Case: Bowring v. Colorado Department of Corrections

1:95-cv-01878 | U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado

Filed Date: July 27, 1995

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Case Summary

On July 27, 1995 Colorado inmates incarcerated at Bowie County Correctional Facility (BCCF) in Texas filed a class action lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado. Plaintiffs were represented by the American Civil Liberties Union and private attorneys. Plaintiffs' complaint, filed in November of 1995, alleged an abusive, overcrowded, unsanitary, and unhealthful environment at BCCF. It alleged forced idleness, fire danger, deficient medica…

On July 27, 1995 Colorado inmates incarcerated at Bowie County Correctional Facility (BCCF) in Texas filed a class action lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado. Plaintiffs were represented by the American Civil Liberties Union and private attorneys. Plaintiffs' complaint, filed in November of 1995, alleged an abusive, overcrowded, unsanitary, and unhealthful environment at BCCF. It alleged forced idleness, fire danger, deficient medical care, and lack of access to the courts due to an inadequate law library. In addition, plaintiffs claimed that BCCF violated the Establishment Clause by paying inmates to attend a Bible study class when there was little or no paid work available to other inmates and no other religious activities.

Defendants moved for transfer and change of venue. The district court (Judge John L. Kane, Jr.) denied these motions. Knapp v. Romer, 909 F.Supp. 810 (D. Colo. 1995).

A number of lawsuits were filed in the District of Colorado regarding conditions at BCCF. The cases were consolidated until September 30, 1997, when Judge Kane issued an order ending consolidation and certifying the case as a class action to be represented by counsel for one of the claims, Leggions, et al v. CO Dept. Corrections, et al. Litigation continued, with the court granting many plaintiffs' motions for exclusion from class representation and several motions for joinder. The PACER docket for this case ends on February 25, 1999 so no information regarding further proceedings is available.

Summary Authors

Angela Heverling (4/17/2006)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Adams, James A. (Colorado)

Bell, Jane Anne (Colorado)

Black, Steven W. (Colorado)

Attorney for Defendant

Belsches, Grace A. (Colorado)

Brougham, David R. (Colorado)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

1:95-cv-01919

Docket (PACER)

Sept. 30, 1997

Sept. 30, 1997

Docket

1:95-cv-02225

Docket (PACER)

Knapp v. Romer

Sept. 16, 1998

Sept. 16, 1998

Docket

1:95-cv-01878

Docket (PACER)

Leggions v. CO Dept. of Corrections

Feb. 25, 1999

Feb. 25, 1999

Docket
54

1:95-cv-01878

First Amended Complaint

Knapp v. Romer

Nov. 17, 1995

Nov. 17, 1995

Complaint
66

1:95-cv-01878

Memorandum Opinion and Order

Knapp v. Romer

Dec. 22, 1995

Dec. 22, 1995

Order/Opinion

909 F.Supp. 810

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/10868582/leggions-v-co-dept-corrections/

Last updated April 4, 2025, 10:26 a.m.

Docket for: Leggions v. CO Dept Corrections
ECF Number Date Description Link
1 July 27, 1995

MOTION by plaintiff Delbert G. Leggions to proceed in forma pauperis (former empl) (Entered: 07/27/1995)

RECAP
2 July 27, 1995

ORDER by Judge John L. Kane granting motion to proceed in forma pauperis [1-1] (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 7/27/95 (former empl) (Entered: 07/27/1995)

RECAP
3 July 27, 1995

COMPLAINT of Delbert G. Leggions ( No Summons(es) issued) (former empl) (Entered: 07/27/1995)

RECAP
4 July 27, 1995

LETTER from court to Plaintiff re: filing of complaint (former empl) (Entered: 07/27/1995)

RECAP
5 July 31, 1995

ORDER by Judge John L. Kane amending [2-1] order entered 7/27/95--Other cases rec'd dealing with conditions of confinement of Colo State prisoners being held in Texas to be consolidated with this action. (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 8/2/95 (former empl) (Entered: 08/02/1995)

