Case: Diggs v. Mici

4:22-cv-40003 | U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Filed Date: Jan. 10, 2022

Case Ongoing

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Case Summary

This is a case about prison officials who allegedly inflicted weeks of unprovoked violence on prisoners, particularly prisoners of color. On January 10, 2022, nine Black and Latino men incarcerated at Massachusetts' Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center (SBCC) filed this class action suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts against the Massachusetts Department of Corrections. The plaintiffs sued state officials under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for violations of the Eighth Amendmen…

This is a case about prison officials who allegedly inflicted weeks of unprovoked violence on prisoners, particularly prisoners of color. On January 10, 2022, nine Black and Latino men incarcerated at Massachusetts' Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center (SBCC) filed this class action suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts against the Massachusetts Department of Corrections. The plaintiffs sued state officials under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for violations of the Eighth Amendment's Cruel and Unusual Punishments Clause. Represented by Prisoners’ Legal Services of Massachusetts and a private firm, the plaintiffs sought injunctive relief, declaratory relief, monetary damages, and attorneys' fees. The case was assigned to Judge Timothy S. Hillman.

The complaint described a course of conduct, called the Retaliatory Force Campaign, started after a small group of prisoners injured SBCC officers. The damage, the complaint said, included "beating and kicking prisoners; gouging eyes; grabbing testicles; smashing faces into the ground or wall; deploying Taser guns, pepper ball guns, and other chemical agents; ordering K9s to menace and bite prisoners; and excessively tightening handcuffs and forcing prisoners’ arms into unnatural and painful positions."

The complaint alleged that officers particularly targeted Black and Latino prisoners, yanking and ripping out dreadlocks and braids and shouting racist comments and slurs as they assaulted the prisoners. Some officers even allegedly wore a white supremacist logo on their helmets. 

On June 14, 2022, the case was reassigned to Judge Allison D. Burroughs; on March 20, 2023, it was reassigned to Judge Margaret R. Guzman

On September 30, 2024, the court granted class certification, though it certified a narrower class than the plaintiffs had requested. The judge certified a damages class and an injunctive/declaratory relief class, both defined as "all individuals incarcerated at Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center who were subjected to uses of force from January 10, 2020, to February 6, 2020." It also certified a damages subclass of “all Black and Latinx individuals incarcerated at Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center who were subjected to uses of force from January 10, 2020, to February 6, 2020." 2024 WL 4425654.

As of February 16, 2025, the case is ongoing. 

Summary Authors

Michelle Landry (5/23/2022)

Isabel Bysiewicz (2/16/2025)

People

For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/62055632/parties/diggs-v-mici/


Attorney for Plaintiff

Bailey, Alexandra Watson (Massachusetts)

Caruso, Courtney A. (Massachusetts)

Farrell, Fleming (Massachusetts)

Fuller, Anthony E. (Massachusetts)

Attorney for Defendant

Caffrey, Stephanie M. (Massachusetts)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document
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4:22-cv-40003

Class Action Complaint for Damages and Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

Jan. 10, 2022

Jan. 10, 2022

Complaint
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4:22-cv-40003

Memorandum of Decision and Order on Partial Joint Motion for Class Certification

Sept. 30, 2024

Sept. 30, 2024

Order/Opinion

2024 WL 4425654

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/62055632/diggs-v-mici/

Last updated Aug. 5, 2025, 7:59 a.m.

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants Filing fee: $ 402, receipt number AMADC-9131161 (Fee Status: Filing Fee paid), filed by Danavian Daniel, Dwayne Diggs, Demetrius Goshen, James Jacks, David Jackson, Raphael Rebello, Luis Saldana, Davongie Stone, Xavier Valentin-Soto. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Category Form)(Caruso, Courtney) (Entered: 01/10/2022)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Category Form

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Jan. 10, 2022

Jan. 10, 2022

Clearinghouse
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NOTICE of Appearance by David Milton on behalf of Danavian Daniel, Dwayne Diggs, Demetrius Goshen, James Jacks, David Jackson, Raphael Rebello, Luis Saldana, Davongie Stone, Xavier Valentin-Soto (Milton, David) (Entered: 01/10/2022)

Jan. 10, 2022

Jan. 10, 2022

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Lauren Petit on behalf of Danavian Daniel, Dwayne Diggs, Demetrius Goshen, James Jacks, David Jackson, Raphael Rebello, Luis Saldana, Davongie Stone, Xavier Valentin-Soto (Petit, Lauren) (Entered: 01/11/2022)

