Case: Schindler v. O'Bannon

1:01-cv-01678 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana

Filed Date: Nov. 5, 2001

Closed Date: Aug. 24, 2004

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Case Summary

This case seems related to state litigation that occurred following the State of Indiana's decision to close the Muscatatuck State Developmental Center in Butlerville, Indiana. We don't know much about the federal litigation, but we do know that the case ended after the court granted the parties' joint motion to dismiss in 2004. More information about the background events as well as the related state litigation is given below. On July 27, 1998, the Attorney General of the United States, by and…

This case seems related to state litigation that occurred following the State of Indiana's decision to close the Muscatatuck State Developmental Center in Butlerville, Indiana. We don't know much about the federal litigation, but we do know that the case ended after the court granted the parties' joint motion to dismiss in 2004. More information about the background events as well as the related state litigation is given below.

On July 27, 1998, the Attorney General of the United States, by and through the Acting Attorney General, Civil Rights Division, notified the Governor of Indiana of her intention to investigate allegations of unconstitutional and unlawful conditions at the Muscatatuck State Developmental Center (MSDC) and Fort Wayne Developmental Center (FWDC). The investigation was conducted pursuant to the Attorney General's authority under the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA).

In 1999, the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division issued its findings letter, in which the Department notified Indiana of it's belief that persons residing in or confined in either of these two institutions were being subjected to conditions that deprived them of rights, privileges and immunities secured by the Constitution of the United States and federal statute.

On January 28, 2001, the Department and the State of Indiana entered into a stipulation of settlement with the United States. Among other things, that settlement required the State to take steps to ensure not only the safety of persons at the two facilities, but also the safety of those persons placed in alternative community settings. The settlement also established a plan for the State to follow to achieve these goals.

More information on this litigation discussed above can be found here.

It was this series of events that led to the current litigation. Around April or May of 2001, the State of Indiana announced its intention to close MSDC by 2003, and transfer the current residents to other facilities. At the time, the facility still had approximately 300 residents.

In October of 2001, a class of former and current patients of the institution brought claims in court seeking to enjoin the State from closing the center. We don't have any information on the complaint filed in federal court, but a brief summary of the related state court litigation is given below. Given that the same attorney handled both lawsuits, it is likely that the plaintiff class in this federal litigation would have been the same as the plaintiffs in the state litigation discussed below.

The state court litigation:

O'Bannon v. Schindler, 796 N.E.2d 335, Ind. App., Sep. 26, 2003, rehearing denied (Nov 10, 2003), rehearing denied (Dec 11, 2003),

Decision clarified on rehearing by Kernan v. Schindler ex rel, 801 N.E.2d 189, Ind.App., Dec 30, 2003, rehearing granted (Dec 30, 2003).

In state court, the plaintiffs, a class of former and current patients of the institution, brought a class action complaint seeking to enjoin the State from closing the facility until other adequate and appropriate facilities could be provided. The plaintiffs alleged that they were "medically frail" and "at risk" individuals, and that the rush State had failed to develop or identify any community-based facilities that provide suitable care for the class members. The complaint further alleged that members of the class who had been moved from MSDC already were residing in inadequate facilities as a result of the State's rush to closure. The plaintiffs sought relief under state law only.

The trial court granted a preliminary injunction, enjoining the state from removing, transferring, or discharging any class member from their current residence at MSDC. The court also enjoined the State from restricting in any manner the return to MSDC of any former patient that was transferred or discharged and now wants to return. The court based this on its finding that no existing alternative facilities could provide the same level of care and staffing as MSDC and that the injunction was necessary to preserve the status quo until such time that appropriate facilities existed. The injunction included other provisions regarding staffing, but the two mentioned here are the only aspects that the Court of Appeals of Indiana did not strike after an appeal.

The federal court litigation:

We know that the federal complaint was filed around the same time as the state complaint. Beyond that, we don't have access to any of the orders from the federal court proceedings, but according to the docket information we do have the litigation at the federal level went on for three years, consisting mostly of discovery disputes and other procedural issues. The federal litigation ended in August of 2004, after the court granted the parties' joint motion to dismiss the case.

Though do not have information on the federal litigation, we do know that the Muscatatuck facility did eventually close in 2005.