RECAP
6 Aug. 7, 1995

LETTER to court from plaintiff Delbert G. Leggions in 1:95-cv-01878. (former empl) (Entered: 08/08/1995)

RECAP
Aug. 8, 1995

COMPLAINT ( No Summons(es) issued) (former empl)

7 Aug. 15, 1995

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for plaintiff Delbert G. Leggions in 1:95-cv-01878 by James E. Hartley, Steven W. Black, David H. Miller. (former empl) (Entered: 08/16/1995)

RECAP
8 Aug. 15, 1995

Ex Parte MOTION by plaintiff Delbert G. Leggions in 1:95-cv-01878 for leave to permit an unannounced inspection of premises. (former empl) (Entered: 08/16/1995)

RECAP
9 Aug. 15, 1995

ORDER by Judge John L. Kane granting the ex parte motion for leave to permit an unannounced inspection of premises [8-1]. Plf's counsel & expert designee authorized to enter the Bowie County Corr Fac for an unannounced inspection of all parties of the facility on 8/16/95; also authorized to make photographic/electronic/audio recordings of any/all parts of the facility. Defts may object to disclosure of the photos, etc. Deft Bowie County to make entire Corr Fac available/open for inspection by parties beginning a 9:00 a.m. on 8/16/95 & continuing thereafter from day to day as lon as plf's counsel deems necessary. Deft ordered to cooperate fully & shall refrain from interfering/hindering in any way with the inspection. (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 8/16/95 (former empl) (Entered: 08/16/1995)

RECAP
10 Aug. 21, 1995

LETTER to court from plaintiff Terry P. Barr in 1:95-cv-01920 re status of his case & indicating that he does not wish to be involved in the consolidated Texas cases. (former empl) (Entered: 08/23/1995)

RECAP
11 Aug. 21, 1995

MOTION by Dean Craine in 1:95-cv-01878 for parties Plf joinder in this case pursuant to Rule 20. (former empl) (Entered: 08/23/1995)

RECAP
13 Aug. 21, 1995

LETTER to court from plaintiff Bobby Cloud in 1:95-cv-02046 requesting that his petition for writ of HC be withdrawn and not included in the consolidated cases. (former empl) (Entered: 08/23/1995)

RECAP
14 Aug. 21, 1995

MOTION by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 for preliminary injunction. (former empl) (Entered: 08/23/1995)

RECAP
15 Aug. 21, 1995

LETTER to court from plaintiff Bobby Cloud in 1:95-cv-02046 indicating that he omitted the second page of his letter that he sent previously--attaching the second page to this letter. (former empl) (Entered: 08/23/1995)

RECAP
12 Aug. 22, 1995

MOTION by plaintiff Troy Lamont Fields in 1:95-cv-02013 for order to sever cases consolidated by previous court order. (former empl) (Entered: 08/23/1995)

RECAP
16 Aug. 23, 1995

ORDER by Judge John L. Kane denying motion for parties Plf joinder in this case pursuant to Rule 20 [11-1]. (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 8/24/95 (former empl) (Entered: 08/24/1995)

RECAP
17 Aug. 24, 1995

ORDER by Judge John L. Kane denying Plf Troy Fields' motion for order to sever cases consolidated by previous court order [12-1] in 1:95-cv-01878, 1:95-cv-02013. (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 8/24/95 (former empl) (Entered: 08/24/1995)

RECAP
18 Aug. 28, 1995

MOTION by plaintiff Troy Lamont Fields in 1:95-cv-02013 to amend Pleading Pursuant to FRCP 15(a). (NOTE: Plf Fields has attached exhibits to this pleading, including Exhibit B which is a T-shirt that has been PLACED IN THE EXHIBIT ROOM.) (former empl) (Entered: 08/29/1995)

RECAP
19 Aug. 31, 1995

MOTION by Movant Reginald Kinney in 1:95-cv-01878 for permissive joinder of parties Plf Pursuant to Rule 20 in this case. (former empl) (Entered: 08/31/1995)

