Case: Baker v. DesLauriers

6:14-cv-01356 | U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas

Filed Date: Oct. 27, 2014

Closed Date: July 17, 2017

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Case Summary

On October 27, 2014, twenty-five former prisoners forced to enroll in Kansas's Sexual Predator Treatment Program after their release from prison filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas. The plaintiffs sued directors of the Sexual Predator Treatment Program (SPTP), Larned State Hospital, the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, and the State of Kansas under 42 U.S.C § 1983, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitati…

On October 27, 2014, twenty-five former prisoners forced to enroll in Kansas's Sexual Predator Treatment Program after their release from prison filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas. The plaintiffs sued directors of the Sexual Predator Treatment Program (SPTP), Larned State Hospital, the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, and the State of Kansas under 42 U.S.C § 1983, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Kansas state law. Representing themselves, the plaintiffs asked for declaratory and injunctive relief along with monetary damages. In their claim for relief, they cited violations of the First, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments to the Constitution, along with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and Kansas state law (K.S.A. § 59-29a22(b)(3)).

More specifically, the plaintiffs argued in a 314-page complaint that the SPTP is, in both design and in application, a source of punishment rather than therapy, and that it violated laws designed to protect recipients of therapy and constitutional prohibitions against ex post facto punishment and double jeopardy. They alleged that the program was in many ways equivalent to or in some instances worse than prison in the restrictions that it imposed and in the conditions to which it subjected enrollees.

The case was initially assigned to District Judge Sam A. Crow. On January 27, 2015, the case was reassigned to District Judge Eric F. Melgren. The next day, it was again reassigned, this time to Chief Judge J. Thomas Marten.

The plaintiffs sought appointment of counsel. Magistrate Judge Karen Humphreys granted the motion on February 9, 2015 but deferred selection of counsel until the court could learn more about what sorts of experience appointed counsel would need. In particular, Judge Humphreys noted that similar litigation was underway in Illinois (Hargett v. Adams), Minnesota (Karsjens v. Jesson), Missouri (Van Orden v. Healthlink), New Jersey (Alves v. Main), and Washington (Turay v. Seling) and consulted lawyers involved in the Missouri case for advice. Judge Humphreys retired in June 2015 while the stay was still in place and the case was reassigned to Magistrate Judge Kenneth G. Gale on June 11, 2015.

On November 12, 2015, one of the plaintiffs wrote a letter to Judge Marten and Judge Gale. The letter noted that trials in both the Minnesota and Missouri cases had ended, and their respective SVP programs had been found unconstitutional. Because the trials had ended and Judge Humphreys had retired, the plaintiff argued, the stay should be lifted and the case allowed to proceed. On January 7, 2016, another plaintiff sent the court clerk a handwritten note and attached the Missouri court decision to encourage the court to lift the stay. On March 31, 2016, the plaintiffs moved for stay to be lifted, but Judge Gale denied the motion on April 4, 2016. 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 45574. Judge Gale emphasized that he was actively working to find counsel but had not been successful because of the large amount of uncompensated work that would be required of any appointed counsel. Judge Gale reiterated that the Plaintiffs could not adequately represent themselves and asked for their patience while the search continued. On August 2, 2016, the Court appointed seven pro bono lawyers to represent the plaintiffs and lifted the stay. Judge Gale ordered the plaintiffs to stop communicating with the Court or the defendants unless done through counsel. The original complaint and summons had not been served on defendants at the time counsel was appointed.

On December 5, 2016, the plaintiffs (now through counsel) filed an amended complaint with substantial changes. The plaintiffs re-alleged that the Kansas SPTP was an unconstitutional punishment system, rather than a therapy program. Specifically, they alleged that there was no realistic possibility of ever completing the program and being released from its requirements - of the hundreds committed under SPTP, only three had successfully completed the program. The program was alleged to be inadequate because it failed to tailor treatment to the needs of the detainees. The plaintiffs also alleged that treatment hours had been cut, the facilities were overcrowded, and the employee turnover was so high as to compromise the treatment of detainees. The move from one phase of the program to another was often based on arbitrary or non-therapeutic considerations, like bed availability. The facilities were also managed like a prison, using Kansas Department of Corrections protocols. All of these factors, when combined, made SPTP an essentially lifelong commitment in a secure facility. The plaintiffs alleged that these conditions meant SPTP violated the 14th Amendment’s Due Process Clause.

On December 29, 2016, one plaintiff moved to separate from the class. Judge Gale granted his motion and declared the case would be treated as a consolidated case, with the original complaint applying to this plaintiff and the amended complaint applying to the class action. The separate plaintiff then moved to certify the class under the original complaint and asked for separate counsel to be appointed for his case on February 23, 2017. He expressed that appointed counsel for the amended complaint did not have the “best interests” of the class in mind. On March 2, 2017, Judge Gale denied the motion to appoint replacement counsel, citing the fact that able and competent counsel had already been appointed.

On February 24, 2017, the defendants moved to dismiss the case for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. The defendants argued that the state has discretion to design treatment programs for sexually violent predators and had not abused that discretion in creating the SPTP. The plaintiffs disagreed with the treatment they had received, the defendants argued, but that treatment was within the bounds of professional judgment and not enough to make out a constitutional violation.