Jan. 11, 2022

Jan. 11, 2022

PACER
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ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. District Judge Timothy S. Hillman 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 David H. Hennessy. (Jones, Sherry) (Entered: 01/11/2022)

Jan. 11, 2022

Jan. 11, 2022

PACER
5

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. (Jones, Sherry) (Entered: 01/11/2022)

Jan. 11, 2022

Jan. 11, 2022

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth Carr Pignatelli on behalf of Danavian Daniel, Dwayne Diggs, Demetrius Goshen, James Jacks, David Jackson, Raphael Rebello, Luis Saldana, Davongie Stone, Xavier Valentin-Soto (Pignatelli, Elizabeth) (Entered: 01/11/2022)

Jan. 11, 2022

Jan. 11, 2022

PACER
7

NOTICE of Appearance by Alexandra G. Watson on behalf of Danavian Daniel, Dwayne Diggs, Demetrius Goshen, James Jacks, David Jackson, Raphael Rebello, Luis Saldana, Davongie Stone, Xavier Valentin-Soto (Watson, Alexandra) (Entered: 01/11/2022)

Jan. 11, 2022

Jan. 11, 2022

PACER
8

NOTICE of Appearance by Anthony E. Fuller on behalf of Danavian Daniel, Dwayne Diggs, Demetrius Goshen, James Jacks, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo, Luis Saldana, Davongie Stone, Xavier Valentin-Soto (Fuller, Anthony) (Entered: 01/11/2022)

Jan. 11, 2022

Jan. 11, 2022

PACER
9

NOTICE of Appearance by Gregory F Noonan on behalf of Danavian Daniel, Dwayne Diggs, Demetrius Goshen, James Jacks, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo, Luis Saldana, Davongie Stone, Xavier Valentin-Soto (Noonan, Gregory) (Entered: 01/11/2022)

Jan. 11, 2022

Jan. 11, 2022

PACER
10

NOTICE of Appearance by Courtney A. Caruso on behalf of Danavian Daniel, Dwayne Diggs, Demetrius Goshen, James Jacks, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo, Luis Saldana, Davongie Stone, Xavier Valentin-Soto (Caruso, Courtney) (Entered: 01/11/2022)

Jan. 11, 2022

Jan. 11, 2022

PACER

Notice of Case Assignment

Jan. 11, 2022

Jan. 11, 2022

PACER
11

NOTICE of Appearance by Kristyn J.E. Henry on behalf of Danavian Daniel, Dwayne Diggs, Demetrius Goshen, James Jacks, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo, Luis Saldana, Davongie Stone, Xavier Valentin-Soto (Henry, Kristyn) (Entered: 01/12/2022)

Jan. 12, 2022

Jan. 12, 2022

PACER
12

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Davongie Stone, Demetrius Goshen, Dwayne Diggs, Luis Saldana, James Jacks, Danavian Daniel, Xavier Valentin-Soto, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo. James Allain waiver sent on 1/24/2022, answer due 3/25/2022. (Fuller, Anthony) (Entered: 03/22/2022)

March 22, 2022

March 22, 2022

PACER
13

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Davongie Stone, Demetrius Goshen, Dwayne Diggs, Luis Saldana, James Jacks, Danavian Daniel, Xavier Valentin-Soto, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo. Paul Birri waiver sent on 1/24/2022, answer due 3/25/2022. (Fuller, Anthony) (Entered: 03/22/2022)

March 22, 2022

March 22, 2022

PACER
14

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Davongie Stone, Demetrius Goshen, Dwayne Diggs, Luis Saldana, James Jacks, Danavian Daniel, Xavier Valentin-Soto, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo. David Brien waiver sent on 1/24/2022, answer due 3/25/2022. (Fuller, Anthony) (Entered: 03/22/2022)

March 22, 2022

March 22, 2022

PACER
15

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Davongie Stone, Demetrius Goshen, Dwayne Diggs, Luis Saldana, James Jacks, Danavian Daniel, Xavier Valentin-Soto, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo. Robert D'Amadio waiver sent on 1/24/2022, answer due 3/25/2022. (Fuller, Anthony) (Entered: 03/22/2022)

March 22, 2022

March 22, 2022

PACER
16

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Davongie Stone, Demetrius Goshen, Dwayne Diggs, Luis Saldana, James Jacks, Danavian Daniel, Xavier Valentin-Soto, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo. Donald Denomme waiver sent on 1/24/2022, answer due 3/25/2022. (Fuller, Anthony) (Entered: 03/22/2022)

