Case: Richard v. Pfister

1:17-cv-04677 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Filed Date: June 21, 2017

Closed Date: July 6, 2022

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Case Summary

This is a case about a disabled prisoner's denial of medical care and disability accommodations in a correctional facility.  On June 21, 2017, the plaintiff, an incarcerated man, filed a complaint pro se and in forma pauperis seeking damages for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 42 U.S.C. § 1210 and the Rehabilitation Act 29 U.S.C. § 701 and the Eighth Amendment due to poor conditions of confinement, denial of medical care and denial of disability accommodations at Statevi…

This is a case about a disabled prisoner's denial of medical care and disability accommodations in a correctional facility. 

On June 21, 2017, the plaintiff, an incarcerated man, filed a complaint pro se and in forma pauperis seeking damages for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 42 U.S.C. § 1210 and the Rehabilitation Act 29 U.S.C. § 701 and the Eighth Amendment due to poor conditions of confinement, denial of medical care and denial of disability accommodations at Stateville Correctional Center’s Northern Reception Center (NRC) in Illinois. The plaintiff filed in the federal district court for the Northern District of Illinois, naming the Director of the Illinois Department of Corrections, and the warden and assistant warden of the NRC as defendants. Equip for Equality, the Illinois protection and advocacy agency, joined as plaintiff’s counsel on June 13, 2018. Judge Thomas Durkin presided.

The plaintiff was living with a number of serious health conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, asthma, heart disease, and diabetes. He required a cane or walker, used a continuous positive airway pressure (“CPAP”) machine, and needed compressed oxygen at all times. Despite the fact that NRC was a transitional, short-term stay facility, the plaintiff was held at NRC for nearly a year due to the facility’s inability to facilitate his transfer because of his disabilities. During his time at NRC and despite his approval within weeks of arrival for transfer to a minimum security medical unit, he was held in constructive solitary confinement, with no access to recreation or programming and without access to his CPAP machine, clean nasal cannula, and most of his necessary medication. He alleged that these conditions, which also included extreme heat and cold, lack of natural light and electric outlet necessary to operate his CPAP machine, vermin, and occasional flooding, violated the Eighth Amendment.  He also alleged violations of the ADA, namely the failure to accommodate his medical needs, denial of recreation and programs, and extended time in the poor conditions at NRC for far longer than non-disabled people, due solely to their failure to accommodate his disability (the CPAP machine and oxygen tank) in arranging his transfer. 

Defendants filed their first motion to dismiss on February 16, 2018, which was denied on June 15, 2018 in order to allow the plaintiff’s new counsel to file an amended complaint, which they did on July 6, 2018. Second motions to dismiss were filed on September 14, 2018 and on October 11, 2018. These were denied on December 17, 2018. Following initial discovery, the plaintiff filed a second amended complaint on August 5, 2019. On October 16, 2019, defendants filed a motion for summary judgment. There was some disruption in proceedings due to the coronavirus emergency, and the motion for summary judgment was denied on September 1, 2020. On October 19, 2020, the case was removed to magistrate judge Jeffrey Cole for proceedings related to settlement; however settlement talks were not fruitful and the case was moved again to Judge Durkin on January 11, 2021. Motions continued thereafter as to one defendant, Director of the Illinois Department of Corrections, who remained a defendant only in his individual capacity as to the Eighth Amendment claims. On July 16, 2021, motions to dismiss claims against the defendant Director were dismissed, and the case proceeded to jury trial. On August 24, 2021, a judgment was entered for the plaintiff, with damages of $1,000,000. Defendants filed a motion for judgment notwithstanding verdict on September 21, 2021, which was denied on January 6, 2022.  Parties later settled attorneys fees and costs on March 9, 2022, and reported full satisfaction of the judgement on July 6, 2022.

