Case: Bell v. Washington Department of Corrections

232030831 | Washington state trial court

Filed Date: Sept. 29, 2023

Case Ongoing

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary, while we research the case.) On September 28, 2023, the plaintiff filed a complaint against the Washington Department of Correction, alleging that the defendant refused to provide medical care for plaintiff while incarcerated, thereby infringing on his constitutional rights. Pursuant to 42 USC § 1983, the plaintiff alleged that the defendant’s denial to provide medical care constituted a “gross negligence” that infringed on the plaintiff’s 8th amendment right against cruel and unusual punishment. 

Summary Authors

Madilynn O'Hara (10/8/2023)

People


Judge(s)

Peterson, Rosanna Malouf (Washington)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Jr, Warren E (Washington)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

4:23-cv-05134

Docket

Bell v. State Corrections

Sept. 22, 2023

Sept. 22, 2023

Docket

4:23-cv-05134

Class Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief and Damages (Corrected to Include Exhibits)

Bell v. Washington State Department of Corrections

Sept. 22, 2023

Sept. 22, 2023

Complaint

Resources

Docket

Docket sheet not available via the Clearinghouse.

Case Details

State / Territory: Washington

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Healthcare Access and Reproductive Issues

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 29, 2023

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Plaintiff was incarcerated by the Washington Department of Corrections, where he alleges he was denied medical treatment that led to an infection, causing him substantial pain and suffering.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: Yes

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Washington Department of Corrections, State

Defendant Type(s):

Corrections

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

None yet

Damages

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

Medical/Mental Health Care:

Medical care, general