March 22, 2022

March 22, 2022

PACER
17

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Davongie Stone, Demetrius Goshen, Dwayne Diggs, Luis Saldana, James Jacks, Danavian Daniel, Xavier Valentin-Soto, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo. Patrick Depalo waiver sent on 1/24/2022, answer due 3/25/2022. (Fuller, Anthony) (Entered: 03/22/2022)

March 22, 2022

March 22, 2022

PACER
18

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Davongie Stone, Demetrius Goshen, Dwayne Diggs, Luis Saldana, James Jacks, Danavian Daniel, Xavier Valentin-Soto, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo. Robert Deschenne waiver sent on 1/24/2022, answer due 3/25/2022. (Fuller, Anthony) (Entered: 03/22/2022)

March 22, 2022

March 22, 2022

PACER
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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Davongie Stone, Demetrius Goshen, Dwayne Diggs, Luis Saldana, James Jacks, Danavian Daniel, Xavier Valentin-Soto, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo. Ronald Gardner waiver sent on 1/24/2022, answer due 3/25/2022. (Fuller, Anthony) (Entered: 03/22/2022)

March 22, 2022

March 22, 2022

PACER
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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Davongie Stone, Demetrius Goshen, Dwayne Diggs, Luis Saldana, James Jacks, Danavian Daniel, Xavier Valentin-Soto, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo. James Gearin waiver sent on 1/24/2022, answer due 3/25/2022. (Fuller, Anthony) (Entered: 03/22/2022)

March 22, 2022

March 22, 2022

PACER
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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Davongie Stone, Demetrius Goshen, Dwayne Diggs, Luis Saldana, James Jacks, Danavian Daniel, Xavier Valentin-Soto, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo. Dean Gray waiver sent on 1/24/2022, answer due 3/25/2022. (Fuller, Anthony) (Entered: 03/22/2022)

March 22, 2022

March 22, 2022

PACER
22

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Davongie Stone, Demetrius Goshen, Dwayne Diggs, Luis Saldana, James Jacks, Danavian Daniel, Xavier Valentin-Soto, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo. Paul Henderson waiver sent on 1/24/2022, answer due 3/25/2022. (Fuller, Anthony) (Entered: 03/22/2022)

March 22, 2022

March 22, 2022

PACER
23

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Davongie Stone, Demetrius Goshen, Dwayne Diggs, Luis Saldana, James Jacks, Danavian Daniel, Xavier Valentin-Soto, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo. Keith Houle waiver sent on 1/24/2022, answer due 3/25/2022. (Fuller, Anthony) (Entered: 03/22/2022)

March 22, 2022

March 22, 2022

PACER
24

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Davongie Stone, Demetrius Goshen, Dwayne Diggs, Luis Saldana, James Jacks, Danavian Daniel, Xavier Valentin-Soto, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo. Evan Laranjo waiver sent on 1/24/2022, answer due 3/25/2022. (Fuller, Anthony) (Entered: 03/22/2022)

March 22, 2022

March 22, 2022

PACER
25

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Davongie Stone, Demetrius Goshen, Dwayne Diggs, Luis Saldana, James Jacks, Danavian Daniel, Xavier Valentin-Soto, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo. John Madden waiver sent on 1/24/2022, answer due 3/25/2022. (Fuller, Anthony) (Entered: 03/22/2022)

March 22, 2022

March 22, 2022

PACER
26

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Davongie Stone, Demetrius Goshen, Dwayne Diggs, Luis Saldana, James Jacks, Danavian Daniel, Xavier Valentin-Soto, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo. Carol Mici waiver sent on 1/24/2022, answer due 3/25/2022. (Fuller, Anthony) (Entered: 03/22/2022)

March 22, 2022

March 22, 2022

PACER
27

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Davongie Stone, Demetrius Goshen, Dwayne Diggs, Luis Saldana, James Jacks, Danavian Daniel, Xavier Valentin-Soto, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo. Charles Primack waiver sent on 1/24/2022, answer due 3/25/2022. (Fuller, Anthony) (Entered: 03/22/2022)

March 22, 2022

March 22, 2022

PACER
28

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Davongie Stone, Demetrius Goshen, Dwayne Diggs, Luis Saldana, James Jacks, Danavian Daniel, Xavier Valentin-Soto, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo. Joseph Bellini waiver sent on 1/24/2022, answer due 3/25/2022. (Fuller, Anthony) (Entered: 03/22/2022)