Summary Authors

Chris Pollack (4/12/2019)

Related Cases

United States v. Indiana, Southern District of Indiana (2000)

People

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Judge(s)

Barker, Sarah Evans (Indiana)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Kite, Donald B. Sr. (Indiana)

McNamar, David F. (Indiana)

(O1), DONALD B (Indiana)

Attorney for Defendant

Abel, Arend J. (Indiana)

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Documents in this case

1:01-cv-01678

Docket

Aug. 24, 2004

Aug. 24, 2004

Docket

Docket

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Docket for: SCHINDLER, RICHARD BY HIS SISTER v. O'BANNON, FRANK GOVERNOR OF THE
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1 Nov. 5, 2001

NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Jennings County Circuit Court cause no 40C01-0110-CP-242 eod 11/06/01 [EAH] (Entered: 11/06/2001)

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2 Nov. 5, 2001

CIVIL COVER SHEET eod 11/06/01 [EAH] (Entered: 11/06/2001)

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3 Nov. 5, 2001

MAGISTRATE'S NOTICE eod 11/06/01 [EAH] (Entered: 11/06/2001)

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4 Nov. 5, 2001

RECEIPT #47888 eod 11/06/01 [EAH] (Entered: 11/06/2001)

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5 Nov. 5, 2001

APPEARANCE of Laureanne Nordstrom and Patricia Huber Strachan on behalf of defts -cs DEFTS eod 11/06/01 [EAH] (Entered: 11/06/2001)

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6 Nov. 6, 2001

MOTION FOR TIME TO respond to complaint -cs DEFTS eod 11/06/01 [EAH] (Entered: 11/06/2001)

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7 Nov. 6, 2001

ORDER GRANTS defts' motion for time to respond to complaint (12/10/01) -cm JDT eod 11/06/01 [EAH] (Entered: 11/06/2001)

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0 Nov. 8, 2001

REASSIGNED from Mag BAKER to Mag SHIELDS eod 11/08/01 [MAC] (Entered: 11/08/2001)

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8 Nov. 13, 2001

MOTION FOR REMAND to State Court (Expedited) c/s - PLTFS eod 11/13/01 [MAC] (Entered: 11/13/2001)

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9 Nov. 28, 2001

MOTION FOR TIME TO respond to pltfs' Discovery Request c/s - DEFTS eod 11/28/01 [MAC] (Entered: 11/28/2001)

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10 Nov. 30, 2001

RESPONSE to pltfs' Motion to Remand c/s - DEFTS eod 11/30/01 [MAC] (Entered: 11/30/2001)

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11 Nov. 30, 2001

ENTRY takes UNDER ADVISEMENT defts motion for time to respond to pltfs' Discovery Requests. Defts counsel shall file a notice to the Court w/i 5 days indicating whether pltfs' counsel has any objection. (S.E.) cm VSS eod 12/03/01 [MAC] (Entered: 12/03/2001)

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12 Dec. 5, 2001

MOTION FOR TIME TO respond to pltfs' discovery request c/s - DEFTS eod 12/05/01 [MAC] (Entered: 12/05/2001)

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13 Dec. 6, 2001

RESPONSE to Objections to Motion to Remand c/s - PLTFS eod 12/06/01 [MAC] (Entered: 12/06/2001)

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14 Dec. 6, 2001

OBJECTION to enlargment of time to respond to discovery requests (verified) c/s - PLTFS eod 12/06/01 [MAC] (Entered: 12/06/2001)

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15 Dec. 6, 2001

ORDER - Upon motion and for good cause shown, Defts are hereby GRANTED an enlargement of time, to and including 12/15/01, to respond to pltfs' request c/m sdw VSS eod 12/07/01 [SWM] (Entered: 12/07/2001)

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16 Dec. 6, 2001

ENTRY regarding defts' motion for time to respond to pltfs' discovery request (motion filed 12/5/01); Motion MOOT - Marginal notation on document #12 c/m sdw VSS eod 12/07/01 [SWM] (Entered: 12/07/2001)

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17 Dec. 10, 2001

AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE c/s - DEFTS eod 12/11/01 [MAC] (Entered: 12/11/2001)

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18 Dec. 13, 2001

RESPONSE (Additional Points) in support of Motion to Remand c/s - PLTFS eod 12/13/01 [MAC] (Entered: 12/13/2001)

