Case: Clay v. Cuyahoga County, Ohio

1:18-cv-02929 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio

Filed Date: Dec. 20, 2018

Closed Date: April 9, 2024

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary while we research the case.) This case concerns jail conditions in the Cuyahoga County Jail. Named plaintiff filed a class action suit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio against the County Jail. On March 13, the parties announced that a settlement agreement had been reached.

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Documents in this case
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Complaint

Dec. 20, 2018

Dec. 20, 2018

Complaint
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Plaintiff's April 12, 2019 Status Report

April 12, 2019

April 12, 2019

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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First Amended Complaint

May 17, 2019

May 17, 2019

Complaint
50

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Joint Notice of Settlement Agreement Status

Jan. 8, 2021

Jan. 8, 2021

Pleading / Motion / Brief
51

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Joint Status Report Concerning Settlement Negotiations Process

Aug. 25, 2021

Aug. 25, 2021

Pleading / Motion / Brief
76

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Joint Motion to Dismiss

April 9, 2024

April 9, 2024

Pleading / Motion / Brief
77

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Order of Approval and Dismissal

April 9, 2024

April 9, 2024

Order/Opinion

Docket

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Last updated Aug. 20, 2026, 7:17 a.m.

Docket for: Clay v. Cuyahoga County, Ohio
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1 Dec. 20, 2018

Complaint with jury demand against all defendants. Filing fee paid $ 400, Receipt number 0647-9063548. Plaintiff has indicated that case may be related to pending civil action 1:18-CV-2469. Filed by Jovan Varner, Anthony Bonner, Tonya Clay, Kindell Smith, James Martin, Georgette Patterson, Zachary Scruggs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 2017 Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction Report, # 2 Exhibit U.S. Marshal Service Report, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet) (Gelsomino, Sarah) (Entered: 12/20/2018)

1 Exhibit 2017 OHio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction Report

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2 Exhibit U.S. Marshal Service Report

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3 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Dec. 20, 2018

Magistrate Consent Form issued. No summons provided or issued. (S,HR) (Entered: 12/20/2018)

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Dec. 20, 2018

Utility Event

Dec. 20, 2018

Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. assigned to case. (S,HR)

Dec. 20, 2018

Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge

Dec. 20, 2018

Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge pursuant to Local Rule 3.1. In the event of a referral, case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge William H. Baughman, Jr. (S,HR)

3 Dec. 21, 2018

Praecipe for issuance of Original Summons filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Summons)(Gelsomino, Sarah) (Entered: 12/21/2018)

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4 Dec. 21, 2018

Original Summons issued to Counsel for service upon Armond Budish, Brandy Carney, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Eric J. Ivey, MetroHealth System, Clifford Pinkney, Thomas Tallman, George Taylor. (L,Ja) (Entered: 12/21/2018)

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5 Dec. 26, 2018

Return of Service by personal service executed upon Armond Budish on 12/21/2018; Brandy Carney on 12/21/2018; Cuyahoga County, Ohio on 12/21/2018; Eric J. Ivey on 12/21/2018; MetroHealth System on 12/21/2018; Clifford Pinkney on 12/21/2018; Thomas Tallman on 12/21/2018; George Taylor on 12/21/2018, filed on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Greene, Jacqueline) (Entered: 12/26/2018)

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6 Dec. 31, 2018

Attorney Appearance by Ana E.P. Crawford filed by on behalf of Anthony Bonner, Tonya Clay, James Martin, Georgette Patterson, Zachary Scruggs, Kindell Smith, Jovan Varner. (Crawford, Ana) (Entered: 12/31/2018)

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7 Jan. 7, 2019

Attorney Appearance by Brendan D. Healy filed by on behalf of Armond Budish, Brandy Carney, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Eric J. Ivey, Clifford Pinkney, George Taylor. (Healy, Brendan) (Entered: 01/07/2019)

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8 Jan. 7, 2019

First Motion for extension of time until February 1, 2019 to answer filed by Armond Budish, Brandy Carney, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Eric J. Ivey, Clifford Pinkney, George Taylor. Related document(s) 1 . (Healy, Brendan) (Entered: 01/07/2019)