March 22, 2022

March 22, 2022

PACER
29

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Davongie Stone, Demetrius Goshen, Dwayne Diggs, Luis Saldana, James Jacks, Danavian Daniel, Xavier Valentin-Soto, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo. Steven Kenneway waiver sent on 2/23/2022, answer due 4/25/2022. (Fuller, Anthony) (Entered: 03/22/2022)

March 22, 2022

March 22, 2022

RECAP
30

NOTICE of Pro Bono Attorney Appearance by Kayla Ghantous on behalf of Danavian Daniel, Dwayne Diggs, Demetrius Goshen, James Jacks, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo, Luis Saldana, Davongie Stone, Xavier Valentin-Soto (Ghantous, Kayla) (Entered: 03/24/2022)

March 24, 2022

March 24, 2022

PACER
31

NOTICE of Appearance by Stephanie M. Caffrey on behalf of James Allain, Joseph Bellini, Paul Birri, David Brien, Robert D'Amadio, Donald Denomme, Patrick Depalo, Robert Deschenne, Ronald Gardner, James Gearin, Dean Gray, Paul Henderson, Keith Houle, Steven Kenneway, Evan Laranjo, John Madden, Carol Mici, Charles Primack (Caffrey, Stephanie) (Entered: 03/25/2022)

March 25, 2022

March 25, 2022

PACER
32

ANSWER to 1 Complaint, with Jury Demand by James Allain, Joseph Bellini, Paul Birri, David Brien, Robert D'Amadio, Donald Denomme, Patrick Depalo, Robert Deschenne, Ronald Gardner, James Gearin, Dean Gray, Paul Henderson, Keith Houle, Steven Kenneway, Evan Laranjo, John Madden, Carol Mici, Charles Primack.(Caffrey, Stephanie) (Entered: 03/25/2022)

March 25, 2022

March 25, 2022

PACER
33

ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Reassignment. Judge Allison D. Burroughs added. Case redrawn according to Local Rule 40.1(i). District Judge Timothy S. Hillman no longer assigned to case. (Finn, Mary) (Entered: 06/14/2022)

June 14, 2022

June 14, 2022

PACER

Notice of Reassignment

June 14, 2022

June 14, 2022

PACER
34

Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. The parties shall submit a joint proposed schedule by 6/29/22 and indicate whether they object to the court setting a schedule on the written submission. (Folan, Karen) (Entered: 06/15/2022)

June 15, 2022

June 15, 2022

PACER

Order

June 15, 2022

June 15, 2022

PACER
35

Recommendations for Scheduling Order . (Watson, Alexandra) (Entered: 06/29/2022)

June 29, 2022

June 29, 2022

PACER
36

Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ORDER entered. SCHEDULING ORDER: Fact Discovery to be completed by 9/29/2023. Dispositive Motions due by 1/8/2024. Status Conference set for 9/28/2023 09:15 AM in Courtroom 17 (In person only) before Judge Allison D. Burroughs. At that time, the Court will set a date for trial. (See full order attached) (McManus, Caetlin) (Entered: 09/14/2022)

Sept. 14, 2022

Sept. 14, 2022

RECAP
37

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by Elizabeth Carr Pignatelli (Pignatelli, Elizabeth) (Entered: 12/28/2022)

Dec. 28, 2022

Dec. 28, 2022

PACER
38

Joint MOTION for Protective Order by Dwayne Diggs, Demetrius Goshen, James Jacks, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo, Luis Saldana, Davongie Stone, Xavier Valentin-Soto. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Milton, David) (Entered: 02/01/2023)

Feb. 1, 2023

Feb. 1, 2023

PACER
39

Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ORDER entered granting 38 Motion for Protective Order. (Folan, Karen) (Entered: 02/01/2023)

Feb. 1, 2023

Feb. 1, 2023

PACER
40

NOTICE of Appearance by Brittni A. Wipper on behalf of James Allain, Joseph Bellini, Paul Birri, David Brien, Robert D'Amadio, Donald Denomme, Patrick Depalo, Robert Deschenne, Ronald Gardner, James Gearin, Dean Gray, Paul Henderson, Keith Houle, Steven Kenneway, Evan Laranjo, John Madden, Carol Mici, Charles Primack (Wipper, Brittni) (Entered: 02/07/2023)

