Case: Tomasullo v. LeFevre

6:84-cv-01035 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York

Filed Date: July 27, 1984

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary, while we research the case.)

According to the ACLU National Prison Project 1995 Status Report about state prisons,

"Prisoners at Clinton Correctional Facility brought a class-action suit in 1983 concerning the delivery of mental~health services. Tomasullo v. LeFevre, No. 84 CV 1035 (N.D.N.Y.). A settlement was reached in early 1992, including improved access to recreation, improved supervision, and the installation of surveillance cameras."

People


Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Bensing, Robert F. (Georgia)

Faulkner, Joan Simon (New York)

Landau, Joel (New York)

Leven, David C. (New York)

Mann, Alice O. (New Jersey)

Attorney for Defendant

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6:84-cv-01035

Docket [PACER]

Sept. 29, 2011

Sept. 29, 2011

Docket

Docket

Last updated March 26, 2025, 8:35 a.m.

ECF Number Date Description Link
1 July 27, 1984

COMPLAINT filed; FILING FEE $ 120 RECEIPT # 81918 ; (cbm) (Entered: 07/08/1991)

PACER
6 Nov. 13, 1984

MOTION by Vincent Tomasulo, James Harrell to Certify Class (cbm) (Entered: 07/08/1991)

PACER
8 Nov. 23, 1984

MEMORANDUM and Proposed Order by Eugene S. LeFevre, Thomas A. Coughlin, Robert W. Spence, Ronald Greene, Wayne Crosier, Suzanna Reyes, Stephen Katz in opposition to [6−1] motion to Certify Class (cbm) (Entered: 07/08/1991)

PACER
24 Jan. 18, 1985

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS of Magistrate Judge Ralph W. Smith Re: [6−1] motion to Certify Class ; Motion(s) no longer referred (cbm) (Entered: 07/08/1991)

PACER
Feb. 5, 1985

CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Ralph W. Smith (cbm) (Entered: 07/08/1991)

PACER
15 March 29, 1985

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS of Magistrate Judge Ralph W. Smith Re: [6−1] motion to Certify Class ; Motion(s) no longer referred (cbm) (Entered: 07/08/1991)

PACER
20 Aug. 1, 1985

ORDER (Judge Miner) denying [15−1] report and recommendations (); action remanded to Mag. Smith for further examination to redefine the class; determination of pltf's motion for class certification is deferred pending R−R. (cbm) (Entered: 07/08/1991)

PACER
27 Feb. 5, 1986

ORDER granting [6−1] motion to Certify Class ( signed by Senior Judge Howard G. Munson ) (cbm) (Entered: 07/08/1991)

PACER
46 July 1, 1988

MOTION by Vincent Tomasulo, James Harrell to Compel , (cbm) (Entered: 07/08/1991)

PACER
52 July 22, 1988

MEMORANDUM and Proposed Order by Eugene S. LeFevre, Thomas A. Coughlin, Robert W. Spence, Ronald Greene, Wayne Crosier, Suzanna Reyes, Stephen Katz in opposition to [46−1] motion to Compel (cbm) (Entered: 07/08/1991)

PACER
56 Dec. 30, 1988

ORDER granting [46−1] motion to Compel ( signed by Magistrate Judge Ralph W. Smith ): w/in 30 days defts' counsel shall make available to pltfs' counsel separate in−patient & out−patient listings of all inmates treated by OMH at Clinton CF since 1/1/84; etc. (cbm) (Entered: 07/08/1991)

PACER
65 Aug. 1, 1989

ORDER ( signed by Magistrate Judge Ralph W. Smith ) directing defts to furnish to pltfs the documents requested in pltfs' 1st expedited request for documents. (cbm) (Entered: 07/08/1991)

PACER
72 Nov. 16, 1989

MOTION by Vincent Tomasulo, James Harrell to Compel , and for Attorney Fees . (cbm) (Entered: 07/08/1991)

PACER
78 Dec. 28, 1989

RESPONSE and Proposed Order by Eugene S. LeFevre, Thomas A. Coughlin, Robert W. Spence, Ronald Greene, Wayne Crosier, Suzanna Reyes, Stephen Katz to [72−1] motion to Compel (cbm) (Entered: 07/08/1991)

