Case: Hammond v. Department of Corrections

2:24-cv-00922 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Filed Date: March 4, 2024

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Case Summary

On March 4, 2024, six incarcerated individuals in Pennsylvania filed a lawsuit in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania challenging the constitutionality of solitary confinement in the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. The individuals sued the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, the Secretary of Corrections, the former Secretary of Corrections, the Executive Deputy Secretary for Institutional Operations at the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, and the Director of Psychology at th…

On March 4, 2024, six incarcerated individuals in Pennsylvania filed a lawsuit in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania challenging the constitutionality of solitary confinement in the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. The individuals sued the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, the Secretary of Corrections, the former Secretary of Corrections, the Executive Deputy Secretary for Institutional Operations at the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, and the Director of Psychology at the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. The plaintiffs seek an injunction requiring that Defendants end the solitary confinement of themselves and Class Members and provide them with functional avenues for re-entry into the general prison population. Plaintiffs also seek damages from Defendants for the violation of their constitutional and statutory rights. This suit is the first of its kind seeking to end prolonged and indefinite solitary confinement and prohibit all solitary confinement for anyone with a mental health diagnosis. All of the named plaintiffs have documented mental illness diagnoses that drastically worsened during repeated and prolonged periods of solitary confinement.

Plaintiffs' complaint alleged that defendants have violated their rights under the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Rehabilitation Act. In the complaint, Plaintiffs requested class action certification. Plaintiffs are represented by the Abolitionist Law Center, Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project, and Dechert LLP.

On May 13, District Judge Timothy J. Savage granted defendants' motion to split Hammond v. Department of Corrections into three separate cases, each with individualized focal points. On May 29, an amended complaint was filed in Hammond v. Department of Corrections, focusing the case on solitary confinement of people with mental health conditions. The two additional cases are Henderson v. Harry, focusing on solitary confinement of three years or more, and Walker v. Harry, focusing on due process challenges to those in solitary on the Restricted Release List or the Intensive Management Unit.

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections filed a motion to  transfer the case from the Eastern District of Pennsylvania to the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Plaintiffs' counsel oppose for reasons including that five of six plaintiffs are from Philadelphia and Philadelphia is the city most impact by the Department of Correction's solitary confinement practices. On November 12, 2024, the oral argument on this motion was heard.

On January 8, 2025, District Judge Timothy Savage granted defendants' motion to transfer the case to the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

This case remains ongoing.

Summary Authors

Claire Pollard (7/8/2025)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document
1

2:24-cv-00922

Class Action Complaint

Hammond v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections

March 4, 2024

March 4, 2024

Complaint
29

2:24-cv-00922

Amended Class Action Complaint

Hammond v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections

May 29, 2024

May 29, 2024

Complaint
49

2:24-cv-00922

Memorandum Opinion

Hammond v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections

Jan. 8, 2025

Jan. 8, 2025

Order/Opinion

2025 WL 52077

50

2:24-cv-00922

Order

Hammond v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections

Jan. 8, 2025

Jan. 8, 2025

Order/Opinion

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68304974/hammond-v-department-of-corrections/

Last updated Aug. 7, 2025, 10:25 p.m.

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Attorney Required Forms

March 4, 2024

March 4, 2024

PACER
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COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number APAEDC-17302301.), filed by MALIKA HENDERSON, ANTOINE WALKER, DAVID THOMPSON, MUWSA GREEN, KHALIL HAMMOND, TYRONE LEONARD. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Designation Form)(GROTE, BRET) (Attachment 1 replaced on 3/4/2024) (sbt). (Entered: 03/04/2024)

March 4, 2024

March 4, 2024

Clearinghouse

Attorneys are required by local rule to complete and file both a Civil Cover Sheet and a Designation Form. PLAINTIFF's counsel is directed to file COMPLETED DESIGNATION FORM and CIVIL COVER SHEET in this case using the Notice (Other) docket event located in the Notices category. The Yes/No questions need to be answered. Signature is missing on the Civil Cover Sheet. (sbt) Modified on 3/4/2024 (sbt).