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Judge(s)

Durkin, Thomas Michael (Illinois)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Antholt, Amanda C (Illinois)

Attorney for Defendant

Johnson, Erik Henning (Illinois)

Kevil, Stephanie Ann (Illinois)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Corrections, Illinois Department (Illinois)

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Documents in this case
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Amended Complaint

Richard v. Baldwin

July 6, 2018

July 6, 2018

Complaint
60

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Memorandum Opinion and Order

Richard v. Baldwin

Dec. 17, 2018

Dec. 17, 2018

Order/Opinion

2018 WL 6606037

95

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Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint

William v. Baldwin

Aug. 5, 2019

Aug. 5, 2019

Complaint
141

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Memorandum Opinion and Order

Sept. 1, 2020

Sept. 1, 2020

Order/Opinion

483 F.Supp.3d 532

170

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Memorandum Opinion and Order

July 16, 2021

July 16, 2021

Order/Opinion

2021 WL 3033543

217

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Satisfaction and Release of Judgment

Richard v. Baldwin

July 6, 2022

July 6, 2022

Pleading / Motion / Brief

Docket

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Last updated Aug. 24, 2026, 1:32 p.m.

Docket for: Richard v. Pfister
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1 June 21, 2017

RECEIVED Complaint and 8 copies by William Richard (Exhibits) (Attachments: # 1 Envelope postmarked 6/20/2017)(sxb, ) (Entered: 06/22/2017)

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2 June 21, 2017

PRISONER CIVIL Cover Sheet (sxb, ) (Entered: 06/22/2017)

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3 June 21, 2017

PRO SE Appearance by Plaintiff William Richard (sxb, ) (Entered: 06/22/2017)

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4 June 21, 2017

APPLICATION by Plaintiff William Richard for leave to proceed in forma pauperis (Exhibits) (sxb, ) (Entered: 06/22/2017)

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5 June 21, 2017

MOTION by Plaintiff William Richard for attorney representation (sxb, ) (Entered: 06/22/2017)

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6 June 21, 2017

MOTION by Plaintiff William Richard for service of process at government expense. (sxb, ) (Entered: 06/22/2017)

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7 July 20, 2017

ORDER: Plaintiff's motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis 4 is denied. To proceed with this case, Plaintiff must pre-pay the $400 filing fee by August 18, 2017. His failure to comply will result in summary dismissal of this case. See N.D. Ill. Local Rule 3.3(e). The Court will address Plaintiff's complaint and other motions after the filing fee has been satisfied. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 7/20/2017. Mailed notice. (bg, ) (Entered: 07/20/2017)

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9 Aug. 7, 2017

COMPLAINT filed by William Richard; Jury Demand. (Envelope postmarked 6/20/17) (tt, ) (Entered: 08/09/2017)

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10 Sept. 8, 2017

ORDER: Plaintiff has paid the $400 filing fee. As stated below, the Court has conducted its initial review of the complaint and finds that it states colorable claims against the Defendants listed therein. The Clerk of Court is directed to: (1) file Plaintiffs complaint 1 ; (2) issue summonses for its service on the Defendants; and (3) send Plaintiff eight blank USM-285 (Marshals service) forms, a magistrate judge consent form, filing instructions, and a copy of this order. The Court advises Plaintiff that a completed USM-285 form is required for each Defendant. Plaintiffs motion for service of his complaint 6 is granted, and the U.S. Marshal is appointed to serve Defendants. Before the Marshal attempts service, however, Plaintiff must return completed service forms to the Court. Plaintiff should submit completed service forms within 35 days of this order. Failure to comply may result in the dismissal of unserved Defendants, as well as this case for failing to prosecute it. Plaintiff's motion for an attorney 5 is denied without prejudice. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 9/8/2017. Mailed notice (tt, ) (Entered: 09/08/2017)

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Sept. 8, 2017

SUMMONS Issued, copy of the complaint and certified copy of order dated 9/8/17 10 to the U.S. Marshal's Office for service as to defendant(s) Sarah Johnson, Anna McBee, Miller, M. Piefer, Sangster, Randy Tajeda, Teijte, Venerble via email. (tt, )