PACER
91 Oct. 5, 1990

MOTION by Vincent Tomasulo, James Harrell to Compel , (cbm) (Entered: 07/08/1991)

PACER
96 Oct. 29, 1990

RESPONSE and Proposed Order by Eugene S. LeFevre, Thomas A. Coughlin, Robert W. Spence, Ronald Greene, Wayne Crosier, Suzanna Reyes, Stephen Katz to [91−1] motion to Compel, [72−1] motion to Compel (cbm) (Entered: 07/08/1991)

PACER
101 Dec. 3, 1990

NOTICE by Vincent Tomasulo, James Harrell to take deposition of Wayne Crosier; to be held on 12/13/90 at Clinton CF. (cbm) Modified on 07/08/1991 (Entered: 07/08/1991)

PACER
102 June 28, 1991

ORDER, set Pretrial Conference for 10:00 8/21/91 in Syracuse, set Brief deadline on issue of consolidation with 87−CV−141 and 90−CV−1160 to 8/7/91 ( signed by Chief Judge Neal P. McCurn ); reassigning action to Mag. Scanlon and Judge McCurn. (cbm) (Entered: 07/08/1991)

PACER
June 28, 1991

CASE NO LONGER REFERRED TO Magistrate Judge Ralph W. Smith (cbm) (Entered: 07/08/1991)

PACER
June 28, 1991

CASE reassigned to Chief Judge Neal P. McCurn (cbm) (Entered: 07/08/1991)

PACER
103 July 30, 1991

RESPONSE by Vincent Tomasulo, James Harrell in opposition to consolidation w/Perri v. Coughlin, 90−CV−1160. (cbm) (Entered: 08/01/1991)

PACER
104 Aug. 7, 1991

Defts' memo of law respecting consolidation of this action with 90−CV−1160 and 87−CV−141. (cbm) (Entered: 08/08/1991)

PACER
105 Sept. 13, 1991

ORDER, to Consolidate Cases 90−CV−1160, 87−CV−141, and 84−CV−1035 for trial; set Motion Filing deadline to 9/25/91 , set Discovery deadline to 1/15/92 , set Bench Trial for 1/15/92 ( signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel Scanlon Jr. ) [served] (cbm) (Entered: 09/18/1991)

PACER
Sept. 13, 1991

Consolidated Lead Case , member cases 87−CV−141 and 90−CV−1160. (cbm) (Entered: 10/18/1991)

PACER
106 Sept. 20, 1991

15th REQUEST for Production of Documents by Vincent Tomasulo, James Harrell (cbm) (Entered: 09/24/1991)

PACER
Oct. 16, 1991

Pre−trial conference held (cbm) (Entered: 11/12/1991)

PACER
107 Oct. 21, 1991

Letter from pltf Perri to Judge McCurn dd 10/10/91 w/copies of rcts for cert. mail, etc. (cbm) Modified on 10/25/1991 (Entered: 10/25/1991)

PACER
108 Oct. 21, 1991

Letter from pltf Perri to Judge McCurn dd 10/14/91 w/copies of rcts for cert. mail, etc. (cbm) (Entered: 10/25/1991)

PACER
109 Nov. 4, 1991

Copy of letter from PLS to AAG Roberts dd 10/30/91 listing proposed witnesses for trial. (cbm) (Entered: 11/07/1991)

PACER
110 Nov. 6, 1991

ORDER, set Witness List deadline to 11/15/91 , for pltfs to provide witness list to defts; that time for motions has expired; set Discovery deadline to 1/15/92 , set Bench Trial for 2/16/92 ; w/directions to clerk, etc. ( signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel Scanlon Jr. ) (cbm) (Entered: 11/12/1991)

PACER
111 Nov. 12, 1991

16th REQUEST for Production of Documents by Vincent Tomasulo, James Harrell (cbm) (Entered: 11/18/1991)

