Case: Natcone v. Wisconsin Department of Corrections

2:23-cv-01430 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin

Filed Date: Oct. 26, 2023

Closed Date: Aug. 6, 2024

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Case Summary

This is a case about healthcare and isolation practices at Wisconsin prisons. On October 26, 2023, inmates at Wisconsin prisons brought a class action suit, filed in the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Wisconsin, against the Wisconsin Department of Corrections and certain named prison officials in their official capacities. Plaintiffs sought declaratory and injunctive relief. In their complaint, Plaintiffs’ allegations included that: (1) As a result of defendants’ longstanding pr…

This is a case about healthcare and isolation practices at Wisconsin prisons. On October 26, 2023, inmates at Wisconsin prisons brought a class action suit, filed in the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Wisconsin, against the Wisconsin Department of Corrections and certain named prison officials in their official capacities. Plaintiffs sought declaratory and injunctive relief. In their complaint, Plaintiffs’ allegations included that: (1) As a result of defendants’ longstanding practices, there were severe delays in the provision of or complete denial of medical services when inmates seek or clearly require medical, dental, and/or mental health/psychological services. (2) Defendants implemented an unexplained seven-month lockdown at the Waupun Correctional Institution, during which medical delays continued or were exacerbated. (3) Defendants failed to provide minimally adequate living conditions to inmates in the lockdown period. (4) Defendants maintained a policy of isolating prisoners and providing inadequate environmental stimuli or nutrition in isolation, creating a substantial risk of physical and psychiatric harm. Plaintiffs alleged these practices and policies fall short of minimum constitutional guarantees, violating inmates’ Eighth Amendment rights.

On November 20, 2023, Magistrate Judge William E. Duffin issued a screening order dismissing plaintiffs’ demand for compensatory and punitive damages from defendants, while preserving plaintiffs’ plea of injunctive relief. The court reasoned that a suit against the state against state officials in their official capacity (as opposed to in their personal capacity), like a suit against an arm of the state such as the Department of Corrections, constitutes a suit against the state itself. As the state is immune from actions for damages under the Eleventh Amendment, the court dismissed plaintiffs’ demands for compensatory and punitive damages. Plaintiffs were allowed to continue to pursue injunctive relief.

Plaintiffs thereafter filed an amended complaint on November 21, 2023, seeking declaratory and injunctive relief against the Department of Corrections and named officials, in their individual as well as official capacities. On March 22, 2024, plaintiffs filed a motion for preliminary injunction, arguing that the practices at the Wisconsin prison demonstrated a deliberate indifference to plaintiffs’ well-being and civil rights.

Defendants subsequently filed a motion for partial summary judgment, alleging that plaintiffs failed to exhaust their administrative remedies before they filed their complaint.

On March 28, 2024, plaintiffs filed a class certification motion, seeking to certify all previous, current, and future inmates in Wisconsin correctional facilities subject to their health practices (medical, mental health, and dental care), or subject to isolation.

On May 23, 2024, Judge Duffin issued a decision and order granting defendants’ motion for partial summary judgment. Recognizing that federal law requires plaintiffs situated like the plaintiffs here must exhaust administrative remedies before filing suit, the court found that only two complaints relating to dental and eye care made by two of the named plaintiffs exhausted all administrative remedies. The court found all other plaintiffs failed to exhaust their claims prior to filing suit. As such, the court dismissed the plaintiffs’ mental health and isolation-related claims, and the relevant named plaintiffs whose interest in the case related only to those claims.

On June 4, 2024, Judge Duffin further issued a decision and order denying plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary injunction and for class certification. With respect to the motion for preliminary injunction, the court determined that after defendants’ summary judgment motion had been granted, only two named plaintiffs remained, each with a single discrete claim, and the plaintiffs’ motion did not address those specific claims and therefore was not entitled to a preliminary injunction. With respect to the motion to certify the suit as a class action, the court found class certification improper as plaintiffs did not specify a specific policy at issue nor specify a time period during which the policies at issue were in place.

Following the court’s ruling, on August 6, 2024, plaintiffs moved and stipulated to dismiss the case without prejudice. As of that date, the case was dismissed without prejudice to all parties.

