Case: Gonzales v. Gomez

3:89-cv-01439 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Filed Date: April 27, 1989

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Case Summary

On April 27, 1989, Michael Gonzales, a prisoner of the state of California, filed a lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against the California Department of Corrections in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The plaintiff asked the court to award him injunctive relief and damages for the defendants' failure to provide him with supervised physical therapy, arguing that the deprivation amounted to deliberate indifference to his medical needs.On March 6, 1991, the U.S. Dis…

On April 27, 1989, Michael Gonzales, a prisoner of the state of California, filed a lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against the California Department of Corrections in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The plaintiff asked the court to award him injunctive relief and damages for the defendants' failure to provide him with supervised physical therapy, arguing that the deprivation amounted to deliberate indifference to his medical needs.

On March 6, 1991, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (Judge Charles Legge) granted the plaintiff a preliminary injunction requiring the defendants to provide him with physical therapy. On June 12, 1992, the court (Judge Legge) entered summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff, awarding him damages in the amount of one dollar. On July 9, 1992, both parties appealed.

On June 26, 1995, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (Judge Mary Schroeder, Judge Robert Beezer, and Judge David Thompson) affirmed the district court's opinion. Gonzales v. Gomez, 1995 WL 378781 (9th Cir.(Cal.) June 26, 1995).

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Kristen Sagar (3/31/2006)

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3:89-cv-01439

Docket (PACER)

Gonzalez v. Rowland

June 27, 1997

June 27, 1997

Docket

92-16238

92-16682

3:89-cv-01439

Memorandum

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

June 26, 1995

June 26, 1995

Order/Opinion

59 F.3d 175

Docket

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Docket for: Michael E. Gonzales v. James Rowland
ECF Number Date Description Link
1 April 27, 1989

In forma pauperis Affidavit (tl, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/12/1991)

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12 Nov. 28, 1989

ORDER by Judge Charles A. Legge dismissing party Daniel Vasquez (cc: all counsel) (tl, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/12/1991)

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34 June 25, 1990

ORDER by Judge Charles A. Legge for appointment of counsel of Rocky Unruh & Dennis FAarias of Morgenstein & Jubelirer for plaintiff. (cc: all counsel) (tl, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/12/1991)

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40 July 19, 1990

FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT [1-1] by plaintiff Michael Eric Gonzales; jury demand (tl, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/12/1991)

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44 Sept. 12, 1990

ANSWER by defendant Brenton A. Textor to FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT; jury demand (tl, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/12/1991)

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58 Oct. 22, 1990

SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT [40-1] by plaintiff Michael Eric Gonzales; jury demand (tl, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/12/1991)

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68 Dec. 19, 1990

ANSWER by defendant James Rowland, defendant Brenton A. Textor to SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT; jury demand (tl, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/12/1991)

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80 Feb. 5, 1991

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION by Magistrate Woelflen. Following evidentiary hearing, plaintiff have established that he has a serious medical need. Plaintiff is in need of supervised physical therapy. concerning (cc: all counsel) (tl, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/12/1991)

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81 March 6, 1991

ORDER by Judge Charles A. Legge (cc: all counsel) (tl, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/12/1991)

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82 March 12, 1991

CLERK'S NOTICE ; Status conference set for 5/10/91 @ 11:00am (tl, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/15/1991)

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83 March 18, 1991

OBJECTIONS by defendant James Rowland, defendant Brenton A. Textor to order [81-1] (tl, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/21/1991)

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84 March 27, 1991

ORDER by Judge Charles A. Legge Regarding defendants' objections to part 3 of order of 3/6/91. (cc: all counsel) (tl, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/28/1991)

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85 May 1, 1991

STATUS REPORT by plaintiff Michael Eric Gonzales (tl, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 05/06/1991)

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86 May 3, 1991

STATUS REPORT by defendant James Rowland, defendant Brenton A. Textor (tl, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 05/07/1991)

