Case: Catala v. City of New York

820112/2025E | New York state trial court

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Case Summary

[This summary is temporary while we research the case]. This class action lawsuit challenges the prison conditions at Rikers. Specifically, the plaintiffs, all inmates at Rikers, allege that Rikers keeps many inmates in 24-hour confinement in violation of the Humane Alternatives to Long-Term Solitary Confinement Act. 

Summary Authors

Madilynn O'Hara (1/18/2026)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

25-820112

Summons; Complaint

New York state supreme court

Sept. 22, 2025

Sept. 22, 2025

Complaint

Docket

Last updated Jan. 25, 2026, 12:52 a.m.

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1

SUMMONS + COMPLAINT

Sept. 22, 2025

Sept. 22, 2025

2

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE (POST RJI)

Sept. 24, 2025

Sept. 24, 2025

3

AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE

Sept. 25, 2025

Sept. 25, 2025

4

AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE

Sept. 25, 2025

Sept. 25, 2025

5

NOTICE OF MOTION (Motion #1)

Sept. 25, 2025

Sept. 25, 2025

6

MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT (Motion #1)

Sept. 25, 2025

Sept. 25, 2025

7

ORDER ( PROPOSED ) (Motion #1)

Sept. 25, 2025

Sept. 25, 2025

8

AFFIRMATION (Motion #1) Statement of Barbara Hamilton

Sept. 25, 2025

Sept. 25, 2025

9

EXHIBIT(S) - 1 (Motion #1) NIC Cell Photo

Sept. 25, 2025

Sept. 25, 2025

10

EXHIBIT(S) - 2 (Motion #1) BOC April 2023 Tour of RNDC and WF

Sept. 25, 2025

Sept. 25, 2025

11

AFFIDAVIT OR AFFIRMATION IN SUPPORT OF MOTION (Motion #1) Affidavit of Dr. Craig Haney in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Sept. 25, 2025

Sept. 25, 2025

12

EXHIBIT(S) - A-1 (Motion #1) Appendix 1 - Haney CV

Sept. 25, 2025

Sept. 25, 2025

13

EXHIBIT(S) - A-2 (Motion #1) Appendix 2 - Haney Literature

Sept. 25, 2025

Sept. 25, 2025

14

AFFIRMATION (Motion #1) Statement of James Campbell

Sept. 25, 2025

Sept. 25, 2025

15

AFFIRMATION (Motion #1) Statement of Jesus Vasquez

Sept. 25, 2025

Sept. 25, 2025

16

AFFIRMATION (Motion #1) Statement of Arnold Catala

Sept. 25, 2025

Sept. 25, 2025

17

AFFIRMATION (Motion #1) Statement of Richard Luttman

Sept. 25, 2025

Sept. 25, 2025

18

AFFIRMATION (Motion #1) Statement of Jerry Young

Sept. 25, 2025

Sept. 25, 2025

19

AFFIRMATION (Motion #1) Statement of Cory Elder

Sept. 25, 2025

Sept. 25, 2025

20

AFFIRMATION (Motion #1) Statement of Ben Foster

Sept. 25, 2025

Sept. 25, 2025

21

AFFIRMATION (Motion #1) Statement of Anibal Diaz

Sept. 25, 2025

Sept. 25, 2025

22

LETTER / CORRESPONDENCE TO JUDGE (Motion #1)

Sept. 25, 2025

Sept. 25, 2025

23

AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE (Motion #1)

Sept. 25, 2025

Sept. 25, 2025

24

RJI -RE: NOTICE OF MOTION (Motion #1)

Sept. 25, 2025

Sept. 25, 2025

25

NOTICE OF MOTION (Motion #2) *Corrected*

Sept. 29, 2025

Sept. 29, 2025

26

MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT (Motion #2) *Corrected*

Sept. 29, 2025

Sept. 29, 2025

27

EXHIBIT(S) - 1 (Motion #2) Affidavit of Dr. Craig Haney in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Sept. 29, 2025

Sept. 29, 2025

28

EXHIBIT(S) - 2 (Motion #2) Statement of Arnold Catala

Sept. 29, 2025

Sept. 29, 2025

29

EXHIBIT(S) - 3 (Motion #2) Statement of Cory Elder

Sept. 29, 2025

Sept. 29, 2025

30

EXHIBIT(S) - 4 (Motion #2) Statement of Jerry Young

Sept. 29, 2025

Sept. 29, 2025

31

EXHIBIT(S) - 5 (Motion #2) Statement of Ben Foster

Sept. 29, 2025

Sept. 29, 2025

32

EXHIBIT(S) - 6 (Motion #2) Affirmation in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Class Certification