On July 17, 2017, the Court granted the motion to dismiss. Specifically, Judge Marten found that the plaintiffs had failed to adequately allege how the SPTP program deviated from accepted standards of treatment in a way that violated the plaintiffs’ due process rights. Judge Marten also ruled that the conditions of the SPTP facilities were related to the reasons for detaining the plaintiffs and, thus, did not violate the plaintiffs’ due process rights. Because of this dismissal, the separate plaintiff’s motion to certify the original complaint class was denied as moot. On August 14, 2017, the Plaintiffs filed a motion to reconsider the dismissal, arguing that the court had committed legal error by failing to take judicial notice of a 2015 Kansas report on SPTP. In the alternative, the plaintiffs asked for leave to file an amended complaint that did state a claim. Two months later, on November 14, 2017, Judge Marten denied this motion. Judge Marten found that consideration of the 2015 Report would not have changed his ruling that the complaint did not state a claim. The plaintiffs attached a proposed second amended complaint to their motion for reconsideration, which Judge Marten reviewed and found similarly deficient. Judge Marten decided that amending the complaint would be futile and dismissed the case with prejudice.

For a discussion of SPTP, written after the complaint in this case was filed, see this Kansas City Star article.

Summary Authors

Ryan Berry (5/18/2016)

Lisa Koo (3/3/2019)

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People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Alexander, William Clifton (Kansas)

Amini, Mona (Kansas)

Asbill, Craig O. (Kansas)

Attorney for Defendant

Armstrong, James M. (Kansas)

Ayers, Gary L. (Kansas)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other
Judge(s)

Crow, Sam A. (Kansas)

Gale, Kenneth G (Kansas)

Humphreys, Karen M. (Kansas)

Marten, John Thomas (Kansas)

Melgren, Eric F. (Kansas)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

6:14-cv-01356

Docket [PACER]

Nov. 4, 2017

Nov. 4, 2017

Docket
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Complaint

Baker v. DesLauriers

Oct. 27, 2014

Oct. 27, 2014

Complaint
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Denial of Motion To Lift Stay

April 4, 2016

April 4, 2016

Order/Opinion
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Order [Granting motion to appoint counsel]

Baker v. DesLauriers

May 19, 2016

May 19, 2016

Order/Opinion
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First Amended Complaint

Dec. 5, 2016

Dec. 5, 2016

Complaint
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Memorandum and Order

Baker v. Keck

July 17, 2017

July 17, 2017

Order/Opinion

2017 WL 2017

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Memorandum and Order

Baker v. Keck

Nov. 14, 2017

Nov. 14, 2017

Order/Opinion

2017 WL 2017

Resources

Docket

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COMPLAINT (No Summons Issued) with trial location of Wichita, filed by Michael Unruh, Billy Ingram, James R. Rowray, David E. Benton, Sr, Ronald A. Baker, Billy J. Stanley, James E. Roberts, Jr, Larry Wright, David Thayer, Eric Patterson, Travis Williams, Michael D. Mellon, Justin Miller, William Eugene Wald, Dale Patterson, Vance Walters, Harvey Hickman, Richard L. Cochran, Alan Kirk, Roy Nalley, Ramon Cruz Perez, Robert H. Kinzer, Robert Fox, Danny Stanley, Michael P. Gallagher. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L, # 13 Exhibit M, # 14 Exhibit N, # 15 Exhibit O, # 16 Exhibit P, # 17 Exhibit Q, # 18 Exhibit R, # 19 Exhibit S, # 20 Exhibit T, # 21 Exhibit U, # 22 Exhibit V, # 23 Exhibit W). (mam) (Entered: 10/30/2014)

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Oct. 27, 2014

Oct. 27, 2014

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CIVIL COVER SHEET re 1 Complaint, by Plaintiffs Ronald A. Baker, David E. Benton, Sr, Richard L. Cochran, Ramon Cruz Perez, Robert Fox, Michael P. Gallagher, Harvey Hickman, Billy Ingram, Robert H. Kinzer, Alan Kirk, Michael D. Mellon, Justin Miller, Roy Nalley, Dale Patterson, Eric Patterson, James E. Roberts, Jr, James R. Rowray, Billy J. Stanley, Danny Stanley, David Thayer, Michael Unruh, William Eugene Wald, Vance Walters, Travis Williams, Larry Wright. (mam) (Entered: 10/30/2014)

Oct. 27, 2014

Oct. 27, 2014

PACER
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(NOTE: Access to document is restricted pursuant to the court's privacy policy.) MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Ronald A. Baker. (mam) # 1 Affidavit) (mam). (Entered: 10/30/2014)

Oct. 27, 2014

Oct. 27, 2014

PACER
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(NOTE: Access to document is restricted pursuant to the court's privacy policy.) MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff David E. Benton, Sr (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(mam) (Entered: 10/30/2014)

Oct. 27, 2014

Oct. 27, 2014

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(NOTE: Access to document is restricted pursuant to the court's privacy policy.) MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Richard L. Cochran (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(mam) (Entered: 10/30/2014)

Oct. 27, 2014

Oct. 27, 2014

PACER
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(NOTE: Access to document is restricted pursuant to the court's privacy policy.) MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Robert Fox (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(mam) (Entered: 10/30/2014)

Oct. 27, 2014

Oct. 27, 2014

PACER
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(NOTE: Access to document is restricted pursuant to the court's privacy policy.) MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Michael P. Gallagher (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(mam) (Entered: 10/30/2014)

Oct. 27, 2014

Oct. 27, 2014

PACER
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(NOTE: Access to document is restricted pursuant to the court's privacy policy.) MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Harvey Hickman (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(mam) (Entered: 10/30/2014)

Oct. 27, 2014

Oct. 27, 2014

PACER
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(NOTE: Access to document is restricted pursuant to the court's privacy policy.) MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Billy Ingram (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(mam) (Entered: 10/30/2014)