PACER
112 Nov. 12, 1991

2nd set of INTERROGATORIES propounded by Vincent Tomasulo, James Harrell to Eugene S. LeFevre, Thomas A. Coughlin, Robert W. Spence, Ronald Greene, Wayne Crosier, Suzanna Reyes, Stephen Katz (cbm) (Entered: 11/18/1991)

PACER
113 Nov. 12, 1991

AFFIDAVIT of service Re: pltfs' 4th notice of depositions. (cbm) (Entered: 11/18/1991)

PACER
114 Dec. 3, 1991

ORDER, reset Discovery deadline to 4/1/92 , reset Bench Trial for 5/1/92 ( signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel Scanlon Jr. ) (cbm) (Entered: 12/05/1991)

PACER
115 Dec. 3, 1991

Letter from AAG Roberts to Judge Scanlon dd 11/29/91 re: extension of discovery deadline, on consent, to 4/1/92, etc. (cbm) (Entered: 12/05/1991)

PACER
116 Feb. 24, 1992

Copy of letter from pltf to Judge McCurn dd 2/16/92 re: deposition. (fce) (Entered: 03/04/1992)

PACER
117 April 21, 1992

Letter to Judge McCurn from Pltf mailed 4/17/92 re: conditions in prison. (fce) (Entered: 04/22/1992)

PACER
118 July 9, 1992

Pltf's letter to Judge McCurn and Magistrate Judge Scanlon dd 7/1/92 re: trial date. (cbm) (Entered: 07/14/1992)

PACER
119 Aug. 3, 1992

Letter from pltf Perri to clerk's office dd 7/28/92 w/copy of letter from pltf Perri to Judge McCurn & Magistrate Judge Scanlon dd 8/1/92 attached. (cbm) (Entered: 08/03/1992)

PACER
120 Sept. 24, 1992

Letter from pltf Anthony Perri to Judge McCurn and Magistrate Judge Scanlon dd 9/19/92 re: request for fair trial. (cbm) (Entered: 09/24/1992)

PACER
122 Aug. 13, 1993

ORDER, that amended stipulation agreed upon by parties,be written by plaintiffs counsel and forwarded to AAG. Stipulation will then be forwarded to Court for signature on or before 8/18/93. ( signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel Scanlon Jr. ) (fce) (Entered: 08/17/1993)

PACER
123 Dec. 21, 1993

Return Receipt Received, Service Date: 12/13/93 re: sent to Mr. Anthony Perri (fce) (Entered: 12/22/1993)

PACER
124 Dec. 28, 1993

ORDER, for notice of proposed Stipulation of Dismissal be posted and maintained in both Spanish and English versions in various locations in the Mental Health Satellite Unit, and inmates are to be made aware of postings. this order shall remain in effect for two months from the entry hereof. Caption is amended to read as shown in this order to reflect that only Mr. Harrell, out of the named plaintiffs' remains in custody, and to reflect changes in the individuals holdking the offices of the original defendants, of the Stipulation for dismissal ( signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel Scanlon Jr. ) (fce) (Entered: 12/28/1993)

PACER
125 Jan. 7, 1994

Copy of STIPULATION of dismissal amending caption, etc. submitted for Magistrates endorsement, signed by PLS Atty. Bensing 5/19/93, and by AAG David B. Roberts 7/8/93 (fce) (Entered: 01/07/1994)

PACER
126 Jan. 7, 1994

ORDER, set Final Pretrial Order Deadlines: Bench Trial to commence at 10:00 a.m. on 3/14/94 in Syracuse, NY ; , set filing deadline for Expert Witness List, and trial brief to 2/28/94 , set Pretrial Conference for 10:00 a.m. on 1/19/94 at Watertown, NY . This action is #9 on the trial list. ( signed by Senior Judge Neal P. McCurn on 1/7/94 ) (fce) (Entered: 01/13/1994)

PACER
127 June 10, 1994

ORDER signed by Senior Judge Neal P. McCurn Referring Case on Consent to Magistrate Judge Daniel Scanlon Jr. (fce) (Entered: 06/10/1994)

PACER
June 10, 1994

CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Daniel Scanlon Jr. (fce) (Entered: 06/10/1994)

