Case: Jane Jones v. Annucci

1:16-cv-01473 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Filed Date: Feb. 25, 2016

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Case Summary

On February 25, 2016, six incarcerated women (Jane Joneses 1-6) in the custody of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) filed this putative class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The plaintiffs, anonymous by request, sued various DOCCS officials in their official capacity under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, claiming violations of their Eighth Amendment rights. The plaintiffs, represented by The Legal Aid Society Prison…

On February 25, 2016, six incarcerated women (Jane Joneses 1-6) in the custody of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) filed this putative class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The plaintiffs, anonymous by request, sued various DOCCS officials in their official capacity under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, claiming violations of their Eighth Amendment rights. The plaintiffs, represented by The Legal Aid Society Prisoners' Rights Project and by private counsel, sought declaratory and injunctive relief.

The plaintiffs alleged a widespread pattern and practice of sexual abuse, assault, and harassment by correctional staff in New York State women's prisons. The plaintiffs alleged that the defendants, despite knowing about the persistent sexual abuse, failed to take any reasonable steps to address the situation. In their complaint, the plaintiffs alleged that correctional officers engaged in sexual intercourse, oral sexual acts, sexual touching, voyeurism, invasion of personal privacy, and demeaning sexual comments with and against incarcerated individuals. Each of the six plaintiffs in the complaint described corrections officers' repeated and extensive sexual misconduct. The complaint also detailed the retaliation against and harassment of the plaintiffs after they, at various times, reported the officers' misconduct. The plaintiffs alleged that officials in charge of DOCCS were aware of sexual misconduct in the state's women's prisons but failed to implement and enforce effective policies that would combat the problem.

On September 29, 2016, the plaintiffs' lawyers informed the court that the parties were actively engaged in negotiations and might ask for a two-year stay while DOCCS implemented its new policies. The plaintiffs agreed to voluntarily dismiss the lawsuit if the implementation proved to be successful.

On December 13, 2016, individual plaintiff Jane Jones 5 voluntarily dismissed her claims. The other plaintiffs remained in the case. 

On June 13, 2017, District Judge Ronnie Abrams approved a joint stipulation and agreement by the parties to stay the case and ordered the action to be stayed for two years from the date of the stipulation. On March 19, 2019, Judge Abrams approved a 120-day extension of the stay, until October 12, 2019. Judge Abrams subsequently approved six additional extensions, leaving the case stayed until April 16, 2020.

Before the stay could be lifted, the COVID-19 public health emergency prompted the court to stay the case further. On April 15, 2020, Judge Abrams further stayed the case until New York lifted its state disaster emergency executive order, which was then set to expire on September 7, 2020. Upon lifting of the COVID-19 disaster emergency, a nine-month "monitored stay" period would automatically commence. If the plaintiffs did not move to lift the monitored stay during the nine-month period, the case would be automatically dismissed with prejudice. However, the order explicitly protected the plaintiffs’ ability to seek individual monetary damages or to seek injunctive relief while the case was stayed if there was an imminent risk of physical harm.

Also on April 15, 2020, the parties entered into a settlement agreement. Pursuant to the agreement, DOCCS agreed to:

  • Comply with national standards set forth in the Prison Rape Elimination Act, the National Standards for the Detection, Prevention, Reduction, and Punishment of Prison Rape;
  • Make reasonable efforts to ensure that the goals of the settlement be reflected in relevant policies, procedure manuals, directives, and other guidance materials;
  • Make reasonable efforts to apprise plaintiffs’ counsel of any new policies promulgated in furtherance of the settlement;
  • Enhance supervision in the women’s facilities;
  • Install and maintain video surveillance systems of the women’s facilities, including fixed cameras and body cameras;
  • Exert efforts to investigate allegations of sexual abuse promptly, thoroughly, and objectively;
  • Monitor staff members that were alleged to have sexually abused an incarcerated person when they return to duty;
  • Discipline staff who are found to have sexually abused an incarcerated person after an investigation; and
  • Provide plaintiffs’ counsel with a copy of relevant documents.

If during the first nine months of the settlement agreement, the plaintiffs allege DOCCS’ non-compliance with any term of the agreement, they would be able to motion for an order lifting the monitored stay and returning the action to the court’s active calendar. Upon dismissal of the case, the parties’ sole remedy for any alleged non-compliance would be an action on the settlement contract in New York state court. 