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19 Dec. 21, 2001

ENTRY and Order Denies pltfs' Motion to Remand and Dismisses pltfs' Potential State Law Claims. (S.E.) cm SEB eod 12/21/01 [MAC] (Entered: 12/21/2001)

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20 Jan. 23, 2002

MOTION for Attorneys' Conference c/s - PLTFS eod 01/24/02 [MAC] (Entered: 01/24/2002)

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21 Jan. 25, 2002

ORDER ASSIGNS P/T to 01/31/02 at 10:30AM Room 256 (VSS) c/m sdw (initial) Conference shall NOT be vacated upon the filing of the CMP. CMP is due 2/4/02 eod 01/25/02 [SWM] (Entered: 01/25/2002)

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22 Jan. 29, 2002

MOTION to Correct Entry of 12/21/01 Nunc Pro Tunc c/s - PLTFS eod 01/29/02 [MAC] (Entered: 01/29/2002)

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23 Jan. 31, 2002

ENTRY - Pretrial conference held and concluded during which procedural and discovery issues were discussed and the procedure for resolving same agreed upon. The requirement of a CMP is suspended pending resolution of pltfs' motion to correct entry filed 1/29/02 c/m sdw VSS eod 02/01/02 [SWM] (Entered: 02/01/2002)

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24 Feb. 5, 2002

SUPPLEMENT to pltf's Motion to Correct Entry Nunc Pro Tunc c/s - PLTFS eod 02/05/02 [MAC] (Entered: 02/05/2002)

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25 Feb. 13, 2002

RESPONSE to pltfs' Motion to Correct Entry Nunc Pro Tunc c/s - DEFTS eod 02/14/02 [MAC] (Entered: 02/14/2002)

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26 Feb. 14, 2002

MOTION TO QUASH Subpoena Duces Tecum c/s - DEFTS eod 02/14/02 [MAC] (Entered: 02/14/2002)

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27 Feb. 15, 2002

REPLY regarding Remand c/s - PLTFS eod 02/19/02 [MAC] (Entered: 02/19/2002)

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28 Feb. 21, 2002

MOTION TO QUASH Notice of Deposition and Subpoena Duces Tecum c/s - DEFTS eod 02/21/02 [MAC] (Entered: 02/21/2002)

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29 Feb. 21, 2002

ENTRY DENIES Pltf's Motion to Correct Entry Nunc Pro Tunc. (S.O.) cm SEB eod 02/22/02 [MAC] (Entered: 02/22/2002)

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30 Feb. 22, 2002

ORDER - counsel for defts has informed the Court that parties have reached agreement on an alternate date for disputed deposition, and their Motion to Quash filed 2/21/02 is therefore withdrawn as Moot. Further the Court will not take action on defts' 2/14/02 Motion to Quash, as the parties have also resolved that dispute. Counsel are directed to comply with L.R. 37.1 when bringing discovery disputes to the Court for resolution. The Court having entered its ruling on the Motion to Correct, counsel are directed to confer and to file their proposed CMP on or before 3/15/02. (S.O.) cm SEB eod 02/25/02 [MAC] (Entered: 02/25/2002)

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31 March 15, 2002

CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN TENDERED BY PARTIES eod 03/15/02 [SWM] (Entered: 03/15/2002)

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32 March 19, 2002

ENTRY ASSIGNS P/T to 03/21/02 at 08:30AM Room 256 (VSS) c/m and faxed sdw VSS eod 03/19/02 [SWM] (Entered: 03/19/2002)

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33 March 21, 2002

ORDER APPROVES Case Management Plan. (S.O.) cm VSS eod 03/21/02 [MAC] (Entered: 03/21/2002)

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34 March 21, 2002

ENTRY ASSIGNS P/T to 09/05/02 at 02:00PM Room 210 (SEB) c/m (Final P/T) eod 03/21/02 [MAC] (Entered: 03/21/2002)

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35 March 21, 2002

ENTRY - Pretrial conference held and concluded during which a CMP is approved c/m sdw VSS eod 03/22/02 [SWM] (Entered: 03/22/2002)

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36 March 27, 2002

ENTRY REASSIGNS COURT TRIAL to 10/01/02 at 09:30AM Room 216 (SEB) c/m eod 03/27/02 [MAC] (Entered: 03/27/2002)