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87 May 10, 1991

MINUTES: ( C/R none) ; All motions hrg 7/12/91 @ 9:30am ; Motion filing ddl 6/7/91 (tl, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 05/14/1991)

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88 June 7, 1991

MOTION by plaintiff Michael Eric Gonzales for order holding defendants in civil contempt of court with Notice set for 7/12/91 @ 9:30am (tl, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 06/11/1991)

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89 June 7, 1991

MEMORANDUM by plaintiff Michael Eric Gonzales in support of motion for order holding defendants in civil contempt of court [88-1] (tl, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 06/11/1991)

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90 June 7, 1991

DECLARATION by Asha Bajaj on behalf of plaintiff Michael Eric Gonzales re motion for order holding defendants in civil contempt of court [88-1] (tl, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 06/11/1991)

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91 June 7, 1991

DECLARATION by Dennis M. Farias on behalf of plaintiff Michael Eric Gonzales re motion for order holding defendants in civil contempt of court [88-1] (tl, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 06/11/1991)

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June 7, 1991

RECEIVED Order re: [88-1] (tl, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 06/11/1991)

PACER
June 7, 1991

RECEIVED Order re: [88-1] (tl, COURT STAFF)

92 June 19, 1991

BRIEF FILED by defendant James Rowland, defendant Brenton A. Textor to the court re: plaintiff's medical condition (tl, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 06/24/1991)

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93 June 20, 1991

DECLARATION by Leonard Shedler, D.O. on behalf of defendant James Rowland, defendant Brenton A. Textor (tl, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 06/24/1991)

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94 July 1, 1991

OPPOSITION by defendant James Rowland, defendant Brenton A. Textor to motion for order holding defendants in civil contempt of court [88-1] (tl, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/02/1991)

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95 July 2, 1991

REPLY by plaintiff Michael Eric Gonzales re motion for order holding defendants in civil contempt of court [88-1] (tl, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/05/1991)

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96 July 2, 1991

SECOND DECLARATION by Dennis M. Farias on behalf of plaintiff Michael Eric Gonzales re motion for order holding defendants in civil contempt of court [88-1] (tl, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/05/1991)

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97 July 3, 1991

SUPPLEMENT by defendant James Rowland, defendant Brenton A. Textor re brief [92-1] (tl, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/05/1991)

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98 July 12, 1991

MINUTES: ( C/R Candace Francis) granting motion for order holding defendants in civil contempt of court [88-1] ; Status conference continued to 8/23/91 @ 11:00am (tl, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/16/1991)

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99 July 26, 1991

MOTION by defendant for relief from court's 3/6/91 order with Notice set for 8/23/91 @ 9:30am (tl, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/29/1991)

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100 July 26, 1991

MEMORANDUM by defendant in support of motion for relief from court's 3/6/91 order [99-1] (tl, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/29/1991)

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July 26, 1991

RECEIVED Order re: [99-1] (tl, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/29/1991)

PACER
July 26, 1991

RECEIVED Order re: [99-1] (tl, COURT STAFF)

101 July 29, 1991

ORDER by Judge Charles A. Legge holding defendants in civil contempt of court ( Date Entered: 7/30/91) (cc: all counsel) (tl, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/30/1991)

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102 Aug. 9, 1991

MEMORANDUM by plaintiff Michael Eric Gonzales in opposition motion for relief from court's 3/6/91 order [99-1] (tl, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 08/12/1991)

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103 Aug. 9, 1991

SECOND REPORT by defendant James Rowland, defendant Brenton A. Textor re: plaintiff's medical condition & defendant's compliance with the court's 3/6/91 order. (tl, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 08/12/1991)

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104 Aug. 13, 1991

REPLY by defendant re opposition memorandum [102-1] (tl, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 08/14/1991)

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105 Aug. 13, 1991

DECLARATION by David K. Thomas, R.P.T. on behalf of defendant James Rowland, defendant Brenton A. Textor (tl, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 08/15/1991)