Sept. 29, 2025

Sept. 29, 2025

33

EXHIBIT(S) - 7 (Motion #2) Statement of Barbara Hamilton

Sept. 29, 2025

Sept. 29, 2025

34

AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE (Motion #2)

Sept. 29, 2025

Sept. 29, 2025

35

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE (POST RJI)

Sept. 30, 2025

Sept. 30, 2025

36

AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE (Motion #2)

Oct. 1, 2025

Oct. 1, 2025

37

STIPULATION - ADJOURNMENT OF MOTION (Motion #1) and setting a briefing schedule

Oct. 16, 2025

Oct. 16, 2025

38

STIPULATION - ADJOURNMENT OF MOTION (Motion #2) and setting a briefing schedule

Oct. 16, 2025

Oct. 16, 2025

39

AFFIRMATION (Motion #1) re Application for Extension

Nov. 7, 2025

Nov. 7, 2025

40

AFFIRMATION (Motion #2) re Application for Extension

Nov. 7, 2025

Nov. 7, 2025

41

AFFIRMATION Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Request for Extension

Nov. 10, 2025

Nov. 10, 2025

42

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE (POST RJI)

Nov. 12, 2025

Nov. 12, 2025

43

AFFIDAVIT OR AFFIRMATION IN OPPOSITION TO MOTION (Motion #1) H. Georgy Aff.

Nov. 18, 2025

Nov. 18, 2025

44

EXHIBIT(S) - A (Motion #1) Directive No. 3376R-A

Nov. 18, 2025

Nov. 18, 2025

45

AFFIDAVIT OR AFFIRMATION IN OPPOSITION TO MOTION (Motion #1) C. Lemon Aff.

Nov. 18, 2025

Nov. 18, 2025

46

EXHIBIT(S) - A (Motion #1) CDU Disposition Form

Nov. 18, 2025

Nov. 18, 2025

47

EXHIBIT(S) - B (Motion #1) Directive No. 6007R-A

Nov. 18, 2025

Nov. 18, 2025

48

EXHIBIT(S) - C (Motion #1) Directive No. 4597R-C

Nov. 18, 2025

Nov. 18, 2025

49

AFFIDAVIT OR AFFIRMATION IN OPPOSITION TO MOTION (Motion #1) D. Thayer Aff.

Nov. 18, 2025

Nov. 18, 2025

50

EXHIBIT(S) - A (Motion #1) Cepeda Class Action Compl.

Nov. 18, 2025

Nov. 18, 2025

51

MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN OPPOSITION (Motion #1)

Nov. 18, 2025

Nov. 18, 2025

52

AFFIDAVIT OR AFFIRMATION IN OPPOSITION TO MOTION (Motion #2) D. Thayer Aff.

Nov. 18, 2025

Nov. 18, 2025

53

EXHIBIT(S) - A (Motion #2) Cepeda Class Action Compl.

Nov. 18, 2025

Nov. 18, 2025

54

MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN OPPOSITION (Motion #2)

Nov. 18, 2025

Nov. 18, 2025

55

MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN REPLY (Motion #1)

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

56

MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN REPLY (Motion #2)

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

57

AFFIDAVIT OR AFFIRMATION IN REPLY (Motion #1) Affirmation of Barbara Hamilton in Support of Plaintiffs' Motions for Class Certification and for a ... show more

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

58

EXHIBIT(S) - A (Motion #1) Pro Se Article 78 Petition of Ashraf Mohamed

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

59

EXHIBIT(S) - B (Motion #1) Pro Se Article 78 Petition of Carlton Decoteau

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

60

EXHIBIT(S) - C (Motion #1) Pro Se Article 78 Petition of Clarence M. Chever II

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

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EXHIBIT(S) - D (Motion #1) Pro Se Article 78 Petition of Corey Brock

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

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EXHIBIT(S) - E (Motion #1) Pro Se Article 78 Petition of Emanual Brenes

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

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EXHIBIT(S) - F (Motion #1) Pro Se Article 78 Petition of James Campbell

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

64

EXHIBIT(S) - G (Motion #1) Pro Se Article 78 Petition of Jeffrey Beard

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

65

EXHIBIT(S) - H (Motion #1) Pro Se Article 78 Petition of Jesus Vasquez

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

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EXHIBIT(S) - I (Motion #1) Pro Se Article 78 Petition of Alex Kinley