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37 April 1, 2002

SUBMISSION of Initial Disclosures c/s - DEFTS eod 04/01/02 [MAC] (Entered: 04/01/2002)

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38 April 5, 2002

EXHIBIT LIST (Preliminary) c/s - PLTFS eod 04/05/02 [MAC] (Entered: 04/05/2002)

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39 April 15, 2002

EXHIBIT LIST (Preliminary) c/s - DEFTS eod 04/15/02 [MAC] (Entered: 04/15/2002)

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40 April 23, 2002

MOTION FOR TIME TO file a Motion for S/J c/s - State DEFTS eod 04/23/02 [MAC] (Entered: 04/23/2002)

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41 April 25, 2002

ORDER GRANTS State Defts motion for time to file Motion for S/J to 5/16/02, pltfs shall respond by 6/6/02 and defts shall reply by 6/21/02. cm SEB eod 04/26/02 [MAC] (Entered: 04/26/2002)

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42 May 8, 2002

MOTION TO WITHDRAW Appearance by Laureanne Nordstrom and Patricia Huber Strachan of the office of the Attorney General on behalf of defts c/s - DEFTS eod 05/08/02 [MAC] (Entered: 05/08/2002)

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43 May 9, 2002

APPEARANCE of Arend J. Abel of law firm Leagre Chandler & Millard on behalf of defts c/s - DEFTS eod 05/09/02 [MAC] (Entered: 05/09/2002)

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44 May 13, 2002

ORDER GRANTS Motion to W/D Appearance by Laureanne Nordstrom and Patricia Huber Strachan on behalf of defts. cm SEB eod 05/13/02 [MAC] (Entered: 05/13/2002)

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45 May 16, 2002

MOTION FOR TIME TO file Motion for S/J c/s - DEFTS eod 05/17/02 [MAC] (Entered: 05/17/2002)

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46 May 20, 2002

ENTRY ASSIGNS CONF to 05/21/02 at 09:00AM Room 256 (VSS) c/m sdw (settlement) Parties were notified of this conference via telephone eod 05/20/02 [SWM] (Entered: 05/20/2002)

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47 May 21, 2002

ENTRY ASSIGNS CONF to 06/17/02 at 08:30AM Room 256 (VSS) c/m sdw (settlement) eod 05/24/02 [SWM] (Entered: 05/24/2002)

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48 May 28, 2002

ORDER GRANTS defts' motion for time to file S/J (see order for S/J briefing schedule and other deadlines) c/m sdw VSS eod 05/29/02 [SWM] (Entered: 05/29/2002)

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49 May 29, 2002

MOTION TO AMEND Complaint c/s - PLTFS eod 05/29/02 [MAC] (Entered: 05/29/2002)

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50 May 29, 2002

MOTION FOR RULE 23 to Certify Class Action c/s - PLTFS eod 05/29/02 [MAC] (Entered: 05/29/2002)

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51 May 30, 2002

MOTION FOR TIME TO file Motion for S/J c/s - DEFTS eod 05/31/02 [MAC] (Entered: 05/31/2002)

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52 May 31, 2002

ORDER GRANTS defts motion for time to file Motion for S/J to 7/1/02. cm SEB eod 05/31/02 [MAC] (Entered: 05/31/2002)

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53 June 3, 2002

MOTION FOR TIME TO file Final Witness and Exhibit Lists c/s - DEFTS eod 06/03/02 [MAC] (Entered: 06/03/2002)

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54 June 6, 2002

ORDER GRANTS defts' motion for time to file final witness and exhibit lists - ext to and including 7/2/02 c/m sdw VSS eod 06/07/02 [SWM] (Entered: 06/07/2002)

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55 June 10, 2002

ENTRY REASSIGNS CONF to 06/17/02 at 02:00PM Room 256 (VSS) c/m sdw (settlement) TIME CHANGE ONLY eod 06/10/02 [SWM] (Entered: 06/10/2002)

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56 June 14, 2002

RESPONSE (Brief) in Opposition to Motion to Amend the Complaint c/s - DEFTS eod 06/14/02 [MAC] (Entered: 06/14/2002)