Sept. 8, 2017

MAILED plaintiff copy of order dated 9/8/17 10, eight blank USM-285 (Marshals service) forms, a magistrate judge consent form, and filing instructions. (tt, )

11 Nov. 13, 2017

MOTION by Plaintiff William Richard to reconsider plaintiff's request for recruitment of counsel. Motion to amend complaint instanter. Motion to amend this court's 9/8/2017, order and to correct medical facts(Exhibits). (Envelope postmarked 11/6/17) (tt, ) (Entered: 11/14/2017)

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Nov. 13, 2017

MOTION by Plaintiff William Richard to amend complaint instanter (Omitted Relief from motion. 11 ). (tt, )

Nov. 13, 2017

MOTION by Plaintiff William Richard to amend this court's 9/8/2017, order and to correct medical facts. (Omitted Relief from motion 11 ). (tt, )

12 Nov. 14, 2017

SUMMONS Returned Unexecuted by U.S. Marshals Service as to Teijte. (tt, ) (Entered: 11/15/2017)

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Nov. 14, 2017

Amend/Correct

Nov. 14, 2017

Amend/Correct

13 Nov. 15, 2017

WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by U.S. Marshals Service. Sarah Johnson waiver sent on 11/14/2017, answer due 1/16/2018. (Attachments: # 1 usm 285-Sarah Johnson) (tt, ) (Entered: 11/16/2017)

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14 Nov. 28, 2017

ORDER: Plaintiff's motion to amend his complaint and for the Court to reconsider its denial of Plaintiff's initial request for counsel and amend its 9/8/17 order 11 is granted in part and denied in part. Plaintiff's request to substitute Randy Pfister for Randy Tajeda as the Warden of Stateville Correctional Center is granted. The Clerk shall terminate Randy Tajeda as a Defendant, add Randy Pfister, and change the caption of this case to Richard v. Pfister. The Clerk shall also issue summons for service of the complaint on Randy Pfister, who should consider the allegations against Tajeda to be against Pfister. Plaintiff's request for the Court to reconsider its refusal to recruit an attorney 11 is denied. Plaintiff's request for the Court to amend its 9/8/17 order to include additional medical conditions in the list of Plaintiff's maladies is denied; however, the Court acknowledges (and Defendants should as well) that Plaintiff suffers from additional conditions than those stated in the 9/8/17 order. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 11/28/2017. Mailed notice (tt, ) (Entered: 11/28/2017)

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Nov. 28, 2017

SUMMONS Issued, copy of the complaint and certified copy of order dated 11/28/17 14 to the U.S. Marshal's Office for service as to defendant Randy Pfister via email. (tt, )

15 Nov. 30, 2017

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Sarah Johnson by Erik Henning Johnson (Johnson, Erik) (Entered: 11/30/2017)

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16 Dec. 6, 2017

SUMMONS Returned Executed by U.S. Marshals Service as to Counselor Venerble on 12/5/2017, answer due 12/26/2017. (tt, ) (Entered: 12/07/2017)

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17 Dec. 18, 2017

WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by US Marshals Service. Randy Pfister waiver sent on 10/31/2017, answer due 1/2/2018; Anna McBee waiver sent on 10/31/2017, answer due 1/2/2018; Counselor Miller waiver sent on 10/31/2017, answer due 1/2/2018. (Attachments: # 1 USM 285-Randy Pfister, # 2 Wavier-Anna McBee, # 3 USM 285-Anna McBee, # 4 Wavier-Counselor Miller, # 5 USM 285--Counselor Miller) (tt, ) (Entered: 12/19/2017)

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18 Dec. 27, 2017

WAIVER of service returned unexecuted by U.S. Marshals Service as to Counselor M. Piefer. (tt, ) (Entered: 12/28/2017)