Feb. 7, 2023

Feb. 7, 2023

PACER
41

ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Reassignment. Judge Margaret R. Guzman added. Judge Allison D. Burroughs no longer assigned to case. (Danieli, Chris) (Entered: 03/20/2023)

March 20, 2023

March 20, 2023

PACER

Notice of Reassignment

March 20, 2023

March 20, 2023

PACER
42

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to all pretrial deadlines by six months by Danavian Daniel, Dwayne Diggs, Demetrius Goshen, James Jacks, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo, Luis Saldana, Davongie Stone, Xavier Valentin-Soto.(Milton, David) (Entered: 03/22/2023)

March 22, 2023

March 22, 2023

PACER
43

District Judge Margaret R. Guzman: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 42 Motion for Extension of Scheduling Order Deadlines. The Court adopts the parties proposed deadlines. (Castles, Martin) (Entered: 03/23/2023)

March 23, 2023

March 23, 2023

PACER

Scheduling Order

March 23, 2023

March 23, 2023

PACER

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

March 23, 2023

March 23, 2023

PACER
44

District Judge Margaret R. Guzman: ORDER entered. AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER: Status Conference reset for 3/28/2024 02:15 PM in Courtroom 2 - Worcester (Remote only) before District Judge Margaret R. Guzman. Motion for class certification due by 10/12/23, Fact Discovery to be completed by 3/29/2024, Dispositive Motions due by 7/8/2024.(Castles, Martin) (Entered: 03/23/2023)

March 23, 2023

March 23, 2023

PACER
45

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages (unopposed) by Danavian Daniel, Dwayne Diggs.(Milton, David) (Entered: 08/24/2023)

Aug. 24, 2023

Aug. 24, 2023

PACER
46

MOTION to Compel Documents and Interrogatory Answers by Danavian Daniel, Dwayne Diggs, Demetrius Goshen, James Jacks, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo, Luis Saldana, Davongie Stone, Xavier Valentin-Soto.(Milton, David) (Entered: 08/25/2023)

Aug. 25, 2023

Aug. 25, 2023

PACER
47

AFFIDAVIT of David Milton in Support re 46 MOTION to Compel Documents and Interrogatory Answers filed by Danavian Daniel, Dwayne Diggs, Demetrius Goshen, James Jacks, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo, Luis Saldana, Davongie Stone, Xavier Valentin-Soto. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit 11, # 12 Exhibit 12)(Milton, David) (Entered: 08/25/2023)

Aug. 25, 2023

Aug. 25, 2023

PACER
48

MEMORANDUM in Support re 46 MOTION to Compel Documents and Interrogatory Answers filed by Danavian Daniel, Dwayne Diggs, Demetrius Goshen, James Jacks, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo, Luis Saldana, Davongie Stone, Xavier Valentin-Soto. (Milton, David) (Entered: 08/25/2023)

Aug. 25, 2023

Aug. 25, 2023

PACER
49

District Judge Margaret R. Guzman: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 45 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. (Castles, Martin) (Entered: 08/29/2023)

Aug. 29, 2023

Aug. 29, 2023

PACER

Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages

Aug. 29, 2023

Aug. 29, 2023

PACER
50

Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to September 15, 2023 to File Response/Reply as to 46 MOTION to Compel Documents and Interrogatory Answers by James Allain, Joseph Bellini, Paul Birri, David Brien, Robert D'Amadio, Donald Denomme, Patrick Depalo, Robert Deschenne, Ronald Gardner, James Gearin, Dean Gray, Paul Henderson, Keith Houle, Steven Kenneway, Evan Laranjo, John Madden, Carol Mici, Charles Primack.(Wipper, Brittni) (Entered: 09/07/2023)

Sept. 7, 2023

Sept. 7, 2023

PACER
51

District Judge Margaret R. Guzman: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 50 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response as to 46 MOTION to Compel Documents and Interrogatory Answers. Response due by 9/15/2023. (Castles, Martin) (Entered: 09/08/2023)

Sept. 8, 2023

Sept. 8, 2023

PACER

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

Sept. 8, 2023

Sept. 8, 2023

PACER
52

Assented to MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by James Allain, Joseph Bellini, Paul Birri, David Brien, Robert D'Amadio, Donald Denomme, Patrick Depalo, Robert Deschenne, Ronald Gardner, James Gearin, Dean Gray, Paul Henderson, Keith Houle, Steven Kenneway, Evan Laranjo, John Madden, Carol Mici, Charles Primack.(Caffrey, Stephanie) (Entered: 09/15/2023)