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Jan. 9, 2019

Order [non-document] granting Defendants' 8 First Motion for extension of time until February 1, 2019 to answer Armond Budish, Brandy Carney, Cuyahoga County, Ohio answer due 2/1/2019, Eric J. Ivey, Clifford Pinkney and George Taylor answers due 2/1/2019. Approved by Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 1/9/2019.(R,Sh)

Jan. 9, 2019

Order on Motion for extension of time to answer

9 Jan. 10, 2019

Attorney Appearance by Jon W. Oebker filed by on behalf of MetroHealth System, Thomas Tallman. (Oebker, Jon) (Entered: 01/10/2019)

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10 Jan. 10, 2019

Attorney Appearance by Robert J. Hanna filed by on behalf of MetroHealth System, Thomas Tallman. (Hanna, Robert) (Entered: 01/10/2019)

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11 Jan. 10, 2019

Attorney Appearance by David A. Bernstein filed by on behalf of MetroHealth System, Thomas Tallman. (Bernstein, David) (Entered: 01/10/2019)

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12 Jan. 10, 2019

Unopposed Motion for extension of time until February 1, 2019 to answer, move, or otherwise respond filed by MetroHealth System, Thomas Tallman. (Bernstein, David) (Entered: 01/10/2019)

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Jan. 11, 2019

Order [non-document] granting Defendants' 12 Unopposed Motion for extension of time until February 1, 2019 to answer, move, or otherwise respond. MetroHealth System answer due 2/1/2019; Thomas Tallman answer due 2/1/2019. Approved by Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr on 1/11/2019.(R,Sh)

Jan. 11, 2019

Order on Motion for extension of time to answer

13 Jan. 31, 2019

Unopposed Motion for extension of time until February 22, 2019 to answer filed by Armond Budish, Brandy Carney, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Eric J. Ivey, MetroHealth System, Clifford Pinkney, Thomas Tallman, George Taylor (Healy, Brendan) (Entered: 01/31/2019)

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Feb. 4, 2019

Order [non-document]granting Defendants' 13 Unopposed Motion for extension of time until February 22, 2019 to answer. Armond Budish, Brandy Carney, Cuyahoga County, Eric J. Ivey, MetroHealth System, Clifford Pinkney, Thomas Tallman and George Taylor answers due 2/22/2019. Approved by Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 2/4/2019.(R,Sh)

Feb. 4, 2019

Order on Motion for extension of time to answer

14 Feb. 21, 2019

Unopposed Motion for extension of time until March 1, 2019 to answer filed by Armond Budish, Brandy Carney, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Eric J. Ivey, MetroHealth System, Clifford Pinkney, Thomas Tallman, George Taylor, Unknown Defendants, Unknown Medical Defendants. Related document(s) 1 . (Healy, Brendan) (Entered: 02/21/2019)

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15 Feb. 21, 2019

Case Management Conference Scheduling Order with case management conference to be held on 3/20/2019 at 02:00 PM at Chambers 17A before Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. Signed by Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 2/21/2019. (R,Sh) (Entered: 02/21/2019)

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16 Feb. 21, 2019

Magistrate Consent Package issued. (R,Sh) (Entered: 02/21/2019)

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Feb. 21, 2019

Order on Motion for extension of time to answer

Feb. 21, 2019

Order [non-document] granting Defendant's 14 Unopposed Motion for extension of time until March 1, 2019 to answer Armond Budish, Brandy Carney, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Eric J. Ivey, MetroHealth System, Clifford Pinkney, Thomas Tallman and George Taylor answers due 3/1/2019. Approved by Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 2/21/2019.(R,Sh)

17 March 1, 2019

Answer to 1 Complaint,, with Jury Demand filed by MetroHealth System, Thomas Tallman. (Bernstein, David) (Entered: 03/01/2019)

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18 March 1, 2019

FILING ERROR: Counsel to refile, Corporate Disclosure Statement filed by MetroHealth System. (Bernstein, David) (Entered: 03/01/2019)