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19 Dec. 28, 2017

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Anna McBee, Miller, Randy Pfister by Erik Henning Johnson (Johnson, Erik) (Entered: 12/28/2017)

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20 Jan. 2, 2018

MOTION by Defendants Sarah Johnson, Anna McBee, Miller, Randy Pfister for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint 9 (Johnson, Erik) (Entered: 01/02/2018)

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21 Jan. 2, 2018

NOTICE of Motion by Erik Henning Johnson for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer 20 before Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 1/10/2018 at 09:00 AM. (Johnson, Erik) (Entered: 01/02/2018)

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22 Jan. 8, 2018

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin:Defendants' motion for extension of time to 1/31/2018 to answer or otherwise plead 20 is granted. No appearance is required on 1/10/2018. Mailed notice (srn, ) (Entered: 01/08/2018)

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23 Jan. 8, 2018

SUMMONS Returned Unexecuted by U.S. Marshals Service as to Sangster. (tt, ) (Entered: 01/10/2018)

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25 Jan. 29, 2018

RETURN by U.S. Marshal Service regarding summons: The U.S. Marshal Service is unable to execute services without the USM 285 form. (jjr, ) (Entered: 01/31/2018)

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24 Jan. 31, 2018

MOTION by Defendants Sarah Johnson, Anna McBee, Miller, Randy Pfister for extension of time to file answer (Johnson, Erik) (Entered: 01/31/2018)

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26 Jan. 31, 2018

NOTICE of Motion by Erik Henning Johnson for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer 24 before Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 2/8/2018 at 09:00 AM. (Johnson, Erik) (Entered: 01/31/2018)

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27 Feb. 5, 2018

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin:Defendants' second motion for extension of time to 2/16/2018 to answer or otherwise plead 24 is granted. No appearance is required on 2/8/2018. Mailed notice (srn, ) (Entered: 02/05/2018)

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28 Feb. 15, 2018

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Venerble by Erik Henning Johnson (Johnson, Erik) (Entered: 02/15/2018)

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29 Feb. 16, 2018

First MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendants Sarah Johnson, Anna McBee, Miller, Randy Pfister, Venerble (Johnson, Erik) (Entered: 02/16/2018)

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30 Feb. 16, 2018

NOTICE of Motion by Erik Henning Johnson for presentment of Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim 29 before Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 2/21/2018 at 09:00 AM. (Johnson, Erik) (Entered: 02/16/2018)

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31 Feb. 16, 2018

ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by Sarah Johnson, Anna McBee, Miller, Randy Pfister, Venerble(Johnson, Erik) (Entered: 02/16/2018)

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32 Feb. 20, 2018

ORDER: The Court sets the following briefing schedule for Defendants' motion to dismiss 29 . Plaintiff's response is due April 9, 2018. Defendants' reply is due May 9, 2018. While the motion to dismiss is being briefed and considered, Defendants are directed to identify, if they are able, the correct names of the parties for whom summonses returned unexecuted (Pfeifer, Sangster, Teijt). Defendants should notify the Court of the results of their efforts within 28 days. If the proper names of those parties are identified, Defendants should provide those names to Plaintiff. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 2/20/2018. Mailed notice (tt, ) (Entered: 02/20/2018)

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33 Feb. 20, 2018

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin:The 2/21/2018 notice motion date is stricken.Mailed notice (srn, ) (Entered: 02/20/2018)

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34 March 9, 2018

MOTION by Plaintiff William Richard to reconsider appointment of counsel. (Envelope postmarked 3/5/18) (Received for docketing on 3/12/18) (tt, ) (Entered: 03/12/2018)