RECAP
Aug. 31, 1995

MOTION by Movant Reginald Kinney in 1:95-cv-01878 for permissive joinder of parties Plf Pursuant to Rule 20 in this case. (former empl) (Entered: 08/31/1995)

PACER
20 Sept. 1, 1995

MOTION by Movant Glen Williams Jr. in 1:95-cv-01878 for permissive joinder of parties Plf Pursuant to Rule 20 in this civil action. (former empl) (Entered: 09/06/1995)

RECAP
Sept. 1, 1995

MOTION by Movant Glen Williams Jr. in 1:95-cv-01878 for permissive joinder of parties Plf Pursuant to Rule 20 in this civil action. (former empl) (Entered: 09/06/1995)

PACER
21 Sept. 8, 1995

MOTION by Christopher Rimpson in 1:95-cv-01878 for permissive joinder of parties Plf Pursuant to Rule 20, and Supplemental Complaint. (former empl) (Entered: 09/11/1995)

RECAP
Sept. 8, 1995

MOTION by Christopher Rimpson in 1:95-cv-01878 for permissive joinder of parties Plf Pursuant to Rule 20, and Supplemental Complaint. (former empl) (Entered: 09/11/1995)

PACER
22 Sept. 11, 1995

MOTION by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 for order for severance of cause. (former empl) (Entered: 09/11/1995)

RECAP
23 Sept. 11, 1995

MOTION by Lester Newton in 1:95-cv-01878 for permissive joinder of Pty Plf Pursuant to Rule 20. (former empl) (Entered: 09/11/1995)

RECAP
24 Sept. 12, 1995

MOTION by Movant Amantema Wilkerson in 1:95-cv-01878 for joinder of Party Plf Pursuant to Rule 20. (former empl) (Entered: 09/14/1995)

RECAP
25 Sept. 13, 1995

MOTION by Movant Kevin Bradley Canada in 1:95-cv-01878 for permissive joinder of Party Plf Pursuant to Rule 20. (former empl) (Entered: 09/14/1995)

RECAP
26 Sept. 26, 1995

MOTION by defendant CO Dept Corrections in 1:95-cv-01878 to vacate order of 8/17/95. (former empl) (Entered: 09/27/1995)

RECAP
Sept. 26, 1995

MOTION by defendant CO Dept Corrections in 1:95-cv-01878 to vacate order of 8/17/95. (former empl) (Entered: 09/27/1995)

PACER
27 Sept. 27, 1995

RETURN OF SERVICE of Summons and other documents upon defendant CO Dept Corrections in 1:95-cv-01878 on 8/17/95 by hand delivery to Coleen Stevenson, Program Assistant to Brad Rockwell for Deft. (former empl) (Entered: 09/28/1995)

RECAP
28 Sept. 27, 1995

RETURN OF SERVICE by defendant CO Dept Corrections in 1:95-cv-01878 of Order by hand delivery to Coleen Stevenson, Program Assistant to Brad Rockwell for Deft. (former empl) (Entered: 09/28/1995)

RECAP
Sept. 27, 1995

RETURN OF SERVICE by defendant CO Dept Corrections in 1:95-cv- 01878 of Order by hand delivery to Coleen Stevenson, Program Assistant to Brad Rockwell for Deft. (former empl) (Entered: 09/28/1995)

PACER
Sept. 27, 1995

RETURN OF SERVICE of Summons and other documents upon defendant CO Dept Corrections in 1:95-cv-01878 on 8/17/95 by hand delivery to Coleen Stevenson, Program Assistant to Brad Rockwell for Deft. (former empl) (Entered: 09/28/1995)

PACER
29 Sept. 29, 1995

COURTROOM MINUTES by Judge John L. Kane granting motion to vacate order of 8/17/95. [26-1] in 1:95-cv-01878. Consolidated amd cmp due 10/27/95. Answers or motions by defts due 11/17/95. ; entry date : 10/3/95 (gms) Modified on 01/09/1997 (Entered: 10/03/1995)