PACER
June 10, 1994

CASE NO LONGER REFERRED TO Magistrate Judge Daniel Scanlon Jr. (fce) (Entered: 06/10/1994)

PACER
June 10, 1994

Consolidated Lead Case (fce) (Entered: 06/10/1994)

PACER
128 June 22, 1994

Copy of letter from Anthony Perri, dated 6/17/94, in action 90−CV−1160, that he does not wish to consent to trial by Magistrate. (fce) (Entered: 06/23/1994)

PACER
129 July 15, 1994

Stipulation and ORDER for Dismissal ( signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel Scanlon Jr. 7/11/94) [served] (cbm) (Entered: 08/22/1994)

PACER
Sept. 14, 1994

Case closed pursuant to Stipulation and Order of Dismissal, signed by Magistrate Judge Scanlon and filed 7/15/94. Member cases 87−CV−141 and 90−CV−1160 remain open; docketing and filing are to be continued in lead case. Deadlines and documents in lead case have not been terminated at closing. Closing of this action simply removes it from pending cases report. (cbm) (Entered: 09/14/1994)

PACER
130 April 17, 1995

ORDER for writ of habeas corpus ad testificandum to be issued for Anthony Perri to appear for trial on 5/22/95 in Watertown ( signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel Scanlon Jr. 4/7/95) (cbm) (Entered: 04/18/1995)

PACER
131 April 17, 1995

ORDER setting 1−2 day Jury Trial for 10:00 on 5/22/95 in Watertown, w/pretrial submissions to be filed 15 days before trial, etc. ( signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel Scanlon Jr. 4/12/95) [served] (cbm) (Entered: 04/18/1995)

PACER
April 17, 1995

WRIT of habeas corpus ad testificandum issued and delivered to Marshal. (cbm) (Entered: 04/18/1995)

PACER
132 May 8, 1995

Submission by pltf pro se Anthony Perri in support of application to amend Perri complaint and request for pretrial conference, w/attachments. (cbm) Modified on 05/09/1995 (Entered: 05/09/1995)

PACER
133 May 30, 1995

WRIT of habeas corpus ad testificandum returned executed as to Anthony Perri, dd 5/22/95. (cbm) (Entered: 05/31/1995)

PACER
135 June 30, 1995

Defts' MEMORANDUM of law in support of a motion to dismiss, and in opposition to pltf's motion to amend complaint. (cbm) (Entered: 06/30/1995)

PACER
136 July 7, 1995

MEMORANDUM by PLS on behalf of Anthony Perri in opposition to defts' motion to dismiss. (cbm) (Entered: 07/11/1995)

PACER
139 July 7, 1995

Letter from Judge Scanlon's chambers to counsel, dd 7/5/95, re: court will notify them of schedule for oral argument of pending motions. (cbm) (Entered: 07/24/1995)

PACER
137 July 10, 1995

Submission by pltf pro se Anthony Perri, w/attached exhibits 1−11. (cbm) (Entered: 07/11/1995)

PACER
138 July 13, 1995

Letter to Judge Scanlon from AAG Roberts for defts, dd 7/11/95, in RESPONSE/opposition to pltf's request to amend complaint to assert claims against defts in their individual capacities, when they were previously named in their official capacities only. (cbm) (Entered: 07/14/1995)

PACER
140 Dec. 21, 1995

Anthony Perri's 11/23/95 letter to Judge Scanlon re: parole. (cbm) (Entered: 12/22/1995)

PACER
141 Feb. 12, 1996

Letter to Judge Scanlon from Kenneth J. Aronson, Esq., dd 2/7/96, on behalf of pltf Anthony Perri, re: delay in Mr. Perri's release on parole. (cbm) (Entered: 02/14/1996)

PACER
143 Feb. 21, 1996

Letter to Judge Scanlon from AAG Roberts, dd 2/20/96, re: pltf's release on parole, and requesting that case be dismissed as moot. (cbm) (Entered: 02/26/1996)

PACER
142 Feb. 26, 1996

NOTICE of release from prison, dd 2/14/96, by Anthony Perri; advising that future mailings should be sent to him c/o Kenneth J. Aronson, Esq., 130 East 35th Street, New York, New York, 10016 (212−689−1515). (cbm) (Entered: 02/26/1996)