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57 June 14, 2002

RESPONSE to pltfs' Motion to Certify Class Action and Request to Delay the appt of Class Counsel pending expedited Discovery c/s - DEFTS eod 06/14/02 [MAC] (Entered: 06/14/2002)

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58 June 14, 2002

MOTION (Request) to Expedited Discovery Responses c/s - DEFTS eod 06/14/02 [MAC] (Entered: 06/14/2002)

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64 June 17, 2002

ENTRY ASSIGNS CONF to 07/18/02 at 02:00PM Room 256 (VSS) c/m (Attorneys only) eod 07/15/02 [MAC] (Entered: 07/15/2002)

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59 June 28, 2002

MOTION FOR S/J c/s - DEFTS eod 06/28/02 [MAC] (Entered: 06/28/2002)

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60 June 28, 2002

BRIEF in support of Motion for S/J c/s - DEFTS eod 06/28/02 [MAC] (Entered: 06/28/2002)

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61 June 28, 2002

STATEMENT of Material Facts as to which there is no Genuine Issue c/s - DEFTS eod 06/28/02 [MAC] (Entered: 06/28/2002)

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62 June 28, 2002

EXHIBIT (Evidence) in support of S/J under L.R. 56.1(a)(2) c/s - DEFTS eod 06/28/02 [MAC] (Entered: 06/28/2002)

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63 July 1, 2002

EXHIBIT LIST (Final) c/s - DEFTS eod 07/01/02 [MAC] (Entered: 07/01/2002)

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65 July 18, 2002

ENTRY ASSIGNS CONF to 09/05/02 at 01:30PM Room 256 (VSS) c/m sdw settlement) eod 07/22/02 [SWM] (Entered: 07/22/2002)

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66 July 30, 2002

ENTRY - Magistrate Judge Shields has assigned this cause for a continued settlement conference on 9/5/02. The deadlines for pretrial submissions set for in the CMP shall, however, still be computed from the 9/5/02 date. cm SEB eod 07/30/02 [DLD] (Entered: 07/30/2002)

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67 Aug. 13, 2002

MOTION FOR CONT OF SCHEDULED Court Trial set for 10/1/02 and vacate pre-trial deadlines - JOINT Parties eod 08/13/02 [MAC] (Entered: 08/13/2002)

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68 Aug. 22, 2002

ORDER ASSIGNS P/T to 10/01/02 at 02:00PM Room 210 (SEB) c/m eod 08/23/02 [MAC] (Entered: 08/23/2002)

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69 Sept. 9, 2002

ENTRY REASSIGNS CONF to 10/01/02 at 08:30AM Room 256 (VSS) c/m sdw (settlement) eod 09/09/02 [SWM] (Entered: 09/09/2002)

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70 Sept. 24, 2002

ENTRY VACATES P/T of 10/01/02 at 2:00PM Room 210 (SEB) c/m eod 09/25/02 [MAC] (Entered: 09/25/2002)

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71 Oct. 1, 2002

ENTRY ASSIGNS CONF to 11/01/02 at 12:00PM Room 256 (VSS) c/m (settlement) eod 10/03/02 [SWM] (Entered: 10/03/2002)

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72 Nov. 1, 2002

ENTRY - Parties appear by counsel for continued settlement conference. Conference held and continued cm VSS eod 11/05/02 [SWM] (Entered: 11/05/2002)

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73 Jan. 23, 2003

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Mary Jane Lapointe and the law firm Lowe Gray Steele & Darko on behalf of pltfs. c/s - PLTFS eod 01/23/03 [MAC] (Entered: 01/23/2003)

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74 Feb. 10, 2003

NOTICE (Suggestion) of Disqualification of State Defendants Counsel c/s - PLTFS eod 02/10/03 [MAC] (Entered: 02/10/2003)

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75 Feb. 28, 2003

APPEARANCE of Preston B. Ray of law firm Leagre Chandler & Millard on behalf of defts c/s - DEFTS eod 03/03/03 [MAC] (Entered: 03/03/2003)

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76 Feb. 28, 2003

RESPONSE to pltfs' Suggestion of Disqualification c/s - DEFTS eod 03/03/03 [MAC] (Entered: 03/03/2003)

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77 Feb. 28, 2003

DECLARATION of Arend J. Abel - DEFTS eod 03/03/03 [MAC] (Entered: 03/03/2003)