Oct. 27, 2014

Oct. 27, 2014

PACER
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(NOTE: Access to document is restricted pursuant to the court's privacy policy.) MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Robert H. Kinzer (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(mam) (Entered: 10/30/2014)

Oct. 27, 2014

Oct. 27, 2014

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(NOTE: Access to document is restricted pursuant to the court's privacy policy.) MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Alan Kirk (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(mam) (Entered: 10/30/2014)

Oct. 27, 2014

Oct. 27, 2014

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(NOTE: Access to document is restricted pursuant to the court's privacy policy.) MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Michael D. Mellon (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(mam) (Entered: 10/30/2014)

Oct. 27, 2014

Oct. 27, 2014

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(NOTE: Access to document is restricted pursuant to the court's privacy policy.) MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Justin Miller (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(mam) (Entered: 10/30/2014)

Oct. 27, 2014

Oct. 27, 2014

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(NOTE: Access to document is restricted pursuant to the court's privacy policy.) MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Roy Nalley (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(mam) (Entered: 10/30/2014)

Oct. 27, 2014

Oct. 27, 2014

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(NOTE: Access to document is restricted pursuant to the court's privacy policy.) MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Dale Patterson (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(mam) (Entered: 10/30/2014)

Oct. 27, 2014

Oct. 27, 2014

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(NOTE: Access to document is restricted pursuant to the court's privacy policy.) MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Eric Patterson (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(mam) (Entered: 10/30/2014)

Oct. 27, 2014

Oct. 27, 2014

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(NOTE: Access to document is restricted pursuant to the court's privacy policy.) MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Ramon Cruz Perez (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(mam) (Entered: 10/30/2014)

Oct. 27, 2014

Oct. 27, 2014

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(NOTE: Access to document is restricted pursuant to the court's privacy policy.) MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff James E. Roberts, Jr (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(mam) (Entered: 10/30/2014)

Oct. 27, 2014

Oct. 27, 2014

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(NOTE: Access to document is restricted pursuant to the court's privacy policy.) MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff James R. Rowray (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(mam) (Entered: 10/30/2014)

Oct. 27, 2014

Oct. 27, 2014

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(NOTE: Access to document is restricted pursuant to the court's privacy policy.) MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Billy J. Stanley (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(mam) (Entered: 10/30/2014)

Oct. 27, 2014

Oct. 27, 2014

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(NOTE: Access to document is restricted pursuant to the court's privacy policy.) MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Danny Stanley (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(mam) (Entered: 10/30/2014)

Oct. 27, 2014

Oct. 27, 2014

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(NOTE: Access to document is restricted pursuant to the court's privacy policy.) MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff David Thayer (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(mam) (Entered: 10/30/2014)

Oct. 27, 2014

Oct. 27, 2014

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(NOTE: Access to document is restricted pursuant to the court's privacy policy.) MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Michael Unruh (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(mam) (Entered: 10/30/2014)

Oct. 27, 2014

Oct. 27, 2014

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(NOTE: Access to document is restricted pursuant to the court's privacy policy.) MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff William Eugene Wald (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(mam) (Entered: 10/30/2014)

Oct. 27, 2014

Oct. 27, 2014

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(NOTE: Access to document is restricted pursuant to the court's privacy policy.) MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Vance Walters (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(mam) (Entered: 10/30/2014)

Oct. 27, 2014

Oct. 27, 2014

PACER
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(NOTE: Access to document is restricted pursuant to the court's privacy policy.) MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Travis Williams (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(mam) (Entered: 10/30/2014)

Oct. 27, 2014

Oct. 27, 2014

PACER
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(NOTE: Access to document is restricted pursuant to the court's privacy policy.) MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Larry Wright (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(mam) (Entered: 10/30/2014)

Oct. 27, 2014

Oct. 27, 2014

PACER
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MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Plaintiffs Ronald A. Baker, David E. Benton, Sr, Richard L. Cochran, Ramon Cruz Perez, Robert Fox, Michael P. Gallagher, Harvey Hickman, Billy Ingram, Robert H. Kinzer, Alan Kirk, Michael D. Mellon, Justin Miller, Roy Nalley, Dale Patterson, Eric Patterson, James E. Roberts, Jr, James R. Rowray, Billy J. Stanley, Danny Stanley, David Thayer, Michael Unruh, William Eugene Wald, Vance Walters, Travis Williams, Larry Wright. (mam) (Entered: 10/30/2014)

Oct. 27, 2014

Oct. 27, 2014

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DESIGNATION OF PLACE OF TRIAL filed by Plaintiffs Ronald A. Baker, David E. Benton, Sr, Richard L. Cochran, Ramon Cruz Perez, Robert Fox, Michael P. Gallagher, Harvey Hickman, Billy Ingram, Robert H. Kinzer, Alan Kirk, Michael D. Mellon, Justin Miller, Roy Nalley, Dale Patterson, Eric Patterson, James E. Roberts, Jr, James R. Rowray, Billy J. Stanley, Danny Stanley, David Thayer, Michael Unruh, William Eugene Wald, Vance Walters, Travis Williams, Larry Wright - trial to be held in Wichita. (mam) (Entered: 10/30/2014)