Jane Jones 2 and Jane Jones 3 voluntarily dismissed their claims on July 2, 2021. 

On January 25, 2023, the parties jointly submitted a letter to the court requesting that the case be dismissed with prejudice in accordance with the April 15, 2020 order. The court dismissed the case on January 27, 2023. This case is now closed.

Summary Authors

Greg Margolis (2/10/2017)

Lisa Limb (3/22/2019)

Alex Moody (5/26/2020)

Nina Gerdes (5/1/2023)

People

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Judge(s)

Abrams, Ronnie (New York)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Bartlett, Amanda Jo (New York)

Ford, Christine Anne (New York)

Gebreselassie, Sophia Assefa (New York)

Attorney for Defendant

Faherty, Colleen Kelly (New York)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

1:16-cv-01473

Docket [PACER]

Jane Jones 1 v. Annucci

April 27, 2020

April 27, 2020

Docket
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Class Action Complaint

Feb. 25, 2016

Feb. 25, 2016

Complaint
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Stipulation and Order Staying Action

June 13, 2017

June 13, 2017

Order/Opinion
61

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Stipulation and Order Extending Stay

March 19, 2019

March 19, 2019

Order/Opinion
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Settlement Stipulation; Stay; and Conditional Order of Dismissal

April 15, 2020

April 15, 2020

Settlement Agreement
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Settlement Stipulation; Stay; And Conditional Order of Dismissal

April 15, 2020

April 15, 2020

Order/Opinion

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/6280423/jane-jones-1-v-annucci/

Last updated Aug. 3, 2025, 10:47 p.m.

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COMPLAINT against Anthony Annucci, Jason Effman, Steven Maher, Christian Nunez, John Shipley. (Filing Fee $ 400.00, Receipt Number 465401146612)Document filed by Jane Jones 6, Jane Jones 3, Jane Jones 2, Jane Jones 1, Jane Jones 4, Jane Jones 5.(dgo) (Entered: 02/25/2016)

Feb. 25, 2016

Feb. 25, 2016

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Summons Issued

Feb. 25, 2016

Feb. 25, 2016

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Civil Cover Sheet

Feb. 25, 2016

Feb. 25, 2016

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Complaint

Feb. 25, 2016

Feb. 25, 2016

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SUMMONS ISSUED as to Anthony Annucci, Jason Effman, Steven Maher, Christian Nunez, John Shipley. (dgo)

Feb. 25, 2016

Feb. 25, 2016

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Case Designation

Feb. 25, 2016

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CIVIL COVER SHEET filed. (dgo) (Entered: 02/25/2016)

Feb. 25, 2016

Feb. 25, 2016

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Case Designated ECF

Feb. 25, 2016

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Magistrate Judge Andrew J. Peck is so designated. (dgo)

Feb. 25, 2016

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Case Designated ECF. (dgo)

Feb. 25, 2016

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SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault.(mps) (Entered: 02/26/2016)

Feb. 25, 2016

Feb. 25, 2016

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ORDER ON PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO PROCEED ANONYMOUSLY: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, that Plaintiffs' motion to proceed anonymously by means of the pseudonyms reflected in the caption of this Order is GRANTED; ORDERED, that Plaintiffs' motion to proceed anonymously by means of the pseudonyms of the officers alleged to have engaged in sexual abuse or retaliation of Plaintiffs as described in the Complaint is GRANTED; ORDERED, that Plaintiffs' motion to proceed anonymously by means of the pseudonyms of all staff of the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision referenced in the Complaint (apart from Defendants and investigators from the Office of Special Investigations) is GRANTED; ORDERED, that all public filings will proceed anonymously by means of the pseudonyms reflected in this Order, and that all other filings will be under seal to the extent they reveal the identities of the Plaintiffs, officers alleged to have engaged in sexual abuse or retaliation of Plaintiffs, and other Department staff as described in the Complaint; and as further set forth in this Order. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 2/25/2016) (kko) (Entered: 02/26/2016)