Summary Authors

Keren Yi (2/9/2025)

People

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Judge(s)

Duffin, William (Wisconsin)

Attorney for Plaintiff

New, Stephen P (Wisconsin)

Attorney for Defendant

Flugaur, Brandon T (Wisconsin)

Jaber, Samir S (Wisconsin)

Keckhaver, Karla Z (Wisconsin)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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2:23-cv-01430

Class Action Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief

Anderson v. Wisconsin Department of Corrections

Oct. 26, 2023

Oct. 26, 2023

Complaint
13

2:23-cv-01430

Order

Anderson v. Wisconsin Department of Corrections

Nov. 20, 2023

Nov. 20, 2023

Order/Opinion
14

2:23-cv-01430

First Amended Class Action Complaint

Anderson v. Wisconsin Department of Corrections

Nov. 21, 2023

Nov. 21, 2023

Complaint
18

2:23-cv-01430

Defendants' Answer and Affirmative Defenses to Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint

Anderson v. Wisconsin Department of Corrections

Dec. 28, 2023

Dec. 28, 2023

Pleading / Motion / Brief
28

2:23-cv-01430

Plaintiffs' notice of Motion and Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Anderson v. Wisconsin Department of Corrections

March 22, 2024

March 22, 2024

Pleading / Motion / Brief
29

2:23-cv-01430

Motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Exhaustion Grounds

Anderson v. Wisconsin Department of Corrections

March 25, 2024

March 25, 2024

Pleading / Motion / Brief
34

2:23-cv-01430

Motion to Certify Class and Memorandum in Support

Anderson v. Wisconsin Department of Corrections

March 28, 2024

March 28, 2024

Pleading / Motion / Brief
52

2:23-cv-01430

Decision and Order

Anderson v. Wisconsin Department of Corrections

May 23, 2024

May 23, 2024

Order/Opinion

2024 WL 2368686

53

2:23-cv-01430

Decision and Order

June 4, 2024

June 4, 2024

Order/Opinion

2024 WL 2830694

61

2:23-cv-01430

USCA Mandate

Kurkowski v. Wisconsin Department of Corrections

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

July 19, 2024

July 19, 2024

Order/Opinion

2024 WL 5265309

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68024297/natcone-v-wisconsin-department-of-corrections/

Last updated April 12, 2025, 11:26 a.m.

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COMPLAINT with Jury Demand; against All Plaintiffs by John Mann Anderson. ( Filing Fee PAID $402 receipt number AWIEDC-4527596) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Jury Demand)(Story, Lonnie)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Jury Demand

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Oct. 26, 2023

Oct. 26, 2023

Clearinghouse

DISREGARD NOTICE Regarding assignment of this matter to Judge William C Griesbach; Consent/refusal forms for Magistrate Judge Duffin to be filed within 21 days; the consent/refusal form is available here. Pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7.1 a disclosure statement is to be filed upon the first filing of any paper and should be filed now if not already filed. (jcl) Modified on 10/27/2023 (vkb)

Oct. 27, 2023

Oct. 27, 2023

PACER

Case Opening Modification

Oct. 27, 2023

Oct. 27, 2023

PACER

Case Opening Modification(s); The following modification(s) have been made to your case entry: The nature of suit has been modified to reflect that this case is a Prisoner Petition 555 - Prison Condition. (vkb)

Oct. 27, 2023

Oct. 27, 2023

PACER

Notice of Judge Assignment

Oct. 27, 2023

Oct. 27, 2023

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AMENDED NOTICE Regarding assignment of this matter to Judge J P Stadtmueller; (case randomly assigned not based on divisional office as nature of suit is 555) Consent/refusal forms for Magistrate Judge Duffin to be filed within 21 days; the consent/refusal form is available here. Pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7.1 a disclosure statement is to be filed upon the first filing of any paper and should be filed now if not already filed. (vkb)

Oct. 27, 2023

Oct. 27, 2023

PACER
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REQUEST for Issuance of Summons by John Mann Anderson (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons)(Story, Lonnie)

Nov. 1, 2023

Nov. 1, 2023

PACER

Summons Issued

Nov. 2, 2023

Nov. 2, 2023

PACER

Summons Issued as to All Defendants. (rcm)

Nov. 2, 2023

Nov. 2, 2023

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NOTICE of Appearance by Brandon T Flugaur on behalf of Kevin A Carr, Randall Hepp, Jared Hoy, Yana Pushich, Melissa Roberts, Wisconsin Department of Corrections. (Flugaur, Brandon)

