Case: Wolfcan v. Pierce County

3:23-cv-05399 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington

Filed Date: May 2, 2023

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Case Summary

This is a class action lawsuit challenging the alleged refusal by officials in Pierce County, Washington, to remedy plumbing and sanitary conditions in Pierce County Jail cell blocks in violation of the First, Fourteenth Amendment, and Eighth Amendment, and state law. On May 2, 2023, a pre-trial detainee with mental illness filed a putative class action complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington on behalf of himself and 13 other similarly situated Pierce County …

This is a class action lawsuit challenging the alleged refusal by officials in Pierce County, Washington, to remedy plumbing and sanitary conditions in Pierce County Jail cell blocks in violation of the First, Fourteenth Amendment, and Eighth Amendment, and state law.

On May 2, 2023, a pre-trial detainee with mental illness filed a putative class action complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington on behalf of himself and 13 other similarly situated Pierce County Jail detainees. In the initial complaint, plaintiff sued Pierce County, its Sheriff and Undersheriff, the Chief of the Internal Operations of Corrections, and Numerous Corrections Officers working in Cell Block 3 (collectively “Pierce County”), as well as the state of Washington and officials from the Washington Department of Social and Health Services (“DSHS”). The complaint, which was filed pro se, alleged that the defendants’ failure to improve conditions in Cell Block 3 North violated the First, Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution, the Due Process Clause of the Washington Constitution, and constituted ministerial negligence/governmental misconduct. Plaintiff sought declaratory and injunctive relief as well as damages. The case was assigned to Judge Richard A. Jones and Magistrate Judge Grady J. Leupold.

The case was reassigned to Judge Thomas S. Zilly and Magistrate Judge S. Kate Vaughan a few months later on Aug 24, 2023.  Judge Vaughan granted the plaintiff’s request for appointment of counsel on September 1, 2023, and counsel was appointed on November 21, 2023. 

On March 1, 2024, now counseled, plaintiff filed an Amended Complaint, bringing claims against Pierce County and various County officials, including County Council members, the County Sheriff, the County Chief of Correction, and corrections officers. The complaint alleged that despite objective evidence dating back to 2014 creating a substantial risk of serious bodily harm due to unsafe and unsanitary plumbing conditions in the Pierce County Jail, the defendants had not remedied those serious plumbing issues nor moved the detainees from the insanity locations in the jail. The complaint further alleged that instead of improving these issues, the defendants housed some of the jail’s most mentally ill detainees there. The complaint asserted that these actions violated the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution, Article I, section 3 and 14 of the Washington Constitution, as well as the defendants’ duty to keep detainees healthy and safe. Plaintiffs sought to certify a class of all detainees held in Pierce County Jail, Cell Block 3 North A from April 8, 2023 to the present, and any other detainees in other cell blocks which had unremedied plumbing problems leading to the same, similar or worse living conditions, and all detainees who would be held in those cell blocks in the future. The complaint sought a Special Master, pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 53, to oversee the defendants’ compliance with the court’s orders. Plaintiff further sought, on behalf of the class, declaratory relief, injunctive relief, attorneys’ fees and costs, as well as compensatory and punitive damages for himself.   

The plaintiffs filed another amended complaint on February 13, 2025, adding another individual, named plaintiff, and bringing claims under the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, the due process clause of the state constitution, and for tortious failure to keep health and safety under state law. The parties have been engaged in discovery.  On December 19, 2025, the defendants filed a motion for summary judgment.  This case is ongoing as of December 2025. 

 

Summary Authors

Johnathan Johnson (11/27/2025)

People

For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67327137/parties/wolfclan-v-pierce-county/


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Documents in this case
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3:23-cv-05399

Proposed 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights Complaint

May 2, 2023

May 2, 2023

Complaint
61

3:23-cv-05399

Order Granting Request For Appointment Of Counsel And Directing The Pro Bono Coordinator To Identify Pro Bono Counsel

Wolfcan v. Washington State Department of Social and Health Services et al.

Sept. 1, 2023

Sept. 1, 2023

Order/Opinion

2023 WL 5664212

84

3:23-cv-05399

Order Appointing Counsel

Wolfcan v. Washington State Department of Social and Health Services et al.

Nov. 21, 2023

Nov. 21, 2023

Order/Opinion
96

3:23-cv-05399

First Amended Class Action Complaint For Declaratory And Injunctive Relief And For Individualized Claims For Damages

Wolfcan v. Pierce County et al.

March 1, 2024

March 1, 2024

Complaint
134

3:23-cv-05399

Order Re: Defendants’ Motion For Protective Order And Plaintiff’s Motion To Compel Discovery

Wolfcan v. Pierce County et al.

Oct. 9, 2024

Oct. 9, 2024

Order/Opinion
138

3:23-cv-05399

Stipulated Protective Order

Wolfcan et al. v. Pierce County et al.

Oct. 23, 2024

Oct. 23, 2024

Order/Opinion
147

3:23-cv-05399

Third Amended Class Action Complaint For Declaratory And Injunctive Relief And For Individualized Claims For Damages

Wolfcan et al. v. Pierce County et al.

