Case: Wilson v. Dixon

1:24-cv-24253 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Filed Date: Oct. 31, 2024

Case Ongoing

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary, while we research the case.) This is a class action lawsuit alleging that stifling heat at a Miami-area concrete prison without air conditioning contributed to four deaths and subjected prisoners to cruel and unusual punishment. This case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Ted Molina (12/3/2024)

People

For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69331400/parties/wilson-v-dixon/


Attorney for Plaintiff

Taseff, Raymond J. (Florida)

Trevisani, Dante Pasquale (Florida)

Udelsman, Andrew George (Florida)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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1:24-cv-24253

Complaint 42 USC 1983 or Bivens

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Oct. 31, 2024

Oct. 31, 2024

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Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69331400/wilson-v-dixon/

Last updated Dec. 3, 2024, 10:41 a.m.

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Complaint 42 USC 1983 or Bivens

Oct. 31, 2024

Oct. 31, 2024

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Complaint pursuant to 42 USC 1983 against Francisco Acosta, Ricky Dixon, Florida Department of Corrections. Filing fee $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-17950117, filed by Dwayne K Wilson, Wheeler Gary, Tyrone B Harris. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summon(s), # 3 Summon(s), # 4 Summon(s))(Udelsman, Andrew) (Entered: 10/31/2024)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Summon(s)

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3 Summon(s)

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4 Summon(s)

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Oct. 31, 2024

Oct. 31, 2024

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Summons Issued

Oct. 31, 2024

Oct. 31, 2024

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Judge Assignment

Oct. 31, 2024

Oct. 31, 2024

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Judge Assignment to Senior Judge Paul C. Huck (ar24) (Entered: 10/31/2024)

Oct. 31, 2024

Oct. 31, 2024

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Judge Assignment

Oct. 31, 2024

Oct. 31, 2024

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Summons Issued as to Francisco Acosta, Ricky Dixon, Florida Department of Corrections. (ar24) (Entered: 10/31/2024)

Oct. 31, 2024

Oct. 31, 2024

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MOTION to Certify Class by Wheeler Gary, Tyrone B Harris, Dwayne K Wilson. Responses due by 11/18/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Kirtman Declaration, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Jones Declaration, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Vassallo Declaration, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Schiavon Declaration, # 5 Exhibit 5 - NCCHC Position Statement, # 6 Exhibit 6 - Bless Declaration, # 7 Exhibit 7 - Wheeler Declaration, # 8 Exhibit 8 - Beaver Declaration, # 9 Exhibit 9 - Thomas Declaration, # 10 Exhibit 10 - Silvis Declaration, # 11 Exhibit 11 - Wilson Declaration, # 12 Exhibit 12 - Powell Declaration, # 13 Exhibit 13 - Ingram Declaration, # 14 Exhibit 14 - Harris Declaration, # 15 Exhibit 15 - Alvarado Declaration, # 16 Exhibit 16 - Llosa Declaration, # 17 Exhibit 17 - HSB 15.03.13)(Trevisani, Dante) (Entered: 11/02/2024)

Nov. 2, 2024

Nov. 2, 2024

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NOTICE of Change of Address/Contact Information; by Dante Pasquale Trevisani (Trevisani, Dante) (Entered: 11/07/2024)

Nov. 7, 2024

Nov. 7, 2024

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Clerk's Notice - Attorney Admissions

Nov. 7, 2024

Nov. 7, 2024

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CLERK'S NOTICE - Attorney Admissions has updated the address information as submitted through attorneys PACER account for attorney Dante Pasquale Trevisani re 5 Notice of Change of Address, Email or Law Firm Name (pt) (Entered: 11/07/2024)

Nov. 7, 2024

Nov. 7, 2024

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Summons (Affidavit) Returned Executed

Nov. 13, 2024

Nov. 13, 2024

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Summons (Affidavit) Returned Executed

Nov. 13, 2024

Nov. 13, 2024

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Summons (Affidavit) Returned Executed

Nov. 13, 2024

Nov. 13, 2024

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Notice of Attorney Appearance

Nov. 19, 2024

Nov. 19, 2024

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Notice of Attorney Appearance

Nov. 19, 2024

Nov. 19, 2024

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Notice of Attorney Appearance

Nov. 19, 2024

Nov. 19, 2024

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Notice of Attorney Appearance

Nov. 19, 2024

Nov. 19, 2024

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Order of Recusal

Nov. 20, 2024

Nov. 20, 2024

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Notice of CHANGE OF ADDRESS, Email or Law Firm Name

Nov. 20, 2024

Nov. 20, 2024

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Extension of Time

Nov. 20, 2024

Nov. 20, 2024

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Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge

Nov. 20, 2024

Nov. 20, 2024

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Order on Motion for Extension of Time

Nov. 20, 2024

Nov. 20, 2024

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Notice of Attorney Appearance

Nov. 22, 2024

Nov. 22, 2024

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- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached)

Nov. 25, 2024

Nov. 25, 2024

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Case Details

State / Territory: Florida

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Disability Rights

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 31, 2024

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Florida Justice Institute uses impact litigation and advocacy to improve the lives of Florida’s poor and disenfranchised residents while focusing on criminal justice reform, homelessness, and disability access.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Pending

Defendants

Secretary of the Florida Department of Corrections (Dade, Dade), State

Defendant Type(s):

Corrections

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12111 et seq.

Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act), 29 U.S.C. § 701

Constitutional Clause(s):

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet