Case: Castillo v. Cameron County, TX

1:93-cv-00260 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas

Filed Date: Dec. 10, 1993

Closed Date: 2002

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Case Summary

In 1993, plaintiffs in Cameron County Jail brought a section 1983 class action suit against the county alleging that the overcrowded conditions in the jail amounted to cruel and unusual punishment. The district court for the Southern District of Texas (Judge John William Black) certified plaintiffs' class and allowed the county to implead the State of Texas as a third-party defendant because the state failed to transfer ""paper ready"" inmates to state correctional facilities. In 1994, the co…

In 1993, plaintiffs in Cameron County Jail brought a section 1983 class action suit against the county alleging that the overcrowded conditions in the jail amounted to cruel and unusual punishment. The district court for the Southern District of Texas (Judge John William Black) certified plaintiffs' class and allowed the county to implead the State of Texas as a third-party defendant because the state failed to transfer ""paper ready"" inmates to state correctional facilities. In 1994, the court entered an injunction requiring the state to remove state-ready felons from the county jail and requiring the county to implement a plan to reduce population levels and submit progress reports to the court. The court subsequently amended the injunction to ensure further population reduction at the jail. In 1999, the court dismissed the state as a party pursuant to the 1996 Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLRA) but denied the state's motion to terminate the 1994 injunction. The state appealed, and the Fifth Circuit vacated the district court's 1999 order and remanded the case for further proceedings to ensure compliance with PLRA. Castillo v. Cameron Co., 238 F.3d 339 (5th Cir. 2001). According to the docket from PACER, Cameron County won a motion for summary judgment in 2002, and the court closed the case. We have several documents from this case from PACER, including the complaint, amended complaint, third-party complaint, orders, final judgment, and releases of all claims. More documents are available via PACER.

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Judge(s)

Black, John William (Texas)

Black, Norman William (Texas)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Cowen, Michael R. (Texas)

Attorney for Defendant

Burst, Richard Otto (Texas)

Coleman, Gregory Scott (Texas)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

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Docket (PACER)

April 26, 2002

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Docket
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Complaint

Dec. 10, 1993

Dec. 10, 1993

Complaint
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Third Party Complaint

Jan. 12, 1994

Jan. 12, 1994

Complaint
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First Amended Complaint

Jan. 21, 1994

Jan. 21, 1994

Complaint
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Memorandum Decision and Order

Sept. 14, 1994

Sept. 14, 1994

Order/Opinion
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Amended Temporary Interlocutory Order

Oct. 2, 1997

Oct. 2, 1997

Order/Opinion
110

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Stipulation of Facts and Affidavit of Captain Luis Esparza

July 29, 1999

July 29, 1999

Pleading / Motion / Brief

99-41217

Reported Opinion

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Jan. 5, 2001

Jan. 5, 2001

Order/Opinion

238 F.3d 339

148

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Final Judgment and Permanent Injunction

June 29, 2001

June 29, 2001

Order/Opinion
152

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Judgment Nunc Tunc

Aug. 17, 2001

Aug. 17, 2001

Order/Opinion

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/13678748/castillo-v-cameron-county-texa/

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COMPLAINT filed; FILING FEE $ 120.00 RECEIPT # 106350 (mgarza) (Entered: 12/17/1993)

Dec. 10, 1993

Dec. 10, 1993

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MOTION to certify class action by Jose Raul Castillo, Francisco Lopez, E Sanchez, Motion Docket Date 12/30/93 [2-1] motion, filed. (mgarza) (Entered: 12/17/1993)

Dec. 10, 1993

Dec. 10, 1993

SUMMONS issued for Cameron County, Texas. (mgarza)

Dec. 10, 1993

Dec. 10, 1993

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RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Cameron County, Texa 12/13/93 filed Answer due on 1/2/94 for Cameron County, Texa (mgarza) (Entered: 12/17/1993)

Dec. 13, 1993

Dec. 13, 1993

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ANSWER to Complaint by Cameron County, Texa (Added attorney ), filed. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 01/05/1994)

Jan. 3, 1994

Jan. 3, 1994

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ORDER granting [2-1] motion to certify class action, entered; Parties notified. ( signed by Judge Filemon B. Vela ) (ogutierrez) (Entered: 01/07/1994)

Jan. 5, 1994

Jan. 5, 1994

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THIRD-PARTY COMPLAINT by Cameron County, Texa against Jerry H Hodge, Thomas M Dunning, James Riley, R H Duncan Sr, Carol S Vance, Allen B Polunski, Joshua W Allen Sr, Ann Richards, Ellen J Halbert, Gilberto Hinojosa, John R Ward, filed (ogutierrez) (Entered: 01/12/1994)

Jan. 12, 1994

Jan. 12, 1994

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SUMMONS issued for Jerry H Hodge, Thomas M Dunning, James Riley, R H Duncan Sr, Carol S Vance, Allen B Polunski, Joshua W Allen Sr, Ann Richards, Ellen J Halbert, Gilberto Hinojosa, John R Ward (ogutierrez)

Jan. 12, 1994

Jan. 12, 1994

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AMENDED COMPLAINT by Jose Raul Castillo, Francisco Lopez, E Sanchez, (Answer due 1/31/94 for State of Texas, for John R Ward, for Gilberto Hinojosa, for Ellen J Halbert, for Ann Richards, for Joshua W Allen Sr, for Allen B Polunski, for Carol S Vance, for R H Duncan Sr, for James Riley, for Thomas M Dunning, for Jerry H Hodge ) amending, filed. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 01/24/1994)

Jan. 21, 1994

Jan. 21, 1994

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RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to John R Ward 1/15/94 filed Answer due on 2/4/94 for John R Ward (mgarza) (Entered: 01/27/1994)

Jan. 26, 1994

Jan. 26, 1994

11

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Jerry H Hodge 1/15/94 filed Answer due on 2/4/94 for Jerry H Hodge (mgarza) (Entered: 01/27/1994)

Jan. 26, 1994

Jan. 26, 1994

12

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Allen B Polunski 1/18/94 filed Answer due on 2/7/94 for Allen B Polunski (mgarza) (Entered: 01/27/1994)

Jan. 26, 1994

Jan. 26, 1994

13

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to James Riley 1/19/94 filed Answer due on 2/8/94 for James Riley (mgarza) (Entered: 01/27/1994)

Jan. 26, 1994

Jan. 26, 1994

14

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Carol S Vance 1/19/94 filed Answer due on 2/8/94 for Carol S Vance (mgarza) (Entered: 01/27/1994)

Jan. 26, 1994

Jan. 26, 1994

15

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Gilberto Hinojosa 1/14/94 filed Answer due on 2/3/94 for Gilberto Hinojosa (mgarza) (Entered: 01/27/1994)

Jan. 26, 1994

Jan. 26, 1994

16

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Ellen J Halbert 1/19/94 filed Answer due on 2/8/94 for Ellen J Halbert (mgarza) (Entered: 01/27/1994)

Jan. 26, 1994

Jan. 26, 1994

17

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Joshua W Allen Sr 1/24/94 filed Answer due on 2/13/94 for Joshua W Allen Sr (mgarza) (Entered: 01/27/1994)

Jan. 26, 1994

Jan. 26, 1994

18

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Thomas M Dunning 1/18/94 filed Answer due on 2/7/94 for Thomas M Dunning (mgarza) (Entered: 01/27/1994)

Jan. 26, 1994

Jan. 26, 1994

8

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Ann Richards 1/19/94 filed Answer due on 2/8/94 for Ann Richards (mgarza) (Entered: 01/27/1994)

Jan. 26, 1994

Jan. 26, 1994

9

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to R H Duncan Sr 1/18/94 filed Answer due on 2/7/94 for R H Duncan Sr (mgarza) (Entered: 01/27/1994)

Jan. 26, 1994

Jan. 26, 1994

19

MOTION to dismiss by Ann Richards, Motion Docket Date 2/22/94 [19-1] motion, filed. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 02/08/1994)

Feb. 2, 1994

Feb. 2, 1994

20

NOTICE of Hearing: set pretrial conference for 2:00 3/17/94 before Magistrate Judge John W. Black before Magistrate Judge John W. Black, filed. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 02/11/1994)