Feb. 13, 2025

Feb. 13, 2025

Complaint

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67327137/wolfclan-v-pierce-county/

Last updated July 28, 2026, 5:57 p.m.

Docket for: Wolfclan v. Pierce County
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1 May 2, 2023

APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Plaintiff Justin Allen Davey. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights Class Action Complaint, # 2 Proposed Declarations in Support, # 3 Proposed Motion to Appoint Counsel)(ZMG) (Entered: 05/04/2023)

1 Proposed 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights Complaint

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2 Proposed Declarations in Support

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3 Proposed Motion to Appoint Counsel

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3 May 4, 2023

Notice of Filing Deficiency re Justin Allen Davey re 1 Application. ***Action Required*** Prison Trust Account Statement.See attached letter for more information and instructions. Filer has until 6/5/2023 to correct IFP application (ZMG cc: Plaintiff J. Davey USPS) (Entered: 05/04/2023)

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5 May 8, 2023

Notice of Filing Deficiency re Kristopher S Starkgraf re 1 Application. ***Action Required*** IFP Application Needed, Prison Trust Account Statement. See attached letter for more information and instructions. Filer has until 6/7/2023 to correct IFP application (Attachments: # 1 IFP Application) (ZMG cc Kristopher S Starkgraf USPS) (Entered: 05/08/2023)

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6 May 8, 2023

Notice of Filing Deficiency re Carl Boyd Obenchain re 1 Application. ***Action Required*** IFP Application Needed, Prison Trust Account Statement.See attached letter for more information and instructions. Filer has until 6/7/2023 to correct IFP application (Attachments: # 1 IFP Application) (ZMG cc: Carl Boyd Obenchain USPS) (Main Document 6 replaced to correct prisoner ID on 5/9/2023) (ZMG). (Entered: 05/08/2023)

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7 May 8, 2023

Notice of Filing Deficiency re Chris Donapoli re 1 Application. ***Action Required*** IFP Application Needed, Prison Trust Account Statement.See attached letter for more information and instructions. Filer has until 6/7/2023 to correct IFP application (Attachments: # 1 IFP Application) (ZMG cc: Chris Donopoli USPS) (Entered: 05/08/2023)

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8 May 8, 2023

Notice of Filing Deficiency re Troy Glenn Sevasin re 1 Application. ***Action Required*** IFP Application Needed, Prison Trust Account Statement.See attached letter for more information and instructions. Filer has until 6/7/2023 to correct IFP application (Attachments: # 1 IFP Application) (ZMG cc: Troy Glenn Sevasin) (Entered: 05/08/2023)

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9 May 8, 2023

Notice of Filing Deficiency re Elijah King re 1 Application. ***Action Required*** IFP Application Needed, Prison Trust Account Statement.See attached letter for more information and instructions. Filer has until 6/7/2023 to correct IFP application (Attachments: # 1 IFP Application) (ZMG cc: Elijah King USPS) (Entered: 05/08/2023)

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10 May 8, 2023

Notice of Filing Deficiency re Ibrahim Abdalbarri re 1 Application. ***Action Required*** IFP Application Needed, Prison Trust Account Statement.See attached letter for more information and instructions. Filer has until 6/7/2023 to correct IFP application (Attachments: # 1 IFP Application) (ZMG cc: Ibrahim Abdalbarri USPS) (Entered: 05/08/2023)

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11 May 8, 2023

Notice of Filing Deficiency re Adrian Pierre Johnson re 1 Application. ***Action Required*** IFP Application Needed, Prison Trust Account Statement.See attached letter for more information and instructions. Filer has until 6/7/2023 to correct IFP application (Attachments: # 1 IFP Application) (ZMG cc Adrian Pierre Johnson USPS) (Entered: 05/08/2023)

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12 May 8, 2023

Notice of Filing Deficiency re Justin Jeremy Cutler-Lucier re 1 Application. ***Action Required*** IFP Application Needed, Prison Trust Account Statement.See attached letter for more information and instructions. Filer has until 6/7/2023 to correct IFP application (Attachments: # 1 IFP Application) (ZMG cc: Justin Jeremy Cutler-Lucier) (Entered: 05/08/2023)

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13 May 8, 2023

Notice of Filing Deficiency re Christian Stevens re 1 Application. ***Action Required*** IFP Application Needed, Prison Trust Account Statement.See attached letter for more information and instructions. Filer has until 6/7/2023 to correct IFP application (Attachments: # 1 IFP Application) (ZMG cc: Christian Stevens USPS) (Entered: 05/08/2023)

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14 May 8, 2023

Notice of Filing Deficiency re Frank Thomas Hinckley re 1 Application. ***Action Required*** IFP Application Needed, Prison Trust Account Statement.See attached letter for more information and instructions. Filer has until 6/7/2023 to correct IFP application (Attachments: # 1 IFP Application) (ZMG cc: Frank Thomas Hinckley USPS) (Entered: 05/08/2023)

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15 May 8, 2023

Notice of Filing Deficiency re Reid Edward Wasankari re 1 Application. ***Action Required*** IFP Application Needed, Prison Trust Account Statement.See attached letter for more information and instructions. Filer has until 6/7/2023 to correct IFP application (Attachments: # 1 IFP Application) (ZMG cc: Reid Edward Wasankari USPS) (Entered: 05/08/2023)