Sept. 15, 2023

Sept. 15, 2023

PACER
53

Opposition re 46 MOTION to Compel Documents and Interrogatory Answers filed by James Allain, Joseph Bellini, Paul Birri, David Brien, Robert D'Amadio, Donald Denomme, Patrick Depalo, Robert Deschenne, Ronald Gardner, James Gearin, Dean Gray, Paul Henderson, Keith Houle, Steven Kenneway, Evan Laranjo, John Madden, Carol Mici, Charles Primack. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit 11, # 12 Exhibit 12, # 13 Exhibit 13, # 14 Exhibit 14, # 15 Exhibit 15, # 16 Exhibit 16, # 17 Exhibit 17, # 18 Exhibit 18, # 19 Exhibit 19, # 20 Exhibit 20, # 21 Exhibit 21)(Caffrey, Stephanie) (Entered: 09/15/2023)

Sept. 15, 2023

Sept. 15, 2023

PACER
54

Assented to MOTION for Leave to File a Reply to Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel by Danavian Daniel, Dwayne Diggs, Demetrius Goshen, James Jacks, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo, Luis Saldana, Davongie Stone, Xavier Valentin-Soto. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed reply, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit to Proposed Reply)(Milton, David) (Entered: 09/20/2023)

Sept. 20, 2023

Sept. 20, 2023

PACER
55

District Judge Margaret R. Guzman: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 52 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. (Castles, Martin) (Entered: 09/22/2023)

Sept. 22, 2023

Sept. 22, 2023

PACER

Order on Motion for Leave to File Document

Sept. 22, 2023

Sept. 22, 2023

PACER

Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages

Sept. 22, 2023

Sept. 22, 2023

PACER
56

District Judge Margaret R. Guzman: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 54 Motion for Leave to File. Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. (Castles, Martin) (Entered: 09/22/2023)

Sept. 22, 2023

Sept. 22, 2023

PACER
57

REPLY to Response to 46 MOTION to Compel Documents and Interrogatory Answers filed by Danavian Daniel, Dwayne Diggs, Demetrius Goshen, James Jacks, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo, Luis Saldana, Davongie Stone, Xavier Valentin-Soto. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Milton, David) (Entered: 09/22/2023)

Sept. 22, 2023

Sept. 22, 2023

PACER
58

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Fleming Farrell Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-10071083 by Danavian Daniel, Dwayne Diggs, Demetrius Goshen, James Jacks, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo, Luis Saldana, Davongie Stone, Xavier Valentin-Soto. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. Certification of Fleming Farrell)(Ghantous, Kayla) (Entered: 10/05/2023)

Oct. 5, 2023

Oct. 5, 2023

PACER
59

District Judge Margaret R. Guzman: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 58 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Fleming Farrell. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. (Burgos, Sandra) (Entered: 10/11/2023)

Oct. 11, 2023

Oct. 11, 2023

PACER

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear

Oct. 11, 2023

Oct. 11, 2023

PACER
60

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to November 13, 2023 to File Motion for Class Certification by Danavian Daniel, Dwayne Diggs, Demetrius Goshen, James Jacks, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo, Luis Saldana, Davongie Stone, Xavier Valentin-Soto.(Milton, David) (Entered: 10/12/2023)

Oct. 12, 2023

Oct. 12, 2023

PACER
61

District Judge Margaret R. Guzman: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 60 Motion for Extension of Time to November 13, 2023 to File Motion for Class Certification. (Castles, Martin) (Entered: 10/13/2023)

Oct. 13, 2023

Oct. 13, 2023

PACER

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File

Oct. 13, 2023

Oct. 13, 2023

PACER
62

NOTICE of Appearance by Fleming Farrell on behalf of Danavian Daniel, Dwayne Diggs, Demetrius Goshen, James Jacks, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo, Luis Saldana, Davongie Stone, Xavier Valentin-Soto (Farrell, Fleming) (Entered: 10/18/2023)

Oct. 18, 2023

Oct. 18, 2023

PACER
63

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to November 20, 2023 to File Motion for Class Certification by Danavian Daniel, Dwayne Diggs, Demetrius Goshen, James Jacks, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo, Luis Saldana, Davongie Stone, Xavier Valentin-Soto.(Milton, David) (Entered: 11/13/2023)

Nov. 13, 2023

Nov. 13, 2023

PACER
64

District Judge Margaret R. Guzman: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 63 Motion for Extension of Time to November 20, 2023 to File Motion for Class Certification. (Castles, Martin) (Entered: 11/15/2023)

