Case: Meyers v. Jones
7:18-cv-00414 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia
Filed Date: Aug. 23, 2018
Closed Date: Nov. 2, 2018
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Case Summary
On July 18, 2018, plaintiff, a Virginia inmate proceeding pro se, filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia against officials from the Virginia Department of Corrections and Red Onion State Prison. This case was assigned to Judge Michael F. Urbanski. Plaintiff alleged unconstitutional conditions of confinement at Red Onion State prison and he also claimed judicial corruption existed based on unfavorable rulings against him. Plaintiff sought declaratory and injunctive relief, as well as monetary damages.
On November 2, 2018, the district court dismissed this case stating that it was frivolous and malicious, and the court allowed plaintiff 15 days to oppose a prefiling objection. Plaintiff objected this dismissal order and filed a Notice of Appeal to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals on November 16, 2018. On December 26, 2018, plaintiff filed a motion filed a motion to seal, which was denied on January 11, 2019. Plaintiff then filed a Notice of Appeal regarding this denial on January 17, 2019. He then filed a second Motion to Seal, which was also denied on January 30, 2019.
On March 26, 2019, the Fourth Circuit dismissed the second appeal for failure to prosecute, and issued a Mandate. On April 22, 2019, the Fourth Circuit consolidated several of Meyers' appeals, including case numbers 19-6173, 19-6174, 19-6175, and 19-6182. On May 8, 2019, the Fourth Circuit denied Meyers' petition for rehearing and motion to reconsider. Plaintiff filed another Notice of Appeal on June 24, 2019. On August 26, 2019, the Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal for lack of jurisdiction.
The case is closed.
Summary Authors
Renuka Wagh (2/28/2025)
People
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Urbanski, Michael Francis (Virginia)
Meyers, David (Virginia)
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Docket
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Docket for: Meyers v. Jones
Case Details
State / Territory:
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Key Dates
Filing Date: Aug. 23, 2018
Closing Date: Nov. 2, 2018
Case Ongoing: No
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
A Virginia inmate proceeding pro se alleging violations related to confinement and adverse court rulings.
Public Interest Lawyer: No
Filed Pro Se: Yes
Class Action Sought: Yes
Class Action Outcome: Granted
Defendants
State
Virginia Department of Corrections
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Case Details
Causes of Action:
Constitutional Clause(s):
Due Process: Procedural Due Process
Other Dockets:
Western District of Virginia 7:18-cv-00414
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit 19-06173
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit 19-06174
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit 19-06175
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit 19-06182
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Outcome
Prevailing Party: Defendant
Relief Granted:
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Issues
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Access to lawyers or judicial system
Case Summary of Meyers v. Jones, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, https://clearinghouse.net/case/44109/ (last updated 2/28/2025).