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16 May 8, 2023

Notice of Filing Deficiency re Mark Allen Erisman re 1 Application. ***Action Required*** IFP Application Needed, Prison Trust Account Statement.See attached letter for more information and instructions. Filer has until 6/7/2023 to correct IFP application (Attachments: # 1 IFP Application) (ZMG cc: Mark Allen Erisman USPS) (Entered: 05/08/2023)

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17 May 8, 2023

Notice of Filing Deficiency re Ian William Flannery re 1 Application. ***Action Required*** IFP Application Needed, Prison Trust Account Statement.See attached letter for more information and instructions. Filer has until 6/7/2023 to correct IFP application (Attachments: # 1 IFP Application) (ZMG cc: Ian William Flannery USPS) (Entered: 05/08/2023)

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19 May 8, 2023

Prison Trust Account Statement filed by Kristopher Starkgraf. (AMD) (Entered: 05/11/2023)

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18 May 10, 2023

PROPOSED Supplemental Complaint filed by Plaintiff Justin Allen Davey re 1 Application. (AMD) (Entered: 05/10/2023)

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20 May 15, 2023

APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Plaintiff Justin Allen Davey. (Attachments: # 1 Trust Statement, # 2 Proposed 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights Complaint, # 3 Proposed Supplemental Complaint, # 4 Proposed Motion to Show Cause and Compel)(AMD) (Entered: 05/15/2023)

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21 May 17, 2023

Mail addressed to Justin Jeremy Cutler-Lucier returned as Undeliverable re 12 Case/IFP Deficiency Letter. (TE) (Entered: 05/17/2023)

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22 May 17, 2023

Mail addressed to Carl Boyd Obenchain returned as Undeliverable re 6 Case/IFP Deficiency Letter. (TE) (Entered: 05/17/2023)

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23 May 17, 2023

Mail addressed to Christian Stevens returned as Undeliverable re 13 Case/IFP Deficiency Letter. (TE) (Entered: 05/19/2023)

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24 May 22, 2023

APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Plaintiff Ibrahim Ibnmuhsin Abdalibarri. (TE) (Entered: 05/22/2023)

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May 22, 2023

IFP Deficiency Corrected

May 22, 2023

IFP deficiency corrected re 10 Case/IFP Deficiency Letter, as to Ibrahim Abdalbarri. (TE)

25 May 24, 2023

PROPOSED Amended Complaint filed by Plaintiff Justin Allen Davey. (TE) (Entered: 05/25/2023)

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26 May 25, 2023

PROPOSED Motion to Show Cause filed by Plaintiff Justin Allen Davey. (TE) (Entered: 05/25/2023)

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27 May 30, 2023

APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Plaintiff Elijah Gabriel King. (AMD) (Entered: 05/30/2023)

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28 May 30, 2023

IFP deficiency corrected re 5 Case/IFP Deficiency Letter, as to Kristopher S Starkgraf. (AMD) (Entered: 06/01/2023)

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29 May 30, 2023

APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Plaintiff Kristopher S Starkgraf. (AMD) (Entered: 06/01/2023)

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May 30, 2023

IFP Deficiency Corrected

May 30, 2023

IFP deficiency corrected re 9 Case/IFP Deficiency Letter, as to Elijah King. (AMD)

30 June 12, 2023

PROPOSED MOTION to Add Plaintiffs and Waive Trust Statements, re 1 Application, filed by Plaintiff Justin Allen Davey. (Doc not signed by pltf Davey) Noting Date 6/30/2023. (AMD) Modified on 7/10/2023 to convert to proposed motion per 40 Order (AMD). (Entered: 06/12/2023)

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31 June 14, 2023

LETTER re Pro Se Status filed by Justin Allen Davey. (AMD) (Entered: 06/14/2023)

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32 June 20, 2023

PROPOSED Motion to Show Cause filed by Plaintiff Justin Allen Davey. (AMD) (Entered: 06/20/2023)

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33 June 22, 2023

PROPOSED MOTION to Add Plaintiff Dominik A Yerly and Waive Trust Statement re 1 Application, filed by Plaintiff Justin Allen Davey. Noting Date 7/7/2023. (AMD) Modified on 7/10/2023 to convert to proposed motion per 40 Order (AMD). (Entered: 06/22/2023)

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34 June 22, 2023

PROPOSED MOTION to Add Plaintiff Seung Han and Waive Trust Statement re 1 Application, filed by Plaintiff Justin Allen Davey. Noting Date 7/7/2023. (AMD) Modified on 7/10/2023 to convert to proposed motion per 40 Order (AMD). (Entered: 06/22/2023)

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35 June 22, 2023

PROPOSED MOTION to Add Plaintiff Michael Cardey and Waive Trust Statement re 1 Application, filed by Plaintiff Justin Allen Davey. Noting Date 7/7/2023. (AMD) Modified on 7/10/2023 to convert to proposed motion per 40 Order (AMD). (Entered: 06/22/2023)

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36 June 22, 2023

PROPOSED Motion for Extension of Time to Obtain Prison Trust Statements by proposed Plaintiffs, re 30 MOTION Add Plaintiffs and Waive Trust Statements re 1 Application. (AMD) (Entered: 06/23/2023)