Nov. 15, 2023

Nov. 15, 2023

PACER

Notice by Clerk to Counsel Re Consent to Magistrate

Nov. 16, 2023

Nov. 16, 2023

PACER

NOTICE from the clerk to ALL PARTIES COUNSEL requesting that the Consent/Refusal form to Magistrate Judge William E. Duffin be filed within 7 days; the form is available here. (bx)

Nov. 16, 2023

Nov. 16, 2023

PACER
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Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction Form filed by Kevin A Carr, Randall Hepp, Jared Hoy, Yana Pushich, Melissa Roberts, Wisconsin Department of Corrections. (NOTICE: Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 73 this document is not viewable by the judge.) (Flugaur, Brandon)

Nov. 17, 2023

Nov. 17, 2023

PACER
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Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction Form filed by All Plaintiffs. (NOTICE: Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 73 this document is not viewable by the judge.) (Story, Lonnie)

Nov. 17, 2023

Nov. 17, 2023

PACER
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SUMMONS Returned Executed by John Mann Anderson. Jared Hoy served on 11/7/2023. (Story, Lonnie)

Nov. 17, 2023

Nov. 17, 2023

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by John Mann Anderson. Kevin A Carr served on 11/7/2023. (Story, Lonnie)

Nov. 17, 2023

Nov. 17, 2023

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by John Mann Anderson. Melissa Roberts served on 11/7/2023. (Story, Lonnie)

Nov. 17, 2023

Nov. 17, 2023

PACER
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SUMMONS Returned Executed by John Mann Anderson. Wisconsin Department of Corrections served on 11/7/2023. (Story, Lonnie)

Nov. 17, 2023

Nov. 17, 2023

PACER
10

SUMMONS Returned Executed by John Mann Anderson. Randall Hepp served on 11/15/2023. (Story, Lonnie)

Nov. 17, 2023

Nov. 17, 2023

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11

SUMMONS Returned Executed by John Mann Anderson. Yana Pushich served on 11/15/2023. (Story, Lonnie)

Nov. 17, 2023

Nov. 17, 2023

PACER
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ORDER REASSIGNING CASE ON CONSENT signed by Judge J P Stadtmueller on 11/17/2023. Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge William E Duffin for all further proceedings. Judge J P Stadtmueller no longer assigned to case. (cc: all counsel)(jm)

Nov. 17, 2023

Nov. 17, 2023

RECAP
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SCREENING ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge William E Duffin on 11/20/2023 re 1 Plaintiffs' Proposed Class Action Complaint. Plaintiffs' demands for compensatory and punitive damages are DISMISSED, as all defendants are being sued only in their official capacities. The defendants shall answer or otherwise respond to the remainder of the complaint, as to the injunctive relief requested, within 21 days of this order. (cc: all counsel)(lz)

Nov. 20, 2023

Nov. 20, 2023

Clearinghouse
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AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against All Defendants filed by Jason Natcone, Patrick Korkowski, John Mann Anderson, Jayvon R Flemming, Kenneth Dalberg, Ashton Dreiling, Justin Welch, Edgar Salinas-Leal, Kevin L Burkes, Brad Schmitt.(Story, Lonnie)

Nov. 21, 2023

Nov. 21, 2023

Clearinghouse
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SECOND SCREENING ORDER re 14 Amended Complaint signed by Magistrate Judge William E Duffin on 12/7/2023. The defendants shall answer or otherwise respond to the amended complaint within 21 days of this order. (cc: all counsel)(lz)

Dec. 7, 2023

Dec. 7, 2023

PACER
16

NOTICE of Appearance by Karla Z Keckhaver on behalf of All Defendants. Attorney(s) appearing: Karla Z. Keckhaver (Keckhaver, Karla)

Dec. 8, 2023

Dec. 8, 2023

PACER
17

NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan J Whitney on behalf of All Defendants. Attorney(s) appearing: Jon J. Whitney (Whitney, Jonathan)

Dec. 8, 2023

Dec. 8, 2023

PACER
18

ANSWER to 14 Amended Complaint, with Jury Demand by Kevin A Carr, Randall Hepp, Jared Hoy, Yana Pushich, Melissa Roberts, Wisconsin Department of Corrections.(Flugaur, Brandon)