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19 March 1, 2019

Corporate Disclosure Statement filed by MetroHealth System. (Bernstein, David) (Entered: 03/01/2019)

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20 March 1, 2019

Answer to 1 Complaint, with Jury Demand filed by Armond Budish, Brandy Carney, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Eric J. Ivey, Clifford Pinkney, George Taylor. (Healy, Brendan) (Entered: 03/01/2019)

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21 March 15, 2019

Report of Parties' Planning Meeting - parties do not consent to this case being assigned to the magistrate judge, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Greene, Jacqueline) (Entered: 03/15/2019)

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22 March 18, 2019

Motion to Excuse Plaintiffs' Attendance at Case Management Conference filed by Anthony Bonner, Tonya Clay, James Martin, Georgette Patterson, Zachary Scruggs, Kindell Smith, Jovan Varner. Related document(s) 15 . (Greene, Jacqueline) (Entered: 03/18/2019)

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23 March 19, 2019

Attorney Appearance by Awatef Assad filed by on behalf of Cuyahoga County, Ohio. (Assad, Awatef) (Entered: 03/19/2019)

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March 19, 2019

Order on Motion to excuse appearance

March 19, 2019

Order [non-document] granting Plaintiff's Motion to Excuse Attendance at Case Management Conference (Related Doc # 22 ). Approved by Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr on 3/19/2019.(W,CM)

24 March 21, 2019

Minute Order of Case Management Conference held on 3/20/2019. Case is assigned to the complex track. A Status Conference is set with counsel for the parties on 5/13/2019 at 03:00 PM in Chambers 17A before Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. Parties to be Joined and Pleading Amendments due by 4/22/2019. Plaintiffs will file their motion for preliminary injunction on or before May 28, 2019. Defendants will respond to Plaintiffs' motion by June 17, 2019. The parties will disclose their witnesses by June 25, 2019. Motion Hearing set for 7/10/2019 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 17A before Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. Signed by Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 3/21/2019. Time: 1.5 hrs (R,Sh) (Entered: 03/21/2019)

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25 April 5, 2019

Motion by Awatef Assad to withdraw as attorney filed by Defendant Cuyahoga County, Ohio. (Assad, Awatef) (Entered: 04/05/2019)

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April 8, 2019

Order on Motion to withdraw as attorney

April 8, 2019

Order [non-document] granting Defendant Cuyahoga County's Motion for attorney withdraw. Attorney Awatef Assad removed from case. (Related Doc # 25 ). Approved by Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 4/8/2019.(R,Sh)

April 8, 2019

Order on Motion to withdraw as attorney

26 April 12, 2019

Status Report filed by MetroHealth System, Thomas Tallman. (Hanna, Robert) (Entered: 04/12/2019)

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27 April 12, 2019

Status Report filed by Armond Budish, Brandy Carney, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Eric J. Ivey, Clifford Pinkney, George Taylor. (Healy, Brendan) (Entered: 04/12/2019)

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28 April 12, 2019

Status Report filed by All Plaintiffs. (Gelsomino, Sarah) (Entered: 04/12/2019)

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29 April 22, 2019

Motion for leave to File First Amended Complaint Instanter filed by Anthony Bonner, Tonya Clay, James Martin, Georgette Patterson, Zachary Scruggs, Kindell Smith, Jovan Varner. Related document(s) 24 . (Attachments: # 1 Complaint First Amended Complaint)(Greene, Jacqueline) (Entered: 04/22/2019)

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30 May 3, 2019

Unopposed Joint Motion for extension of time for an additional 30 days from the date the court rules, to answer Move, or Otherwise Respond to Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint filed by Armond Budish, Brandy Carney, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Eric J. Ivey, MetroHealth System, Clifford Pinkney, Thomas Tallman, George Taylor, Related document(s) 29 . (Hanna, Robert) (Entered: 05/03/2019)

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31 May 16, 2019

Notice of Dismissal Under FRCP 41(a)(1) of Claims by Amjad Abuhamde filed by All Plaintiffs. (Greene, Jacqueline) (Entered: 05/16/2019)