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37 June 26, 2023

PROPOSED Motion to Proceed in Forma Pauperis received from proposed plaintiff Michael Burchette. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights Complaint, # 2 Mailing Envelope)(AMD) (Entered: 06/26/2023)

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38 June 28, 2023

PROPOSED Motion to Proceed in Forma Pauperis received from proposed plaintiff Marcelus Perofeta. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights Complaint, # 2 Mailing Envelope)(AMD) (Entered: 06/29/2023)

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39 June 29, 2023

SUPPLEMENTAL AMENDMENT to 25 Proposed Amended Complaint, by Plaintiff Justin Allen Davey. (AMD) (Entered: 06/29/2023)

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40 July 10, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Plaintiffs are directed to SHOW CAUSE not later than 8/9/2023, why all but the first named plaintiff, Mr. Davey, should not be dismissed without prejudice to the institution of new, separate lawsuits by the dropped Plaintiffs pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 21. The Clerk is directed to convert all pending Motions to proposed Motions until the Court determines this case can proceed beyond the filing of applications to proceed in forma pauperis. Signed by Magistrate Judge Grady J Leupold. (AMD)(cc: Pltfs (14) via USPS) (Entered: 07/10/2023)

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41 July 12, 2023

LETTER filed by Kristopher S Starkgraf. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(AMD) (Entered: 07/13/2023)

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42 July 17, 2023

RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Plaintiff Justin Allen Davey, re: 40 Order to Show Cause. (AMD) (Entered: 07/17/2023)

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43 July 17, 2023

Mail addressed to Frank Thomas Hinckley returned as Undeliverable/Not in Custody, re 40 Order to Show Cause. (AMD) (Entered: 07/17/2023)

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44 July 17, 2023

Mail addressed to Christopher Michael Dinapoli returned as Undeliverable/Not in Custody, re 40 Order to Show Cause. (AMD) (Entered: 07/17/2023)

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45 July 17, 2023

Mail addressed to Christian Stevens returned as Undeliverable/Not Here - Return to Sender, re 40 Order to Show Cause.(AMD) (Entered: 07/17/2023)

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46 July 17, 2023

Mail addressed to Justin Jeremy Cutler-Lucier returned as Undeliverable/Not Here - Return to Sender, re 40 Order to Show Cause. (AMD) (Entered: 07/17/2023)

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47 July 17, 2023

Mail addressed to Ibrahim Ibnmuhsin Abdalibarri returned as Undeliverable/Noti in Custody, re 40 Order to Show Cause. (AMD) (Entered: 07/17/2023)

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48 July 19, 2023

RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Plaintiff Kristopher S Starkgraf re: 40 Order to Show Cause. (AMD) (Entered: 07/20/2023)

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49 Aug. 3, 2023

RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Plaintiff Justin Allen Davey re: 40 Order to Show Cause. (AMD) (Entered: 08/03/2023)

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50 Aug. 10, 2023

PROPOSED Amended 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights Complaint filed by Plaintiff Justin Allen Davey. (AMD) (Entered: 08/10/2023)

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51 Aug. 21, 2023

ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS AND DIRECTING INSTITUTION TO CALCULATE, COLLECT, AND FORWARD PAYMENTS by Magistrate Judge Grady J Leupold. (cc: Plaintiff, WAWD Finance, Pierce County Jail)(AMD) (Entered: 08/21/2023)

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52 Aug. 21, 2023

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION re 1 Application. Objections to this Report and Recommendation, if any, should be filed with the Clerk and served upon all parties to this suit within twenty-one (21) days. Signed by Magistrate Judge Grady J Leupold. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(AMD)(cc: 14 Pltfs via USPS) (Entered: 08/21/2023)

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53 Aug. 21, 2023

NOTICE of Change of Address Filed by Plaintiff Justin Allen Davey. ( 51 Order and 52 Report and Recommendation mailed to address provided)(AMD) (Entered: 08/21/2023)

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Aug. 24, 2023

Case Assigned/Reassigned to Judge

Aug. 24, 2023

Case Reassigned to Judge Thomas S. Zilly and Magistrate Judge S. Kate Vaughan. Judge Richard A. Jones and Magistrate Judge Grady J Leupold no longer assigned to the case. (cc: Plaintiffs via USPS) (VE) Modified on 8/24/2023 (VE)

54 Aug. 28, 2023

Mail addressed to Justin Allen Davey returned as Undeliverable re 51 Order on IFP and Payments re In Custody Prisoners (CR) (Entered: 08/28/2023)

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55 Aug. 29, 2023

Mail addressed to Christopher Michael Dinapoli returned as Undeliverable/Not in Custody re 52 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION. (TE) (Entered: 08/29/2023)

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56 Aug. 29, 2023

Mail addressed to Ian William Flannery returned as Undeliverable/Not in Custody re 52 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION. (TE) (Entered: 08/29/2023)

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57 Aug. 29, 2023

Mail addressed to Justin Allen Davey returned as Undeliverable/Not in Custody/WSH re 52 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION. (TE) (Entered: 08/29/2023)