Dec. 28, 2023

Dec. 28, 2023

Clearinghouse
19

NOTICE of Hearing: Rule 16 Telephonic Scheduling Conference set for 1/24/2024 at 09:30 AM (CT) before Magistrate Judge William E Duffin. The parties shall call the court's conference line at 669-254-5252. When prompted, use meeting ID 160 9647 6949# and # again and then enter passcode 943682# to join the call. A joint Rule 26(f) Report shall be filed by 1/17/2024. (cc: all counsel)(lz)

Jan. 2, 2024

Jan. 2, 2024

PACER
20

NOTICE of Appearance by Samir S Jaber on behalf of Kevin A Carr, Randall Hepp, Jared Hoy, Yana Pushich, Melissa Roberts, Wisconsin Department of Corrections. (Jaber, Samir)

Jan. 5, 2024

Jan. 5, 2024

PACER
21

ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE BY DOJ as to Kevin A Carr, Randall Hepp, Jared Hoy, Yana Pushich, Melissa Roberts, Wisconsin Department of Corrections (Flugaur, Brandon)

Jan. 11, 2024

Jan. 11, 2024

PACER
22

REPORT of Rule 26(f) Plan by John Mann Anderson. (Story, Lonnie)

Jan. 18, 2024

Jan. 18, 2024

PACER
23

REQUEST for Copy of Complaint from Joshua W Harmon. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope, # 2 Letter from Clerk in response)(lz) Modified on 2/1/2024 (lz). $8.30 paid 2/1/2024 Receipt No 94642. Copies of ECF Nos 1 & 14 mailed 2/2/2024.

Jan. 18, 2024

Jan. 18, 2024

PACER
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DISREGARD - FILED IN INCORRECT CASE NOTICE of Hearing: Rule 16 Telephonic Scheduling Conference set for 2/13/2024 at 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge William E Duffin. The parties shall call the court's conference line at 669-254-5252. When prompted, use meeting ID 160 9647 6949# and # again and then enter passcode 943682# to join the call. A Rule 26(f) report shall be by 2/7/2024. (cc: all counsel)(lz) Modified on 1/22/2024 (lz).

Jan. 22, 2024

Jan. 22, 2024

PACER

Set/Reset Hearings

Jan. 22, 2024

Jan. 22, 2024

PACER

Reset Hearings: Rule 16 Telephonic Scheduling Conference set for 1/24/2024 at 09:30 AM in by Telephone before Magistrate Judge William E Duffin. (lz)

Jan. 22, 2024

Jan. 22, 2024

PACER
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge William E Duffin: Rule 16 Telephonic Scheduling Conference held on 1/24/2024. Case deadlines set. Scheduling order to be entered. (Tape #Zoom audio 9:31-9:36 am) (lz)

Jan. 24, 2024

Jan. 24, 2024

RECAP
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SCHEDULING ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge William E Duffin on 1/24/2024. Plaintiffs Rule 26(a) Initial Disclosures due by 2/28/2024. Defendants motion for failure to exhaust administrative remedies due by 3/25/2024. Defendants Rule 26(a) Disclosures due by 3/28/2024. Plaintiffs motion for class certification due by 4/1/2024. Plaintiffs Expert Witness List due by 5/29/2024. Defendants Expert Witness List due by 6/29/2024. Summary Judgment Motions due by 8/31/2024. Mediation to be completed by 11/1/2024. (cc: all counsel)(lz)

Jan. 24, 2024

Jan. 24, 2024

RECAP
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DOCUMENT REPLACED WITH RULE 5(d) INITIAL DISCLOSURES Statement by All Plaintiffs. (Story, Lonnie) Modified on 3/1/2024 (mlm). (Main Document 27 replaced on 3/1/2024) (mlm).

