re 30 Statement of Facts, filed by Norman Shelton.(Dermody, Francis) (Entered: 03/26/2012)

March 26, 2012

March 26, 2012

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BRIEF IN OPPOSITION re 22 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Norman Shelton. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix, # 2 Declaration of Stephen D. Brown, Esquire, # 3 Unpublished Opinion(s), # 4 Unpublished Opinion(s), # 5 Unpublished Opinion(s), # 6 Unpublished Opinion(s), # 7 Unpublished Opinion(s), # 8 Proposed Order)(Dermody, Francis) (Entered: 03/26/2012)

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2 Declaration of Stephen D. Brown, Esquire

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8 Proposed Order

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March 26, 2012

March 26, 2012

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MOTION to Consolidate Cases by Norman Shelton. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Consolidate, # 2 Certificate of Nonconcurrence, # 3 Proposed Order, # 4 Unpublished Opinion(s))(Finkenstadt, Ivy) (Entered: 03/28/2012)

1 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Consolidate

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2 Certificate of Nonconcurrence

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3 Proposed Order

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4 Unpublished Opinion(s)

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March 28, 2012

March 28, 2012

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BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 41 MOTION to Consolidate Cases filed by Norman Shelton. (Attachments: # 1 Unpublished Opinion(s))(Finkenstadt, Ivy) (Entered: 04/02/2012)

1 Unpublished Opinion(s)

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April 2, 2012

April 2, 2012

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BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 38 MOTION to Exceed Page Limitation filed by Norman Shelton.(Burdick, Jennifer) (Entered: 04/03/2012)

April 3, 2012

April 3, 2012

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REPLY BRIEF re 22 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by John Adami, Brian A. Bledsoe, Combe, Nelson Drees, J. Dunkelberger, Fisher, J. Fosnot, S.V. Heath, Thomas R. Kane, Kulago, Chuck Maiorana, Moffit, Joseph Norwood, F. Perrin, Potter, Krista Rear, Roop, The United States of America through its Department, The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Wells, Whitaker, Zelder.(Butler, Michael) (Entered: 04/11/2012)

April 11, 2012

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ORDER Plaintiff's motions 36 38 are granted. Plaintiff's brief in opposition 40 filed on March 26, 2012 and not exceeding thirty pages is accepted as timely filed. Signed by Honorable William J. Nealon on 4/12/12 (ts, ) (Entered: 04/12/2012)

April 12, 2012

April 12, 2012

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BRIEF IN OPPOSITION re 41 MOTION to Consolidate Cases filed by John Adami, Brian A. Bledsoe, Combe, Nelson Drees, J. Dunkelberger, Fisher, J. Fosnot, S.V. Heath, Thomas R. Kane, Kulago, Chuck Maiorana, Moffit, Joseph Norwood, F. Perrin, Potter, Krista Rear, Roop, Rupert, The United States of America through its Department, The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Wells, Whitaker, Zelder.(Butler, Michael) (Entered: 04/19/2012)

April 19, 2012

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REQUEST by James Murray for a a copy of the docket sheet. (lh, ) (Entered: 04/25/2012)

April 25, 2012

April 25, 2012

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REPLY BRIEF re 41 MOTION to Consolidate Cases filed by Norman Shelton.(Finkenstadt, Ivy) (Entered: 05/07/2012)

May 7, 2012

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Letter from James Murray at FCI-Lewisburg dated 5/29/12 re: prison conditions and referencing this pending case. (lh, ) (Entered: 05/31/2012)

May 31, 2012

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Letter from James Murray dtd 7/15/12 requesting Order of Court Appointing or Authorizing James Murray as a class representative. (ao, ) (Entered: 07/17/2012)

July 17, 2012

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NOTICE by Norman Shelton of Attorney Withdrawal (Finkenstadt, Ivy) (Entered: 09/27/2012)

Sept. 27, 2012

Sept. 27, 2012

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NOTICE by Norman Shelton of Attorney Withdrawal (Walsh, Marybeth) (Entered: 10/16/2012)

Oct. 16, 2012

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ORDER denying pltf's 41 Motion to Consolidate Cases Signed by Honorable William J. Nealon on 10/22/12 (ao) (Entered: 10/22/2012)

Oct. 22, 2012

Oct. 22, 2012

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MEMORANDUM: (Order to follow as separate docket entry) Signed by Honorable William J. Nealon on 10/24/12. (lh) (Entered: 10/24/2012)

Oct. 24, 2012

Oct. 24, 2012

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ORDER denying 13 Motion to Certify Class. Signed by Honorable William J. Nealon on 10/24/12 (lh) (Entered: 10/24/2012)

Oct. 24, 2012

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MEMORANDUM [Order to follow as a separate entry]Signed by Honorable William J. Nealon on 10/24/12. (ts) (Entered: 10/24/2012)

Oct. 24, 2012

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ORDER DISMISSING CASE 1) Defendants' motion to dismiss and for summary judgment 22 is granted. The Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in favor of the Defendants and against Plaintiff on all claims. 2) The Clerk of Court is directed to close this case. 3) Any appeal from this order will be deemed frivolous, not taken in good faith and lacking probable cause. Signed by Honorable William J. Nealon on 10/24/12. (ts) (Entered: 10/24/2012)

Oct. 24, 2012

Oct. 24, 2012

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NOTICE OF APPEAL in PRISONER Case as to 57 Order (memorandum filed previously as separate docket entry), Order Dismissing Case,, 55 Order on Motion to Certify Class by Norman Shelton. Filing Fee and Docket Fee PAID. Filing fee $ 455, receipt number 0314-2624755. The Clerk's Office hereby certifies the record and the docket sheet available through ECF to be the certified list in lieu of the record and/or the certified copy of the docket entries. (Dermody, Francis) (Entered: 11/09/2012)

Nov. 9, 2012

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USCA Case Number 12-4226 for 58 Notice of Appeal, filed by Norman Shelton. USCA Case Manager Maria Reyes (DOCUMENT IS RESTRICTED AND CAN ONLY BE VIEWED BY COURT STAFF). (Reyes, Maria) (Entered: 11/30/2012)

Nov. 20, 2012

Nov. 20, 2012

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TRANSCRIPT PURCHASE ORDER REQUEST by Norman Shelton (Dermody, Francis) (Entered: 12/03/2012)

Dec. 3, 2012

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NOTICE of Appearance by Su Ming Yeh on behalf of Norman Shelton (Yeh, Su Ming) (Entered: 05/30/2013)

May 30, 2013

May 30, 2013

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NOTICE by Norman Shelton of Attorney Withdrawal (Tobin, Jennifer) (Entered: 05/30/2013)

May 30, 2013

May 30, 2013

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NOTICE by Norman Shelton of Attorney Withdrawal (Burdick, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/24/2013)

Oct. 24, 2013

Oct. 24, 2013

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Brief in Support (Do not use for Summary Judgment Motions)

April 27, 2015

April 27, 2015

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Brief in Support (Do not use for Summary Judgment Motions)

April 27, 2015

April 27, 2015

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84

Exceed Page Limitation

May 6, 2015

May 6, 2015

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85

Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages

May 7, 2015

May 7, 2015

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Petition for Special Admission - Pro Hac Vice

May 11, 2015

May 11, 2015

PACER
87

Brief in Opposition to Motion for Summary Judgment

May 11, 2015

May 11, 2015

PACER

Docket Annotation

May 14, 2015

May 14, 2015

PACER
88

Special Admissions Form Approved

May 20, 2015

May 20, 2015

PACER
89

Reply Brief

May 27, 2015

May 27, 2015

PACER
90

Reply Brief

May 27, 2015

May 27, 2015

PACER
91

Document Filed

May 27, 2015

May 27, 2015

PACER
95

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION - IT IS RECOMMENDED as follows: 1. The defendants renewed motion for summary judgment (Docs. 22 , 83 .), should be GRANTED, in part, in that defendants Whitaker and Wells should be DISMISSED. 2. In all other respects the defendants renewed motion for summary judgment (Docs. 22 and 83.) should be DENIED, without prejudice to renewal of the motion following pretrial discovery, and that the parties should be given leave to conduct discovery focusing on the issues raised by the motion, claims and defenses presented by the parties. Objections to R&R due by 4/7/2016. Signed by Magistrate Judge Martin C. Carlson on March 21, 2016. (kjn)

March 21, 2016

March 21, 2016

RECAP
119

ORDER - The Report and Recommendation is ADOPTED, IN PART, with respect to the stipulated dismissal of Defts' Whitaker and Wells, and the Clerk of Court is directed to TERMINATE Defts Whitaker and Wells from this action. Defts' objections, (Doc 108), are SUSTAINED to the extent that the Report and Recommendation (Doc 95), did not address Defts' renewed motion to dismiss (Docs 22, 83) and the remainder of the Report and Recommendation is REJECTED on this basis; and the matter is REMANDED to MJ Carlson for consideration of Defts' renewed motion to dismiss, (Docs 22,83). Signed by Honorable William J. Nealon on 12/7/16 (ao)

Dec. 7, 2016

Dec. 7, 2016

RECAP

Case Details

State / Territory: Pennsylvania

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Aug. 29, 2011

Closing Date: 2017

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Male Muslim Prisoner.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Washington Lawyers' Committee

Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Mooted before ruling

Defendants

Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Ex Parte Young (Federal) or Bivens

Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), 28 U.S.C. § 2674

Constitutional Clause(s):

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Unknown

Source of Relief:

Unknown

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Issues