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58 Aug. 29, 2023

Mail addressed to Ibrahim Ibnmuhsin Abdalibarri returned as Undeliverable/Not in Custody re 52 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION. (TE) (Entered: 08/29/2023)

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59 Aug. 29, 2023

Mail addressed to Troy Glenn Sevasin returned as Undeliverable/Not in Custody re 52 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION. (TE) (Entered: 08/29/2023)

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60 Aug. 29, 2023

Mail addressed to Frank Thomas Hinckley returned as Undeliverable/Not in Custody re 52 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION. (TE) (Entered: 08/29/2023)

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61 Sept. 1, 2023

ORDER GRANTING 1 REQUEST FOR APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL AND DIRECTING THE PRO BONO COORDINATOR TO IDENTIFY PRO BONO COUNSEL by Hon. S. Kate Vaughan. The Report and Recommendation issued by the Honorable Grady J. Leupold on August 21, 2023 (Dkt. 52) is WITHDRAWN. Mr. Wolfclans request for appointment of counsel (Dkt. 1-3) is GRANTED, contingent on identification of counsel willing to represent Plaintiffs in this matter. The Western District of Washingtons pro bono coordinator is directed to identif y counsel to represent Plaintiffs, in accordance with the Courts General Order 16-20 (In re: Amended Plan for the Representation of Pro Se Litigants in Civil Rights Actions), section 4. Once it has been determined whether the Court will be able to appoint an attorney to represent Plaintiffs, the Court will issue appropriate orders. (cc: Plaintiff via USPS, Pro Bono Coordinator via email) (CR)

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62 Sept. 5, 2023

LETTER to the Court re 50 Amended Complaint, filed by Justin Allen Davey. (MW) (Entered: 09/05/2023)

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63 Sept. 11, 2023

Mail addressed to Frank Thomas-Hinckley returned as Undeliverable re Case Assigned/Reassigned (CR) (Entered: 09/13/2023)

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64 Sept. 11, 2023

Mail addressed to Troy Glenn Sevasin returned as Undeliverable re Case Assigned/Reassigned (CR) (Entered: 09/13/2023)

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65 Sept. 11, 2023

Mail addressed to Justin Jeremy Cutler-Lucier returned as Undeliverable re Case Assigned/Reassigned (CR) (Entered: 09/13/2023)

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66 Sept. 11, 2023

Mail addressed to Christopher Michael Dinapoli returned as Undeliverable re Case Assigned/Reassigned (CR) (Entered: 09/13/2023)

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67 Sept. 11, 2023

Mail addressed to Ian William Flannery returned as Undeliverable re Case Assigned/Reassigned (CR) (Entered: 09/13/2023)

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68 Sept. 11, 2023

Mail addressed to Ibrahim Ibnmuhsin Abdalibarri returned as Undeliverable re Case Assigned/Reassigned (CR) (Entered: 09/13/2023)

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69 Sept. 22, 2023

NOTICE of Change of Address/Change of Name and EXHIBIT Filed by Plaintiff Justin Allen Davey. Address updated to: Pierce County Jail, 910 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402. (CR) (Entered: 09/25/2023)

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70 Sept. 29, 2023

ORDER to Consolidate by Judge Thomas S. Zilly. Case 3:23-cv-05536-TSZ consolidated with Davey a/k/a Wolfclan v. Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, et al., Case No. C23-5399 TSZ SKV. (cc: Plaintiff Jeffrey Poland via USPS) **2 PAGE(S), PRINT ALL**(Poland, Jeffrey Alan Prisoner ID: 860716) (CR) Modified on 10/24/2023 add PEF details (CR).

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71 Oct. 12, 2023

MOTION for Rule 20 Joinder of Parties filed by Plaintiff Justin Allen Davey. Noting Date 10/27/2023, **5 PAGE(S), PRINT NEF ONLY**(Poland, Jeffrey Alan Prisoner ID: 860716) (CR) Modified on 10/24/2023 add PEF details (CR). (Entered: 10/12/2023)

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72 Oct. 12, 2023

MOTION for Rule 65(b) Show Cause, Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by Plaintiff Justin Allen Davey. Noting Date 10/12/2023, **10 PAGE(S), PRINT NEF ONLY**(Poland, Jeffrey Alan Prisoner ID: 860716) (CR) Modified on 10/24/2023 add PEF details (CR). (Entered: 10/12/2023)

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73 Oct. 13, 2023

MOTION Strike Defendants filed by Plaintiff Justin Allen Davey. Noting Date 10/27/2023, **4 PAGE(S), PRINT NEF ONLY**(Poland, Jeffrey Alan Prisoner ID: 860716) (CR) Modified on 10/24/2023 add PEF details (CR). (Entered: 10/13/2023)

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74 Oct. 23, 2023

SUPPLEMENTAL COMPLAINT filed by Justin Allen Davey. **16 PAGE(S), PRINT NEF ONLY**(Poland, Jeffrey Alan Prisoner ID: 860716) (CR) Modified on 10/24/2023 add PEF details (CR). (Entered: 10/23/2023)

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75 Oct. 23, 2023

DECLARATION of Zakery Bonds (CR) **3 PAGE(S), PRINT NEF ONLY**(Poland, Jeffrey Alan Prisoner ID: 860716) Modified on 10/24/2023 add PEF details (CR). (Entered: 10/23/2023)