Feb. 9, 1994

Feb. 9, 1994

21

MOTION to dismiss for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction by State of Texas John Brent Worley for third-party defendant Ann Richards, Motion Docket Date 3/1/94 [21-1] motion, filed. (mgarza) (Entered: 02/14/1994)

Feb. 9, 1994

Feb. 9, 1994

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MOTION to dismiss Plaintiffs' action for failure to state a claim upon which relief maybe granted by Ann Richards John Brent Worley for third-party defendant Ann Richards, Motion Docket Date 3/1/94 [22-1] motion, filed. (mgarza) (Entered: 02/14/1994)

Feb. 9, 1994

Feb. 9, 1994

23

AGREED MOTION to extend time to file response by Cameron County, Texa, filed. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/01/1994)

Feb. 22, 1994

Feb. 22, 1994

24

NOTICE of Hearing: reset pretrial conference for 2:00 3/24/94 before Magistrate Judge John W. Black before Magistrate Judge John W. Black, filed. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/01/1994)

Feb. 23, 1994

Feb. 23, 1994

25

RESPONSE by Cameron County, Texa to [22-1] third-party defendants' motion to dismiss Plaintiffs' action for failure to state a claim which relief maybe granted, filed. (mgarza) (Entered: 03/08/1994)

March 3, 1994

March 3, 1994

26

MOTION for Robert H. Mendoza to withdraw as attorney Roberto Hernandez Mendoza for plaintiff E Sanchez, Motion Docket Date 3/24/94 [26-1] motion, filed. (mgarza) (Entered: 03/08/1994)

March 4, 1994

March 4, 1994

39

ORDER granting [26-1] motion for Robert H. Mendoza to withdraw as attorney (Terminated attorney Roberto Hernandez Mendoza for Jose Raul Castillo, entered; Parties notified. ( signed by Magistrate Judge John W. Black ) (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/17/1994)

March 9, 1994

March 9, 1994

27

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Jerry H Hodge 1/26/94 by certified mail filed Answer due on 2/15/94 for Jerry H Hodge (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/16/1994)

March 15, 1994

March 15, 1994

28

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Thomas M Dunning 1/28/94 by certified mail filed Answer due on 2/17/94 for Thomas M Dunning (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/16/1994)

March 15, 1994

March 15, 1994

29

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to James Riley 1/27/94 by certified mail filed Answer due on 2/16/94 for James Riley (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/16/1994)

March 15, 1994

March 15, 1994

30

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to R H Duncan Sr 1/26/94 by certified mail filed Answer due on 2/15/94 for R H Duncan Sr (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/16/1994)

March 15, 1994

March 15, 1994

31

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Carol S Vance 1/27/94 by certified mail filed Answer due on 2/16/94 for Carol S Vance (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/16/1994)

March 15, 1994

March 15, 1994

32

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Allen B Polunski 1/26/94 by certified mail filed Answer due on 2/15/94 for Allen B Polunski (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/16/1994)

March 15, 1994

March 15, 1994

33

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Joshua W Allen Sr 1/26/94 by certified mail filed Answer due on 2/15/94 for Joshua W Allen Sr (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/16/1994)

March 15, 1994

March 15, 1994

34

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Ann Richards 1/26/94 by certified mail filed Answer due on 2/15/94 for Ann Richards (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/16/1994)

March 15, 1994

March 15, 1994

35

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Ellen J Halbert 1/28/94 by certified mail filed Answer due on 2/17/94 for Ellen J Halbert (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/16/1994)

March 15, 1994

March 15, 1994

36

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Gilberto Hinojosa 1/26/94 by certified mail filed Answer due on 2/15/94 for Gilberto Hinojosa (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/16/1994)

March 15, 1994

March 15, 1994

37

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to John R Ward 1/31/94 by certified mail filed Answer due on 2/20/94 for John R Ward (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/16/1994)

March 15, 1994

March 15, 1994

38

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to State of Texas 1/26/94 by certified mail filed Answer due on 2/15/94 for State of Texas (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/16/1994)