Feb. 25, 2016

Feb. 25, 2016

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COMPLAINT against Anthony Annucci, Jason Effman, Steven Maher, Christian Nunez, John Shipley. Document filed by Jane Jones 6, Jane Jones 3, Jane Jones 2, Jane Jones 1, Jane Jones 4, Jane Jones 5. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit (A) NYS Response To FOIL Request, # 2 Exhibit (B) NYS Response to FOIL Appeal, # 3 Exhibit (C) Directive No. 2230, # 4 Exhibit (D) Directive No. 4001, # 5 Exhibit (E) Transcript Excertps in McDonald Case)(O'Connor, Maeve) (Entered: 02/26/2016)

Feb. 26, 2016

Feb. 26, 2016

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Transmission to Sealed Records Clerk

Feb. 26, 2016

Feb. 26, 2016

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Sealed Document

Feb. 26, 2016

Feb. 26, 2016

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CIVIL COVER SHEET filed. (Bartlett, Amanda) (Entered: 02/26/2016)

Feb. 26, 2016

Feb. 26, 2016

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7

MOTION to Seal and Proceed Anonymously (SEE COURT ORDER AT ECF DOCKET NO. 4). Document filed by Jane Jones 1, Jane Jones 2, Jane Jones 3, Jane Jones 4, Jane Jones 5, Jane Jones 6.(O'Connor, Maeve) (Entered: 02/26/2016)

Feb. 26, 2016

Feb. 26, 2016

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8

MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 7 MOTION to Seal and Proceed Anonymously (SEE COURT ORDER AT ECF DOCKET NO. 4). . Document filed by Jane Jones 1, Jane Jones 2, Jane Jones 3, Jane Jones 4, Jane Jones 5, Jane Jones 6. (O'Connor, Maeve) (Entered: 02/26/2016)

Feb. 26, 2016

Feb. 26, 2016

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9

ORDER ON PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO PROCEED ANONYMOUSLY granting 7 Motion to Seal. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, that Plaintiffs' motion to proceed anonymously by means of the pseudonyms reflected in the caption of this Order is GRANTED; ORDERED, that Plaintiffs' motion to proceed anonymously by means of the pseudonyms of the officers alleged to have engaged in sexual abuse or retaliation of Plaintiffs as described in the Complaint is GRANTED; ORDERED, that Plaintiffs' motion to proceed anonymously by means of the pseudonyms of all staff of the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision referenced in the Complaint (apart from Defendants and investigators from the Office of Special Investigations) is GRANTED; ORDERED, that all public filings will proceed anonymously by means of the pseudonyms reflected in this Order, and that all other filings will be under seal to the extent they reveal the identities of the Plaintiffs, officers alleged to have engaged in sexual abuse or retaliation of Plaintiffs, and other Department staff as described in the Complaint; and ORDERED, that Defendants and their legal counsel are prohibited from publicly disclosing the names of the Plaintiffs, the officers alleged to have engaged in the sexual abuse or retaliation of Plaintiffs, or of the staff described in the Complaint unless and until the assigned District Court Judge makes a contrary ruling on confidentiality. This Order does not prohibit Defendants from consulting their legal counsel concerning the allegations of the Complaint or the identities of the Plaintiffs or the corrections staff named therein. The Clerk of the Court is directed to close this motion (Dkt. No. 7) (Signed by Judge Shira A. Scheindlin on 2/26/2016) (kl) (Entered: 02/26/2016)

Feb. 26, 2016

Feb. 26, 2016

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Transmission to Sealed Records Clerk. Transmitted re: 9 Order on Motion to Seal, to the Sealed Records Clerk for the sealing or unsealing of document or case. (kl)

Feb. 26, 2016

Feb. 26, 2016

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10

LETTER MOTION for Leave to File Corrected Anonymous Complaint addressed to Judge Shira A. Scheindlin from Christine Ford dated March 1, 2016. Document filed by Jane Jones 1, Jane Jones 2, Jane Jones 3, Jane Jones 4, Jane Jones 5, Jane Jones 6. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ford, Christine) (Entered: 03/01/2016)