Nov. 15, 2023

Nov. 15, 2023

PACER

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

Nov. 15, 2023

Nov. 15, 2023

PACER
65

Joint MOTION to Certify Class by Danavian Daniel, Dwayne Diggs, Demetrius Goshen, James Jacks, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo, Luis Saldana, Davongie Stone, Xavier Valentin-Soto.(Milton, David) (Entered: 11/20/2023)

Nov. 20, 2023

Nov. 20, 2023

RECAP
66

Joint MEMORANDUM in Support re 65 Joint MOTION to Certify Class filed by Danavian Daniel, Dwayne Diggs, Demetrius Goshen, James Jacks, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo, Luis Saldana, Davongie Stone, Xavier Valentin-Soto. (Milton, David) (Entered: 11/20/2023)

Nov. 20, 2023

Nov. 20, 2023

PACER
67

MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Exhibit in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel Documents and Interrogatory Answers by Danavian Daniel, Dwayne Diggs, Demetrius Goshen, James Jacks, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo, Luis Saldana, Davongie Stone, Xavier Valentin-Soto. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Milton, David) (Entered: 12/11/2023)

Dec. 11, 2023

Dec. 11, 2023

PACER
68

Joint MOTION to Stay All Pretrial Deadlines by James Allain, Joseph Bellini, Paul Birri, David Brien, Robert D'Amadio, Donald Denomme, Patrick Depalo, Robert Deschenne, Ronald Gardner, James Gearin, Dean Gray, Paul Henderson, Keith Houle, Steven Kenneway, Evan Laranjo, John Madden, Carol Mici, Charles Primack.(Caffrey, Stephanie) (Entered: 01/22/2024)

Jan. 22, 2024

Jan. 22, 2024

RECAP
69

District Judge Margaret R. Guzman: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 67 Motion for Leave to File. Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. (Castles, Martin) (Entered: 02/27/2024)

Feb. 27, 2024

Feb. 27, 2024

PACER

Order on Motion for Leave to File Document

Feb. 27, 2024

Feb. 27, 2024

PACER
70

AFFIDAVIT of David Milton in Support re 46 MOTION to Compel Documents and Interrogatory Answers filed by Danavian Daniel, Dwayne Diggs, Demetrius Goshen, James Jacks, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo, Luis Saldana, Davongie Stone, Xavier Valentin-Soto. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Milton, David) (Entered: 02/27/2024)

Feb. 27, 2024

Feb. 27, 2024

PACER
71

District Judge Margaret R. Guzman: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 68 Motion to Stay Pretrial Deadlines. (Castles, Martin) (Entered: 02/28/2024)

Feb. 28, 2024

Feb. 28, 2024

PACER

Order on Motion to Stay

Feb. 28, 2024

Feb. 28, 2024

PACER
72

ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING. Status Conference reset for 4/30/2024 at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 2 - Worcester (Remote only) before District Judge Margaret R. Guzman. This hearing will be conducted by video conference. Counsel of record will receive a video conference invite at the email registered in CM/ECF. If you have technical or compatibility issues with the technology, please notify the courtroom deputy of the session as soon as possible.Audio access to the hearing may be available to the media and public. Please check the Court schedule. In order to gain access to the hearing, you must sign up at the following address: https://forms.mad.uscourts.gov/courtlist.html.For questions regarding access to hearings, you may refer to the general orders and public notices of the Court available on www.mad.uscourts.gov or contact media@mad.uscourts.gov. (Castles, Martin) (Entered: 03/22/2024)

March 22, 2024

March 22, 2024

PACER

Notice of Rescheduling

March 22, 2024

March 22, 2024

PACER
74

District Judge Margaret R. Guzman: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting in part and denying in part 46 Motion to Compel. Memorandum to follow. (Castles, Martin) (Entered: 04/04/2024)

March 31, 2024

March 31, 2024

PACER
73

NOTICE of Appearance by Rachel C. Talamo on behalf of Danavian Daniel, Dwayne Diggs, Demetrius Goshen, James Jacks, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo, Luis Saldana, Davongie Stone, Xavier Valentin-Soto (Talamo, Rachel) (Entered: 04/02/2024)