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35 April 2, 2018

ORDER: Plaintiff's current motion seeking the recruitment of counsel 34 is denied. This case is still in its early stages, not all Defendants have been served and, given the pending motion to dismiss, it appears that the parties have engaged in little to no discovery. There does not appear to be a need for counsel at this time. See Romanelli v. Suliene, 615 F.3d 847, 851-52 (7th Cir. 2010). At present, Plaintiff must respond to Defendants' motion to dismiss. With respect to Defendants' argument that Plaintiff's Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") claim should be dismissed, the issue is essentially a technical one about whether ADA claims can be brought against Defendants in their individual capacities or in federal court. Defendants do not seek dismissal of Plaintiff's claims under the Rehabilitation Act, which allows the same type of relief as the ADA. Even if the ADA claims are dismissed, Plaintiff will still have his Rehabilitation Act claims, which provide the same opportunity for relief. Jaros v. Illinois Dept. of Corrections, 684 F.3d 667, 672 (7th Cir. 2012) (ADA claim was dismissed where a prisoner asserted both ADA and Rehabilitation Act claims, but he could "have but one recovery"). As to Plaintiff's Eighth Amendment claims, he should address how each Defendant was personally involved in depriving him of his basic needs. Kuhn v. Goodlow, 678 F.3d 552, 556 (7th Cir. 2012) ("an individual cannot be held liable in a § 1983 action unless he caused or participated in an alleged constitutional deprivation"). To assist Plaintiff, the Court extends the due date of his response to May 2, 2018. Defendants' reply is due May 18, 2018. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 4/2/2018. Mailed notice. (kp, ) (Entered: 04/02/2018)

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36 April 30, 2018

LETTER from William Richard dated 4/25/18. (Envelope postmarked 4/26/18) (Received for docketing on 5/2/18) (tt, ) (Entered: 05/02/2018)

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37 June 13, 2018

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff William Richard by Amanda C Antholt (Antholt, Amanda) (Entered: 06/13/2018)

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38 June 13, 2018

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff William Richard by Samantha Reed (Reed, Samantha) (Entered: 06/13/2018)

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39 June 13, 2018

MOTION by Plaintiff William Richard for leave to file an Amended Complaint (Reed, Samantha) (Entered: 06/13/2018)

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40 June 13, 2018

NOTICE of Motion by Samantha Reed for presentment of motion for leave to file 39 before Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 6/20/2018 at 09:00 AM. (Reed, Samantha) (Entered: 06/13/2018)

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41 June 14, 2018

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin:Plaintiff's unopposed motion for leave to file an amended complaint on or before 7/6/2018 39 is granted. No appearance is required on 6/20/2018. Mailed notice (srn, ) (Entered: 06/14/2018)

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42 June 15, 2018

ORDER: Defendants' motion to dismiss Plaintiff's original complaint 29 is denied without prejudice. The Court recently granted Plaintiff's request to file an amended complaint. Defendants may reassert their arguments with respect to the amended complaint, if applicable, or resubmit their motion if no amended complaint is filed. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 6/15/2018. Mailed notice (tt, ) (Entered: 06/15/2018)

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43 July 3, 2018

WITHDRAWING Erik Henning Johnson as counsel for Defendants Sarah Johnson, Anna McBee, Miller, Randy Pfister, Venerble and substituting Stephanie Ann Kevil as counsel of record (Kevil, Stephanie) (Entered: 07/03/2018)

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44 July 6, 2018

AMENDED complaint by William Richard against Randy Pfister, John R. Baldwin, Ricardo Tejeda and terminating Miller (Counselor), M. Piefer (Counselor), Sangster (LPN), Teijte (Asst. Warden), Venerble (Counselor), Sarah Johnson and Anna McBee (CCII Grievance Officer) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Antholt, Amanda) (Entered: 07/06/2018)

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45 Aug. 31, 2018

MOTION by Defendant Randy Pfister for extension of time to file answer or Otherwise Plead (Kevil, Stephanie) (Entered: 08/31/2018)

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46 Aug. 31, 2018

NOTICE of Motion by Stephanie Ann Kevil for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer 45 before Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 9/10/2018 at 09:00 AM. (Kevil, Stephanie) (Entered: 08/31/2018)