March 1, 2016

March 1, 2016

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ORDER ON PLAINTIFFS' REQUEST TO RE-FILE CORRECTED ANONYMOUS COMPLAINT granting 10 Letter Motion for Leave to File Document. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, that Plaintiffs' originally filed Complaint (ECF Dkt. No. 5) shall be sealed or removed from the docket by the Clerk of the Court; and ORDERED, that Plaintiffs shall re-file a corrected anonymous Complaint electronically. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Shira A. Scheindlin on 3/3/2016) (kl) (Entered: 03/03/2016)

March 3, 2016

March 3, 2016

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Transmission to Sealed Records Clerk

March 3, 2016

March 3, 2016

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Transmission to Sealed Records Clerk. Transmitted re: 11 Order on Motion for Leave to File Document, to the Sealed Records Clerk for the sealing or unsealing of document or case. (kl)

March 3, 2016

March 3, 2016

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12

COMPLAINT against Anthony Annucci, Jason Effman, Steven Maher, Christian Nunez, John Shipley. Document filed by Jane Jones 6, Jane Jones 3, Jane Jones 2, Jane Jones 1, Jane Jones 4, Jane Jones 5. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit (A) NYS Response To FOIL Request, # 2 Exhibit (B) NYS Response To FOIL Appeal, # 3 Exhibit (C) Directive No. 2230, # 4 Exhibit (D) Directive No. 4001, # 5 Exhibit (E) Transcript Excerpts in McDonald Case)(O'Connor, Maeve) (Entered: 03/03/2016)

1 Exhibit (A) NYS Response To FOIL Request

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2 Exhibit (B) NYS Response To FOIL Appeal

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3 Exhibit (C) Directive No. 2230

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4 Exhibit (D) Directive No. 4001

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5 Exhibit (E) Transcript Excerpts in McDonald Case

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March 3, 2016

March 3, 2016

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Veronica Vela on behalf of Jane Jones 1, Jane Jones 2, Jane Jones 3, Jane Jones 4, Jane Jones 5, Jane Jones 6. (Vela, Veronica) (Entered: 03/22/2016)

March 22, 2016

March 22, 2016

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Dori A. Lewis on behalf of Jane Jones 1, Jane Jones 2, Jane Jones 3, Jane Jones 4, Jane Jones 5, Jane Jones 6. (Lewis, Dori) (Entered: 03/22/2016)

March 22, 2016

March 22, 2016

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Daniel A. Schulze on behalf of Anthony Annucci, Jason Effman, Steven Maher, Christian Nunez, John Shipley. (Schulze, Daniel) (Entered: 04/01/2016)

April 1, 2016

April 1, 2016

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NOTICE OF CASE REASSIGNMENT to Judge Ronnie Abrams. Judge Shira A. Scheindlin is no longer assigned to the case. (wb)

April 4, 2016

April 4, 2016

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Notice of Case Assignment/Reassignment

April 4, 2016

April 4, 2016

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WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. Anthony Annucci waiver sent on 3/4/2016, answer due 5/3/2016. Document filed by Jane Jones 6; Jane Jones 3; Jane Jones 2; Jane Jones 1; Jane Jones 4; Jane Jones 5. (Ford, Christine) (Entered: 04/04/2016)

April 4, 2016

April 4, 2016

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WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. Steven Maher waiver sent on 3/4/2016, answer due 5/3/2016. Document filed by Jane Jones 6; Jane Jones 3; Jane Jones 2; Jane Jones 1; Jane Jones 4; Jane Jones 5. (Ford, Christine) (Entered: 04/04/2016)

April 4, 2016

April 4, 2016

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WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. Christian Nunez waiver sent on 3/4/2016, answer due 5/3/2016. Document filed by Jane Jones 6; Jane Jones 3; Jane Jones 2; Jane Jones 1; Jane Jones 4; Jane Jones 5. (Ford, Christine) (Entered: 04/04/2016)

April 4, 2016

April 4, 2016

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WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. John Shipley waiver sent on 3/4/2016, answer due 5/3/2016. Document filed by Jane Jones 6; Jane Jones 3; Jane Jones 2; Jane Jones 1; Jane Jones 4; Jane Jones 5. (Ford, Christine) (Entered: 04/04/2016)

April 4, 2016

April 4, 2016

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WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. Jason Effman waiver sent on 3/4/2016, answer due 5/3/2016. Document filed by Jane Jones 6; Jane Jones 3; Jane Jones 2; Jane Jones 1; Jane Jones 4; Jane Jones 5. (Ford, Christine) (Entered: 04/04/2016)