RECAP
30 Oct. 3, 1995

NOTICE by plaintiff Aaron Palmer in 1:95-cv-02409 of his change of address (gms) (Entered: 10/03/1995)

RECAP
31 Oct. 4, 1995

MOTION by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 for ruling on pending motions. (former empl) (Entered: 10/05/1995)

RECAP
Oct. 4, 1995

MOTION by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 for ruling on pending motions. (former empl) (Entered: 10/05/1995)

PACER
32 Oct. 10, 1995

JOINDER of Persons (Defts) by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 requesting that a new deft be named: Dominion Brokerage, Leasing and Management. (former empl) (Entered: 10/11/1995)

RECAP
Oct. 10, 1995

JOINDER of Persons (Defts) by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv- 01919 requesting that a new deft be named: Dominion Brokerage, Leasing and Management. (former empl) (Entered: 10/11/1995)

PACER
33 Oct. 11, 1995

MOTION by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 to amend Complaint. (former empl) (Entered: 10/11/1995)

RECAP
Oct. 11, 1995

MOTION by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 to amend Complaint. (former empl) (Entered: 10/11/1995)

PACER
34 Oct. 12, 1995

MOTION by Movant Michael Smith in 1:95-cv-01878 for permissive joinder of parties Plf Pursuant to Rule 20; & Supplemental Complaint. (former empl) (Entered: 10/12/1995)

RECAP
Oct. 12, 1995

MOTION by Movant Michael Smith in 1:95-cv-01878 for permissive joinder of parties Plf Pursuant to Rule 20; & Supplemental Complaint. (former empl) (Entered: 10/12/1995)

PACER
35 Oct. 16, 1995

MOTION by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 for preliminary injunction (former empl) (Entered: 10/16/1995)

RECAP
Oct. 16, 1995

MOTION by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 for preliminary injunction (former empl) (Entered: 10/16/1995)

PACER
36 Oct. 17, 1995

MINUTE ORDER : by Judge John L. Kane denying motion for preliminary injunction [35-1] in 1:95-cv-01878, 1:95-cv-01919 (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 10/18/95 (former empl) (Entered: 10/18/1995)

RECAP
Oct. 17, 1995

MINUTE ORDER : by Judge John L. Kane denying motion for preliminary injunction [35-1] in 1:95-cv-01878, 1:95-cv-01919 (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 10/18/95 (former empl) (Entered: 10/18/1995)

PACER
37 Oct. 20, 1995

MOTION by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 for Permissive joinder (former empl) (Entered: 10/23/1995)

RECAP
Oct. 20, 1995

MOTION by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 for Permissive joinder (former empl) (Entered: 10/23/1995)

PACER
38 Oct. 25, 1995

STATEMENT by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 (former empl) (Entered: 10/25/1995)

RECAP
39 Oct. 25, 1995

NOTICE of Limited Power of Atty to Ms. Jolene Valdez by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 (former empl) (Entered: 10/25/1995)

RECAP
40 Oct. 26, 1995

MOTION by plaintiff Delbert G. Leggions in 1:95-cv-01878 to extend time to file first amended complaint (former empl) (Entered: 10/27/1995)

RECAP
41 Oct. 27, 1995

MINUTE ORDER : by Judge John L. Kane granting motion to extend time to file first amended complaint [40-1] to 11/17/95 and 12/5/95 to answer (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 10/30/95 (former empl) (Entered: 10/30/1995)

RECAP
Oct. 27, 1995

MINUTE ORDER : by Judge John L. Kane granting motion to extend time to file first amended complaint [40-1] to 11/17/95 and 12/5/95 to answer (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 10/30/95 (former empl) (Entered: 10/30/1995)

PACER
42 Nov. 3, 1995

LETTER to court from plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 (former empl) (Entered: 11/06/1995)