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Aug. 16, 1991

RECEIVED Declaration of Leonard Shedler submitted by defendant James Rowland, defendant Brenton A. Textor (tl, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 08/19/1991)

PACER
Aug. 16, 1991

RECEIVED Declaration of Leonard Shedler submitted by defendant James Rowland, defendant Brenton A. Textor (tl, COURT STAFF)

106 Aug. 23, 1991

MINUTES: ( C/R Candace Francis) denying motion for relief from court's 3/6/91 order [99-1] granting motion for order holding defendants in civil contempt of court [88-1] ; Status conference held. ; Status conference continued to 10/11/91 @ 11:00 (tl, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 08/28/1991)

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107 Oct. 17, 1991

THIRD REPORT re plaintiff's medical condition by defendants James Rowland and Brenton A. Textor in compliance with order [81-1] (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 10/21/1991)

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108 Oct. 17, 1991

STATUS CONFERENCE STATEMENT by plaintiff Michael Eric Gonzales (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 10/21/1991)

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109 Oct. 18, 1991

MINUTES: ( C/R not reported) status conference held ; judge will read defendant's report filed 10/17/91 (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 10/22/1991)

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110 Oct. 24, 1991

REPLY by plaintiff Michael Eric Gonzales re defendant's third report [107-1] (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 10/29/1991)

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111 Oct. 28, 1991

REPORTER'S TRANSCRIPT Date of proceedings: 8/23/91 ( C/R: Candace L. Francis) (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 11/01/1991)

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112 Oct. 29, 1991

ORDER of Reference by Judge Charles A. Legge for referral to special master referring matter (cc: all counsel) (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 11/01/1991)

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113 Oct. 29, 1991

DECLARATION by Leonard Shedler, D.O. on behalf of defendants Rowland and Textor (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 11/01/1991)

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114 Nov. 6, 1991

PRE-TRIAL ORDER by Mag. Judge F. S. Langford Hearing set for 2/10/92 at 9:30am in courtroom 16 ; Pre-trial conference set for 1/24/92 at 9:30am in courtroom 16 ( Date Entered: 11/7/91) (cc: all counsel) (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 11/07/1991)

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115 Nov. 12, 1991

MAIL [114-2] addressed to defendant Brenton A. Textor returned from Post Office (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 11/14/1991)

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Jan. 14, 1992

RECEIVED Stipulation and Order ( plaintiff Michael Eric Gonzales ) continuing evidentiary hearing (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 01/15/1992)

PACER
Jan. 14, 1992

RECEIVED Stipulation and Order ( plaintiff Michael Eric Gonzales ) continuing evidentiary hearing (mp, COURT STAFF)

116 Jan. 15, 1992

STIPULATION and ORDER by Mag. Judge F. S. Langford : Hearing reset to 3/30/92 at 9:30am; Pre-hearing conference 3/16/92 at 9:30am (cc: all counsel) (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 01/21/1992)

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117 Jan. 23, 1992

REPORTER'S TRANSCRIPT Date of proceedings: 1/23/91 (C/R: Judith N. Dudeck) (mp, COURT STAFF) Modified on 01/28/1992 (Entered: 01/28/1992)

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118 Jan. 23, 1992

REPORTER'S TRANSCRIPT Date of proceedings: 1/24/91 (C/R: Judith N. Dudeck) (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 01/28/1992)

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119 Jan. 24, 1992

SPECIAL REPORT by defendants Rowland and Textor (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 01/29/1992)

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120 Jan. 24, 1992

DECLARATION by George Prince on behalf of defendant re SPECIAL REPORT [119-1] (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 01/29/1992)

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Feb. 19, 1992

RECEIVED Order re medical examination of plaintiff ( plaintiff) (lc, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/21/1992)

PACER
Feb. 19, 1992

RECEIVED Order re medical examination of plaintiff ( plaintiff) (lc, COURT STAFF)