April 4, 2016

April 4, 2016

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Kacie Alina Lally on behalf of Anthony Annucci, Jason Effman, Steven Maher, Christian Nunez, John Shipley. (Lally, Kacie) (Entered: 04/04/2016)

April 4, 2016

April 4, 2016

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LETTER addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Christine Ford dated April 5, 2016 re: response to Defendants' April 1, 2016 letter. Document filed by Jane Jones 1, Jane Jones 2, Jane Jones 3, Jane Jones 4, Jane Jones 5, Jane Jones 6.(Ford, Christine) (Entered: 04/05/2016)

April 5, 2016

April 5, 2016

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Julia Lee on behalf of Anthony Annucci, Jason Effman, Steven Maher, Christian Nunez, John Shipley. (Lee, Julia) (Entered: 04/06/2016)

April 6, 2016

April 6, 2016

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ORDER: Counsel for the parties shall appear at a conference on April 25, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom 1506 of the Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse, 40 Foley Square, New York, New York 10007. At the conference, the Court will address Defendants' letter to Judge Scheindlin dated April 1, 2016 and Plaintiffs' letter to this Court dated April 5, 2016. (Status Conference set for 4/25/2016 at 03:00 PM in Courtroom 1506, 40 Centre Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Ronnie Abrams.) (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 4/18/2016) (cf) (Entered: 04/18/2016)

April 18, 2016

April 18, 2016

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JOINT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time To Respond To Complaint And Submit Rule 26(f) Report addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Daniel Schulze dated April 22, 2016. Document filed by Anthony Annucci, Jason Effman, Steven Maher, Christian Nunez, John Shipley.(Schulze, Daniel) (Entered: 04/22/2016)

April 22, 2016

April 22, 2016

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ronnie Abrams: Status Conference held on 4/25/2016. (Court Reporter Lisa Fellis) (arc)

April 25, 2016

April 25, 2016

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Status Conference

April 25, 2016

April 25, 2016

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26

ORDER granting 25 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. APPLICATION GRANTED. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 4/25/2016) (cf) (Entered: 04/25/2016)

April 25, 2016

April 25, 2016

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Set/Reset Deadlines

April 25, 2016

April 25, 2016

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Set/Reset Deadlines: Answer due 7/16/2016. (cf)

April 25, 2016

April 25, 2016

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LETTER addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Julia Lee dated June 16, 2016 re: Withdrawal as counsel. Document filed by Anthony Annucci, Jason Effman, Steven Maher, Christian Nunez, John Shipley.(Lee, Julia) (Entered: 06/16/2016)

June 16, 2016

June 16, 2016

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MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 27 Letter filed by John Shipley, Steven Maher, Christian Nunez, Jason Effman, Anthony Annucci. ENDORSEMENT: SO ORDERED. Attorney Julia Lee terminated. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 6/17/2016) (mro) (Entered: 06/17/2016)

June 17, 2016

June 17, 2016

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LETTER addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Daniel Schulze dated June 23, 2016 re: Filing of April 1, 2016 Related Case Letter. Document filed by Anthony Annucci, Jason Effman, Steven Maher, Christian Nunez, John Shipley. (Attachments: # 1 April 1, 2016 Related Case Letter, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B (Pt. 1), # 4 Exhibit B (Pt. 2), # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit D, # 7 Exhibit E (Pt. 1), # 8 Exhibit E (Pt. 2), # 9 Exhibit F (Pt. 1), # 10 Exhibit F (pt. 2), # 11 Exhibit G)(Schulze, Daniel) (Entered: 06/23/2016)

June 23, 2016

June 23, 2016

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LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Christine Ford dated June 28, 2016. Document filed by Jane Jones 1, Jane Jones 2, Jane Jones 3, Jane Jones 4, Jane Jones 5, Jane Jones 6.(Ford, Christine) (Entered: 06/28/2016)

June 28, 2016

June 28, 2016

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ORDER granting 30 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. Application granted. The conference scheduled on July 29, 2016 shall be adjourned until September 8, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. So ordered. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 6/29/2016) (cf) (Entered: 06/29/2016)

