Case: Briggs v. Mass. Dept. of Corrections

Briggs v. Massachusetts Department of Corrections

Briggs v. Massachusetts Department of Correction

Briggs v. Massachusetts Department of Correction

Briggs v. Massachusetts Department of Correction

Briggs v. Massachusetts Department of Correction

Briggs, Skinder, et al v. Massachusetts Dept of Correction, et al

Briggs, Skinder, et al. v. Massachusetts Department of Correction

Briggs v. Massachusetts Department of Corrections

Briggs v. Massachusetts Department of Corrections

Tessa Bialek and Margo Schlanger

COMPLAINT against All Defendants Filing fee: $ 400, receipt number 0101−5860226 (Fee Status: Filing Fee paid), filed by Leonard Briggs, Rolando Jimenez, Louis Markham, Francis McGowan, Eric Roldan, George Skinder, Jennifer Ward. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Attachment to Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons, # 10 Summons)(Pirozzolo, Lisa) (Attachment 1 replaced on 11/25/2015) (Burgos, Sandra). (Entered: 11/24/2015)

NOTICE of Appearance by Alexandra B. Bonneau on behalf of Leonard Briggs, Rolando Jimenez, Louis Markham, Francis McGowan, Eric Roldan, George Skinder, Jennifer Ward (Bonneau, Alexandra) (Entered: 11/24/2015)

NOTICE of Appearance by Alathea E. Porter on behalf of Leonard Briggs, Rolando Jimenez, Louis Markham, Francis McGowan, Eric Roldan, George Skinder, Jennifer Ward (Porter, Alathea) (Entered: 11/24/2015)

Case transferred to Eastern Division (Boston).(Burgos, Sandra) (Entered: 11/25/2015)

Case transferred in from Central Division (Worcester) on 11/25/2015 Case Number 4:15−cv−40162. (Abaid, Kimberly) (Entered: 11/25/2015)

ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. Judge George A. OToole, Jr assigned to case. If the trial Judge issues an Order of Reference of any matter in this case to a Magistrate Judge, the matter will be transmitted to Magistrate Judge Judith G. Dein. (Abaid, Kimberly) (Entered: 11/25/2015)

NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth D. Matos on behalf of Leonard Briggs, Rolando Jimenez, Louis Markham, Francis McGowan, Eric Roldan, George Skinder, Jennifer Ward (Matos, Elizabeth) (Entered: 12/04/2015)

NOTICE of Appearance by Tatum A. Pritchard on behalf of Leonard Briggs, Rolando Jimenez, Louis Markham, Francis McGowan, Eric Roldan, George Skinder, Jennifer Ward (Pritchard, Tatum) (Entered: 12/07/2015)

Summons Issued as to All Defendants. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should download this summons, complete one for each defendant and serve it in accordance with Fed.R.Civ.P. 4 and LR 4.1. Summons will be mailed to plaintiff(s) not receiving notice electronically for completion of service. (Halley, Taylor) (Entered: 12/07/2015)

NOTICE of Appearance by William J. Flanagan on behalf of Massachusetts Partnership for Correctional Healthcare, LLC (Flanagan, William) (Entered: 12/07/2015)

NOTICE of Appearance by Curtis L.S. Carpenter on behalf of Massachusetts Partnership for Correctional Healthcare, LLC (Carpenter, Curtis) (Entered: 12/07/2015)

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE Executed by Rolando Jimenez, Louis Markham, Jennifer Ward, George Skinder, Leonard Briggs, Francis McGowan, Eric Roldan. Massachusetts Partnership for Correctional Healthcare, LLC served on 12/18/2015, answer due 1/8/2016. Acknowledgement filed by Rolando Jimenez; Louis Markham; Jennifer Ward; George Skinder; Leonard Briggs; Francis McGowan; Eric Roldan. (Bonneau, Alexandra) (Entered: 12/29/2015)

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE Executed by Rolando Jimenez, Louis Markham, Jennifer Ward, George Skinder, Leonard Briggs, Francis McGowan, Eric Roldan. Massachusetts Department of Correction served on 12/29/2015, answer due 1/19/2016. Acknowledgement filed by Rolando Jimenez; Louis Markham; Jennifer Ward; George Skinder; Leonard Briggs; Francis McGowan; Eric Roldan. (Bonneau, Alexandra) (Entered: 12/29/2015)

Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to January 15, 2016 to File Answer re 1 Complaint,, by Massachusetts Partnership for Correctional Healthcare, LLC.(Carpenter, Curtis) (Entered: 01/04/2016)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint,, with Jury Demand by Massachusetts Partnership for Correctional Healthcare, LLC.(Carpenter, Curtis) (Entered: 01/15/2016)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Deborah Golden Filing fee: $ 100, receipt number 0101−5934269 by Leonard Briggs, Rolando Jimenez, Louis Markham, Francis McGowan, Eric Roldan, George Skinder, Jennifer Ward. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Deborah Golden)(Bonneau, Alexandra) (Entered: 01/19/2016)

Judge George A. OToole, Jr: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 17 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Deborah M. Golden. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register for electronic filing if the attorney does not already have an ECF account in this district. To register go to the Court website at www.mad.uscourts.gov. Select Case Information, then Electronic Filing (CM/ECF) and go to the CM/ECF Registration Form. (Lyness, Paul) (Entered: 01/20/2016)

NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas Vincent DiGangi on behalf of Katherine A. Chmiel, Paul Henderson, Carol Higgins O'Brien, Massachusetts Department of Correction, Sean Medeiros, Steven O'Brien, Kelly Ryan (DiGangi, Thomas) (Entered: 01/21/2016)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Rolando Jimenez, Louis Markham, Jennifer Ward, George Skinder, Leonard Briggs, Francis McGowan, Eric Roldan. Carol Higgins O'Brien waiver sent on 12/29/2015, answer due 2/29/2016. (Bonneau, Alexandra) (Entered: 01/27/2016)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Rolando Jimenez, Louis Markham, Jennifer Ward, George Skinder, Leonard Briggs, Francis McGowan, Eric Roldan. Katherine A. Chmiel waiver sent on 12/29/2015, answer due 2/29/2016. (Bonneau, Alexandra) (Entered: 01/27/2016)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Rolando Jimenez, Louis Markham, Jennifer Ward, George Skinder, Leonard Briggs, Francis McGowan, Eric Roldan. Kelly Ryan waiver sent on 12/29/2015, answer due 2/29/2016. (Bonneau, Alexandra) (Entered: 01/27/2016)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Rolando Jimenez, Louis Markham, Jennifer Ward, George Skinder, Leonard Briggs, Francis McGowan, Eric Roldan. Paul Henderson waiver sent on 12/29/2015, answer due 2/29/2016. (Bonneau, Alexandra) (Entered: 01/27/2016)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Rolando Jimenez, Louis Markham, Jennifer Ward, George Skinder, Leonard Briggs, Francis McGowan, Eric Roldan. Sean Medeiros waiver sent on 12/29/2015, answer due 2/29/2016. (Bonneau, Alexandra) (Entered: 01/27/2016)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Rolando Jimenez, Louis Markham, Jennifer Ward, George Skinder, Leonard Briggs, Francis McGowan, Eric Roldan. Steven O'Brien waiver sent on 12/29/2015, answer due 2/29/2016. (Bonneau, Alexandra) (Entered: 01/27/2016)

MOTION to Certify Class by Leonard Briggs, Rolando Jimenez, Louis Markham, Francis McGowan, Eric Roldan, George Skinder, Jennifer Ward.(Pirozzolo, Lisa) (Entered: 03/04/2016)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 26 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Leonard Briggs, Rolando Jimenez, Louis Markham, Francis McGowan, Eric Roldan, George Skinder, Jennifer Ward. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Eric Roldan, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Declaration of Francis McGowan, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Declaration of George Skinder, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Declaration of Jennifer Ward, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Declaration of Leonard Briggs, # 6 Exhibit 6 - Declaration of Louis Markham, # 7 Exhibit 7 - Declaration of Rolando S. Jimenez)(Pirozzolo, Lisa) (Entered: 03/04/2016)

