Case: Corris v. Koenigsmann

9:15-cv-01205 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York

Filed Date: Oct. 7, 2015

Closed Date: May 6, 2016

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Case Summary

On October 7th, 2015, an inmate with Hepatitis C filed a civil rights action against the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS). The lawsuit was filed pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §1983 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York. The complaint asserted defendants' deliberate indifference to plaintiff’s serious medical needs violated his 8th and 14th Amendment rights. The plaintiff alleged that the defendants failed to provide appropriate care a…

On October 7th, 2015, an inmate with Hepatitis C filed a civil rights action against the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS). The lawsuit was filed pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §1983 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York.

The complaint asserted defendants' deliberate indifference to plaintiff’s serious medical needs violated his 8th and 14th Amendment rights. The plaintiff alleged that the defendants failed to provide appropriate care and treatment for plaintiff’s Hepatitis C. This practice had continued despite multiple requests by the plaintiff for medical care and substance evidence showed the plaintiff suffered from a severely damaged liver. Specifically, the plaintiff challenged the DOCCS’ Hepatitis C Primary Care Practice Guidelines. The guidelines, which were heavily relied upon by facilities official in denying the treatment request, explicitly excluded from treatment any prisoner who is not drug or alcohol free for six months. Represented by Prisoners' Legal Services, the plaintiffs sought injunctive and declaratory relief, as well as compensatory and punitive damages.

On October 9th, the plaintiff filed an emergency motion for preliminary injunction. The next day, the court decided to reserve decision on the plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction and impose an expedited briefing schedule on that motion. On November 30, 2015, defendants' council confirmed that the plaintiff began his 12-week course of treatment for Hepatitis C on November 25, 2015. Thus, plaintiff requested to withdraw the motion on injunction and the court granted it.

On April 29, 2016, the parties informed the court a settlement had been reached. On May 6, 2016, Chief Judge Suddaby approved the stipulation and ordered that the case be dismissed. In the settlement, DOCCS agreed to pay the sum of $ 19,144.82 to plaintiff and plaintiff's counsel in settlement of all claims. In addition, the current DOCCS HCV Policy will be to amended to strike 6-month-free drug requirement as a per se exclusion for any care or treatment. Evidence of substance abuse will be considered as one factor among all others in evaluating each individual's need and suitability for care and treatment.

 

Summary Authors

Sihang Zhang (10/2/2016)

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Judge(s)

Suddaby, Glenn T. (New York)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Hull, Alissa R. (New York)

Attorney for Defendant

Boivin, Bruce J (New York)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

9:15-cv-01205

Docket

May 6, 2016

May 6, 2016

Docket
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9:15-cv-01205

Complaint

Oct. 7, 2015

Oct. 7, 2015

Complaint
38

9:15-cv-01205

Stipulation and Order of Discontinuance Pursuant to Rule 41(a)

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York

May 6, 2016

May 6, 2016

Order/Opinion

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/13241308/corris-v-koenigsmann/

Last updated April 21, 2025, 11:02 a.m.

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Complaint

Oct. 8, 2015

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Complaint

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Complaint

Oct. 8, 2015

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Complaint

Oct. 8, 2015

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2

Proceed In Forma Pauperis

Oct. 8, 2015

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Proceed In Forma Pauperis

Oct. 8, 2015

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Proceed In Forma Pauperis

Oct. 8, 2015

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Proceed In Forma Pauperis

Oct. 8, 2015

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2

Proceed In Forma Pauperis

Oct. 8, 2015

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2

Proceed In Forma Pauperis

Oct. 8, 2015

Oct. 8, 2015

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3

Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

Oct. 13, 2015

Oct. 13, 2015

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Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

Oct. 13, 2015

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3

Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

Oct. 13, 2015

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3

Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

Oct. 13, 2015

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3

Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

Oct. 13, 2015

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3

Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

Oct. 13, 2015

Oct. 13, 2015

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6

Preliminary Injunction

Oct. 19, 2015

Oct. 19, 2015

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Preliminary Injunction

Oct. 19, 2015

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Preliminary Injunction

Oct. 19, 2015

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Preliminary Injunction

Oct. 19, 2015

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6

Preliminary Injunction

Oct. 19, 2015

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6

Preliminary Injunction

Oct. 19, 2015

Oct. 19, 2015

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~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings AND Order