Feb. 28, 2024

Feb. 28, 2024

PACER
28

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by John Mann Anderson. (Story, Lonnie)

March 22, 2024

March 22, 2024

Clearinghouse
29

MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment on Exhaustion Grounds by Kevin A Carr, Randall Hepp, Jared Hoy, Yana Pusich, Melissa Roberts, Wisconsin Department of Corrections. (Jaber, Samir)

March 25, 2024

March 25, 2024

Clearinghouse
30

BRIEF in Support filed by Kevin A Carr, Randall Hepp, Jared Hoy, Yana Pusich, Melissa Roberts, Wisconsin Department of Corrections re 29 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment on Exhaustion Grounds . (Jaber, Samir)

March 25, 2024

March 25, 2024

RECAP
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Proposed Findings of Fact by Kevin A Carr, Randall Hepp, Jared Hoy, Yana Pusich, Melissa Roberts, Wisconsin Department of Corrections (Jaber, Samir)

March 25, 2024

March 25, 2024

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DECLARATION of Emily Davidson (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1000 - Anderson's ICHR, # 2 Exhibit 1001 - WCI-2023-8196, # 3 Exhibit 1002 - WCI-2023-13260, # 4 Exhibit 1003 - Kurkowski ICHR, # 5 Exhibit 1004 - WCI-2023-12447, # 6 Exhibit 1005 - WCI-2023-12844-, # 7 Exhibit 1006 - Dalberg's ICHR, # 8 Exhibit 1007 - WCI-2023-10705, # 9 Exhibit 1008 - Flemming's ICHR, # 10 Exhibit 1009 - WCI-2023-12289, # 11 Exhibit 1010 - WCI-2023-14913, # 12 Exhibit 1011 - Natcone's ICHR, # 13 Exhibit 1012 - WCI-2023-8465, # 14 Exhibit 1013 - Welch's ICHR, # 15 Exhibit 1014 - WCI-2023-8259, # 16 Exhibit 1015 - Dreiling's ICHR, # 17 Exhibit 1016 - WCI-2023-10120, # 18 Exhibit 1017 - Burkes ICHR, # 19 Exhibit 1018 - WCI-2023-9370, # 20 Exhibit 1019 - WCI-2023-10358, # 21 Exhibit 1020 - Salinas-Leal's ICHR, # 22 Exhibit 1021 - Schmitt's ICHR)(Jaber, Samir)

1 Exhibit 1000 - Anderson's ICHR

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2 Exhibit 1001 - WCI-2023-8196

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3 Exhibit 1002 - WCI-2023-13260

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4 Exhibit 1003 - Kurkowski ICHR

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5 Exhibit 1004 - WCI-2023-12447

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6 Exhibit 1005 - WCI-2023-12844-

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7 Exhibit 1006 - Dalberg's ICHR

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8 Exhibit 1007 - WCI-2023-10705

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9 Exhibit 1008 - Flemming's ICHR

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10 Exhibit 1009 - WCI-2023-12289

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11 Exhibit 1010 - WCI-2023-14913

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12 Exhibit 1011 - Natcone's ICHR

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13 Exhibit 1012 - WCI-2023-8465

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14 Exhibit 1013 - Welch's ICHR

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15 Exhibit 1014 - WCI-2023-8259

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16 Exhibit 1015 - Dreiling's ICHR

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17 Exhibit 1016 - WCI-2023-10120

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18 Exhibit 1017 - Burkes ICHR

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19 Exhibit 1018 - WCI-2023-9370

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20 Exhibit 1019 - WCI-2023-10358

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21 Exhibit 1020 - Salinas-Leal's ICHR

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22 Exhibit 1021 - Schmitt's ICHR

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March 25, 2024

March 25, 2024

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MOTION to Stay Merits Discovery Pending a Decision on their Motion for Partial Summary Judgment for Failure to Exhaust by Kevin A Carr, Randall Hepp, Jared Hoy, Yana Pusich, Melissa Roberts, Wisconsin Department of Corrections. (Jaber, Samir)

March 25, 2024

March 25, 2024

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First MOTION to Certify Class by All Plaintiffs. (Story, Lonnie)

March 28, 2024

March 28, 2024

Clearinghouse
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RESPONSE to Motion filed by Kevin A Carr, Randall Hepp, Jared Hoy, Yana Pusich, Melissa Roberts, Wisconsin Department of Corrections re 28 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Jaber, Samir)

April 8, 2024

April 8, 2024

RECAP
36

RESPONSE to Motion filed by All Plaintiffs re 29 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment on Exhaustion Grounds . (Story, Lonnie)

April 12, 2024

April 12, 2024

PACER
37

BRIEF IN OPPOSITION BRIEF in Support filed by All Plaintiffs re 29 Defendants' MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment on Exhaustion Grounds . (Story, Lonnie) Modified on 4/15/2024 (lz).