NOTICE of Appearance by Kirk G. Hanson on behalf of Katherine A. Chmiel, Paul Henderson, Carol Higgins O'Brien, Massachusetts Department of Correction, Sean Medeiros, Steven O'Brien, Kelly Ryan (Hanson, Kirk) (Entered: 03/10/2016)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint,, with Jury Demand by Katherine A. Chmiel, Paul Henderson, Carol Higgins O'Brien, Massachusetts Department of Correction, Sean Medeiros, Steven O'Brien, Kelly Ryan.(Hanson, Kirk) (Entered: 03/10/2016)

MOTION for Extension of Time to April 1, 2016 to File Response/Reply as to 26 MOTION to Certify Class by Katherine A. Chmiel, Paul Henderson, Carol Higgins O'Brien, Massachusetts Department of Correction, Sean Medeiros, Steven O'Brien, Kelly Ryan.(DiGangi, Thomas) (Entered: 03/16/2016)

Judge George A. OToole, Jr: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 30 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 26 MOTION to Certify Class Responses due by 4/1/2016 (Halley, Taylor) (Entered: 03/17/2016)

Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 26 MOTION to Certify Class by Katherine A. Chmiel, Paul Henderson, Carol Higgins O'Brien, Massachusetts Department of Correction, Sean Medeiros, Steven O'Brien, Kelly Ryan.(Hanson, Kirk) (Entered: 03/29/2016)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 32 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 26 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Leonard Briggs, Rolando Jimenez, Louis Markham, Francis McGowan, Eric Roldan, George Skinder, Jennifer Ward. (Pirozzolo, Lisa) (Entered: 03/29/2016)

Judge George A. OToole, Jr: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 32 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 26 MOTION to Certify Class Responses due by 4/15/2016 (Lyness, Paul) (Entered: 03/31/2016)

Opposition re 26 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Massachusetts Partnership for Correctional Healthcare, LLC. (Carpenter, Curtis) (Entered: 04/04/2016)

NOTICE of Appearance by Anna Rachel Dray-Siegel on behalf of Katherine A. Chmiel, Paul Henderson, Carol Higgins O'Brien, Massachusetts Department of Correction, Sean Medeiros, Steven O'Brien, Kelly Ryan (Dray-Siegel, Anna) (Entered: 04/13/2016)

ELECTRONIC NOTICE Setting Hearing on Motion 26 MOTION to Certify Class : Motion Hearing set for 5/18/2016 02:00 PM in Courtroom 22 before Judge George A. OToole Jr.. Please mark your calendars accordingly. (Lyness, Paul) (Entered: 04/14/2016)

Opposition re 26 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Katherine A. Chmiel, Paul Henderson, Carol Higgins O'Brien, Massachusetts Department of Correction, Sean Medeiros, Steven O'Brien, Kelly Ryan. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Hanson, Kirk) (Entered: 04/15/2016)

Judge George A. OToole, Jr: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. The plaintiffs are invited to file a reply brief addressing the arguments raised in the DOC defendants brief (dkt. no. 38). Any such reply brief shall be filed on or before May 13, 2016.(Halley, Taylor) (Entered: 05/03/2016)

REPLY to Response to 26 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Leonard Briggs, Rolando Jimenez, Louis Markham, Francis McGowan, Eric Roldan, George Skinder, Jennifer Ward. (Pirozzolo, Lisa) (Entered: 05/09/2016)

Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge George A. OToole, Jr: Motion Hearing held on 5/18/2016 re 26 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Louis Markham, Rolando Jimenez, Jennifer Ward, Francis McGowan, Leonard Briggs, George Skinder, Eric Roldan. The court takes the matter under advisement. (Court Reporter: Debra Lajoie at ylajoied@yahoo.com.)(Attorneys present: For Plaintiffs: Lisa Pirozzolo; For Defendants: Kirk Hanson, Curtis Carpenter) (Lyness, Paul) (Entered: 05/18/2016)

Judge George A. OToole, Jr: OPINION AND ORDER entered denying 26 Motion to Certify Class (Halley, Taylor)

JOINT SUBMISSION pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 by Leonard Briggs, Rolando Jimenez, Louis Markham, Francis McGowan, Eric Roldan, George Skinder, Jennifer Ward.(Porter, Alathea) (Entered: 07/25/2016)