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47 Sept. 6, 2018

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin:Defendant Pfister's motion for extension of time to 9/17/2018 to answer or otherwise plead 45 is granted. No appearance is required on 9/10/2018. Mailed notice (srn, ) (Entered: 09/06/2018)

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Sept. 13, 2018

SUMMONS Issued as to Defendants John R. Baldwin, Ricardo Tejeda (tg, )

48 Sept. 14, 2018

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendant Randy Pfister (Kevil, Stephanie) (Entered: 09/14/2018)

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49 Sept. 14, 2018

NOTICE of Motion by Stephanie Ann Kevil for presentment of Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim 48 before Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 9/20/2018 at 09:00 AM. (Kevil, Stephanie) (Entered: 09/14/2018)

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50 Sept. 20, 2018

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin:Status hearing held on 9/20/2018. Plaintiff's response to defendants' motion to dismiss 48 is due by 10/22/2018. Defendants' reply is due by 11/5/2018. Status hearing set for 1/28/2019 at 09:00 AM. Fact discovery ordered closed by 3/29/2019. Leave is granted to take the deposition of the incarcerated plaintiff. Mailed notice (srn, ) (Entered: 09/20/2018)

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51 Oct. 9, 2018

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant John R. Baldwin by Stephanie Ann Kevil (Kevil, Stephanie) (Entered: 10/09/2018)

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52 Oct. 11, 2018

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendant John R. Baldwin (Kevil, Stephanie) (Entered: 10/11/2018)

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53 Oct. 11, 2018

NOTICE of Motion by Stephanie Ann Kevil for presentment of Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim 52 before Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 10/22/2018 at 09:00 AM. (Kevil, Stephanie) (Entered: 10/11/2018)

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54 Oct. 18, 2018

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin:The 10/22/2018 notice motion date is vacated as a briefing schedule has already been set.Mailed notice (srn, ) (Entered: 10/18/2018)

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55 Oct. 22, 2018

RESPONSE by William Richardin Opposition to MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendant John R. Baldwin 52, MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendant Randy Pfister 48 (Reed, Samantha) (Entered: 10/22/2018)

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56 Nov. 5, 2018

REPLY by Defendants John R. Baldwin, Randy Pfister to response in opposition to motion, 55 (Kevil, Stephanie) (Entered: 11/05/2018)

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57 Nov. 30, 2018

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants John R. Baldwin, Randy Pfister by Benjamin Charles Rolland Lockyer (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Lockyer, Benjamin) (Entered: 11/30/2018)

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58 Dec. 3, 2018

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Ricardo Tejeda by Stephanie Ann Kevil (Kevil, Stephanie) (Entered: 12/03/2018)

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59 Dec. 14, 2018

ANSWER to amended complaint by Ricardo Tejeda(Kevil, Stephanie) (Entered: 12/14/2018)

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60 Dec. 17, 2018

MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order; For the foregoing reasons, Defendants' motions to dismiss Counts III and IV, R. 48 and R. 52 , are denied. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 12/17/2018:Mailed notice(srn, )

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61 Jan. 28, 2019

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin:Status hearing held on 1/28/2019. Discovery ordered closed by 5/31/2019. Status hearing set for 4/1/2019 at 09:00 AM.Mailed notice (srn, ) (Entered: 01/28/2019)

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62 Jan. 28, 2019

MOTION by Defendants John R. Baldwin, Randy Pfister, Randy Tajeda for protective order AGREED, HIPAA QUALIFIED (Kevil, Stephanie) (Entered: 01/28/2019)

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63 Jan. 28, 2019

NOTICE of Motion by Stephanie Ann Kevil for presentment of motion for protective order 62 before Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 2/4/2019 at 09:00 AM. (Kevil, Stephanie) (Entered: 01/28/2019)