121 Feb. 21, 1992

STIPULATION and ORDER by Mag. Judge F. S. Langford : re medical examination of plaintiff (cc: all counsel) (gba, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 02/24/1992)

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122 Feb. 27, 1992

MINUTES: (C/R none) evidentiary hearing continued to 4/15/92 at 9:30am to accommodate plaintiff's witness, all parties agree (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/03/1992)

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123 March 25, 1992

SCHEDULING ORDER by Mag. Judge F. S. Langford : ; pretrial conference set for 4/8/92 at 1:30pm (cc: all counsel) (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 03/26/1992)

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124 March 31, 1992

REPORTER'S TRANSCRIPT; Date of proceedings: 1/23/91 ( C/R: Judith N. Dudeck) (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 04/02/1992)

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125 April 2, 1992

WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AD TESTIFICANDUM by Judge Charles A. Legge to Warden Robert Gorg of New Folsom Prison for appearance of plaintiff Michael E. Gonzales at USDC 4/15/92 at 9:00am before Magistrate F. Steele Langford (copy of order to writ clerk) (Date Entered: 4/7/92) (cc: all counsel) (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 04/07/1992)

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126 April 3, 1992

PARTIAL OPPOSITION by defendant James Rowland, defendant Brenton A. Textor to Writ of Habeas Corpus Ad Testificandum [125-2] (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 04/08/1992)

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127 April 7, 1992

DESIGNATION OF WITNESS(ES) submitted by plaintiff Michael Eric Gonzales (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 04/10/1992)

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128 April 7, 1992

OBJECTIONS by plaintiff Michael Eric Gonzales to evidence (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 04/10/1992)

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129 April 7, 1992

PRE-HEARING BRIEF FILED by plaintiff Michael Eric Gonzales (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 04/10/1992)

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135 April 7, 1992

EXHIBIT list by plaintiff Michael Eric Gonzales (ml, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

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April 7, 1992

RECEIVED exhibit list submitted by plaintiff Michael Eric Gonzales (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 04/10/1992)

PACER
April 7, 1992

RECEIVED exhibit list submitted by plaintiff Michael Eric Gonzales (mp, COURT STAFF)

130 April 8, 1992

BRIEF FILED by defendant James Rowland, defendant Brenton A. Textor, defendant Jack Williams, defendant Steve Cambra re evidentiary hearing (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 04/13/1992)

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131 April 8, 1992

EXHIBITS re evidentiary hearing brief [130-1] (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 04/13/1992)

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132 April 8, 1992

DESIGNATION OF WITNESS(ES) submitted by defendant James Rowland, defendant Brenton A. Textor, defendant Jack Williams, defendant Steve Cambra (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 04/13/1992)

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133 April 9, 1992

MINUTES 4/8/92: (C/R Carl Pline) denying defendant's motion for reconsideration (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 04/15/1992)

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134 April 14, 1992

RENEWAL OF DEMAND for jury trial by defendant James Rowland, defendant Brenton A. Textor (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

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136 April 15, 1992

MINUTES: ( C/R Rosita Flores) ; In-court hearing (evidence) 4/16/92 at 1:30 (ml, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

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April 15, 1992

MOTION by defendant for jury trial on the issues in open court. To be ruled upon by Judge Legge (ml, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

PACER
April 15, 1992

MOTION by defendant for jury trial on the issues in open court. To be ruled upon by Judge Legge (ml, COURT STAFF)

137 April 16, 1992

TRIAL MINUTES: (C/R Rosita Flores) Further evidentiary hearing 4/17/92 at 3:00p.m. Testimony of David Thomas (th, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

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138 April 16, 1992

ORDER by Mag. Judge F. S. Langford that plaintiff Michael E. Gonzales shall be returned to Folsom Prison on 4/16/92 at the conclusion of proceedings in this matter on that date (copy of order to writ clerk) (cc: all counsel) (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