RECAP
43 Nov. 3, 1995

MOTION by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 for preliminary injunction (former empl) (Entered: 11/06/1995)

RECAP
44 Nov. 3, 1995

MOTION by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 to amend/expand complaint (former empl) (Entered: 11/06/1995)

RECAP
45 Nov. 3, 1995

MOTION by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 for permissive joinder in inmates to class (former empl) (Entered: 11/06/1995)

RECAP
46 Nov. 3, 1995

JOINDER of persons by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 motion for permissive joinder in inmates to class [45-1] in 1:95-cv-01878, motion for permissive joinder in inmates to class [0-1] in 1:95-cv-01919 (former empl) (Entered: 11/06/1995)

RECAP
47 Nov. 3, 1995

MOTION by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 to severance of lead acction and counsels (former empl) (Entered: 11/06/1995)

RECAP
48 Nov. 3, 1995

MOTION by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 for oral argument (hearing) (former empl) (Entered: 11/06/1995)

RECAP
49 Nov. 3, 1995

MOTION by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 for order for document disclosure (former empl) (Entered: 11/06/1995)

RECAP
50 Nov. 6, 1995

MINUTE ORDER : by Judge John L. Kane denying motion for order for document disclosure [49-1] in 1:95-cv-01878, 1:95-cv-01919, denying motion for oral argument (hearing) [48-1] in 1:95-cv-01878, 1:95-cv-01919, denying motion to severance of lead acction and counsels [47-1] in 1:95-cv-01878, 1:95-cv-01919, denying motion for permissive joinder in inmates to class [45-1] in 1:95-cv-01878, 1:95-cv-01919, denying motion to amend/expand complaint [44-1] in 1:95-cv-01878, 1:95-cv-01919 (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 11/7/95 (former empl) (Entered: 11/07/1995)

RECAP
51 Nov. 13, 1995

MOTION by defendant CO Dept Corrections in 1:95-cv-01878, defendant Bowie Cty Corr Fac in 1:95-cv-01878, to transfer case to USDC E Dist TX, and to change venue (former empl) Modified on 01/09/1997 (Entered: 11/14/1995)

RECAP
52 Nov. 13, 1995

Attachements (APPENDIX) filed by defendant CO Dept Corrections in 1:95-cv-01878, defendant Bowie Cty Corr Fac in 1:95-cv-01878 motion to transfer case to USDC E Dist TX [51-1], motion to change venue [51-2] (former empl) (Entered: 11/14/1995)

RECAP
Nov. 13, 1995

MOTION by defendant CO Dept Corrections in 1:95-cv-01878, defendant Bowie Cty Corr Fac in 1:95-cv-01878, to transfer case to USDC E Dist TX , and to change venue (former empl) Modified on 01/09/1997 (Entered: 11/14/1995)

PACER
Nov. 13, 1995

Attachements (APPENDIX) filed by defendant CO Dept Corrections in 1:95-cv-01878, defendant Bowie Cty Corr Fac in 1:95-cv-01878 motion to transfer case to USDC E Dist TX [51-1], motion to change venue [51- 2] (former empl) (Entered: 11/14/1995)

PACER
53 Nov. 14, 1995

MINUTE ORDER : by Judge John L. Kane regarding [51-1] motion to transfer case to USDC E Dist TX, regarding [51-2] motion to change venue; pla to file response brief by 11/24/95 and dfts to reply by 11/27/95 (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 11/14/95 (former empl) (Entered: 11/14/1995)

RECAP
Nov. 14, 1995

MINUTE ORDER : by Judge John L. Kane regarding [51-1] motion to transfer case to USDC E Dist TX, regarding [51-2] motion to change venue; pla to file response brief by 11/24/95 and dfts to reply by 11/27/95 (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 11/14/95 (former empl) (Entered: 11/14/1995)