PACER
Sept. 17, 1996

Change of address noted for Anthony Perri, to 124−13 25th Road, College Point, Queens, NY 11354. (cbm) (Entered: 09/17/1996)

PACER
144 Oct. 7, 1996

Plaintiff's notification of change of address to Southport Corr. Facility (fce) (Entered: 10/07/1996)

PACER
145 May 2, 1997

Copy of AAG Roberts' 4/29/97 letter to Judge Scanlon (Perri, 90−CV−1160, member case) re: lack of formal notice of motion to dismiss, although such a motion was fully argued and briefed by both parties in 1995. (cbm) (Entered: 05/07/1997)

PACER
May 8, 1997

Sent Order re: pltfs mtn. to amend (dkts 47,48) to clerk in Utica to dkt. and serve. Court file is in Watertown chambers. (fce) (Entered: 05/08/1997)

PACER
146 May 23, 1997

LETTER to Mag/Judge Scanlon from Anthony S. Perri dd 5−16−97 acknowledging receipt of the 5−07−97 Decisions and Order and request jury trial (pta) (Entered: 05/23/1997)

PACER
147 May 27, 1997

AMENDED COMPLAINT by Anthony Perri , amends complaint filed 10/25/90 in member case 90−CV−1160. (cbm) (Entered: 05/28/1997)

PACER
148 June 23, 1997

ANSWER by Thomas A. Coughlin, Richard C. Surles (Attorney David B. Roberts, AAG) to [147−1] amended complaint; jury demand (cbm) (Entered: 06/24/1997)

PACER
Sept. 16, 1997

Perri called Watn. chambers to inquire of status of matter. Next step is schedule to get this case on track. (fce) (Entered: 09/17/1997)

PACER
149 Sept. 18, 1997

MAG/JUDGE SCANLON Scheduling Notice: for 6:90−cv−1160 (Member case), set Telephone Conference for 10:00 a.m. on 10/15/97 (pta) (Entered: 09/18/1997)

PACER
150 Nov. 3, 1997

ORDER setting Discovery deadline to 2/28/98 , Motion Filing deadline to 5/15/98 ; trial ready date is 7/1/98 ( signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel Scanlon Jr. 10/30/97) [served] (cbm) (Entered: 11/12/1997)

PACER
151 May 18, 1998

REQUEST by AAG Roberts dtd 5/12/98 and ORDER, reset Motion Filing deadline to 6/22/98, motion will be taken on a submit basis ; Pltf. requests trial w/o jury & Defts. consent to same; set Bench Trial for 8/25/98 in Albany, NY ; trial date is firm; pretrial order will be sent to parties at time of disposition of contemplated motions; if event no motions are made, trial will proceed accordingly. (signed by Senior Judge Neal P. McCurn on 5/18/98) (lmp) (Entered: 05/18/1998)

PACER
152 May 18, 1998

Letter from Pltf. Perri requesting trial by judge & as to status of case. (lmp) (Entered: 05/18/1998)

PACER
153 May 21, 1998

LETTER ORDER, Response to Motion to be made by AAG shall be filed by 7/6/98 . (signed by Senior Judge Neal P. McCurn on 5/21/98) (lmp) (Entered: 05/21/1998)

PACER
154 June 8, 1998

Pltf. Perri's letter to court w/copy of letter to Atty. Landau and exhibits. (lmp) (Entered: 06/08/1998)

PACER
155 June 29, 1998

Letter Request from Pltf. Perri requesting that court not grant any further extensions in this action. (lmp) (Entered: 06/29/1998)

PACER
156 July 1, 1998

Copies of Letter Orders dtd 5/18/98 & 5/21/98 sent to Joel Landau, Esq., Prisoners' Legal Services, 2 Catherine Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, returned as undeliverable, marked "Undeliverable as Addressed − Unable to Forward." (lmp) (Entered: 07/01/1998)