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76 Oct. 23, 2023

DECLARATION of Jacy Estes (CR) **3 PAGE(S), PRINT NEF ONLY**(Poland, Jeffrey Alan Prisoner ID: 860716) Modified on 10/24/2023 add PEF details (CR). (Entered: 10/23/2023)

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77 Oct. 23, 2023

DECLARATION of Leututu Lisi, Jr III (CR) **3 PAGE(S), PRINT NEF ONLY**(Poland, Jeffrey Alan Prisoner ID: 860716) Modified on 10/24/2023 add PEF details (CR). (Entered: 10/23/2023)

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78 Oct. 23, 2023

DECLARATION of Usufono Siamupeni Muasau (CR) **3 PAGE(S), PRINT NEF ONLY**(Poland, Jeffrey Alan Prisoner ID: 860716) Modified on 10/24/2023 add PEF details (CR). (Entered: 10/23/2023)

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79 Oct. 23, 2023

DECLARATION of Brandon M. Redding (CR) **2 PAGE(S), PRINT NEF ONLY**(Poland, Jeffrey Alan Prisoner ID: 860716) Modified on 10/24/2023 add PEF details (CR). (Entered: 10/23/2023)

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80 Oct. 23, 2023

DECLARATION of Scott Stacy (CR) **2 PAGE(S), PRINT NEF ONLY**(Poland, Jeffrey Alan Prisoner ID: 860716) Modified on 10/24/2023 add PEF details (CR). (Entered: 10/23/2023)

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81 Oct. 23, 2023

DECLARATION of Kristopher Starkgraf **2 PAGE(S), PRINT NEF ONLY**(Poland, Jeffrey Alan Prisoner ID: 860716; (CR) (Entered: 10/25/2023)

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Oct. 26, 2023

Docket Annotation/Remark (public entry)

Oct. 26, 2023

Address updated for plaintiff Jeffrey Alan Poland. Address updated to Coyote Ridge Corrections Center per notification from Washington State Department of Corrections. Dkt. 70-81 regenerated. **0 PAGE(S), PRINT NEF ONLY**(Poland, Jeffrey Alan Prisoner ID: 860716) (CR)

82 Oct. 27, 2023

MOTION to Add Additional Plaintiff filed by Quante Jameze Reynolds Noting Date 11/9/2023, **3 PAGE(S), PRINT NEF ONLY**(Poland, Jeffrey Alan Prisoner ID: 860716) (CR) (Entered: 10/30/2023)

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83 Nov. 14, 2023

NOTICE of Change of Address/Change of Name Filed by Plaintiff Echota Wolfclan. Address updated to Washington Corrections Center. **1 PAGE(S), PRINT NEF ONLY**(Echota Wolfclan, Prisoner ID: 311532) **1 PAGE(S), PRINT NEF ONLY**(Poland, Jeffrey Alan Prisoner ID: 860716) (CR) (Entered: 11/15/2023)

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84 Nov. 21, 2023

ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL by Hon. S. Kate Vaughan. The Court hereby GRANTS the request for appointment of counsel and appoints Mark P. Walters of Lowe Graham Jones PLLC, 1325 Fourth Ave, Ste 1130, Seattle, WA 98101, and Lisa Roybal Elliott, 11120 NE 2 nd St Ste 100, Bellevue, WA 98004-5848, as counsel for Plaintiffs, pursuant to the Plan and Rules of the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington at Seattle for the Representation of Pro Se Litigants in Civil Rights Actions Counsel is directed to file a Notice of Appearance within seven (7) days. If counsel is unable for a reason set forth in the Rules to assume this representation, a motion for relief from appointment should immediately be filed with the assigned judg e. (cc: Appointed counsel and all Plaintiffs via USPS) **2 PAGE(S), PRINT ALL**(Echota Wolfclan, Prisoner ID: 311532; **2 PAGE(S), PRINT NEF ONLY**(Poland, Jeffrey Alan Prisoner ID: 860716) (CR) Modified on 11/22/2023 add plaintiff mailing info (CR).

Clearinghouse
85 Nov. 27, 2023

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Mark P Walters on behalf of Plaintiff Echota Wolfclan. **PRINT ALL**(Echota Wolfclan, Prisoner ID: 311532; Kristopher Starkgraf, Prisoner ID: 2023059007; Carl Obenchain, Prisoner ID: 2023057006; Christopher Dinapoli, Prisoner ID: 2023082007; Troy Sevasin, Prisoner ID: 2022331015; Elijah King, Prisoner ID: 2029055017; Ibrahim Abdalibarri, Prisoner ID: 2022293015; Adrian Johnson, Prisoner ID: 2021302006; Justin Cutler-Lucier, Prisoner ID: 2022205019; Christian Stevens, Prisoner ID: 2022315010; Frank Hinckley, Prisoner ID: 2023044023; Reid Wasankari, Prisoner ID: 2020358017; Mark Erisman, Prisoner ID: 2020278004; Ian Flannery, Prisoner ID: 2023061013)(Walters, Mark) (Entered: 11/27/2023)