April 12, 2024

April 12, 2024

PACER
38

Proposed Findings of Fact by All Plaintiffs (Story, Lonnie)

April 12, 2024

April 12, 2024

PACER
39

BRIEF in Opposition filed by All Defendants re 34 First MOTION to Certify Class . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Arizona Complaint, Parsons v. Ryan)(Keckhaver, Karla)

April 18, 2024

April 18, 2024

PACER
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REPLY BRIEF in Support filed by Kevin A Carr, Randall Hepp, Jared Hoy, Yana Pusich, Melissa Roberts, Wisconsin Department of Corrections re 29 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment on Exhaustion Grounds . (Jaber, Samir)

April 26, 2024

April 26, 2024

PACER
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RESPONSE filed by Kevin A Carr, Randall Hepp, Jared Hoy, Yana Pusich, Melissa Roberts, Wisconsin Department of Corrections re 38 Proposed Findings of Fact (Jaber, Samir)

April 26, 2024

April 26, 2024

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TEXT ONLY ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge William E Duffin on 5/3/2024. The motion to stay (ECF No. 33 ) is GRANTED as unopposed. (cc: all counsel)(lz)

May 3, 2024

May 3, 2024

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Order on Motion to Stay

May 3, 2024

May 3, 2024

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43

STRICKEN per DECISION AND ORDER ECF No 52 AFFIDAVIT DECLARATION of Burks, Kevin (Story, Lonnie) Modified on 5/23/2024 (lz). Modified on 5/23/2024 (lz).

May 9, 2024

May 9, 2024

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STRICKEN per DECISION AND ORDER ECF No 52 AFFIDAVIT DECLARATION of Kurklski, Patrick (Story, Lonnie) Modified on 5/23/2024 (lz). Modified on 5/23/2024 (lz).

May 9, 2024

May 9, 2024

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STRICKEN per DECISION AND ORDER ECF No 52 AFFIDAVIT DECLARATION of Salinas-Leal, Edgar (Story, Lonnie) Modified on 5/23/2024 (lz). Modified on 5/23/2024 (lz).

May 9, 2024

May 9, 2024

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MOTION for Extension of Time by All Plaintiffs. (Story, Lonnie)

May 13, 2024

May 13, 2024

PACER
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TEXT ONLY ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge William E Duffin on 5/14/2024. The plaintiffs motion for an extension of time 46 should have been filed as an expedited motion under Civil Local Rule 7(h) and indicated whether the defendant opposed the motion, see Tips for Practicing Before Judge Duffin. The defendants shall respond to the motion in accordance with Civ. L.R. 7(h). (cc: all counsel)(lz)

May 14, 2024

May 14, 2024

PACER

Text Only Order

May 14, 2024

May 14, 2024

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48

STRICKEN per DECISION AND ORDER ECF No 52 AFFIDAVIT DECLARATION of Anderson, John (Story, Lonnie) Modified on 5/23/2024 (lz). Modified on 5/23/2024 (lz).

May 14, 2024

May 14, 2024

PACER
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MOTION to Strike Plaintiffs' Declarations (Dkts. 43-45, 48.) by Kevin A Carr, Randall Hepp, Jared Hoy, Yana Pusich, Melissa Roberts, Wisconsin Department of Corrections. (Jaber, Samir)

May 17, 2024

May 17, 2024

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RESPONSE to Motion filed by Kevin A Carr, Randall Hepp, Jared Hoy, Yana Pusich, Melissa Roberts, Wisconsin Department of Corrections re 46 MOTION for Extension of Time . (Jaber, Samir)

May 17, 2024

May 17, 2024

PACER
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TEXT ONLY ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge William E Duffin on 5/21/2024. The plaintiffs' motion for an extension of time (ECF No. 46) is GRANTED. The deadline for the plaintiffs' expert disclosure is extended by 60 days. (cc: all counsel)(lz)

May 21, 2024

May 21, 2024

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Order on Motion for Extension of Time