CERTIFICATION pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 by Leonard Briggs.(Porter, Alathea) (Entered: 07/25/2016)

CERTIFICATION pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 by Rolando Jimenez.(Porter, Alathea) (Entered: 07/25/2016)

CERTIFICATION pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 by Louis Markham.(Porter, Alathea) (Entered: 07/25/2016)

CERTIFICATION pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 by Francis McGowan.(Porter, Alathea) (Entered: 07/25/2016)

CERTIFICATION pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 by Eric Roldan.(Porter, Alathea) (Entered: 07/25/2016)

CERTIFICATION pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 by George Skinder.(Porter, Alathea) (Entered: 07/25/2016)

CERTIFICATION pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 by Jennifer Ward.(Porter, Alathea) (Entered: 07/25/2016)

CERTIFICATION pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 by the Massachusetts Department of Correction, Carol Higgins O'Brien, Katherine Chmiel, Kelly Ryan, Sean Medeiros, Steven O'Brien, and Paul Henderson . (Hanson, Kirk) Modified on 7/25/2016 (Jones, Sherry). (Entered: 07/25/2016)

CERTIFICATION pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 by Massachusetts Partnership for Correctional Healthcare LLC . (Carpenter, Curtis) (Entered: 07/25/2016)

Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge George A. OToole, Jr: Scheduling Conference held on 8/1/2016. Fact discovery to be completed by 6/1/17. ( Status Conference set for 2/6/2017 02:00 PM in Courtroom 22 before Judge George A. OToole Jr..). (Court Reporter: Marcia Patrisso at m.patrisso@outlook.com.)(Attorneys present: For Plaintiffs: Alathea Porter; For Defendants: Kirk Hanson, Curtis Carpenter) (Lyness, Paul) (Entered: 08/01/2016)

Joint MOTION for Protective Order by Leonard Briggs, Rolando Jimenez, Louis Markham, Francis McGowan, Eric Roldan, George Skinder, Jennifer Ward. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit A to Proposed Order)(Pirozzolo, Lisa) (Entered: 09/01/2016)

Judge George A. O'Toole, Jr: ORDER entered granting 55 Motion for Protective Order (Halley, Taylor) (Entered: 10/12/2016)

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by Thomas Vincent DiGangi (DiGangi, Thomas) (Entered: 10/25/2016)

NOTICE of Appearance by Dennis N. D'Angelo on behalf of Katherine A. Chmiel, Paul Henderson, Carol Higgins O'Brien, Massachusetts Department of Correction, Sean Medeiros, Steven O'Brien, Kelly Ryan (D'Angelo, Dennis) (Entered: 10/31/2016)

NOTICE of Appearance by Jocelyn M. Keider on behalf of Leonard Briggs, Rolando Jimenez, Louis Markham, Francis McGowan, Eric Roldan, George Skinder, Jennifer Ward (Keider, Jocelyn) (Entered: 11/07/2016)

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by Alathea E. Porter (Porter, Alathea) (Entered: 11/21/2016)

Joint MOTION to Amend 56 Order on Motion for Protective Order by Leonard Briggs, Rolando Jimenez, Louis Markham, Francis McGowan, Eric Roldan, George Skinder, Jennifer Ward. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Keider, Jocelyn) (Entered: 12/07/2016)

Judge George A. O'Toole, Jr: ORDER entered granting 61 Motion to Amend (Halley, Taylor)

NOTICE of Appearance by Seth Moskowitz on behalf of Leonard Briggs, Rolando Jimenez, Louis Markham, Francis McGowan, Eric Roldan, George Skinder, Jennifer Ward (Moskowitz, Seth) (Entered: 01/10/2017)

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by Alexandra B. Bonneau (Bonneau, Alexandra) (Entered: 01/11/2017)

Transcript of Scheduling Conference held on August 1, 2016, before Judge George A. OToole. The Transcript may be purchased through the Court Reporter, viewed at the public terminal, or viewed through PACER after it is released. Court Reporter Name and Contact Information: Marcia Patrisso at m.patrisso@outlook.com Redaction Request due 2/15/2017. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 2/27/2017. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/25/2017. (Scalfani, Deborah) (Entered: 01/25/2017)