June 29, 2016

June 29, 2016

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Set/Reset Deadlines

June 29, 2016

June 29, 2016

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Set/Reset Deadlines: All Defendants., Set/Reset Hearings: (Status Conference set for 9/8/2016 at 11:00 AM before Judge Ronnie Abrams.) (cf)

June 29, 2016

June 29, 2016

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32

JOINT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Daniel Schulze dated August 23, 2016. Document filed by Anthony Annucci, Jason Effman, Steven Maher, Christian Nunez, John Shipley.(Schulze, Daniel) (Entered: 08/23/2016)

Aug. 23, 2016

Aug. 23, 2016

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ORDER granting 32 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. Application granted. Defendants shall have until October 28, 2016 to respond to the complaint. The parties shall submit a joint status letter on or before September 30, 2016. The status conference shall be adjourned sine die, to be rescheduled after the Court reviews the status letter. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 8/24/2016) (cf) (Entered: 08/24/2016)

Aug. 24, 2016

Aug. 24, 2016

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JOINT LETTER addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Christine Ford dated September 29, 2016 re: updating the Court regarding the status of ongoing negotiations. Document filed by Jane Jones 1, Jane Jones 2, Jane Jones 3, Jane Jones 4, Jane Jones 5, Jane Jones 6.(Ford, Christine) (Entered: 09/29/2016)

Sept. 29, 2016

Sept. 29, 2016

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Amanda Jo Marsh Bartlett on behalf of Jane Jones 1, Jane Jones 2, Jane Jones 3, Jane Jones 4, Jane Jones 5, Jane Jones 6. (Bartlett, Amanda) (Entered: 10/06/2016)

Oct. 6, 2016

Oct. 6, 2016

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JOINT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Daniel Schulze dated October 21, 2016. Document filed by Anthony Annucci, Jason Effman, Steven Maher, Christian Nunez, John Shipley.(Schulze, Daniel) (Entered: 10/21/2016)

Oct. 21, 2016

Oct. 21, 2016

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ORDER granting 36 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. Application granted. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 10/24/2016) (cla) (Entered: 10/24/2016)

Oct. 24, 2016

Oct. 24, 2016

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Set/Reset Deadlines

Oct. 24, 2016

Oct. 24, 2016

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Set/Reset Deadlines: Anthony Annucci answer due 11/23/2016; Jason Effman answer due 11/23/2016; Steven Maher answer due 11/23/2016; Christian Nunez answer due 11/23/2016; John Shipley answer due 11/23/2016. (cla)

Oct. 24, 2016

Oct. 24, 2016

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LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Daniel Schulze dated November 21, 2016. Document filed by Anthony Annucci, Jason Effman, Steven Maher, Christian Nunez, John Shipley.(Schulze, Daniel) (Entered: 11/21/2016)

Nov. 21, 2016

Nov. 21, 2016

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39

ORDER granting 38 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. Application granted. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 11/22/2016) (cf) (Entered: 11/22/2016)

Nov. 22, 2016

Nov. 22, 2016

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Set/Reset Deadlines

Nov. 22, 2016

Nov. 22, 2016

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Set/Reset Deadlines: Anthony Annucci answer due 12/23/2016; Jason Effman answer due 12/23/2016; Steven Maher answer due 12/23/2016; Christian Nunez answer due 12/23/2016; John Shipley answer due 12/23/2016. (cf)

Nov. 22, 2016

Nov. 22, 2016

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40

FILING ERROR - ELECTRONIC FILING OF NON-ECF DOCUMENT - NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL Pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(i) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the plaintiff(s) and or their counsel(s), hereby give notice that the above-captioned action is voluntarily dismissed, without prejudice against the defendant(s) Jane Jones 5. Document filed by Jane Jones 5. (Bartlett, Amanda) Modified on 12/13/2016 (dt). (Entered: 12/12/2016)

Dec. 12, 2016

Dec. 12, 2016

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Sealed Document

Dec. 12, 2016

Dec. 12, 2016

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SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault.(mps) (Entered: 12/12/2016)

Dec. 12, 2016

Dec. 12, 2016

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***NOTE TO ATTORNEY TO E-MAIL PDF. Note to Attorney Amanda Bartlett for noncompliance with Section 18.3 of the S.D.N.Y. Electronic Case Filing Rules & Instructions. E-MAIL the PDF for Document 40 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal, to: judgments@nysd.uscourts.gov (dt)