March 15, 1994

March 15, 1994

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REPLY by Jerry H Hodge, Thomas M Dunning, James Riley, R H Duncan Sr, Carol S Vance, Allen B Polunski, Joshua W Allen Sr, Ann Richards, Ellen J Halbert, Gilberto Hinojosa, John R Ward, State of Texas to response to [22-1] motion to dismiss Plaintiffs' action for failure to state a claim upon which relief maybe granted, filed (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/21/1994)

March 18, 1994

March 18, 1994

41

Initial pre-trial conference held before Magistrate Judge John W. Black. Attorneys Ed Stapleton, Richard Burst appeared, John Worley appeared telephonically. Discovery is due by July l, l994. Extension filed by June l7, l994, All other motions filed no later than l0 days after discovery. Joint pretrial order filed by July 29, 1994. Final pretrial & settlement conference set for July 29, 1994 at 2:00 p.m. Trial is set for September l994. File Motions for Injunctive Relief, Hearing set for May 26, l994 at 9:00 a.m., File Dispositive motions by May 20, l994.. Order signed, filed and certified copies mailed to all parties. (mgarza) (Entered: 03/31/1994)

March 24, 1994

March 24, 1994

42

ORDER set discovery due for 7/1/94, and set pretrial order due for 7/29/94, and set pretrial conference for 2:00 7/29/94 before Magistrate Judge John W. Black, and Motion for Injunctive Relief is set for May 26, l994 at 9:00 a.m. and File Dispositive Motions by May 20, 1994, entered; Parties notified. ( signed by Magistrate Judge John W. Black ) (mgarza) (Entered: 03/31/1994)

March 24, 1994

March 24, 1994

43

AMENDED ANSWER to Complaint by Cameron County, Texa : amends [4-1] answer, filed. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 04/06/1994)

March 28, 1994

March 28, 1994

44

MOTION for clarification and amendment of scheduling order by James Riley, R H Duncan Sr, Carol S Vance, Allen B Polunski, Joshua W Allen Sr, Ann Richards, Ellen J Halbert, Gilberto Hinojosa, John R Ward, State of Texas John Brent Worley for third-party defendant Ann Richards, Motion Docket Date 5/3/94 [44-1] motion, filed. (mgarza) (Entered: 04/14/1994)

April 13, 1994

April 13, 1994

45

CONSENT to trial by Magistrate by Jose Raul Castillo, Francisco Lopez, E Sanchez, Cameron County, Texa, Cameron County, Texa, Jerry H Hodge, Thomas M Dunning, James Riley, R H Duncan Sr, Carol S Vance, Allen B Polunski, Joshua W Allen Sr, Ann Richards, Ellen J Halbert, Gilberto Hinojosa, John R Ward, State of Texas and ORDER REFERRING CASE ( Signed by Judge Filemon B. Vela ) to Magistrate Judge John W. Black, entered. Parties ntfd. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 05/10/1994)

May 10, 1994

May 10, 1994

46

ORDER granting [44-1] motion for clarification and amendment of scheduling order, entered; All motions for preliminary injunctive relief are to be filed by May 10, 1994 with responses to those motions due by May 31, 1994. The hearing set for May 26, 1994 is reset to June 9, 1994 at 10:30 a.m. Parties notified. signed by Magistrate Judge John W. Black ) (mgarza) (Entered: 05/19/1994)

May 12, 1994

May 12, 1994

47

MOTION with brief in support for preliminary injunction by E Sanchez, Motion Docket Date 6/9/94 motion, filed (ogutierrez) (Entered: 05/23/1994)

May 20, 1994

May 20, 1994

48

RESPONSE by Cameron County, Texa, Cameron County, Texa, Jerry H Hodge, Thomas M Dunning, James Riley, R H Duncan Sr, Carol S Vance, Allen B Polunski, Joshua W Allen Sr, Ann Richards, Ellen J Halbert, Gilberto Hinojosa, John R Ward, State of Texas to [47-1] motion for preliminary injunction, filed. (mgarza) (Entered: 06/06/1994)

May 31, 1994

May 31, 1994

49

RESPONSE by Cameron County, Texa to [47-1] motion for preliminary injunction, filed. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 07/08/1994)