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32 May 16, 2019

Minute Order of Status Conference held on 5/13/2019. Hearing on Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction set for 9/4/2019 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 17A before Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. The court amends and adds the following deadlines to the Case Management Conference Order: Plaintiffs will now file their motion for preliminary injunction on or before July 16, 2019. Defendants will respond to Plaintiffs' motion for preliminary injunction by August 6, 2019. Plaintiffs will submit a reply to Defendants' response byAugust 13, 2019. Signed by Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 5/16/2019. Time: 1 hour (R,Sh) (Entered: 05/16/2019)

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33 May 17, 2019

First Amended complaint against All Defendants and adding new party plaintiff(s) Tamar Evans, Jerry Thomas, Robert Green, Amjad Abuhamde, Frances Johnson, Allen Reese, Franklin Payne, Sidney Green, Brandon Layne, Roy Bridget, James Gowney, Trevis Johnson, Timothy Bennett. Filed by Jovan Varner, Anthony Bonner, Tonya Clay, Kindell Smith, James Martin, Georgette Patterson, Zachary Scruggs, Amjad Abuhamde, Brandon Layne, Frances Johnson, Trevis Johnson, Allen Reese, Robert Green, James Gowney, Roy Bridget, Tamar Evans, Timothy Bennett, Sidney Green, Jerry Thomas, Franklin Payne. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit ODRC Bureau of Adult Detention Report, # 2 Exhibit USMS Report) (Gelsomino, Sarah) (Entered: 05/17/2019)

1 Exhibit ODRC Bureau of Adult Detention Report

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2 Exhibit USMS Report

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34 May 28, 2019

Answer to 33 Amended complaint,, filed by MetroHealth System, Thomas Tallman. (Hanna, Robert) (Entered: 05/28/2019)

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35 May 30, 2019

Answer to 33 Amended complaint,, filed by Armond Budish, Brandy Carney, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Eric J. Ivey, Clifford Pinkney, George Taylor. (Healy, Brendan) (Entered: 05/30/2019)

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36 June 25, 2019

Joint Motion for extension of disclosure of witnesses and other dates related to the preliminary injunction schedule filed by Timothy Bennett, Anthony Bonner, Roy Bridget, Tonya Clay, Tamar Evans, James Gowney, Robert Green, Sidney Green, Frances Johnson, Trevis Johnson, Brandon Layne, James Martin, Georgette Patterson, Franklin Payne, Allen Reese, Zachary Scruggs, Kindell Smith, Jerry Thomas, Jovan Varner. (Greene, Jacqueline) (Entered: 06/25/2019)

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37 June 26, 2019

Minute Order of Telephone Conference held on 6/25/2019. This matter is referred to Magistrate Judge William H. Baughman, Jr. to conduct a mediation to take place the week of July 8, 2019 regarding issues surrounding retention of a joint correctional expert and the scope of the expert's work and how that work would be used. Signed by Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 6/26/2019. Time: 30 minutes (R,Sh) (Entered: 06/26/2019)

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June 28, 2019

Order

June 28, 2019

Order [non-document] Telephonic Status Conference set for 7/2/2019 at 02:30 PM before Magistrate Judge William H. Baughman Jr. Counsel are to contact chambers at 216-357-7220 prior to 7/1/19 to obtain the call-in information. Mediation conference set for 7/12/2019 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 10A before Magistrate Judge William H. Baughman Jr. Magistrate Judge William H. Baughman, Jr., on 6/28/19. (D,Ky)

38 July 2, 2019

Minute Order Telephonic status conference held. A mediation on referral form District Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. is set for July 12, 2019. In aid of that mediation, counsel must file a confidential mediation statement by July 12, 2019. Those statements must contain identification of the issues to be mediated, the position of each party with respect to those issues, and current drafts of proposed agreements on issues to be mediated. Counsel may include any other information deemed helpful to the mediation. These statements must be sent to the court by email (baughman_chambers@ohnd.uscourts.gov). Signed by Magistrate Judge William H. Baughman, Jr., on 7/2/19. Time: 30 minutes (D,Ky) (Entered: 07/03/2019)