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

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EXHIBIT(S) - J (Motion #1) Pro Se Article 78 Petition of Lance Randolph

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

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EXHIBIT(S) - K (Motion #1) Pro Se Article 78 Petition of Shaky Elmore

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

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EXHIBIT(S) - L (Motion #1) Pro Se Article 78 Petition of James Joseph

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

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EXHIBIT(S) - M (Motion #1) Pro Se Article 78 Petition of Cardinal Leslie

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

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EXHIBIT(S) - N (Motion #1) Pro Se Article 78 Petition of Veo Kelly

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

72

EXHIBIT(S) - O (Motion #1) Pro Se Article 78 Petition of Michael Morgan

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

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EXHIBIT(S) - P (Motion #1) Pro Se Article 78 Petition of Zyaire Crumbley

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

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EXHIBIT(S) - Q (Motion #1) Pro Se Article 78 Petition of David Gorham

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

75

EXHIBIT(S) - R (Motion #1) Pro Se Article 78 Petition of Julius Allen

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

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EXHIBIT(S) - S (Motion #1) Order Julius Allen on Article 78

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

77

EXHIBIT(S) - T (Motion #1) Order Cardinal Leslie on Article 78

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

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EXHIBIT(S) - U (Motion #1) Order Veo Kelly on Article 78 Petition

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

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EXHIBIT(S) - V (Motion #1) Order Zyaire Crumbley on Article 78

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

80

EXHIBIT(S) - W (Motion #1) Pro Se Article 78 Petition of Anthony Wallace

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

81

EXHIBIT(S) - X (Motion #1) Order Vacating NIC Placement, Anthony Wallace, on Article 78

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

82

EXHIBIT(S) - Y (Motion #1) Pro Se Article 78 Petition of Dontey Williams

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

83

EXHIBIT(S) - Z (Motion #1) Order Vacating NIC Placement, Dontey Williams

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

84

EXHIBIT(S) - AA (Motion #1) Pro Se Article 78 Petition of Joshua Louis

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

85

EXHIBIT(S) - BB (Motion #1) Order Vacating NIC Placement, Joshua Louis

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

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EXHIBIT(S) - CC (Motion #1) Pro Se Article 78 Petition of Cory Elder

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

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EXHIBIT(S) - DD (Motion #1) Excerpts from Medical Record of New York City Health and Hospitals Correctional Health Service Regar ... show more

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

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EXHIBIT(S) - EE (Motion #1) Excerpts from Medical Record of New York City Health and Hospitals Correctional Health Service Regar ... show more

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

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EXHIBIT(S) - FF (Motion #1) Excerpts from Medical Record of New York City Health and Hospitals Correctional Health Service Regar ... show more

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

90

AFFIDAVIT OR AFFIRMATION IN REPLY (Motion #1) Affirmation of Sarah DeVita in Support of Plaintiffs' Motions for Class Certification and for a Prel ... show more

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

91

AFFIDAVIT OR AFFIRMATION IN REPLY (Motion #2) Affirmation of Barbara Hamilton in Support of Plaintiffs' Motions for Class Certification and for a ... show more

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

92

EXHIBIT(S) - A (Motion #2) Pro Se Article 78 Petition of Ashraf Mohamed

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

93

EXHIBIT(S) - B (Motion #2) Pro Se Article 78 Petition of Carlton Decoteau

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

94

EXHIBIT(S) - C (Motion #2) Pro Se Article 78 Petition of Clarence M. Chever II

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

95

EXHIBIT(S) - D (Motion #2) Pro Se Article 78 Petition of Corey Brock

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

96

EXHIBIT(S) - E (Motion #2) Pro Se Article 78 Petition of Emanual Brenes

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

97

EXHIBIT(S) - F (Motion #2) Pro Se Article 78 Petition of James Campbell

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

98

EXHIBIT(S) - G (Motion #2) Pro Se Article 78 Petition of Jeffrey Beard

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

99

EXHIBIT(S) - H (Motion #2) Pro Se Article 78 Petition of Jesus Vasquez

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

100

EXHIBIT(S) - I (Motion #2) Pro Se Article 78 Petition of Alex Kinley

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

Case Details

State / Territory:

New York

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Case Details

Other Dockets:

New York state supreme court 820112/2025E

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