June 8, 1994

June 8, 1994

50

Motion hearing re: [47-1] motion for preliminary injunction Ct Reporter: Gabriel Mendieta. Ed Stapleton and J.J.Martinez f/pltf; Richard Burst, John Brently Worley, Sharon Felfe and Robin Sanders f/dfts. Testimony from witness heard. Recessed at 4:57 for the day. Court adjourned until tomorrow morning. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 07/08/1994)

June 9, 1994

June 9, 1994

51

Motion hearing re: [47-1] motion for preliminary injunction continued. Ct Reporter: Gabriel Mendieta/ERO. All parties present and testimony continued. Recessed until Tuesday, June 14, l994 at 1PM. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 07/08/1994)

June 10, 1994

June 10, 1994

52

Motion hearing re: [47-1] motion for preliminary injunction continued. Ct Reporter: Gabriel Mendieta/ERO. All parties present. Testimony continues. Recessed at 5pm for the day. Court adjourned until tomorrow morning. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 07/08/1994)

June 14, 1994

June 14, 1994

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Motion hearing re: [47-1] motion for preliminary injunction continued. Ct Reporter: Gabriel Mendieta/ERO. All parties present. Testimony continued. Recessed for the day, to resume at 8:30am. on 6/16/94. (ogutierrez) Modified on 07/08/1994 (Entered: 07/08/1994)

June 15, 1994

June 15, 1994

54

Motion hearing re: [47-1] motion for preliminary injunction continued. Ct Reporter: Gabriel Mendieta/ERO. All parties present. Testimony continued, at 9:45 Judge Black made a trip to the jail with all attorneys accompanying him.At 11:20 testimony resumed. Both sides rest. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 07/08/1994)

June 16, 1994

June 16, 1994

55

Exhibit list by Jose Raul Castillo, filed (ogutierrez) (Entered: 07/08/1994)

June 16, 1994

June 16, 1994

56

Exhibit list by Cameron County, Texa, filed (ogutierrez) (Entered: 07/08/1994)

June 16, 1994

June 16, 1994

57

Exhibit list by State of Texas, filed (ogutierrez) (Entered: 07/08/1994)

June 16, 1994

June 16, 1994

58

TRIAL MEMORANDUM on Preliminary Injunction hearing by Cameron County, Texas, filed. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 07/08/1994)

June 27, 1994

June 27, 1994

59

Letter from Magistrate Black to Mr. Christopher Escobar prisoner #73012, filed. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 07/08/1994)

June 29, 1994

June 29, 1994

60

POST-HEARING BRIEF by Jose Raul Castillo, Francisco Lopez, E Sanchez, filed. (mgarza) (Entered: 07/19/1994)

July 18, 1994

July 18, 1994

61

JOINT MOTION to extend time by Jose Raul Castillo, Francisco Lopez, E Sanchez, Cameron County, Texa, Cameron County, Texa, Jerry H Hodge, Thomas M Dunning, James Riley, R H Duncan Sr, Carol S Vance, Allen B Polunski, Joshua W Allen Sr, Ann Richards, Ellen J Halbert, Gilberto Hinojosa, John R Ward, State of Texas, filed (ogutierrez) (Entered: 08/03/1994)

July 29, 1994

July 29, 1994

62

Temporary Interlocutory ORDER granting [47-1] motion for preliminary injunction, entered; Parties notified. ( signed by Magistrate Judge W. Black ) (mgarza) (Entered: 08/17/1994)

Aug. 15, 1994

Aug. 15, 1994

Exhibits from plaintiffs and defendants have been placed in a small box marked "Exhibits". (mgarza)

Aug. 15, 1994

Aug. 15, 1994

63

RESPONSE by Cameron County, Texas, et al, to [60-1] Plaintiffs' Post-Hearing Brief on Preliminary Injunction, filed. (mgarza) (Entered: 08/19/1994)

Aug. 18, 1994

Aug. 18, 1994

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MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER, entered. Parties notified. ( signed by Magistrate Judge John W. Black ) (ogutierrez) (Entered: 09/15/1994)