Oct. 29, 2014

Oct. 29, 2014

PACER
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NOTICE of Defendant's Addresses by Ronald A. Baker, David E. Benton, Sr, Richard L. Cochran, Ramon Cruz Perez, Robert Fox, Michael P. Gallagher, Harvey Hickman, Billy Ingram, Robert H. Kinzer, Alan Kirk, Michael D. Mellon, Justin Miller, Roy Nalley, Dale Patterson, Eric Patterson, James E. Roberts, Jr, James R. Rowray, Billy J. Stanley, Danny Stanley, David Thayer, Michael Unruh, William Eugene Wald, Vance Walters, Travis Williams, Larry Wright. (aa) (Entered: 10/31/2014)

Oct. 31, 2014

Oct. 31, 2014

PACER
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ORDER granting 3 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; granting 4 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; granting 5 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; granting 6 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; granting 7 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; granting 8 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; granting 9 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; granting 10 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; granting 11 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; granting 12 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; granting 13 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; granting 14 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; granting 15 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; granting 16 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; granting 17 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; granting 18 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; granting 19 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; granting 20 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; granting 21 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; granting 22 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; granting 23 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; granting 24 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; granting 25 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; granting 26 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; granting 27 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Service of the summons and complaint are suspended while the court considers plaintiffs' motion for appointment of counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen M. Humphreys on 12/12/14. Mailed to each individual pro se plaintiff by regular mail. (sj) (Entered: 12/12/2014)

Dec. 12, 2014

Dec. 12, 2014

PACER
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***DISREGARD, FILED IN WRONG CASE*** ORDER of 10CCA: Petition for permission to appeal filed by Dart Cherokee Basin Operating Company, LLC, and Cherokee Basin Pipeline, LLC is granted. Fee due by 2/5/15. (Appeal No. 13-603) (msb) Modified on 1/23/2015 (smg). (Entered: 01/22/2015)

Jan. 22, 2015

Jan. 22, 2015

PACER
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MINUTE ORDER: Court directs that this case be returned to the Clerk, U.S. District Court, for reassignment pursuant to D.Kan. Rule 40.1. Signed by Deputy Clerk on 1/27/15. Mailed to pro se plaintiffs by regular mail.(msb) (Entered: 01/27/2015)

Jan. 27, 2015

Jan. 27, 2015

PACER
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MINUTE ORDER REASSIGNING CASE: Case reassigned to District Judge Eric F. Melgren for all further proceedings. U.S. District Senior Judge Sam A. Crow no longer assigned to case. Signed by Deputy Clerk on 1/27/15. Mailed to pro se plaintiffs by regular mail.(msb) (Entered: 01/27/2015)

Jan. 27, 2015

Jan. 27, 2015

PACER
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MINUTE ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Chief Judge J. Thomas Marten for all further proceedings. District Judge Eric F. Melgren no longer assigned to case. Signed by deputy clerk on 1/28/15. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.)(cs) (Entered: 01/28/2015)

Jan. 28, 2015

Jan. 28, 2015

PACER
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ORDER provisionally granting 28 Plaintiffs' Motion to Appoint Counsel. The selection of appointed counsel shall be deferred pending further investigation by the court. This case shall be stayed pending the court's review of the scheduled trials in the District of Minnesota and the Eastern District of Missouri. See order for further details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen M. Humphreys on 2/9/15. Mailed to each pro se plaintiff by regular mail. (sj) (Entered: 02/09/2015)

Feb. 9, 2015

Feb. 9, 2015

PACER
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ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Due to the retirement of the undersigned Magistrate Judge, this case is reassigned to Magistrate Judge Kenneth G. Gale for all further proceedings. Magistrate Judge Karen M. Humphreys is no longer assigned to case. Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen M. Humphreys on 6/11/15.Mailed to pro se party Plaintiffs by regular mail. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.)(sj) (Entered: 06/11/2015)

June 11, 2015

June 11, 2015

PACER
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MOTION TO JOIN CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT by Plaintiff Edward C. Johnson (referred to Magistrate Judge Kenneth G. Gale). (aa) (Entered: 11/12/2015)

Nov. 12, 2015

Nov. 12, 2015

PACER
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Letters from Randall Ritchie to the Court. (aa) (Entered: 12/14/2015)

Nov. 12, 2015

Nov. 12, 2015

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MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis NOTE - Access to document is restricted pursuant to the courts privacy policy. by Plaintiff Edward C. Johnson. (referred to Magistrate Judge Kenneth G. Gale) (aa) (Entered: 11/12/2015)

Nov. 12, 2015

Nov. 12, 2015

PACER
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(NOTE: Access to document is restricted pursuant to the courts privacy policy.) FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT by Plaintiff Edward C. Johnson. (aa) (Entered: 11/12/2015)

Nov. 12, 2015

Nov. 12, 2015

PACER
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ORDER granting 38 Motion for Joinder. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kenneth G. Gale on 12/7/15. Mailed to pro se party Edward C. Johnson by regular mail. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (df) (Entered: 12/07/2015)

Dec. 7, 2015

Dec. 7, 2015

PACER
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ORDER granting 39 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. The court has reviewed Plaintiff's affidavit of financial resources and finds that he is financially unable to pay the filing fee at this time. Because plaintiff proceeds in forma pauperis, the law requires service of thesummons and complaint by the clerk of the court. See 28 U.S.C. 1915(d) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(c)(3). However, at this time service shall be suspended while the Court determines how to proceed following the motion for appointment of counsel filed by the other Plaintiffs. (Doc. 28.) Signed by Magistrate Judge Kenneth G. Gale on 12/7/15. Mailed to pro se party Edward C. Johnson by regular mail. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (df) (Entered: 12/07/2015)

Dec. 7, 2015

Dec. 7, 2015

PACER
44

NOTICE by James E. Roberts, Jr. (sz) (Entered: 01/08/2016)