Oct. 20, 2015

Oct. 20, 2015

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Oct. 20, 2015

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Oct. 20, 2015

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~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings AND Order

Oct. 20, 2015

Oct. 20, 2015

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9

Letter Request/Motion

Oct. 22, 2015

Oct. 22, 2015

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9

Letter Request/Motion

Oct. 22, 2015

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9

Letter Request/Motion

Oct. 22, 2015

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9

Letter Request/Motion

Oct. 22, 2015

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9

Letter Request/Motion

Oct. 22, 2015

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Letter Request/Motion

Oct. 22, 2015

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Order on Letter Request

Oct. 23, 2015

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Order on Letter Request

Oct. 23, 2015

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Order on Letter Request

Oct. 23, 2015

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Order on Letter Request

Oct. 23, 2015

Oct. 23, 2015

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Order on Letter Request

Oct. 23, 2015

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Order on Letter Request

Oct. 23, 2015

Oct. 23, 2015

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15

Letter Request/Motion

Nov. 6, 2015

Nov. 6, 2015

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15

Letter Request/Motion

Nov. 6, 2015

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15

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Nov. 6, 2015

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15

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Nov. 6, 2015

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15

Letter Request/Motion

Nov. 6, 2015

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15

Letter Request/Motion

Nov. 6, 2015

Nov. 6, 2015

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Order on Letter Request

Nov. 9, 2015

Nov. 9, 2015

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Order on Letter Request

Nov. 9, 2015

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Order on Letter Request

Nov. 9, 2015

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Order on Letter Request

Nov. 9, 2015

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Order on Letter Request

Nov. 9, 2015

Nov. 9, 2015

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Order on Letter Request

Nov. 9, 2015

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Letter Request/Motion

Nov. 19, 2015

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Letter Request/Motion

Nov. 19, 2015

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Letter Request/Motion

Nov. 19, 2015

Nov. 19, 2015

PACER

~Util - Set Deadlines AND Order

Nov. 19, 2015

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~Util - Set Deadlines AND Order

Nov. 19, 2015

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~Util - Set Deadlines AND Order

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~Util - Set Deadlines AND Order

Nov. 19, 2015

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~Util - Set Deadlines AND Order

Nov. 19, 2015

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Order

Dec. 1, 2015

Dec. 1, 2015

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Order

Dec. 1, 2015

Dec. 1, 2015

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Order

Dec. 1, 2015

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Order

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Order

Dec. 1, 2015

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Order on Letter Request

Dec. 1, 2015

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Dec. 1, 2015

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Dec. 1, 2015

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Letter Request/Motion

Dec. 4, 2015

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Dec. 4, 2015

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Dec. 4, 2015

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Dec. 4, 2015

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Order on Letter Request

Dec. 7, 2015

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Order on Letter Request

Dec. 7, 2015

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Dec. 7, 2015

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Dec. 7, 2015

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Order on Letter Request

Dec. 7, 2015

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Dec. 7, 2015

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Order

Dec. 22, 2015

Dec. 22, 2015

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Order

Dec. 22, 2015

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Order

Dec. 22, 2015

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Order

Dec. 22, 2015

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Order

Dec. 22, 2015

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Order

Dec. 22, 2015

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Letter Request/Motion

Jan. 27, 2016

Jan. 27, 2016

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Letter Request/Motion

Jan. 27, 2016

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Jan. 27, 2016

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Jan. 27, 2016

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Case Details

State / Territory: New York

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Special Collection(s):

Hepatitis C Treatment in Jails and Prisons

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 7, 2015

Closing Date: May 6, 2016

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

A prison inmate sufferering with Hepatitis C

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Prisoners' Legal Services of New York (PLSNY)

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

State of New York , State

Defendant Type(s):

Corrections

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Attorneys fees

Damages

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Voluntary Dismissal

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Amount Defendant Pays: 19,144.82

Order Duration: 2015 - 2016

Issues

General/Misc.:

Torture

Medical/Mental Health Care:

Hepatitis