Dec. 13, 2016

Dec. 13, 2016

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Note to Attorney to E-Mail PDF

Dec. 13, 2016

Dec. 13, 2016

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NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF PLAINTIFF JANE JONES 5: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(i) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and upon the Declaration submitted herewith, plaintiff Jane Jones 5 voluntarily dismisses her claims in the above-captioned action without prejudice. This dismissal applies only to the claims of plaintiff Jane Jones 5; the other plaintiffs' claims remain pending and this dismissal of one plaintiff does not dispose of the action. Jane Jones 5 (On behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated) terminated. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 12/13/2016) (cf) (Entered: 12/13/2016)

Dec. 13, 2016

Dec. 13, 2016

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LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time To Respond to Complaint addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Daniel Schulze dated December 20, 2016. Document filed by Anthony Annucci, Jason Effman, Steven Maher, Christian Nunez, John Shipley.(Schulze, Daniel) (Entered: 12/20/2016)

Dec. 20, 2016

Dec. 20, 2016

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Set/Reset Deadlines

Dec. 20, 2016

Dec. 20, 2016

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44

ORDER granting 43 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. Application granted. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 12/20/2016) (cf) (Entered: 12/21/2016)

Dec. 20, 2016

Dec. 20, 2016

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Set/Reset Deadlines: All Defendants answer due 1/13/2017. (cf)

Dec. 20, 2016

Dec. 20, 2016

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LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time To Respond to Complaint addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Daniel Schulze dated January 10, 2017. Document filed by Anthony Annucci, Jason Effman, Steven Maher, Christian Nunez, John Shipley.(Schulze, Daniel) (Entered: 01/10/2017)

Jan. 10, 2017

Jan. 10, 2017

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46

ORDER granting 45 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. Application granted. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 1/11/2017) (cf) (Entered: 01/11/2017)

Jan. 11, 2017

Jan. 11, 2017

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Set/Reset Deadlines

Jan. 11, 2017

Jan. 11, 2017

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Set/Reset Deadlines: Anthony Annucci answer due 2/17/2017; Jason Effman answer due 2/17/2017; Steven Maher answer due 2/17/2017; Christian Nunez answer due 2/17/2017; John Shipley answer due 2/17/2017. (cf)

Jan. 11, 2017

Jan. 11, 2017

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LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time To Respond to Complaint addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Daniel Schulze dated February 13, 2017. Document filed by Anthony Annucci, Jason Effman, Steven Maher, Christian Nunez, John Shipley.(Schulze, Daniel) (Entered: 02/13/2017)

Feb. 13, 2017

Feb. 13, 2017

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48

ORDER granting 47 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. Application granted. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 2/14/2017) (cf) (Entered: 02/15/2017)

Feb. 14, 2017

Feb. 14, 2017

PACER

Set/Reset Deadlines

Feb. 14, 2017

Feb. 14, 2017

PACER

Set/Reset Deadlines: Anthony Annucci answer due 3/17/2017; Jason Effman answer due 3/17/2017; Steven Maher answer due 3/17/2017; Christian Nunez answer due 3/17/2017; John Shipley answer due 3/17/2017. (cf)

Feb. 14, 2017

Feb. 14, 2017

PACER
49

LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time And Advising The Court That The Parties Have Reached An Agreement In Principal addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Daniel Schulze dated March 15, 2017. Document filed by Anthony Annucci, Jason Effman, Steven Maher, Christian Nunez, John Shipley.(Schulze, Daniel) (Entered: 03/15/2017)

March 15, 2017

March 15, 2017

PACER
50

ORDER granting 49 Letter Motion for Extension of Time And Advising The Court That The Parties Have Reached An Agreement In Principal. Application granted. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 3/16/2017) (cla) (Entered: 03/16/2017)

March 16, 2017

March 16, 2017

PACER
51

LETTER addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Daniel Schulze dated June 9, 2017 re: Stipulation and Proposed Order. Document filed by Anthony Annucci, Jason Effman, Steven Maher, Christian Nunez, John Shipley. (Attachments: # 1 Stipulation and Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit To Stipulation (Private Agreement))(Schulze, Daniel) (Entered: 06/09/2017)