Jan. 7, 2016

Jan. 7, 2016

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MOTION to Lift Stay by Plaintiffs Ronald A. Baker, David E. Benton, Sr, Richard L. Cochran, Ramon Cruz Perez, Robert Fox, Harvey Hickman, Edward C. Johnson, Robert H. Kinzer, Alan Kirk, Michael D. Mellon, Justin Miller, Roy Nalley, Dale Patterson, Eric Patterson, James R. Rowray, Billy J. Stanley, David Thayer, Michael Unruh, Vance Walters, Larry Wright (referred to Magistrate Judge Kenneth G. Gale). (aa) (Entered: 03/31/2016)

March 31, 2016

March 31, 2016

PACER
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MEMORANDUM AND ORDER denying 45 Motion to Lift Stay. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kenneth G. Gale on 4/4/16. Mailed to pro se Plaintiffs by regular mail. (df) (Entered: 04/04/2016)

April 4, 2016

April 4, 2016

RECAP
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MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Plaintiff James E. Roberts, Jr (referred to Magistrate Judge Kenneth G. Gale). (aa) (Entered: 07/14/2016)

July 14, 2016

July 14, 2016

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(DISREGARD THIS DOCKET ENTRY − ORDER REFILED WITH THE CORRECT DOCUMENT AS DOCKET ENTRY 49 ) −− MEMORANDUM AND ORDER granting 28 , 47 Motion to Appoint Counsel Appointed Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for Ronald A. Baker,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for David E. Benton, Sr,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for Richard L. Cochran,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for Ramon Cruz Perez,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for Robert Fox,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for Michael P. Gallagher,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for Harvey Hickman,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for Billy Ingram,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for Alan Kirk,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for Michael D. Mellon,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for Justin Miller,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for Roy Nalley,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for Dale Patterson,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for Eric Patterson,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for James E. Roberts, Jr,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for James R. Rowray,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for Billy J. Stanley,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for Danny Stanley,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for David Thayer,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for Michael Unruh,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for William Eugene Wald,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for Vance Walters,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for Travis Williams,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for Larry Wright. This Order shall also lift the stay previously entered in this case 36 . Signed by Magistrate Judge Kenneth G. Gale on 8/2/16.Mailed to pro se party by regular mail (df) Modified on 8/2/2016 (aa). (Entered: 08/02/2016)

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MEMORANDUM AND ORDER granting 28 , 47 Motion to Appoint Counsel Appointed Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for Ronald A. Baker,Donald N. Peterso n, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for David E. Benton, Sr,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathb un,Joseph A. Schremmer for Richard L. Cochran,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for Ramon Cruz Perez,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russel l Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for Robert Fox,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for Michael P. Gall agher,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for Harvey Hickman,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliot t,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for Billy Ingram,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for Edward C. Johnson,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Grayb ill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for Robert H. Kinzer,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for Alan Kirk,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for Michael D. Mellon,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Na than Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for Justin Miller,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for Roy Nalley,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for Dale Patterson,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremm er for Eric Patterson,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for James E. Roberts, Jr,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for James R. Rowray,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for Billy J. Stanley,Donald N. Pet erson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for Danny Stanley,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun ,Joseph A. Schremmer for David Thayer,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for Michael Unruh,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood ,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for William Eugene Wald,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for Vance Walters,Don ald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randall K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for Travis Williams,Donald N. Peterson, II,Jacob S. Graybill,N. Russell Hazlewood,Sean M. McGivern,Nathan Elliott,Randal l K. Rathbun,Joseph A. Schremmer for Larry Wright. This Order shall also lift the stay previously entered in this case 36 . Signed by Magistrate Judge Kenneth G. Gale on 8/2/16.Mailed to pro se party by regular mail (df) (Additional attachment(s) added on 8/2/2016: # 1 Corrected Main Document) (aa).

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DOCKET ANNOTATION: The wrong document was originally attached to docket entry 49 Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel. The correct document has now been attached and is being provided with this docket entry for notification purposes. (aa) (Entered: 08/02/2016)

Aug. 2, 2016

Aug. 2, 2016

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ENTRY OF APPEARANCE by Joseph A. Schremmer on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Schremmer, Joseph) (Entered: 08/03/2016)

Aug. 3, 2016

Aug. 3, 2016

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ENTRY OF APPEARANCE by Randall K. Rathbun on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Rathbun, Randall) (Entered: 08/03/2016)

Aug. 3, 2016

Aug. 3, 2016

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ENTRY OF APPEARANCE by Nathan Elliott on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Elliott, Nathan) (Entered: 08/03/2016)

Aug. 3, 2016

Aug. 3, 2016

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ENTRY OF APPEARANCE by Sean M. McGivern on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (McGivern, Sean) (Entered: 08/03/2016)

Aug. 3, 2016

Aug. 3, 2016

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ENTRY OF APPEARANCE by Donald N. Peterson, II on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Peterson, Donald) (Entered: 08/03/2016)

Aug. 3, 2016

Aug. 3, 2016

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ENTRY OF APPEARANCE by N. Russell Hazlewood on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Hazlewood, N.) (Entered: 08/03/2016)

Aug. 3, 2016

Aug. 3, 2016

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ENTRY OF APPEARANCE by Jacob S. Graybill on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Graybill, Jacob) (Entered: 08/09/2016)

Aug. 9, 2016

Aug. 9, 2016

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ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL: Attorney Mark D. Kiefer is hereby appointed as additional counsel for all plaintiffs under the provisions of Doc. 50, Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel and Lifting Stay. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kenneth G. Gale on 8/12/16. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.)(aw) (Entered: 08/15/2016)