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64 Jan. 29, 2019

PROTECTIVE Order Pursuant to HIPAA. Defendant's agreed motion for protective order 62 is granted. No appearance is required on 2/4/2019. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 1/29/2019:Mailed notice(srn, ) (Entered: 01/29/2019)

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65 Jan. 29, 2019

MOTION by Plaintiff William Richard for protective order Confidentiality Order (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Reed, Samantha) (Entered: 01/29/2019)

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66 Jan. 29, 2019

NOTICE of Motion by Samantha Reed for presentment of motion for protective order 65 before Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 2/6/2019 at 09:00 AM. (Reed, Samantha) (Entered: 01/29/2019)

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67 Feb. 5, 2019

RESPONSE by Defendants John R. Baldwin, Randy Pfister, Ricardo Tejeda to motion for protective order 65 (Kevil, Stephanie) (Entered: 02/05/2019)

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68 Feb. 6, 2019

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin:Plaintiff's motion for protective order 65 is denied without prejudice for the reasons stated orally in open court. Motion hearing held on 2/6/2019. Mailed notice (srn, ) (Entered: 02/06/2019)

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69 March 1, 2019

MOTION by Defendants John R. Baldwin, Randy Pfister, Ricardo Tejeda for protective order Agree Motion for Confidentiality Order (Lockyer, Benjamin) (Entered: 03/01/2019)

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70 March 4, 2019

CONFIDENTIALITY Order. Defendants' agreed motion for protective order 69 is granted. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 3/4/2019:Mailed notice(srn, ) (Entered: 03/04/2019)

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71 March 8, 2019

MOTION by Defendants John R. Baldwin, Randy Pfister to file instanter (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Kevil, Stephanie) (Entered: 03/08/2019)

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72 March 8, 2019

NOTICE of Motion by Stephanie Ann Kevil for presentment of motion to file instanter 71 before Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 3/18/2019 at 09:00 AM. (Kevil, Stephanie) (Entered: 03/08/2019)

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73 March 14, 2019

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin:Defendants' motion for leave to file their answer instanter 71 is granted. No appearance is required on 3/18/2019. Mailed notice (srn, ) (Entered: 03/14/2019)

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74 March 14, 2019

ANSWER to amended complaint by John R. Baldwin, Randy Pfister(Kevil, Stephanie) (Entered: 03/14/2019)

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75 March 18, 2019

MOTION by Plaintiff William Richard to compel Defendants to Produce Outstanding Discovery and Compel Inspection of NRC (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Reed, Samantha) (Entered: 03/18/2019)

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76 March 18, 2019

NOTICE of Motion by Samantha Reed for presentment of motion to compel 75 before Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 4/2/2019 at 09:00 AM. (Reed, Samantha) (Entered: 03/18/2019)

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77 March 20, 2019

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: The 4/1/2019 status hearing is vacated and reset for 4/2/2019 at 09:00 AM.Mailed notice (srn, ) (Entered: 03/20/2019)

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78 March 20, 2019

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin:On joint request from counsel plaintiff's motion to compel and the status hearing is reset for 4/3/2019 at 09:00 AM. The 4/2/2019 date is stricken. Mailed notice (srn, ) (Entered: 03/20/2019)

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79 March 29, 2019

MOTION by Defendants John R. Baldwin, Randy Pfister, Ricardo Tejeda for leave to file Motion for Summary Judgment, MOTION by Defendants John R. Baldwin, Randy Pfister, Ricardo Tejeda to stay Discovery (Kevil, Stephanie) (Entered: 03/29/2019)

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80 March 29, 2019

NOTICE of Motion by Stephanie Ann Kevil for presentment of (Kevil, Stephanie) (Entered: 03/29/2019)

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81 April 1, 2019

RESPONSE by John R. Baldwin, Randy Pfister, Ricardo Tejedain Opposition to MOTION by Plaintiff William Richard to compel Defendants to Produce Outstanding Discovery and Compel Inspection of NRC 75 (Kevil, Stephanie) (Entered: 04/01/2019)