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78 Feb. 28, 2003

DECLARATION of Richard M. Leagre - DEFTS eod 03/03/03 [MAC] (Entered: 03/03/2003)

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79 Feb. 28, 2003

DECLARATION of Deborah R. Beck - DEFTS eod 03/03/03 [MAC] (Entered: 03/03/2003)

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80 Feb. 28, 2003

DECLARATION of Sandra L. Blevins - DEFTS eod 03/03/03 [MAC] (Entered: 03/03/2003)

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81 Feb. 28, 2003

DECLARATION of Jennifer L. Day - DEFTS eod 03/03/03 [MAC] (Entered: 03/03/2003)

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82 Feb. 28, 2003

DECLARATION of Michael A. Dorelli - DEFTS eod 03/03/03 [MAC] (Entered: 03/03/2003)

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83 Feb. 28, 2003

DECLARATION of Stephen J. Dutton - DEFTS eod 03/03/03 [MAC] (Entered: 03/03/2003)

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84 Feb. 28, 2003

DECLARATION of Jeffrey R. Gaither - DEFTS eod 03/03/03 [MAC] (Entered: 03/03/2003)

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85 Feb. 28, 2003

DECLARATION of Tricia Gordon - DEFTS eod 03/03/03 [MAC] (Entered: 03/03/2003)

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86 Feb. 28, 2003

DECLARATION of Michael J. Kaye - DEFTS eod 03/03/03 [MAC] (Entered: 03/03/2003)

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87 Feb. 28, 2003

DECLARATION of Robert V. Kixmiller - DEFTS eod 03/03/03 [MAC] (Entered: 03/03/2003)

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88 Feb. 28, 2003

DECLARATION of Elizabeth H. Lacy - DEFTS eod 03/03/03 [MAC] (Entered: 03/03/2003)

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89 Feb. 28, 2003

DECLARATION of Mary Jane Lapointe - DEFTS eod 03/03/03 [MAC] (Entered: 03/03/2003)

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90 Feb. 28, 2003

DECLARATION of David B. Millard - DEFTS eod 03/03/03 [MAC] (Entered: 03/03/2003)

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91 Feb. 28, 2003

DECLARATION of Jan D. Neuenschwander - DEFTS eod 03/03/03 [MAC] (Entered: 03/03/2003)

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92 Feb. 28, 2003

DECLARATION of Mark Olvey - DEFTS eod 03/03/03 [MAC] (Entered: 03/03/2003)

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93 Feb. 28, 2003

DECLARATION of Carl D. Overman - DEFTS eod 03/03/03 [MAC] (Entered: 03/03/2003)

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94 Feb. 28, 2003

DECLARATION of Benjamin A. Pecar - DEFTS eod 03/03/03 [MAC] (Entered: 03/03/2003)

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95 Feb. 28, 2003

DECLARATION of Preston B. Ray - DEFTS eod 03/03/03 [MAC] (Entered: 03/03/2003)

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96 Feb. 28, 2003

DECLARATION of Kendall A. Schnurpel - DEFTS eod 03/03/03 [MAC] (Entered: 03/03/2003)

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97 Feb. 28, 2003

DECLARATION of Ronald G. Sentman - DEFTS eod 03/03/03 [MAC] (Entered: 03/03/2003)

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98 Feb. 28, 2003

DECLARATION of T. Joseph Wendt - DEFTS eod 03/03/03 [MAC] (Entered: 03/03/2003)

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99 Feb. 28, 2003

DECLARATION of Brantley H. Wright - DEFTS eod 03/03/03 [MAC] (Entered: 03/03/2003)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Indiana

Case Type(s):

Mental Health (Facility)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Nov. 5, 2001

Closing Date: Aug. 24, 2004

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Class of current and former patients of the Muscatatuck State Developmental Center.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Unknown

Defendants

State

Governor of the State of Indiana

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Other Dockets:

Southern District of Indiana 1:01-cv-01678

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Unknown

Relief Granted:

Unknown

Source of Relief:

Unknown

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Issues

Disability and Disability Rights:

Disability, unspecified

Intellectual/developmental disability, unspecified

Mental Illness, Unspecified

Medical/Mental Health Care:

Medical care, unspecified

Mental health care, unspecified

Recommended Citation