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39 July 8, 2019

Notice of Substitution of Counsel removing attorney J. Philip Calabrese and adding attorney Ana E.P. Crawford filed by on behalf of Amjad Abuhamde, Timothy Bennett, Anthony Bonner, Roy Bridget, Tonya Clay, Tamar Evans, James Gowney, Robert Green, Sidney Green, Frances Johnson, Trevis Johnson, Brandon Layne, James Martin, Georgette Patterson, Franklin Payne, Allen Reese, Zachary Scruggs, Kindell Smith, Jerry Thomas, Jovan Varner. (Crawford, Ana) (Entered: 07/08/2019)

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40 July 12, 2019

Minute Order Mediation conducted. Discussions continue. A telephone status conference is set for 7/31/19 at 1:30pm. Counsel are to contact chambers prior to 7/29/19 to obtain the call-in information. Only counsel need to participate. Counsel are to meet and confer prior to the telephone conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge William H. Baughman, Jr., on 7/12/19. Time: 5 hours (D,Ky) (Entered: 07/12/2019)

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July 30, 2019

Order

July 30, 2019

Order [non-document] rescheduling telephonic status conference for 8/1/2019 at 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge William H. Baughman Jr. (Related Doc. 40 ). Signed by Magistrate Judge William H. Baughman, Jr., on 7/30/19. (D,Ky)

41 Aug. 1, 2019

Minutes of proceedings before Magistrate Judge William H. Baughman Jr. Telephonic status conference held. Counsel negotiated agreement on several issues discussed during the last conference. An issue remains regarding the applicability of the Prison Litigation Reform Act to the hourly rate for attorney fees in this case. Counsel will exchange legal authority that each side deems relevant and confer on that issue before the next telephonic status conference. The next telephonic status conference is set for 8/8/19 at 2:30pm. Call-in information will remain the same. Time: 20 minutes. (D,Ky) (Entered: 08/02/2019)

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42 Aug. 8, 2019

Minute Order Telephonic status conference held. Counsel have advised that constructive discussions on the terms of a structured negotiation agreement have moved forward. Another telephonic conference to discuss the status of finalization of such an agreement is set for 8/15/19 at 3:30pm. Call-in information will remain the same. Signed by Magistrate Judge William H. Baughman, Jr., on 8/8/19. (D,Ky) (Entered: 08/08/2019)

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43 Aug. 15, 2019

Minute Order: Telephonic status conference held. Another telephone status conference to report on finalization of a structured negotiation agreement for consideration and approval by clients is set for August 27, 2019 at 10:30 AM. Call-in information will remain the same. Signed by Magistrate Judge William H. Baughman, Jr., on 8/15/19. Time: 15 minutes(D,Ky) (Entered: 08/16/2019)

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44 Aug. 27, 2019

Minutes of proceedings before Magistrate Judge William H. Baughman, Jr. Telephonic status conference held. Counsel to submit to Magistrate Judge Baughman by email a joint report on status of efforts to finalize structured negotiation agreement on or before 9/9/19. Baughman_Chambers@ohnd.uscourts.gov Time: 15 minutes. (D,Ky) (Entered: 08/27/2019)

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Sept. 3, 2019

Order

Sept. 3, 2019

Order [non-document]. The court has been informed by the Magistrate Judge in this case that the parties have been making substantial progress in the referral to him. The court hereby cancels the Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for tomorrow 9/4/2019 at 9:00AM and will reschedule said hearing if the parties so request. Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 9/3/2019. (R,Sh)

45 Sept. 17, 2019

Order: Counsel have now reported to me that they have agreed to the terms of the agreement, which is being finalized and submitted for necessary approvals. They do not anticipate the need for further mediation within the scope of the current referral. Accordingly, the referral for mediation is hereby terminated. Signed by Magistrate Judge William H. Baughman, Jr., on 9/17/19. (D,Ky) (Entered: 09/17/2019)