Sept. 14, 1994

Sept. 14, 1994

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MOTION for leave to file amended complaint by John Ashcraft John Ashcraft for plaintiff, Motion Docket Date 10/11/94 [65-1] motion, filed. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 09/27/1994)

Sept. 21, 1994

Sept. 21, 1994

66

AMENDED COMPLAINT by John Ashcraft, amending [1-1] complaint, filed. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 09/27/1994)

Sept. 26, 1994

Sept. 26, 1994

67

Defendant State of Texas' and Defendants and Third Party Defendants Ann Richards, et al's ADVISORY TO THE COURT, filed. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 09/27/1994)

Sept. 26, 1994

Sept. 26, 1994

68

MOTION to vacate, or to amend the preliminary injunction order and request for trial setting by State of Texas, John R Ward, Gilberto Hinojosa, Ellen J Halbert, Ann Richards, Joshua W Allen Sr, Allen B Polunski, Carol S Vance, R H Duncan Sr, James Riley, Thomas M Dunning, Jerry H Hodge Brent Worley for third-party defendant Ann Richards, Docket Date 10/17/94 [68-1] motion, 10/17/94 [68-2] motion, filed. (mgarza) (Entered: 09/29/1994)

Sept. 27, 1994

Sept. 27, 1994

69

Cameron County's Submission of Two Year Jail Management Plan, filed. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 11/17/1994)

Oct. 19, 1994

Oct. 19, 1994

70

TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS of Hearing-Testimony of Dr.Stern for dates of 6/9/94 before Judge Magistrate John W Black, filed. ( Court Rptr: Gabriel Mendieta/ERO) (ogutierrez) (Entered: 11/30/1994)

Nov. 23, 1994

Nov. 23, 1994

71

MOTION to substitute attorney Robin Sanders by State of Texas John Brent Worley for third-party defendant Ann Richards, Docket Date 4/4/95 [71-1] motion, filed. (mgarza) (Entered: 04/06/1995)

March 15, 1995

March 15, 1995

72

ORDER granting [71-1] motion to substitute attorney Robin Sanders Added Sharon Felfe, entered; Parties notified. ( signed by Magistrate Judge John W. Black ) (mgarza) (Entered: 05/18/1995)

May 10, 1995

May 10, 1995

73

ORDER granting [65-1] motion for leave to file amended complaint consolidating cases B-94-328 with this case, entered; Parties notified. ( signed by Magistrate Judge John W. Black ) (ogutierrez) (Entered: 01/26/1996)

Jan. 23, 1996

Jan. 23, 1996

Consolidated Lead Case (ogutierrez)

Jan. 23, 1996

Jan. 23, 1996

MAIL RETURNED UNDELIVERABLE as to Robert Mendoza re: [73-2] order (ogutierrez)

Feb. 1, 1996

Feb. 1, 1996

74

NOTICE of Hearing: set status conference for 2:30 4/12/96 before Magistrate Judge John W. Black, filed. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 02/06/1996)

Feb. 5, 1996

Feb. 5, 1996

75

Letter from Mr. Almaguer for request of production of medical records. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 02/06/1996)

Feb. 6, 1996

Feb. 6, 1996

82

AFFIDAVIT Re: Oscar Almaguer Avila, filed (mgarza) (Entered: 05/15/1996)

Feb. 12, 1996

Feb. 12, 1996

77

Letter from Mr. Almaguer requesting Continuance of second request for production of documents (vital records) to dft Cameron County. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/18/1996)

Feb. 14, 1996

Feb. 14, 1996

76

AGREED MOTION to extend time to reset status conference by Cameron County, Texa, filed. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 02/23/1996)

Feb. 22, 1996

Feb. 22, 1996

78

ORDER granting [76-1] agreed motion to extend time to reset status conference reset status conference for 2:30 4/26/96 before Magistrate Judge John W. Black, entered; Parties notified. ( signed by Magistrate Judge John W. Black ) (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/19/1996)

March 19, 1996

March 19, 1996

79

APPLICATION FOR WRIT of habeas corpus ad testificandum by John Ashcraft, filed. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 04/22/1996)

April 22, 1996

April 22, 1996

80

MOTION for leave to file supplemental complaint by John Ashcraft, Motion Docket Date 5/13/96 [80-1] motion, filed. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 04/23/1996)