RECAP
86 Nov. 27, 2023

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Mitchell D West on behalf of Plaintiff Echota Wolfclan. **PRINT ALL**(Kristopher Starkgraf, Prisoner ID: 2023059007; Carl Obenchain, Prisoner ID: 2023057006; Christopher Dinapoli, Prisoner ID: 2023082007; Troy Sevasin, Prisoner ID: 2022331015; Elijah King, Prisoner ID: 2029055017; Ibrahim Abdalibarri, Prisoner ID: 2022293015; Adrian Johnson, Prisoner ID: 2021302006; Justin Cutler-Lucier, Prisoner ID: 2022205019; Christian Stevens, Prisoner ID: 2022315010; Frank Hinckley, Prisoner ID: 2023044023; Reid Wasankari, Prisoner ID: 2020358017; Mark Erisman, Prisoner ID: 2020278004; Ian Flannery, Prisoner ID: 2023061013)(West, Mitchell) (Entered: 11/27/2023)

RECAP
87 Nov. 28, 2023

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Lisa Roybal Elliott on behalf of Plaintiff Echota Wolfclan. **PRINT ALL**(Kristopher Starkgraf, Prisoner ID: 2023059007; Carl Obenchain, Prisoner ID: 2023057006; Christopher Dinapoli, Prisoner ID: 2023082007; Troy Sevasin, Prisoner ID: 2022331015; Elijah King, Prisoner ID: 2029055017; Ibrahim Abdalibarri, Prisoner ID: 2022293015; Adrian Johnson, Prisoner ID: 2021302006; Justin Cutler-Lucier, Prisoner ID: 2022205019; Christian Stevens, Prisoner ID: 2022315010; Frank Hinckley, Prisoner ID: 2023044023; Reid Wasankari, Prisoner ID: 2020358017; Mark Erisman, Prisoner ID: 2020278004; Ian Flannery, Prisoner ID: 2023061013)(Elliott, Lisa) (Entered: 11/28/2023)

RECAP
88 Dec. 5, 2023

Mail addressed to Carl Boyd Obenchain returned as Undeliverable re 84 Order,. **3 PAGE(S), PRINT NEF ONLY**(Kristopher Starkgraf, Prisoner ID: 2023059007; Carl Obenchain, Prisoner ID: 2023057006; Christopher Dinapoli, Prisoner ID: 2023082007; Troy Sevasin, Prisoner ID: 2022331015; Elijah King, Prisoner ID: 2029055017; Ibrahim Abdalibarri, Prisoner ID: 2022293015; Adrian Johnson, Prisoner ID: 2021302006; Justin Cutler-Lucier, Prisoner ID: 2022205019; Christian Stevens, Prisoner ID: 2022315010; Frank Hinckley, Prisoner ID: 2023044023; Reid Wasankari, Prisoner ID: 2020358017; Mark Erisman, Prisoner ID: 2020278004; Ian Flannery, Prisoner ID: 2023061013) (CR) (Entered: 12/07/2023)

RECAP
89 Dec. 5, 2023

Mail addressed to Ian William Flannery returned as Undeliverable re 84 Order **3 PAGE(S), PRINT NEF ONLY**(Kristopher Starkgraf, Prisoner ID: 2023059007; Carl Obenchain, Prisoner ID: 2023057006; Christopher Dinapoli, Prisoner ID: 2023082007; Troy Sevasin, Prisoner ID: 2022331015; Elijah King, Prisoner ID: 2029055017; Ibrahim Abdalibarri, Prisoner ID: 2022293015; Adrian Johnson, Prisoner ID: 2021302006; Justin Cutler-Lucier, Prisoner ID: 2022205019; Christian Stevens, Prisoner ID: 2022315010; Frank Hinckley, Prisoner ID: 2023044023; Reid Wasankari, Prisoner ID: 2020358017; Mark Erisman, Prisoner ID: 2020278004; Ian Flannery, Prisoner ID: 2023061013) (CR) (Entered: 12/07/2023)

RECAP
90 Dec. 5, 2023

Mail addressed to Troy Glenn Sevasin returned as Undeliverable re 84 Order **3 PAGE(S), PRINT NEF ONLY**(Kristopher Starkgraf, Prisoner ID: 2023059007; Carl Obenchain, Prisoner ID: 2023057006; Christopher Dinapoli, Prisoner ID: 2023082007; Troy Sevasin, Prisoner ID: 2022331015; Elijah King, Prisoner ID: 2029055017; Ibrahim Abdalibarri, Prisoner ID: 2022293015; Adrian Johnson, Prisoner ID: 2021302006; Justin Cutler-Lucier, Prisoner ID: 2022205019; Christian Stevens, Prisoner ID: 2022315010; Frank Hinckley, Prisoner ID: 2023044023; Reid Wasankari, Prisoner ID: 2020358017; Mark Erisman, Prisoner ID: 2020278004; Ian Flannery, Prisoner ID: 2023061013) (CR) (Entered: 12/07/2023)