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Jan. 10, 2020

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46 Feb. 5, 2020

Motion for leave to Withdraw as Counsel for Defendants filed by Armond Budish, Brandy Carney, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Eric J. Ivey, Clifford Pinkney, George Taylor. (Hannan, Charles) (Entered: 02/05/2020)

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Feb. 6, 2020

Order on Motion for leave

Feb. 6, 2020

Order [non-document] granting Counsel for Cuyahoga County Defendants Motion for leave to withdraw as counsel as Defendants remain represented by Attorneys David G. Lambert and Brendan D. Healy. (Related Doc # 46 ). Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr on 2/6/2020.(R,Sh)

47 March 20, 2020

Order denying as moot the Parties' 36 Joint Motion for extension of disclosure of witnesses and other dates related to the preliminary injunction schedule, see (ECF No. 45 ). Signed by Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 3/20/2020.(R,Sh) (Entered: 03/20/2020)

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48 March 31, 2020

Address Change Notice of Attorneys Jacqueline Greene, Sarah Gelsomino and Terry H. Gilbert by Jacqueline C. Greene filed by on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Greene, Jacqueline) (Entered: 03/31/2020)

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49 Dec. 23, 2020

Order that the parties shall file a notice to the court updating it on the status of their settlement agreement by January 10, 2021. Signed by Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 12/23/2020. (R,Sh) (Entered: 12/23/2020)

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50 Jan. 8, 2021

Joint Notice of Settlement Agreement Status filed by Cuyahoga County, Ohio. (Healy, Brendan) (Entered: 01/08/2021)

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July 26, 2021

Order [non-document]. The court requests that the parties file a notice of their settlement and stipulation for dismissal within 30 days of the date of this order. Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 7/26/2021. (R,Sh)

July 26, 2021

Order

51 Aug. 25, 2021

Joint Status Report Concerning Settlement Negotiations Process filed by All Parties. (Greene, Jacqueline) (Entered: 08/25/2021)

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52 Dec. 30, 2021

Motion by Caroline H. Gentry to withdraw as attorney filed by Tonya Clay, Anthony Bonner, James Martin, Georgette Patterson, Zachary Scruggs, Kindell Smith, Jovan Varner, Amjad Abuhamde, Brandon Layne, Frances Johnson, Trevis Johnson, Allen Reese, Robert Green, James Gowney, Roy Bridget, Tamar Evans, Timothy Bennett, Sidney Green, Jerry Thomas, Franklin Payne. (Gentry, Caroline) (Entered: 12/30/2021)

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Jan. 3, 2022

Order [non-document] granting Planitiffs' Motion to withdraw as attorney, attorney Caroline H. Gentry removed from case. (Related Doc # 52 ). Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 12/3/2021.(R,Sh)

Jan. 3, 2022

Order on Motion to withdraw as attorney

53 Jan. 4, 2022

Motion by Ana P. Crawford to withdraw as attorney filed by Amjad Abuhamde, Timothy Bennett, Anthony Bonner, Roy Bridget, Tonya Clay, Tamar Evans, James Gowney, Robert Green, Sidney Green, Frances Johnson, Trevis Johnson, Brandon Layne, James Martin, Georgette Patterson, Franklin Payne, Allen Reese, Zachary Scruggs, Kindell Smith, Jerry Thomas, Jovan Varner. (Crawford, Ana) (Entered: 01/04/2022)

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Jan. 10, 2022

Order [non-document] granting Plaintiff's Motion to withdraw as attorney, attorney Ana E.P. Crawford removed from case as the Law Firm of Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur LLP no longer represents Plaintiffs in this matter. Plaintiffs will continue to be represented by the Law Firm of Freidman & Gilbert, as well as by James Hardiman of the Cleveland Branch of the NAACP. (Related Doc # 53 ). Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 1/10/2022.(R,Sh)

Jan. 10, 2022

Order on Motion to withdraw as attorney

Jan. 21, 2022

Order [non-document]. This case has been pending a substantial amount of time. The court last received a status update regarding the parties' settlement negotiations on 8/25/2021. The court hereby sets a telephonic Status Conference for 2/1/2022 at 10:30 AM. The parties shall be prepared to set a final case schedule, up to and including trial, if no settlement has been reached. Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 1/21/2022. (R,Sh)