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139 April 17, 1992

MINUTES: (C/R Rosita Flores) Evidentiary Hearing held before Magistrate Langford ; testimony of Stephen Ofori ; case submitted (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

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140 April 17, 1992

TITLE Sheet re 4/17/92 evidentiary hearing before Magistrate F. Steele Langford (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 04/22/1992)

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141 April 23, 1992

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION by Chief Magistrate F. Steele Langford concerning USDC's 3/6/91 order (copy of order to writ clerk) (cc: all counsel) (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 04/27/1992)

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142 May 4, 1992

OBJECTIONS by plaintiff Michael Eric Gonzales REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION by Chief Magistrate F. Steele Langford [141-1] (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 05/06/1992)

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143 May 4, 1992

MEMORANDUM by plaintiff Michael Eric Gonzales in support of objections [142-1] (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 05/06/1992)

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144 May 4, 1992

NOTICE by plaintiff Michael Eric Gonzales of hearing on objections to Report and Recommendation on 6/5/92 at 9:30am (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 05/06/1992)

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145 May 7, 1992

OBJECTIONS by defendant James Rowland REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION by Chief Magistrate F. Steele Langford [141-1] (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 05/08/1992)

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146 May 22, 1992

RESPONSE by defendants re objection [142-1] (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 05/26/1992)

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147 May 29, 1992

REPLY MEMORANDUM by plaintiff Michael Eric Gonzales in support of objection [142-1] (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 06/03/1992)

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148 June 2, 1992

CLERK'S NOTICE resetting hearing on plaintiff's objection [142-1] 9:30 6/12/92 (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 06/03/1992)

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149 June 5, 1992

REPORTER'S TRANSCRIPT (Vol. 1 of 3) Date of proceedings: 3/15/92 (C/R: Rosita Flores) (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 06/08/1992)

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150 June 5, 1992

REPORTER'S TRANSCRIPT (Vol. 2 of 3) Date of proceedings: 4/16/92 (C/R: Rosita Flores) (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 06/08/1992)

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151 June 5, 1992

REPORTER'S TRANSCRIPT (Vol. 3 of 3) Date of proceedings: 4/17/92 (C/R: Rosita Flores) (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 06/08/1992)

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152 June 12, 1992

MINUTES: (C/R Jim Yeomans) denying plaintiff's objections to magistrate's findings ; court upholds findings and recommendations ; plaintiff is entitled to only four more therapy visits ; court awards plaintiff damages in the amount of one dollar (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 06/18/1992)

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June 12, 1992

Text not available. (Entered: 06/18/1992)

PACER
June 12, 1992

Text not available.

153 June 29, 1992

REPORTER'S TRANSCRIPT; Date of proceedings: 6/12/92 ( C/R: James Yeomans) (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/01/1992)

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154 July 9, 1992

NOTICE OF APPEAL by defendants James Gomez, Brenton Textor and Kenneth S. Shephard from Dist. Court decision minutes [152-1] and Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and Recommendations by Chief Magistrate F. Steele Langford [141-1] ; fee paid (on 7/10/92) receipt #22243 ; transcript designation and ordering form given (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/10/1992)

RECAP
July 10, 1992

Copy of notice of appeal and docket sheet to all counsel (mp, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/10/1992)

PACER
July 10, 1992

Docket fee notification form and case information sheet to USCA [154-1] (mp, COURT STAFF)

Case Details

State / Territory:

California

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Healthcare Access and Reproductive Issues

Key Dates

Filing Date: April 27, 1989

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Prisoner alleging deliberate indifference to his medical needs by prison officials

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

NDRN/Protection & Advocacy Organizations

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: Unknown

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

State

California Department of Corrections

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Other Dockets:

Northern District of California 3:89-cv-01439

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 92-16238

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 92-16682

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 93-15508

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Order Duration: 1992 - 1995

Issues

Medical/Mental Health Care:

Medical care, general

Recommended Citation