RECAP
91 Dec. 5, 2023

Mail addressed to Justin Jeremy Cutler-Lucier returned as Undeliverable re 84 Order **3 PAGE(S), PRINT NEF ONLY**(Kristopher Starkgraf, Prisoner ID: 2023059007; Carl Obenchain, Prisoner ID: 2023057006; Christopher Dinapoli, Prisoner ID: 2023082007; Troy Sevasin, Prisoner ID: 2022331015; Elijah King, Prisoner ID: 2029055017; Ibrahim Abdalibarri, Prisoner ID: 2022293015; Adrian Johnson, Prisoner ID: 2021302006; Justin Cutler-Lucier, Prisoner ID: 2022205019; Christian Stevens, Prisoner ID: 2022315010; Frank Hinckley, Prisoner ID: 2023044023; Reid Wasankari, Prisoner ID: 2020358017; Mark Erisman, Prisoner ID: 2020278004; Ian Flannery, Prisoner ID: 2023061013) (CR) (Entered: 12/07/2023)

RECAP
92 Dec. 5, 2023

Mail addressed to Ibrahim Ibnmuhsin Abdalibarri returned as Undeliverable re 84 Order **3 PAGE(S), PRINT NEF ONLY**(Kristopher Starkgraf, Prisoner ID: 2023059007; Carl Obenchain, Prisoner ID: 2023057006; Christopher Dinapoli, Prisoner ID: 2023082007; Troy Sevasin, Prisoner ID: 2022331015; Elijah King, Prisoner ID: 2029055017; Ibrahim Abdalibarri, Prisoner ID: 2022293015; Adrian Johnson, Prisoner ID: 2021302006; Justin Cutler-Lucier, Prisoner ID: 2022205019; Christian Stevens, Prisoner ID: 2022315010; Frank Hinckley, Prisoner ID: 2023044023; Reid Wasankari, Prisoner ID: 2020358017; Mark Erisman, Prisoner ID: 2020278004; Ian Flannery, Prisoner ID: 2023061013) (CR) (Entered: 12/07/2023)

RECAP
93 Dec. 5, 2023

Mail addressed to Christopher Michael Dinapoli returned as Undeliverable re 84 Order**3 PAGE(S), PRINT NEF ONLY**(Kristopher Starkgraf, Prisoner ID: 2023059007; Carl Obenchain, Prisoner ID: 2023057006; Christopher Dinapoli, Prisoner ID: 2023082007; Troy Sevasin, Prisoner ID: 2022331015; Elijah King, Prisoner ID: 2029055017; Ibrahim Abdalibarri, Prisoner ID: 2022293015; Adrian Johnson, Prisoner ID: 2021302006; Justin Cutler-Lucier, Prisoner ID: 2022205019; Christian Stevens, Prisoner ID: 2022315010; Frank Hinckley, Prisoner ID: 2023044023; Reid Wasankari, Prisoner ID: 2020358017; Mark Erisman, Prisoner ID: 2020278004; Ian Flannery, Prisoner ID: 2023061013) (CR) (Entered: 12/07/2023)

RECAP
94 Dec. 6, 2023

MOTION to Add Additional Plaintiff filed by Jason Charles Draghi Noting Date 12/22/2023, **3 PAGE(S), PRINT NEF ONLY**(Kristopher Starkgraf, Prisoner ID: 2023059007; Carl Obenchain, Prisoner ID: 2023057006; Christopher Dinapoli, Prisoner ID: 2023082007; Troy Sevasin, Prisoner ID: 2022331015; Elijah King, Prisoner ID: 2029055017; Ibrahim Abdalibarri, Prisoner ID: 2022293015; Adrian Johnson, Prisoner ID: 2021302006; Justin Cutler-Lucier, Prisoner ID: 2022205019; Christian Stevens, Prisoner ID: 2022315010; Frank Hinckley, Prisoner ID: 2023044023; Reid Wasankari, Prisoner ID: 2020358017; Mark Erisman, Prisoner ID: 2020278004; Ian Flannery, Prisoner ID: 2023061013) (CR) (Entered: 12/07/2023)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Washington

Case Type(s):

Jail Conditions

Mental Health (Facility)

Key Dates

Filing Date: May 2, 2023

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Plaintiffs are pre-trial detainees with mental health conditions housed in a cell block that Pierce County officials and senior Pierce County Jail Correctional Officers know has inhumane and unsanitary conditions from April 8, 2023, until the present, and all other similarly situated detainees.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: Yes

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Pending

Defendants

County

Pierce County

Defendant Type(s):

Corrections

Jurisdiction-wide

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

State law

Constitutional Clause(s):

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Due Process

Due Process: Procedural Due Process

Due Process: Substantive Due Process

Other Dockets:

Western District of Washington 3:23-cv-05399

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Sought:

Attorneys fees

Damages

Declaratory judgment

Injunction

Warrant/Order allowing surveillance

Relief Granted:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

General/Misc.:

Assault/abuse by staff

Bathing and hygiene

Bathrooms

Buildings

Conditions of confinement

Disciplinary procedures

Failure to discipline

Housing

Neglect by staff

Pattern or Practice

Personal injury

Retaliation

Sanitation / living conditions

Staff (number, training, qualifications, wages)

Totality of conditions

Disability and Disability Rights:

Schizophrenia

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Administrative segregation

Assault/abuse by staff (facilities)

Disciplinary segregation

Grievance procedures

Medical/Mental Health Care:

Mental health care, general

Skin Infections

Recommended Citation