March 4, 2024

March 4, 2024

PACER
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NOTICE by MUWSA GREEN, KHALIL HAMMOND, MALIKA HENDERSON, TYRONE LEONARD, DAVID THOMPSON, ANTOINE WALKER Designation (GROTE, BRET) (Entered: 03/04/2024)

March 4, 2024

March 4, 2024

PACER
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NOTICE by MUWSA GREEN, KHALIL HAMMOND, MALIKA HENDERSON, TYRONE LEONARD, DAVID THOMPSON, ANTOINE WALKER (GROTE, BRET) (Entered: 03/04/2024)

March 4, 2024

March 4, 2024

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by MATTHEW A. FELDMAN on behalf of MUWSA GREEN, KHALIL HAMMOND, MALIKA HENDERSON, TYRONE LEONARD, DAVID THOMPSON, ANTOINE WALKER (FELDMAN, MATTHEW) (Entered: 03/04/2024)

March 4, 2024

March 4, 2024

PACER
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Summons Issued as to PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, LAUREL HARRY, GEORGE LITTLE, LUCAS MALISHCHAK, MICHAEL WENEROWICZ. Forwarded To: EMAILED TO PLAINTIFFS COUNSEL on 3/4/2024 (sg) (Entered: 03/04/2024)

March 4, 2024

March 4, 2024

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by ALEXANDRA MORGAN-KURTZ on behalf of MUWSA GREEN, KHALIL HAMMOND, MALIKA HENDERSON, TYRONE LEONARD, DAVID THOMPSON, ANTOINE WALKER (MORGAN-KURTZ, ALEXANDRA) (Entered: 03/14/2024)

March 14, 2024

March 14, 2024

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by VINCENT R. MAZESKI on behalf of PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, LAUREL HARRY, GEORGE LITTLE, LUCAS MALISHCHAK, MICHAEL WENEROWICZ with certificate of service(MAZESKI, VINCENT) (Entered: 03/15/2024)

March 15, 2024

March 15, 2024

PACER
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DEMAND for Trial by Jury by PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, LAUREL HARRY, GEORGE LITTLE, LUCAS MALISHCHAK, MICHAEL WENEROWICZ. (MAZESKI, VINCENT) (Entered: 03/15/2024)

March 15, 2024

March 15, 2024

PACER
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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by LUCAS MALISHCHAK, PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, GEORGE LITTLE, LAUREL HARRY, MICHAEL WENEROWICZ. All Defendants. (MAZESKI, VINCENT) (Entered: 03/15/2024)

March 15, 2024

March 15, 2024

RECAP
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ORDER THAT A PRETRIAL CONFERENCE SHALL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2024, AT 8:30 A.M., IN CHAMBERS, ROOM 9400, UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE, 601 MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AS FOLLOWS: ALL MOTIONS TO AMEND THE COMPLAINT AND TO JOIN OR ADD ADDITIONAL PARTIES SHALL BE FILED WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS ORDER; THE PARTIES SHALL MAKE THE REQUIRED INITIAL DISCLOSURES UNDER FED. R. CIV. P. 26(A) WITHIN 14 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS ORDER; ETC. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 3/18/24. 3/18/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (va) (Entered: 03/18/2024)

March 18, 2024

March 18, 2024

PACER
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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice, MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Dolly Prabhu ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-17362729.) filed by MUWSA GREEN, KHALIL HAMMOND, MALIKA HENDERSON, TYRONE LEONARD, DAVID THOMPSON, ANTOINE WALKER..(GROTE, BRET) (Entered: 03/28/2024)

March 28, 2024

March 28, 2024

PACER
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ORDER DENYING WITHOUT PREJUDICE 11 MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION OF DOLLY PRABHU. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 3/28/24. 3/28/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (va) (Entered: 03/28/2024)