May 21, 2024

May 21, 2024

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DECISION AND ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge William E Duffin on 5/23/2024 GRANTING 29 Defendants' Motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Exhaustion Grounds; and GRANTING 49 Defendants' Motion to Strike Plaintiffs' Affidavits (ECF Nos. 43, 44, 45, 48). Patrick Kurkowski, Kenneth Dalberg, Edgar Salinas-Leal, Bradley Schmitt, Justin Welch, Ashton Dreiling, John Anderson, and Jayvon Flemming are DISMISSED as plaintiffs. The plaintiffs' mental health and isolation-related claims are DISMISSED. (cc: all counsel)(lz)

May 23, 2024

May 23, 2024

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DECISION AND ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge William E Duffin on 6/4/2024. The plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction (ECF No. 28 ) is denied. The plaintiffs' motion for class certification (ECF No. 34 ) is denied. (cc: all counsel)(mlm)

June 4, 2024

June 4, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by Stephen P New on behalf of Kevin L Burkes, Jason Natcone. Attorney(s) appearing: Stephen New (New, Stephen)

June 24, 2024

June 24, 2024

PACER
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NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 52 Order on Motion for Partial Summary Judgment,,, Order on Motion to Strike,, by All Plaintiffs. Filing Fee PAID $605, receipt number AWIEDC-4706609 (cc: all counsel) (New, Stephen)

June 24, 2024

June 24, 2024

PACER
56

Docketing Statement by All Plaintiffs re 55 Notice of Appeal (cc: all counsel) (New, Stephen)

June 24, 2024

June 24, 2024

PACER
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Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re 55 Notice of Appeal (lmf)

June 25, 2024

June 25, 2024

PACER
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Attorney Cover Letter re: 55 Notice of Appeal (Attachments: # 1 Docket Sheet)(lmf)

1 Docket Sheet

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June 25, 2024

June 25, 2024

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USCA Case Number 24-2086 re: 55 Notice of Appeal. (lmf)

June 25, 2024

June 25, 2024

PACER
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MOTION to Stay Case Deadlines Pending Appeal by Kevin A Carr, Randall Hepp, Jared Hoy, Yana Pusich, Melissa Roberts, Wisconsin Department of Corrections. (Jaber, Samir)

June 28, 2024

June 28, 2024

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USCA Mandate (certified copy) as to 55 Notice of Appeal, USCA Number 24-2086. Upon consideration of the MOTION FOR VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL, filed onJuly 19, 2024, by counsel for the appellants, IT IS ORDERED that the rule to show cause dated July 18, 2024, is DISCHARGED. This appeal is DISMISSED in accordance with Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 42(b). (lmf)

July 19, 2024

July 19, 2024

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TEXT ONLY ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge William E Duffin on 7/22/2024. The motion to stay (ECF No. 60 ) is DISMISSED AS MOOT. (cc: all counsel)(lz)

July 22, 2024

July 22, 2024

PACER

Order on Motion to Stay

July 22, 2024

July 22, 2024

PACER

Terminate Case - Notice Attorneys

Aug. 6, 2024

Aug. 6, 2024

PACER

Terminated Case

Aug. 6, 2024

Aug. 6, 2024

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63

STIPULATION FOR DISMISSAL MOTION to Dismiss by All Plaintiffs. (Story, Lonnie) Modified on 8/6/2024 (lz).

Aug. 6, 2024

Aug. 6, 2024

RECAP

Case Terminated without prejudice, with each side to bear its own costs and fees pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(ii). See ECF No 63 Stipulation of Voluntary Dismissal. (lz)

Aug. 6, 2024

Aug. 6, 2024

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: Wisconsin

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Special Collection(s):

Prison Legal News

Solitary confinement

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 26, 2023

Closing Date: Aug. 6, 2024

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Named plaintiffs are ten inmates who were imprisoned at various Department of Correction facilities and who were subject to inadequate medical care and/or isolation during their imprisonment. The named plaintiffs sought class certification on behalf of all present, future, and past inmates at Wisconsin prison facilities who were subject to state prison medical care practices and isolation protocols. However, this request for class certification was ultimately denied.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Denied

Defendants

Wisconsin Department of Corrections, State

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Corrections

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Ex parte Young (federal or state officials)

Constitutional Clause(s):

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Non-settlement Outcome

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Nature of Relief:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Issues

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Administrative segregation

Confinement/isolation

Recreation / Exercise

Suicide prevention (facilities)

Medical/Mental Health Care:

Dental care

Medical care, general

Mental health care, general

Suicide prevention