April 23, 1996

April 23, 1996

81

SUPPLEMENT to amended complaint by John Ashcraft, filed. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 04/23/1996)

April 23, 1996

April 23, 1996

83

ORDER severing John Ashcraft from this action and be styled B-93-260-A, entered; Parties notified. ( signed by Magistrate Judge John W. Black ) (ogutierrez) (Entered: 10/16/1996)

Oct. 10, 1996

Oct. 10, 1996

84

AGREED MOTION to substitute attorney by Cameron County, Texa, filed. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 01/07/1997)

Jan. 2, 1997

Jan. 2, 1997

85

ORDER granting [84-1] agreed motion to substitute attorney Added, entered; Parties notified. ( signed by Magistrate Judge John W. Black ) (ogutierrez) (Entered: 01/14/1997)

Jan. 10, 1997

Jan. 10, 1997

86

MOTION to amend [62-1] order by Cameron County, Texa, Motion Docket Date 10/22/97 [86-1] motion, filed. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 10/02/1997)

Oct. 2, 1997

Oct. 2, 1997

87

AMENDED TEMPORARY INTERLOCUTORY ORDER, entered; Parties notified. ( signed by Magistrate Judge John W. Black ) (ogutierrez) (Entered: 11/05/1997)

Oct. 2, 1997

Oct. 2, 1997

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MOTION for Daniel E Maeso to appear as counsel by State of Texas, John R Ward, Gilberto Hinojosa, Ellen J Halbert, Ann Richards, Joshua W Allen Sr, Allen B Polunski, Carol S Vance, R H Duncan Sr John Brent Worley for defendants, Motion Docket Date 11/25/97 [88-1] motion, filed. (ogutierrez) Modified on 11/06/1997 (Entered: 11/05/1997)

Nov. 5, 1997

Nov. 5, 1997

89

ORDER granting [88-1] motion for Daniel E Maeso to appear as counsel in place of John B Worley, entered; Parties notified. ( signed by Magistrate Judge John W. Black ) (ogutierrez) (Entered: 12/02/1997)

Nov. 19, 1997

Nov. 19, 1997

Deadline updated; mooting [68-2] motion to amend the preliminary injunction order and request for trial setting mooting [68-1] motion to vacate mooting [86-1] motion to amend [62-1] order (ogutierrez)

July 14, 1998

July 14, 1998

90

ORDER set status conference for 10:00 3/31/99 before Magistrate Judge John W. Black, entered; Parties notified. ( signed by Magistrate Judge John W. Black ) (ogutierrez) (Entered: 02/16/1999)

Feb. 16, 1999

Feb. 16, 1999

91

MOTION for attorney fees by Jose Raul Castillo, Motion Docket Date 3/9/99 [91-1] motion, filed. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 02/17/1999)

Feb. 17, 1999

Feb. 17, 1999

92

RESPONSE by State of Texas to [91-1] motion for attorney fees, filed. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/09/1999)

March 8, 1999

March 8, 1999

93

RESPONSE by Cameron County, Texa to [91-1] motion for attorney fees, filed. (fmremp) (Entered: 03/10/1999)

March 9, 1999

March 9, 1999

94

Minute entry: Status conference held b/Judge Black. Keith Livesay in lieu of Michael Cowen, Robert Mendoza, Richard Burst and Daniel Maeso appeared in chambers. All parties to file a proposed final judgment by 5/3/99. set status conference for 10:00 5/21/99 before Magistrate Judge John W. Black, terminated deadlines (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/31/1999)

March 31, 1999

March 31, 1999

Case Details

State / Territory:

Texas

Case Type(s):

Jail Conditions

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Dec. 10, 1993

Closing Date: 2002

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

inmates in the Cameron County Jail

Public Interest Lawyer: Unknown

Filed Pro Se: Unknown

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Cameron County Jail (Cameron), County

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Other Dockets:

Southern District of Texas 1:93-cv-00260

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit 99-41217

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Relief Granted:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Order Duration: 1994 - 2002

Issues

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Crowding (General)

Crowding: Pre-PLRA Population Cap