March 28, 2024

March 28, 2024

PACER
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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice filed by MUWSA GREEN, KHALIL HAMMOND, MALIKA HENDERSON, TYRONE LEONARD, DAVID THOMPSON, ANTOINE WALKER.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(GROTE, BRET) (Entered: 03/29/2024)

March 29, 2024

March 29, 2024

PACER
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ORDER THAT THE MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION OF DOLLY PRABHU, ESQUIRE (DOC. NO. 13 ) IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 4/1/24.4/1/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(amas) (Entered: 04/01/2024)

April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by CHASE M. DEFELICE on behalf of PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, LAUREL HARRY, GEORGE LITTLE, LUCAS MALISHCHAK, MICHAEL WENEROWICZ (DEFELICE, CHASE) (Entered: 04/03/2024)

April 3, 2024

April 3, 2024

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by SARINA M. KAPLAN on behalf of PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, LAUREL HARRY, GEORGE LITTLE, LUCAS MALISHCHAK, MICHAEL WENEROWICZ with Certificate of Service(KAPLAN, SARINA) (Entered: 04/03/2024)

April 3, 2024

April 3, 2024

PACER
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Report Of Rule 26(f) Meeting by MUWSA GREEN, KHALIL HAMMOND, MALIKA HENDERSON, TYRONE LEONARD, DAVID THOMPSON, ANTOINE WALKER. (GROTE, BRET) (Entered: 04/03/2024)

April 3, 2024

April 3, 2024

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by NOAH SHAW BECKER on behalf of MUWSA GREEN, KHALIL HAMMOND, MALIKA HENDERSON, TYRONE LEONARD, DAVID THOMPSON, ANTOINE WALKER (BECKER, NOAH) (Entered: 04/04/2024)

April 4, 2024

April 4, 2024

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Stormie Mauck on behalf of MUWSA GREEN, KHALIL HAMMOND, MALIKA HENDERSON, TYRONE LEONARD, DAVID THOMPSON, ANTOINE WALKER (Mauck, Stormie) (Entered: 04/04/2024)

April 4, 2024

April 4, 2024

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by LINDSEY A. BEDELL on behalf of PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, LAUREL HARRY, GEORGE LITTLE, LUCAS MALISHCHAK, MICHAEL WENEROWICZ with Cert. of Service(BEDELL, LINDSEY) (Entered: 04/05/2024)

April 5, 2024

April 5, 2024

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by KEVIN R. BRADFORD on behalf of PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, LAUREL HARRY, GEORGE LITTLE, LUCAS MALISHCHAK, MICHAEL WENEROWICZ with Certificate of Service(BRADFORD, KEVIN) (Entered: 04/08/2024)

April 8, 2024

April 8, 2024

PACER
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before DISTRICT JUDGE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE. Rule 16 Pretrial Conference held on 04/09/2024. (va) (Entered: 04/09/2024)

April 9, 2024

April 9, 2024

PACER
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MOTION to Transfer or in alternative, Strike; or in alternative, Partially Dismiss filed by PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, LAUREL HARRY, GEORGE LITTLE, LUCAS MALISHCHAK, MICHAEL WENEROWICZ.Memorandum, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exh 1 - Declaration)(KAPLAN, SARINA) (Entered: 05/06/2024)

May 6, 2024

May 6, 2024

RECAP
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MOTION to Amend/Correct 23 MOTION to Transfer or in alternative, Strike; or in alternative, Partially Dismiss filed by PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, LAUREL HARRY, GEORGE LITTLE, LUCAS MALISHCHAK, MICHAEL WENEROWICZ.Memorandum, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exh 1 - Corrected Memorandum of Law)(KAPLAN, SARINA) (Entered: 05/07/2024)