Aug. 15, 2016

Aug. 15, 2016

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(DISREGARD THIS ENTRY − ORDER FILED TWICE BY MISTAKE) −− ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL: Attorney Mark D. Kiefer is hereby appointed as additional counsel for all plaintiffs under the provisions of Doc. 50, Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel and Lifting Stay. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kenneth G. Gale on 8/12/16. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.)(aw) Modified on 8/15/2016 (aa). (Entered: 08/15/2016)

Aug. 15, 2016

Aug. 15, 2016

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MOTION for extension of time to Serve Process by Plaintiffs Ronald A. Baker, David E. Benton, Sr, Richard L. Cochran, Ramon Cruz Perez, Robert Fox, Michael P. Gallagher, Harvey Hickman, Billy Ingram, Edward C. Johnson, Robert H. Kinzer, Alan Kirk, Michael D. Mellon, Justin Miller, Roy Nalley, Dale Patterson, Eric Patterson, James E. Roberts, Jr, James R. Rowray, Billy J. Stanley, Danny Stanley, David Thayer, Michael Unruh, William Eugene Wald, Vance Walters, Travis Williams, Larry Wright (referred to Magistrate Judge Kenneth G. Gale) (Peterson, Donald) (Entered: 10/25/2016)

Oct. 25, 2016

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ORDER granting, for good cause shown, 60 Motion to Extend Deadline to Serve Process. Process shall be served on or before December 15, 2016. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kenneth G. Gale on 10/31/16. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (df) (Entered: 10/31/2016)

Oct. 31, 2016

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AMENDED COMPLAINT against Mike Dixon, Tim Keck, filed by Michael Unruh, Billy Ingram, David E. Benton, Sr, Ronald A. Baker, Billy J. Stanley, James E. Roberts, Jr, Larry Wright, David Thayer, Eric Patterson, Edward C. Johnson, Travis Williams, Michael D. Mellon, Justin Miller, William Eugene Wald, Dale Patterson, Vance Walters, Harvey Hickman, Richard L. Cochran, Alan Kirk, Roy Nalley, Ramon Cruz Perez, Robert H. Kinzer, Danny Stanley, Michael P. Gallagher.(Peterson, Donald) (Entered: 12/05/2016)

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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Michael Unruh, Billy Ingram, David E. Benton, Sr, Ronald A. Baker, Billy J. Stanley, James E. Roberts, Jr, Larry Wright, David Thayer, Eric Patterson, Edward C. Johnson, Travis Williams, Michael D. Mellon, Justin Miller, William Eugene Wald, Dale Patterson, Vance Walters, Harvey Hickman, Richard L. Cochran, Alan Kirk, Roy Nalley, Ramon Cruz Perez, Robert H. Kinzer, Danny Stanley, Michael P. Gallagher. Mike Dixon waiver sent on 12/12/2016, answer due 2/10/2017. (Peterson, Donald) (Entered: 12/14/2016)

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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Michael Unruh, Billy Ingram, David E. Benton, Sr, Ronald A. Baker, Billy J. Stanley, James E. Roberts, Jr, Larry Wright, David Thayer, Eric Patterson, Edward C. Johnson, Travis Williams, Michael D. Mellon, Justin Miller, William Eugene Wald, Dale Patterson, Vance Walters, Harvey Hickman, Richard L. Cochran, Alan Kirk, Roy Nalley, Ramon Cruz Perez, Robert H. Kinzer, Danny Stanley, Michael P. Gallagher. Tim Keck waiver sent on 12/12/2016, answer due 2/10/2017. (Peterson, Donald) (Entered: 12/14/2016)

Dec. 14, 2016

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MOTION to Join the Class Action Complaint by Movant Randall J. Ritchie. (referred to Magistrate Judge Kenneth G. Gale) (aa) (Entered: 12/29/2016)

Dec. 29, 2016

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MOTION TO SEPARATE FROM THE PLAINTIFFS by Movant Steve Islam. (referred to Magistrate Judge Kenneth G. Gale) (aa) (Entered: 12/29/2016)

Dec. 29, 2016

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MOTION TO SEPARATE FROM THE PLAINTIFFS by Plaintiff David Thayer. (referred to Magistrate Judge Kenneth G. Gale) (aa) (Entered: 12/29/2016)

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NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS by James E. Roberts, Jr. (aa) (Entered: 01/09/2017)

Jan. 9, 2017

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MEMORANDUM AND ORDER denying 65 Motion to Join; denying 66 Motion to Separate; granting 67 Motion to Separate. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kenneth G. Gale on 01-30-17. Mailed to pro se party Randall Ritchie, Steve Islam, David Thayer by regular mail. (df)

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ENTRY OF APPEARANCE by Shon D. Qualseth on behalf of Mike Dixon, Tim Keck. (Qualseth, Shon) (Entered: 02/06/2017)

Feb. 6, 2017

Feb. 6, 2017

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ENTRY OF APPEARANCE by Carrie A. Barney on behalf of Mike Dixon, Tim Keck. (Barney, Carrie) (Entered: 02/06/2017)

Feb. 6, 2017

Feb. 6, 2017

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CLERKS ORDER EXTENDING TIME until 02/24/2017 for Defendants Mike Dixon, Tim Keck to answer or otherwise plead. Signed by deputy clerk on 02/07/2017. (aa)

Feb. 7, 2017

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MOTION to Certify Class by Plaintiff David Thayer. (aa) (Entered: 02/23/2017)