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82 April 3, 2019

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin:Plaintiff's motion to compel 75 is granted in part and denied in part in accordance with this Court's oral ruling. Defendants' motion for leave to file a summary judgment motion and to stay discovery 79 is denied without prejudice. Status hearing held on 4/3/2019. Plaintiff is to make a settlement demand by 4/17/2019. Status hearing set for 5/1/2019 at 09:00 AM.Mailed notice (srn, ) (Entered: 04/03/2019)

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83 May 1, 2019

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin:Status hearing held on 5/1/2019. Discovery ordered closed by 6/10/2019. Status hearing set for 6/10/2019 at 09:00 AM.Mailed notice (srn, ) (Entered: 05/01/2019)

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84 May 8, 2019

MOTION by Plaintiff William Richard to compel Defendants to Produce Outstanding Discovery (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Reed, Samantha) (Entered: 05/08/2019)

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85 May 8, 2019

NOTICE of Motion by Samantha Reed for presentment of motion to compel 84 before Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 5/14/2019 at 09:00 AM. (Reed, Samantha) (Entered: 05/08/2019)

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86 May 9, 2019

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin:By agreement of the parties, plaintiff's motion to compel 84 is reset for 5/16/2019 at 09:00 AM. The 5/14/2019 presentment date is stricken. Mailed notice (srn, ) (Entered: 05/09/2019)

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87 May 15, 2019

RESPONSE by John R. Baldwin, Randy Pfister, Ricardo Tejeda to MOTION by Plaintiff William Richard to compel Defendants to Produce Outstanding Discovery 84 (Robinson, James) (Entered: 05/15/2019)

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88 May 15, 2019

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants John R. Baldwin, Randy Pfister, Ricardo Tejeda by James Robinson (Robinson, James) (Entered: 05/15/2019)

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89 May 15, 2019

WITHDRAWING Stephanie Ann Kevil as counsel for Defendants John R. Baldwin, Randy Pfister, Ricardo Tejeda and substituting James Robinson as counsel of record (Robinson, James) (Entered: 05/15/2019)

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90 May 16, 2019

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin:Plaintiff's motion to compel 84 is granted. The deadline for plaintiff's first request for ESI is 5/29/2019. Plaintiff's second and third ESI request by 6/19/2019. All remaining notice depositions by 8/1/2019. Motion hearing held on 5/16/2019. Discovery ordered closed by 8/7/2019. The 6/10/2019 status hearing is vacated and reset for 8/7/2019 at 09:00 AM.Mailed notice (srn, ) (Entered: 05/16/2019)

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91 July 31, 2019

MOTION by Plaintiff William Richard for leave to file Second Amended Complaint (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Redlined Amended Complaint)(Reed, Samantha) (Entered: 07/31/2019)

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92 July 31, 2019

NOTICE of Motion by Samantha Reed for presentment of motion for leave to file 91 before Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 8/7/2019 at 09:00 AM. (Reed, Samantha) (Entered: 07/31/2019)

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93 Aug. 2, 2019

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin:Plaintiff's motion for leave to file a second amended complaint 91 is granted.Mailed notice (srn, ) (Entered: 08/02/2019)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Illinois

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Disability Rights

Healthcare Access and Reproductive Issues

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 21, 2017

Closing Date: July 6, 2022

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

individual plaintiff/prisoner

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

NDRN/Protection & Advocacy Organizations

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

State

Stateville Correctional Center’s Northern Reception Center

Defendant Type(s):

Corrections

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq.

Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act), 29 U.S.C. § 701

Constitutional Clause(s):

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Other Dockets:

Northern District of Illinois 1:17-cv-04677

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Attorneys fees

Damages

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Amount Defendant Pays: 1,000,000

Issues

Disability and Disability Rights:

Disability, unspecified

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