1 Exhibit Exh 1 - Corrected Memorandum of Law

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May 7, 2024

May 7, 2024

RECAP
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ORDER GRANTING 24 MOTION TO SUBSTITUTE CORRECTED MOTION TO TRANSFER. THE COMMONWEALTH DEFENDANTS MOTION TO TRANSFER; OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, STRIKE CLASS CERTIFICATION; OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, PARTIALLY DISMISS ATTACHED TO THE MOTION AS EXHIBIT 1 (DOC. NO. 24 -1) SHALL BE DEEMED FILED AS OF THIS DATE. THE COMMONWEALTH DEFENDANTS MOTION TO SUBSTITUTE CORRECTED MOTION TO TRANSFER; OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, STRIKE CLASS CERTIFICATION; OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, PARTIALLY DISMISS (DOC. NO. 23 ) IS DISMISSED AS MOOT. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 5/8/24. 5/13/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(va) (Entered: 05/13/2024)

May 13, 2024

May 13, 2024

PACER
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MOTION TO TRANSFER, OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE, STRIKE CLASS CERTIFICATION, OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE, PARTIALLY DISMISS filed by PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, LAUREL HARRY, GEORGE LITTLE, LUCAS MALISHCHAK, MICHAEL WENEROWICZ, MEMORANDUM, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE.(md) (Entered: 05/15/2024)

May 13, 2024

May 13, 2024

RECAP
27

NOTICE by MUWSA GREEN, KHALIL HAMMOND, MALIKA HENDERSON, TYRONE LEONARD, DAVID THOMPSON, ANTOINE WALKER Notice of Intent to File Amended Complaint (FELDMAN, MATTHEW) (Entered: 05/16/2024)

May 16, 2024

May 16, 2024

PACER
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MOTION to Stay Deadline to Respond to Defendants' Motion to Transfer filed by MUWSA GREEN, KHALIL HAMMOND, MALIKA HENDERSON, TYRONE LEONARD, DAVID THOMPSON, ANTOINE WALKER.Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(FELDMAN, MATTHEW) (Entered: 05/19/2024)

May 19, 2024

May 19, 2024

PACER
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AMENDED COMPLAINT against PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, LAUREL HARRY, GEORGE LITTLE, LUCAS MALISHCHAK, MICHAEL WENEROWICZ, BRIAN SCHNEIDER, filed by MALIKA HENDERSON, ANTOINE WALKER, DAVID THOMPSON, MUWSA GREEN, KHALIL HAMMOND, TYRONE LEONARD.(FELDMAN, MATTHEW) (Entered: 05/29/2024)

May 29, 2024

May 29, 2024

Clearinghouse

Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

May 30, 2024

May 30, 2024

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by CHASE M. DEFELICE on behalf of BRIAN SCHNEIDER (DEFELICE, CHASE) (Entered: 05/30/2024)

May 30, 2024

May 30, 2024

PACER
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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by BRIAN SCHNEIDER. BRIAN SCHNEIDER waiver sent on 5/29/2024, answer due 7/29/2024. (DEFELICE, CHASE) (Entered: 05/30/2024)

May 30, 2024

May 30, 2024

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by SARINA M. KAPLAN on behalf of BRIAN SCHNEIDER with Certificate of Service(KAPLAN, SARINA) (Entered: 05/30/2024)

May 30, 2024

May 30, 2024

PACER

Set/Reset Deadlines as to 26 MOTION to Transfer. RESPONSES DUE BY 6/19/2024. (sg)

May 30, 2024

May 30, 2024

PACER
33

NOTICE of Appearance by JOSEPH G. FULGINITI on behalf of PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, LAUREL HARRY, GEORGE LITTLE, LUCAS MALISHCHAK, BRIAN SCHNEIDER, MICHAEL WENEROWICZ with Certificate of Service(FULGINITI, JOSEPH) (Entered: 05/31/2024)