PACER
157 July 1, 1998

LETTER ORDER, set Motion Filing deadline to 7/6/98 ; return date is set for 8/3/98; motion will be taken as a submit w/o oral argument; response papers to be filed & served by 7/20/98. (signed by Senior Judge Neal P. McCurn on 7/1/98) (lmp) (Entered: 07/01/1998)

PACER
160 July 1, 1998

MOTION by Richard C. Surles, Thomas A. Coughlin for Summary Judgment w/attached Rule 7.1(f) Statement & Affidavits of Harold E. Smith & Thomas A. Coughlin, III, w/exhibits, Hearing set for 10:00 8/3/98, Response Deadline 7/20/98; Motion returnable before Judge/Mag. Judge: McCurn (lmp) Modified on 07/06/1998 (Entered: 07/06/1998)

PACER
161 July 1, 1998

MEMORANDUM by Richard C. Surles, Thomas A. Coughlin in support of [160−1] motion for Summary Judgment (lmp) Modified on 07/06/1998 (Entered: 07/06/1998)

PACER
July 1, 1998

Motion(s) referred: [160−1] motion for Summary Judgment referred to Senior Judge Neal P. McCurn (lmp) (Entered: 07/06/1998)

PACER
158 July 2, 1998

LETTER ORDER, court by letter dtd 5/21/98 granted extension for Defts. to file motions until 7/6/98; granting [155−1] Pltf. Perri's letter request that no further extensions be granted to Defts. (signed by Senior Judge Neal P. McCurn on 6/30/98) (lmp) (Entered: 07/02/1998)

PACER
159 July 2, 1998

PRETRIAL ORDER filed, Bench Trial Deadline 11:00 a.m. on 8/25/98; Trial location: Albany, NY; by 8/3/98 parties to file & serve in DUPLICATE pretrial papers; papers to be filed at SYRACUSE, NY. (Signed by Senior Judge Neal P. McCurn on 7/1/98) (lmp) (Entered: 07/02/1998)

PACER
162 July 2, 1998

LETTER ORDER, Motion Hearing set for 8/3/98 re: [160−1] motion for Summary Judgment , Response to Motion reset to 7/20/98 for [160−1] motion for Summary Judgment ; expedited treatment is necessary so that decision on same can be made as much in advance of 8/25/98 trial date as possible. (signed by Senior Judge Neal P. McCurn on 7/2/98) (lmp) Modified on 07/06/1998 (Entered: 07/06/1998)

PACER
163 July 6, 1998

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS of Magistrate Judge Daniel Scanlon Jr. Service Date: 7/1/98 RECOMMENDED that Plfs' motion for partial summary judgment [#65] be DENIED & Defts' cross motion for partial summary judgment [#67] be DENIED. (Objection to R and R due by 7/21/98 for James Harrell, for Daniel Senkowski, for Thomas A. Coughlin, for Robert W. Spence, for Wayne Crosier, for Joel A. Dvoskin, for Armando Dieppa, for Ronald Anderson, for Anthony Perri, for Diane Gibson, for Charles Scully, for Robert J. Henderson, for Steven E. Katz); Motion(s) no longer referred (lmp) (Entered: 07/06/1998)

PACER
164 July 9, 1998

Copy of 7/1/98 Letter Order of Judge McCurn concerning motion schedule sent to Joel Landau, Esq., Prisoner's Legal Services,2 Catherine Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, returned as undeliverable. (lmp) (Entered: 07/09/1998)

PACER
165 July 13, 1998

Copy of 7/2/98 Letter Order of Senior Judge McCurn re motion schedule sent to Joel Landau, Esq., returned as undeliverable. (lmp) (Entered: 07/13/1998)

PACER
July 15, 1998

Motion(s) no longer referred: [160−1] motion for Summary Judgment (lmp) (Entered: 07/15/1998)

PACER
Sept. 29, 2011

File Transferred to the Federal Records Center. Storage Information on this Closed Case: Accession Number 021−11−1545, Box 2 of 32. (mae) (Entered: 09/29/2011)

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory:

New York

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Key Dates

Filing Date: July 27, 1984

Case Details

Other Dockets:

Northern District of New York 6:84-cv-01035

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