NOTICE is hereby given that an official transcript of a proceeding has been filed by the court reporter in the above−captioned matter. Counsel are referred to the Court's Transcript Redaction Policy, available on the court website at http://www.mad.uscourts.gov/attorneys/general−info.htm (Scalfani, Deborah) (Entered: 01/25/2017)

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM as to Count I and II of Plaintiffs' Complaint by Massachusetts Partnership for Correctional Healthcare, LLC.(Carpenter, Curtis) (Entered: 01/26/2017)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 67 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM as to Count I and II of Plaintiffs' Complaint filed by Massachusetts Partnership for Correctional Healthcare, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Carpenter, Curtis) (Entered: 01/26/2017)

MOTION to Compel Document Production and Supplemental Interrogatory Responses from Defendant MPCH by Leonard Briggs, Rolando Jimenez, Louis Markham, Francis McGowan, Eric Roldan, George Skinder, Jennifer Ward.(Keider, Jocelyn) (Entered: 01/26/2017)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 69 MOTION to Compel Document Production and Supplemental Interrogatory Responses from Defendant MPCH filed by Leonard Briggs, Rolando Jimenez, Louis Markham, Francis McGowan, Eric Roldan, George Skinder, Jennifer Ward. (Keider, Jocelyn) (Entered: 01/26/2017)

DECLARATION re 69 MOTION to Compel Document Production and Supplemental Interrogatory Responses from Defendant MPCH by Leonard Briggs, Rolando Jimenez, Louis Markham, Francis McGowan, Eric Roldan, George Skinder, Jennifer Ward. (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)(Keider, Jocelyn) (Entered: 01/26/2017)

Opposition re 69 MOTION to Compel Document Production and Supplemental Interrogatory Responses from Defendant MPCH filed by Massachusetts Partnership for Correctional Healthcare, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A: Plaintiffs Written Discovery Requests, # 2 Exhibit B: E−mail from Attorney Alathea Porter, # 3 Exhibit C: MPCHs Response to Plaintiffs Request for Production of Documents, # 4 Exhibit D: Affidavit of Curtis L.S. Carpenter, # 5 Exhibit E: MPCHs Answers to Interrogatories, # 6 Exhibit F: Letter from Attorney Alexandra Bonneau dated November 7, 2016, # 7 Exhibit G: Letter from Attorney Alexandra Bonneau dated December 9, 2016, # 8 Exhibit H: E−mail from counsel for DOC, dated January 20, 2017, # 9 Exhibit I: E−mail from counsel for MPCH, dated January 25, 2016, # 10 Exhibit J: E−mail from counsel for MPCH, dated January 26, 2016)(Carpenter, Curtis) (Entered: 02/06/2017)

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to 2/21/2017 to File Opposition to MPCH's Motion to Dismiss by Leonard Briggs, Rolando Jimenez, Louis Markham, Francis McGowan, Eric Roldan, George Skinder, Jennifer Ward.(Moskowitz, Seth) (Entered: 02/06/2017)

Set/Reset Deadlines as to 67 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM as to Count I and II of Plaintiffs' Complaint . Responses due by 2/21/2017 (Lyness, Paul) (Entered: 02/06/2017)

NOTICE of Appearance by Kate R. Isley on behalf of Massachusetts Department of Correction, Sean Medeiros, Steven O'Brien (Isley, Kate) (Entered: 02/16/2017)

Transcript of Scheduling Conference held on February 6, 2017, before Judge George A. OToole. The Transcript may be purchased through the Court Reporter, viewed at the public terminal, or viewed through PACER after it is released. Court Reporter Name and Contact Information: Marcia Patrisso at m.patrisso@outlook.com Redaction Request due 3/14/2017. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/24/2017. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/22/2017. (Scalfani, Deborah) (Entered: 02/21/2017)

NOTICE is hereby given that an official transcript of a proceeding has been filed by the court reporter in the above−captioned matter. Counsel are referred to the Court's Transcript Redaction Policy, available on the court website at http://www.mad.uscourts.gov/attorneys/general−info.htm (Scalfani, Deborah) (Entered: 02/21/2017)