May 31, 2024

May 31, 2024

PACER

Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

May 31, 2024

May 31, 2024

PACER
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ORDER THAT UPON CONSIDERATION OF THE PLAINTIFFS UNOPPOSED MOTION TO STAY THE DEADLINE TO RESPOND TO DEFENDANTS MOTION TO TRANSFER (DOC. NO. 28), IT IS ORDERED THAT THE MOTION IS GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AS FOLLOWS: 1. THE COMMONWEALTH DEFENDANTS MOTION TO TRANSFER; OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, STRIKE CLASS CERTIFICATION; OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, PARTIALLY DISMISS (DOC. NO. 26) SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE BEEN FILED ALSO IN THE NEWLY-FILED RELATED ACTIONS, HENDERSON, ET AL. V. HARRY, ET AL., C.A. NO. 24-2290 AND WALKER, ET AL. V. HARRY, ET AL., C.A. NO. 24-2295. 2. THE CLERK SHALL FILE A COPY OF THE MOTION IN THE RELATED CASES. 3. THE PLAINTIFFS SHALL FILE THEIR RESPONSES TO THE MOTION NO LATER THAN JUNE 19, 2024. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 5/30/2024.5/31/2024 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(sg) (Entered: 05/31/2024)

May 31, 2024

May 31, 2024

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by KELLY J. HOKE on behalf of PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, LAUREL HARRY, GEORGE LITTLE, LUCAS MALISHCHAK, BRIAN SCHNEIDER, MICHAEL WENEROWICZ (HOKE, KELLY) (Entered: 05/31/2024)

May 31, 2024

May 31, 2024

PACER
36

MOTION to Withdraw 26 MOTION to Transfer filed by PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, LAUREL HARRY, GEORGE LITTLE, LUCAS MALISHCHAK, BRIAN SCHNEIDER, MICHAEL WENEROWICZ.Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(FULGINITI, JOSEPH) (Entered: 06/06/2024)

June 6, 2024

June 6, 2024

PACER
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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 29 Amended Complaint, filed by PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, LAUREL HARRY, GEORGE LITTLE, LUCAS MALISHCHAK, BRIAN SCHNEIDER, MICHAEL WENEROWICZ.Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(HOKE, KELLY) (Entered: 06/06/2024)

June 6, 2024

June 6, 2024

PACER
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ORDER GRANTING 36 MOTION TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE 26 MOTION TO TRANSFER. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 6/7/24. 6/7/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (va) (Entered: 06/07/2024)

June 7, 2024

June 7, 2024

RECAP
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ORDER GRANTING 37 MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE RESPONSE TO AMENDED COMPLAINT BY 7/29/24. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 6/7/24. 6/7/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(va) (Entered: 06/07/2024)

June 7, 2024

June 7, 2024

RECAP
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MOTION to Transfer filed by PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, LAUREL HARRY, GEORGE LITTLE, LUCAS MALISHCHAK, BRIAN SCHNEIDER, MICHAEL WENEROWICZ.Brief, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit Declaration of David Radziewicz)(FULGINITI, JOSEPH) (Entered: 07/16/2024)

1 Brief

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2 Text of Proposed Order

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3 Exhibit Declaration of David Radziewicz

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July 16, 2024

July 16, 2024

RECAP
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MOTION to Stay filed by PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, LAUREL HARRY, GEORGE LITTLE, LUCAS MALISHCHAK, BRIAN SCHNEIDER, MICHAEL WENEROWICZ.. (Attachments: # 1 Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(HOKE, KELLY) (Entered: 07/16/2024)

July 16, 2024

July 16, 2024

PACER
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ORDER GRANTING 41 MOTION TO STAY ALL PROCEEDINGS PENDING DISPOSITION OF THE MOTION TO TRANSFER. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 7/17/24. 7/17/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(va) (Main Document 42 replaced on 7/18/2024 as per Chambers.) (va). (Entered: 07/17/2024)

July 17, 2024

July 17, 2024

PACER
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RESPONSE in Opposition re 40 MOTION to Transfer filed by MUWSA GREEN, KHALIL HAMMOND, MALIKA HENDERSON, TYRONE LEONARD, DAVID THOMPSON, ANTOINE WALKER. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(FELDMAN, MATTHEW) (Entered: 07/30/2024)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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July 30, 2024