Jan. 21, 2022

Order

54 Feb. 2, 2022

Minutes of proceedings before Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. A Telephonic Status Conference was held on 2/2/2022 with counsel for the parties. Counsel updated the court on the report of their jointly-retained expert, and informed the court that they anticipate the final report regarding conditions at the jail before the end of March, 2022. The court will hold a quarterly status conference moving forward. The first of such conferences will be held on 4/25/2022 at 10:30 AM before Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. Dial-in instruction will be issued separately. (Court Reporter: none.) Time: 30 minutes. (R,Sh) (Entered: 02/02/2022)

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55 April 26, 2022

Minute Order of Status Conference held on 4/25/2022. During the conference, the parties informed the court that their jointly- retained expert indicated that he needed additional information before he could finalize the report. Once the report is finalized, the parties are to resume their settlement conversations immediately. It is anticipated that the parties may have a settlement offer to present to the court for approval by mid-August and that the Cuyahoga Council may approve the settlement by mid-to-late September. A Telephonic Status Conference is set for 6/10/2022 at 03:30 PM before Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. Dial-in information will be sent separately. Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 4/26/2022. Time: 30 minutes (R,Sh) (Entered: 04/26/2022)

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56 June 15, 2022

Minute Order of Status Conference held on June 10, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. During the conference, the parties indicated that they have received a preliminary report from the expert, Mr. Horn, and that they anticipate receiving the final report by July 30, 2022. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the parties expect to reach an agreement on the terms of a consent decree and have it approved and filed with the court by the end of September, 2022. Time: 30 minutes. Signed by Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 6/15/2022. (M,CE) (Entered: 06/15/2022)

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57 Aug. 24, 2022

Address Change Notice by Jacqueline Greene filed by on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Greene, Jacqueline) (Entered: 08/24/2022)

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58 Sept. 30, 2022

Joint Status Report filed by Cuyahoga County, Ohio. (Healy, Brendan) (Entered: 09/30/2022)

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59 Nov. 14, 2022

Joint Status Report Concerning Settlement Negotiations Process filed by Tonya Clay. (Gelsomino, Sarah) (Entered: 11/14/2022)

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Jan. 25, 2023

IMPORTANT: Notice [non-document] A Telephonic Status Conference is set for 1/31/2023 at 11:30 AM before Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. Dial-in information will be issued separately. Related document 59 . (R,Sh)

60 Feb. 1, 2023

Minute Order of Telephonic Status Conference held on 1/31/2023. During the conference, the parties indicated that they encountered some delays but anticipate that the case should be concluded and dismissed before the end of March 2023. Signed by Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 2/1/2023. Time: 30 minutes (R,Sh) (Entered: 02/01/2023)

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61 March 28, 2023

Unopposed Motion for 30-day extension of time to Complete Negotiations filed by Armond Budish, Brandy Carney, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Eric J. Ivey, Clifford Pinkney, George Taylor. (Healy, Brendan) (Entered: 03/28/2023)

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March 29, 2023

Order on Motion for extension of time (other)

March 29, 2023

Order granting Defendants' 61 Unopposed Motion for 30-day extension of time to Complete Negotiations. Approved by Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 3/29/2023.(R,Sh)

62 April 30, 2023

Unopposed Motion for extension of time until 05/24/2023 to Complete Negotiations, filed by Defendant Cuyahoga County, Ohio. (Healy, Brendan) (Entered: 04/30/2023)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Ohio

Case Type(s):

Jail Conditions

Key Dates

Filing Date: Dec. 20, 2018

Closing Date: April 9, 2024

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Unknown

Defendants

County

Chief Public Safety & Justice Services Officer

Cuyahoga County

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Other Dockets:

Northern District of Ohio 1:18-cv-02929

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Issues

General/Misc.:

Access to lawyers or judicial system

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Crowding (General)

Solitary confinement/Supermax (conditions or process)

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