April 2, 2024

April 2, 2024

PACER

Order on Motion to Compel

April 4, 2024

April 4, 2024

PACER
75

District Judge Margaret R. Guzman: ORDER entered. MEMORANDUM AND ORDER granting in part and denying in part 46 Motion to Compel.The Court will refer two remaining issues to Magistrate Judge David H. Hennessy for determination, therequests to compel: (1) responses to interrogatories propounded on Defendant Carol Mici, and (2)responses to interrogatories propounded on all other defendants.(Castles, Martin) (Entered: 04/12/2024)

April 12, 2024

April 12, 2024

PACER

Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge

April 12, 2024

April 12, 2024

PACER
76

District Judge Margaret R. Guzman: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge David H. Hennessy. Referred for: Events Only. Further information: The Court will refer two issues in motion 46 to Magistrate Judge David H. Hennessy for determination, the requests to compel: (1) responses to interrogatories propounded on Defendant Carol Mici, and (2)responses to interrogatories propounded on all other defendants.(Castles, Martin) (Entered: 04/12/2024)

April 12, 2024

April 12, 2024

PACER
77

ELECTRONIC NOTICE Setting Hearing on 46 MOTION to Compel Documents and Interrogatory Answers by Danavian Daniel, Dwayne Diggs, Demetrius Goshen, James Jacks, David Jackson, Raphael Rebollo, Luis Saldana, Davongie Stone, Xavier Valentin-Soto. See also Docket Entries # 75, 76. IN PERSON Motion Hearing set for 5/6/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 1 - Worcester (In person only) before Magistrate Judge David H. Hennessy. (King, Dawn) (Entered: 04/23/2024)

April 23, 2024

April 23, 2024

PACER

Notice Setting or Resetting Hearing on Motion

April 23, 2024

April 23, 2024

PACER
78

Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before District Judge Margaret R. Guzman: Status Conference held on 4/30/2024, Case called, Counsel appear by video-conference for status conference, Court sets date for hearing on pending motion to certify the class, ( Motion Hearing set for 5/28/2024 11:00 AM in Courtroom 2 - Worcester (In person only) before District Judge Margaret R. Guzman), (Court Reporter: Marianne Kusa Ryll at justicehill@aol.com)(Attorneys present: Several) (Castles, Martin) (Entered: 04/30/2024)

April 30, 2024

April 30, 2024

PACER

Status Conference

April 30, 2024

April 30, 2024

PACER
79

Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge David H. Hennessy: Motion Hearing held on 5/6/2024 re 46 MOTION to Compel Documents and Interrogatory Answers filed by Danavian Daniel, Luis Saldana, David Jackson, James Jacks, Dwayne Diggs, Raphael Rebollo, Xavier Valentin-Soto, Davongie Stone, Demetrius Goshen. Case called. Court questions the parties and hears from the parties. Court makes rulings. Written order to issue. ORDER: Plaintiffs' motion to compel Defendant Mici to fully answer Interrogatory No. 21 from Mici's Interrogatories is GRANTED; Plaintiffs' motion to compel the remaining Defendants to fully answer Interrogatory No. 2 to Defendants' Interrogatories is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part; Plaintiffs' motion to compel Defendants Henderson, DePalo, and Allain to fully answer Interrogatory No. 14 to Defendants' Interrogatories is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. (Court Reporter: Digital Recording.) To order a copy of this Digital Recording, please go to https://forms.mad.uscourts.gov/Audio.html. For a transcript of this proceeding, contact mad_transcripts@mad.uscourts.gov.(Attorneys present: Milton, Huey; Caffrey, Wipper) (King, Dawn) (Entered: 05/06/2024)

May 6, 2024

May 6, 2024

PACER

Motion Hearing

May 6, 2024

May 6, 2024

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: Massachusetts

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Key Dates

Filing Date: Jan. 10, 2022

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

A class of individuals incarcerated at Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center who were subjected to uses of force from January 10, 2020, to February 6, 2020

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Prisoners' Legal Services of Massachusetts

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Massachusetts Department of Correction (Shirley), State

Defendant Type(s):

Corrections

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

State law

Ex parte Young (federal or state officials)

Constitutional Clause(s):

Equal Protection

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

General/Misc.:

Conditions of confinement

Failure to discipline

Failure to supervise

Sanitation / living conditions

Search policies

Torture

Discrimination Area:

Discipline

Disparate Treatment

Discrimination Basis:

National origin discrimination

Race discrimination

Affected National Origin/Ethnicity(s):

Hispanic

Affected Race(s):

Black

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Assault/abuse by staff (facilities)

Strip search policy (facilities)

Policing:

Excessive force