July 30, 2024

PACER
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ORDER THAT, NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 1, 2024, THE DEFENDANT PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS (DOC) SHALL: IDENTIFY THE INSTITUTIONS WHERE THE PUTATIVE CLASS MEMBERS ARE CONFINED AND THE NUMBER OF THE PUTATIVE CLASS MEMBERS IN EACH INSTITUTION; AND SET FORTH THE DISTANCES BETWEEN THE LOCATION OF EACH OF THE IDENTIFIED INSTITUTIONS AND THE UNITED STATES COURTHOUSES IN HARRISBURG AND PHILADELPHIA.. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 10/23/24. 10/24/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (va) Modified on 10/24/2024 (va). (Entered: 10/24/2024)

Oct. 23, 2024

Oct. 23, 2024

PACER
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ORDER THAT ORAL ARGUMENT ON THE 40 MOTION TO TRANSFER IS SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024, AT 1:30 P.M., IN COURTROOM 9A. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 10/23/24. 10/24/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(va) (Entered: 10/24/2024)

Oct. 23, 2024

Oct. 23, 2024

PACER
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Response re 44 Order,, by PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, LAUREL HARRY, GEORGE LITTLE, LUCAS MALISHCHAK, BRIAN SCHNEIDER, MICHAEL WENEROWICZ. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (FULGINITI, JOSEPH) (Entered: 10/31/2024)

Oct. 31, 2024

Oct. 31, 2024

PACER
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Response to This Court's Verbal Order of November 12, 2024 by MICHAEL WENEROWICZ, LUCAS MALISHCHAK, BRIAN SCHNEIDER, PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, LAUREL HARRY, GEORGE LITTLE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, Declaration of Erin Brown, # 2 Exhibit B, Declaration of William Nicklow, # 3 Exhibit C, Declaration of Nicolette Cawley, # 4 Exhibit D, Philadelphia Costs Chart, # 5 Exhibit E, Harrisburg Costs Chart) (FULGINITI, JOSEPH) (Entered: 11/18/2024)

Nov. 18, 2024

Nov. 18, 2024

PACER
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Response to ECF No. 47 by KHALIL HAMMOND, DAVID THOMPSON, ANTOINE WALKER, MUWSA GREEN, TYRONE LEONARD, MALIKA HENDERSON. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1) (FELDMAN, MATTHEW) (Entered: 11/25/2024)

Nov. 25, 2024

Nov. 25, 2024

PACER
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MEMORANDUM OPINION. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 1/8/25. 1/8/25 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (va) (Entered: 01/08/2025)

Jan. 8, 2025

Jan. 8, 2025

RECAP

Remark

Jan. 8, 2025

Jan. 8, 2025

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ORDER GRANTING 40 MOTION TO TRANSFER CASE TO USDC MDPA. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 1/8/25. 1/8/25 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(va) (Entered: 01/08/2025)

Jan. 8, 2025

Jan. 8, 2025

RECAP

CASE TRANSFERRED TO USDC MDPA VIA ECF EXTRACTION SYSTEM. (va)

Jan. 8, 2025

Jan. 8, 2025

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Intervene

July 18, 2025

July 18, 2025

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Order

July 25, 2025

July 25, 2025

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Remark

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July 25, 2025

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Remark

Aug. 4, 2025

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Case Details

State / Territory: Pennsylvania

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Disability Rights

Special Collection(s):

Solitary confinement

Key Dates

Filing Date: March 4, 2024

Closing Date: Jan. 8, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Plaintiffs are incarcerated individuals who've spent time in solitary confinement.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, State

Laurel Harry, State

George M. Little, State

Michael Wenerowicz, State

Lucas Malishchak, State

Defendant Type(s):

Corrections

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

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

Declaratory Judgment Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2201

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process: Procedural Due Process

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

Disability and Disability Rights:

Disability, unspecified

Mental Illness, Unspecified

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Administrative segregation