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MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Plaintiff David Thayer (referred to Magistrate Judge Kenneth G. Gale).(aa) (Entered: 02/23/2017)

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(NOTE: Access to document is restricted pursuant to the courts privacy policy.) AFFIDAVIT re 74 MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Plaintiff David Thayer.(aa) (Entered: 02/23/2017)

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MOTION to Dismiss by Defendants Mike Dixon, Tim Keck (Qualseth, Shon) (Entered: 02/24/2017)

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MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT of 76 MOTION to Dismiss by Defendants Mike Dixon, Tim Keck(Qualseth, Shon) (Entered: 02/24/2017)

Feb. 24, 2017

Feb. 24, 2017

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MEMORANDUM AND ORDER denying 74 Motion to Appoint Counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kenneth G. Gale on March 2, 2017. Mailed to pro se party by regular mail. (Gale, Kenneth)

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RESPONSE by Defendants Mike Dixon, Tim Keck re 73 MOTION to Certify Class (Qualseth, Shon) (Entered: 03/09/2017)

March 9, 2017

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response as to 76 MOTION to Dismiss by Plaintiffs Ronald A. Baker, David E. Benton, Sr, Richard L. Cochran, Ramon Cruz Perez, Robert Fox, Michael P. Gallagher, Harvey Hickman, Billy Ingram, Robert H. Kinzer, Alan Kirk, Michael D. Mellon, Justin Miller, Roy Nalley, Dale Patterson, Eric Patterson, James E. Roberts, Jr, James R. Rowray, Billy J. Stanley, Danny Stanley, Michael Unruh, William Eugene Wald, Vance Walters, Travis Williams, Larry Wright, David Thayer. (McGivern, Sean) Modified on 3/20/2017 to correct the filers (aa). Modified on 3/21/2017 to remove referral information (aa). (Entered: 03/17/2017)

March 17, 2017

March 17, 2017

MOTION REFERRAL to Magistrate Judge REMOVED as to: 80 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response as to 76 MOTION to Dismiss . The motion will be resolved by the District Judge.(aw) (Entered: 03/17/2017)

March 17, 2017

March 17, 2017

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Amended MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response as to 76 MOTION to Dismiss by Plaintiffs Ronald A. Baker, David E. Benton, Sr, Richard L. Cochran, Ramon Cruz Perez, Robert Fox, Michael P. Gallagher, Harvey Hickman, Billy Ingram, Robert H. Kinzer, Alan Kirk, Michael D. Mellon, Justin Miller, Roy Nalley, Dale Patterson, Eric Patterson, James E. Roberts, Jr, James R. Rowray, Billy J. Stanley, Danny Stanley, Michael Unruh, William Eugene Wald, Vance Walters, Travis Williams, Larry Wright. (McGivern, Sean) Modified on 3/20/2017 to correct the filers (aa). Modified on 3/21/2017 to remove referral information (aa). (Entered: 03/17/2017)

March 17, 2017

March 17, 2017

MOTION REFERRAL to Magistrate Judge REMOVED as to: 81 Amended MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response as to 76 MOTION to Dismiss . The motion will be resolved by the District Judge.(aw) (Entered: 03/17/2017)

March 17, 2017

March 17, 2017

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MEMORANDUM AND ORDER granting 81 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to 76 MOTION to Dismiss . Plaintiffs' Response deadline now 3/24/2017. Signed by Chief Judge J. Thomas Marten on March 20, 2017. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (shs) (Entered: 03/20/2017)

March 20, 2017

March 20, 2017

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RESPONSE by Plaintiffs Ronald A. Baker, David E. Benton, Sr, Richard L. Cochran, Ramon Cruz Perez, Robert Fox, Michael P. Gallagher, Harvey Hickman, Billy Ingram, Edward C. Johnson, Robert H. Kinzer, Alan Kirk, Michael D. Mellon, Justin Miller, Roy Nalley, Dale Patterson, Eric Patterson, James E. Roberts, Jr, James R. Rowray, Billy J. Stanley, Danny Stanley, Michael Unruh, William Eugene Wald, Vance Walters, Travis Williams, Larry Wright re 76 MOTION to Dismiss (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(McGivern, Sean) (Entered: 03/24/2017)

March 24, 2017

March 24, 2017

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Reply as to 76 MOTION to Dismiss by Defendants Mike Dixon, Tim Keck (Qualseth, Shon) Modified on 4/7/2017 to remove referral information (aa). (Entered: 04/06/2017)

April 6, 2017

April 6, 2017

MOTION REFERRAL to Magistrate Judge REMOVED as to: 84 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Reply as to 76 MOTION to Dismiss . The motion will be resolved by the District Judge.(aw) (Entered: 04/06/2017)

April 6, 2017

April 6, 2017

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ORDER granting 84 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply to 76 MOTION to Dismiss. Reply deadline now 4/21/2017. Signed by Chief Judge J. Thomas Marten on April 6, 2017. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (shs) (Entered: 04/06/2017)

April 6, 2017

April 6, 2017

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REPLY TO RESPONSE TO MOTION by Defendants Mike Dixon, Tim Keck re: 76 MOTION to Dismiss (Qualseth, Shon) (Entered: 04/19/2017)

April 19, 2017

April 19, 2017

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MEMORANDUM AND ORDER denying 73 Motion to Certify Class; granting 76 Motion to Dismiss. The action is hereby dismissed for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. Signed by District Judge J. Thomas Marten on 07/17/2017. (aa) (Entered: 07/17/2017)