1 Stipulation and Proposed Order

View on PACER

2 Exhibit To Stipulation (Private Agreement)

View on PACER

June 9, 2017

June 9, 2017

PACER
52

STIPULATION AND ORDER STAYING ACTION: The Action will be stayed for a period of two years from the date this Stipulation and Order is So Ordered by the Court (the "Stay"). (As further set forth in this Order.) (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 6/13/2017) (cf) (Entered: 06/14/2017)

June 14, 2017

June 14, 2017

RECAP

Case Stayed

June 14, 2017

June 14, 2017

PACER

Case Stayed (cf)

June 14, 2017

June 14, 2017

PACER

Set/Reset Deadlines: Anthony Annucci answer due 8/18/2017; Jason Effman answer due 8/18/2017. (ap)

July 17, 2017

July 17, 2017

PACER

Set/Reset Deadlines

July 17, 2017

July 17, 2017

PACER

***DELETED DOCUMENT. Deleted document number 53 ENDORSED LETTER. The document was incorrectly filed in this case. (ap)

July 17, 2017

July 17, 2017

PACER

Notice Regarding Deleted Document

July 17, 2017

July 17, 2017

PACER
53

ENDORSED LETTER: addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Kaci A. Lally, dated July 14, 2017, re: Adjournment. ENDORSEMENT: Application granted. SO ORDERED. Answer due 8/18/2017. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 7/17/2017) (ap) (Entered: 07/26/2017)

July 17, 2017

July 17, 2017

PACER

Notice Regarding Deleted Document

July 18, 2017

July 18, 2017

PACER
54

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS by Daniel A. Schulze on behalf of All Defendants. New Address: New York Attorney General, 28 Liberty St., New York, NY, United States 10005, 212-416-6557. (Schulze, Daniel) (Entered: 04/25/2018)

April 25, 2018

April 25, 2018

PACER
55

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Colleen Kelly Faherty on behalf of Anthony Annucci, Jason Effman, Steven Maher, Christian Nunez, John Shipley. (Faherty, Colleen) (Entered: 04/30/2018)

April 30, 2018

April 30, 2018

PACER
56

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS by Kacie Alina Lally on behalf of All Defendants. New Address: New York Attorney General, 28 Liberty St., New York, NY, USA 10005, 212-416-8599. (Lally, Kacie) (Entered: 05/01/2018)

May 1, 2018

May 1, 2018

PACER
57

ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Collenen Faherty dated 8/17/2018 re: Letter Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. ENDORSEMENT: Application granted. No further extensions will be granted absent good cause. SO ORDERED., ( Replies due by 9/13/2018.) (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 8/20/2018) (rj) (Entered: 08/20/2018)

Aug. 20, 2018

Aug. 20, 2018

PACER
58

MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: (107 in 1:17-cv-01765-RA) STATUS REPORT. Regarding settlement. Document filed by Anthony J. Annucci, FNU Eddy, Jason Effman, FNU Garcia, FNU Jackson, Sabina Kaplan, FNU Murphy, FNU Paige, FNU Speights, FNU Williams. ENDORSEMENT: In the event the parties have not finalized the settlement documents by September 28, 2018, they are to provide the Court with an update. Plaintiffs are directed to serve a copy of this Order on Defendant Jeffrey Green in a manner consistent with Rule 5. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 8/27/2018) (rjm) (Entered: 08/27/2018)

Aug. 27, 2018

Aug. 27, 2018

PACER
59

ORDER granting (67 in 17-cv-1765) Letter Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Application granted. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 9/12/2018) (anc) (Entered: 01/17/2019)

Sept. 12, 2018

Sept. 12, 2018

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: New York

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 25, 2016

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Plaintiffs are six women prisoners incarcerated at various New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision facilities.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Legal Services/Legal Aid

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Pending

Defendants

New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, State

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Corrections

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Ex parte Young (federal or state officials)

Constitutional Clause(s):

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

General/Misc.:

Conditions of confinement

Failure to discipline

Failure to supervise

Failure to train

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Assault/abuse by non-staff (facilities)

Assault/abuse by staff (facilities)

Sex w/ staff; sexual harassment by staff