Opposition re 67 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM as to Count I and II of Plaintiffs' Complaint filed by Leonard Briggs, Rolando Jimenez, Louis Markham, Francis McGowan, Eric Roldan, George Skinder, Jennifer Ward. (Moskowitz, Seth) (Entered: 02/21/2017)

Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge George A. OToole, Jr: Status Conference held on 3/6/2017, ( Status Conference set for 5/1/2017 02:00 PM in Courtroom 22 before Judge George A. OToole Jr..). (Court Reporter: Joan Daly at joanmdaly62@gmail.com.)(Attorneys present: For Plaintiffs: Jocelyn Keider, Seth Moskowitz; For Defendants: Dennis D'Angelo, Kate Isley, Curtis Carpenter) (Lyness, Paul) (Entered: 03/06/2017)

REDACTED Transcript of Status Conference held on March 6, 2017, before Judge George A. OToole. The Transcript may be purchased through the Court Reporter, viewed at the public terminal, or viewed through PACER after it is released. Court Reporter Name and Contact Information: Joan Daly at joanmdaly62@gmail.com Redaction Request due 3/31/2017. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/10/2017. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/8/2017. (Scalfani, Deborah) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/7/2017: # 1 Redacted) (Scalfani, Deborah). Modified on 4/7/2017 (Scalfani, Deborah). (Entered: 03/10/2017)

NOTICE is hereby given that an official transcript of a proceeding has been filed by the court reporter in the above−captioned matter. Counsel are referred to the Court's Transcript Redaction Policy, available on the court website at http://www.mad.uscourts.gov/attorneys/general−info.htm (Scalfani, Deborah) (Entered: 03/10/2017)

NOTICE of Intent to Request Redaction by Jocelyn M. Keider re 81 Transcript, (Keider, Jocelyn) (Entered: 03/21/2017)

Transcript Redaction Request re 81 Transcript, by attorney Jocelyn M. Keider. (Keider, Jocelyn) (Entered: 03/31/2017)

Joint MOTION to Redact 81 Transcript, by Leonard Briggs, Rolando Jimenez, Louis Markham, Francis McGowan, Eric Roldan, George Skinder, Jennifer Ward.(Keider, Jocelyn) (Entered: 03/31/2017)

Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge George A. OToole, Jr: Status Conference held on 5/1/2017; discovery disputed addressed mostly stemming for documents production (electronic and paper); Court will assign the Magistrate Judge for purposes of discovery, and defer on any request for extension of discovery until case returned by the Magistrate Judge; scheduling a hearing re 67 Motion to Dismiss is to be determined. (Court Reporter: Marcia Patrisso at m.patrisso@outlook.com.)(Attorneys present: Carpenter, D'Angelo, Isley, Keider, and Moskowitz) (Lovett, Jarrett) (Entered: 05/01/2017)

Judge George A. OToole, Jr: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Judith G. Dein Referred for: Discovery (d). Further information: management of all discovery issues..(Lyness, Paul) (Entered: 05/04/2017)

Assented to MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Philip Fornaci Filing fee: $ 100, receipt number 0101−6612442 by Leonard Briggs, Rolando Jimenez, Louis Markham, Francis McGowan, Eric Roldan, George Skinder, Jennifer Ward. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Keider, Jocelyn) (Entered: 05/04/2017)

NOTICE of Appearance by Jessica L. Lewis on behalf of Leonard Briggs, Rolando Jimenez, Louis Markham, Francis McGowan, Eric Roldan, George Skinder, Jennifer Ward (Lewis, Jessica) (Entered: 05/04/2017)

Judge George A. O'Toole, Jr: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 89 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Philip Fornaci. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register for electronic filing if the attorney does not already have an ECF account in this district. To register go to the Court website at www.mad.uscourts.gov. Select Case Information, then Electronic Filing (CM/ECF) and go to the CM/ECF Registration Form. (Halley, Taylor) (Entered: 05/05/2017)