July 17, 2017

July 17, 2017

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JUDGMENT. It is ordered and adjudged in accordance with the Memorandum and Order filed July 17, 2017, that the defendants' Motion to Dismiss (Dkt. 76) is hereby granted. The action is hereby dismissed for failure to state a claim uponwhich relief can be granted. It is further ordered that plaintiffs' Motion to Certify Class (Dkt. 73) is denied as moot. Signed by deputy clerk on 07/17/2017. (aa) (Entered: 07/17/2017)

July 17, 2017

July 17, 2017

NOTICE Re: Pro Se Mailing. Document 87 Order on Motion to Certify Class & Order on Motion to Dismiss, 88 Judgment: mailed to David Thayer at 1301 KS Highway 264, Larned, KS 67550 on 7/17/2017 by regular mail. (aa) (Entered: 07/17/2017)

July 17, 2017

July 17, 2017

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MOTION for Reconsideration re 87 Order on Motion to Certify Class,, Order on Motion to Dismiss, 88 Judgment, by Plaintiffs Ronald A. Baker, David E. Benton, Sr, Richard L. Cochran, Ramon Cruz Perez, Michael P. Gallagher, Harvey Hickman, Billy Ingram, Edward C. Johnson, Robert H. Kinzer, Alan Kirk, Michael D. Mellon, Justin Miller, Roy Nalley, Dale Patterson, Eric Patterson, James E. Roberts, Jr, Billy J. Stanley, Danny Stanley, Michael Unruh, William Eugene Wald, Vance Walters, Travis Williams, Larry Wright (McGivern, Sean). Added MOTION to Amend Complaint, MOTION to Clarify on 8/15/2017. Also corrected the filers to exclude those parties that are already terminated (aa). Modified on 8/16/2017 to remove referral information (aa). (Entered: 08/14/2017)

Aug. 14, 2017

Aug. 14, 2017

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MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT of 89 MOTION for Reconsideration re 87 Order on Motion to Certify Class,, Order on Motion to Dismiss, 88 Judgment, by Plaintiffs Ronald A. Baker, David E. Benton, Sr, Richard L. Cochran, Ramon Cruz Perez, Michael P. Gallagher, Harvey Hickman, Billy Ingram, Edward C. Johnson, Robert H. Kinzer, Alan Kirk, Michael D. Mellon, Justin Miller, Roy Nalley, Dale Patterson, Eric Patterson, James E. Roberts, Jr, Billy J. Stanley, Danny Stanley, Michael Unruh, William Eugene Wald, Vance Walters, Travis Williams, Larry Wright (Attachments: # 1 Ex. A (proposed second amended complaint with exhibit 1))(McGivern, Sean) Modified on 8/16/2017 to remove parties already terminated as filers (aa). (Entered: 08/14/2017)

Aug. 14, 2017

Aug. 14, 2017

MOTION REFERRAL to Magistrate Judge REMOVED as to: 89 MOTION for Reconsideration re 87 Order on Motion to Certify Class,, Order on Motion to Dismiss, 88 Judgment, MOTION to Amend Complaint MOTION to Clarify. The motion will be resolved by the District Judge.(aw) (Entered: 08/15/2017)

Aug. 15, 2017

Aug. 15, 2017

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RESPONSE by Defendants Sam Brownback, Kari Bruffet, Austin DesLauriers, Mike Dixon, Tim Keck, Tom Kinlen, Derek Schmidt, Shawn Sullivan, Sean Wagner re 89 MOTION for Reconsideration re 87 Order on Motion to Certify Class,, Order on Motion to Dismiss, 88 Judgment, MOTION to Amend Complaint MOTION to Clarify (Qualseth, Shon) (Entered: 08/28/2017)

Aug. 28, 2017

Aug. 28, 2017

NOTICE Re: Pro Se Mailing. Document 92 Order on Motion for Reconsideration, Order on Motion to Amend Complaint, Order on Motion to Clarify mailed to David Thayer at 1301 KS Highway 264, Larned, KS 67550 on 11/14/2017 by regular mail. (aa) (Entered: 11/14/2017)

Nov. 14, 2017

Nov. 14, 2017

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MEMORANDUM AND ORDER denying 89 Motion for Reconsideration ; denying 89 Motion to Amend Complaint.; denying 89 Motion to Clarify. Please see order for details. Signed by District Judge J. Thomas Marten on 11/14/2017. (aa) (Entered: 11/14/2017)

Nov. 14, 2017

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Case Details

State / Territory: Kansas

Case Type(s):

Mental Health (Facility)

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 27, 2014

Closing Date: July 17, 2017

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Persons released from prison but civilly committed to the Kansas Sexual Predator Treatment Program.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: Yes

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Denied

Defendants

Interim Secretary, State

Clinical Program Director (Pawnee), State

Defendant Type(s):

Corrections

Hospital/Health Department

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Declaratory Judgment Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2201

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Due Process: Substantive Due Process

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Nature of Relief:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Issues

General:

Classification / placement

Conditions of confinement

Counseling

Deinstitutionalization/decarceration

Discharge & termination plans

Individualized planning

Neglect by staff

Reassessment and care planning

Rehabilitation

Sanitation / living conditions

Sex offender regulation

Staff (number, training, qualifications, wages)

Totality of conditions

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Commitment procedure

Confinement/isolation

Placement in detention facilities

Placement in mental health facilities

Disability and Disability Rights:

Mental impairment

Mental Illness, Unspecified

Medical/Mental Health:

Mental health care, general

Mental health care, unspecified

Type of Facility:

Government-run