ELECTRONIC NOTICE issued requesting courtesy copy of 71 Affidavit in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel and 72 Defendant's Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel. Counsel who filed these documents is requested to submit a courtesy copy to Magistrate Judge Dein by 5/15/17. The documents must be clearly marked as a Courtesy Copy, reflect the document numbers assigned by CM/ECF, and the exhibits must be tabbed. (Dambrosio, Jolyne) (Entered: 05/08/2017)

ELECTRONIC NOTICE SETTING HEARING on 69 Plaintiffs' MOTION to Compel Document Production and Supplemental Interrogatory Responses from Defendant MPCH: Motion Hearing set for 5/23/2017 11:00 AM in Courtroom 15 before Magistrate Judge Judith G. Dein. (Dambrosio, Jolyne) (Entered: 05/10/2017)

Transcript of Status Conference held on May 1, 2017, before Judge George A. OToole. The Transcript may be purchased through the Court Reporter, viewed at the public terminal, or viewed through PACER after it is released. Court Reporter Name and Contact Information: Marcia Patrisso at m.patrisso@outlook.com Redaction Request due 6/2/2017. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/12/2017. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/10/2017. (Scalfani, Deborah) (Entered: 05/12/2017)

NOTICE is hereby given that an official transcript of a proceeding has been filed by the court reporter in the above−captioned matter. Counsel are referred to the Court's Transcript Redaction Policy, available on the court website at http://www.mad.uscourts.gov/attorneys/general−info.htm (Scalfani, Deborah) (Entered: 05/12/2017)

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to September 15, 2017 to Complete Discovery (Fact Discovery) by Leonard Briggs, Rolando Jimenez, Louis Markham, Francis McGowan, Eric Roldan, George Skinder, Jennifer Ward.(Keider, Jocelyn) (Entered: 05/18/2017)

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by Deborah Golden (Golden, Deborah) (Entered: 05/22/2017)

ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF HEARING. Status Conference set for 9/12/2017 10:00 AM in Courtroom 15 before Magistrate Judge Judith G. Dein. See Docket No. 98 for details. (Dambrosio, Jolyne) (Entered: 05/23/2017)

Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Judith G. Dein: Status Conference held on 5/23/2017.; case called; #96 Motion to compel is withdrawn; Counsel report case type, status of discovery; court adopts discovery schedule and sets next conference for 9/12/17 @ 10:00am. (Court Reporter: Digital Recording.) To order a copy of this Digital Recording, please go to http://www.mad.uscourts.gov/attorneys/Magistrate−Audio.htm . For a transcript of this proceeding, contact Deborah Scalfani by email at deborah_scalfani@mad.uscourts.gov.(Attorneys present: Moskowitz, Carpenter, D'Angelo and Isley) (Quinn, Thomas) (Entered: 05/26/2017)

Transcript of Status Conference held on May 23, 2017, before Magistrate Judge Judith G. Dein. The Transcript may be purchased through Karen Aveyard at k.aveyard@comcast.net, viewed at the public terminal, or viewed through PACER after it is released. No Reporter Used. Digital Recording transcribed by Karen Aveyard. Redaction Request due 7/19/2017. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/31/2017. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/26/2017. (Scalfani, Deborah) (Entered: 06/28/2017)

NOTICE is hereby given that an official transcript of a proceeding has been filed by the court reporter in the above−captioned matter. Counsel are referred to the Court's Transcript Redaction Policy, available on the court website at http://www.mad.uscourts.gov/attorneys/general−info.htm (Scalfani, Deborah) (Entered: 06/28/2017)

STATUS REPORT (Joint) by Leonard Briggs, Rolando Jimenez, Louis Markham, Francis McGowan, Eric Roldan, George Skinder, Jennifer Ward. (Moskowitz, Seth) (Entered: 08/01/2017)

ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF HEARING. Status Conference set for 8/16/2017 10:30 AM in Courtroom 15 before Magistrate Judge Judith G. Dein. (Dambrosio, Jolyne) (Entered: 08/03/2017)

Assented to MOTION to Take Deposition from Incarcerated Named Plaintiffs by Katherine A. Chmiel, Paul Henderson, Carol Higgins O'Brien, Massachusetts Department of Correction, Sean Medeiros, Steven O'Brien, Kelly Ryan.(Hanson, Kirk) (Entered: 08/14/2017)