PACER
54 Nov. 17, 1995

First AMENDED COMPLAINT [3-1] in 1:95-cv-01878 by plaintiffs K. Jeffery Knapp in 1:95-cv-02225, Baldwin, Burke, Leggions, Montague, Shaffer, Torres, Valdez and Westley (former empl) (Entered: 11/20/1995)

RECAP
Nov. 17, 1995

First AMENDED COMPLAINT [3-1] in 1:95-cv-01878 by plaintiffs K. Jeffery Knapp in 1:95-cv-02225, Baldwin, Burke, Leggions, Montague, Shaffer, Torres, Valdez and Westley (former empl) (Entered: 11/20/1995)

PACER
55 Nov. 24, 1995

MOTION by Bowie County Defts for extension of time to reply to pltf's resp to motion to chg venue to 11/28/95 (gms) Modified on 01/09/1997 (Entered: 11/24/1995)

RECAP
56 Nov. 24, 1995

RESPONSE in opposition to motion to transfer case to USDC E Dist TX [51-1], motion to change venue [51-2] (former empl) (Entered: 11/27/1995)

RECAP
Nov. 24, 1995

RESPONSE in opposition to motion to transfer case to USDC E Dist TX [51-1], motion to change venue [51-2] (former empl) (Entered: 11/27/1995)

PACER
57 Nov. 27, 1995

MINUTE ORDER : by Judge John L. Kane granting motion for extension of time to reply to pltf's resp to motion to chg venue to 11/28/95 [55-1] (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 11/28/95 (former empl) (Entered: 11/28/1995)

RECAP
Nov. 27, 1995

MINUTE ORDER : by Judge John L. Kane granting motion for extension of time to reply to pltf's resp to motion to chg venue to 11/28/95 [55-1] (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 11/28/95 (former empl) (Entered: 11/28/1995)

PACER
58 Nov. 28, 1995

REPLY Brief by defendant CO Dept Corrections in 1:95-cv-01878, defendant Bowie Cty Corr Fac in 1:95-cv-01878 re motion to transfer case to USDC E Dist TX [51-1], motion to change venue [51-2] (former empl) (Entered: 11/29/1995)

RECAP
Nov. 28, 1995

REPLY Brief by defendant CO Dept Corrections in 1:95-cv-01878, defendant Bowie Cty Corr Fac in 1:95-cv-01878 re motion to transfer case to USDC E Dist TX [51-1], motion to change venue [51-2] (former empl) (Entered: 11/29/1995)

PACER
59 Dec. 1, 1995

Application (MOTION) by plaintiff Delbert G. Leggions in 1:95-cv-01878 for preliminary injunction (former empl) (Entered: 12/04/1995)

RECAP
Dec. 1, 1995

Application (MOTION) by plaintiff Delbert G. Leggions in 1:95-cv- 01878 for preliminary injunction (former empl) (Entered: 12/04/1995)

PACER
60 Dec. 4, 1995

MOTION by defendant CO Dept Corrections in 1:95-cv-01878, defendant Bowie Cty Corr Fac in 1:95-cv-01878 for order for appointment of magistrate to conduct mandatory settlement conference (former empl) (Entered: 12/05/1995)

RECAP
61 Dec. 4, 1995

MINUTE ORDER : by Judge John L. Kane regarding [59-1] motion for preliminary injunction; dft response due 12/28/95 ; status conf set for 9:00 12/29/95 to determine scheduling of testimony and exchange of rpts and exhibits; cnsl to prepare exhibit and witness lists (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 12/5/95 (former empl) (Entered: 12/05/1995)

RECAP
Dec. 4, 1995

MINUTE ORDER : by Judge John L. Kane regarding [59-1] motion for preliminary injunction; dft response due 12/28/95 ; status conf set for 9:00 12/29/95 to determine scheduling of testimony and exchange of rpts and exhibits; cnsl to prepare exhibit and witness lists (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 12/5/95 (former empl) (Entered: 12/05/1995)

PACER
Dec. 4, 1995

MOTION by defendant CO Dept Corrections in 1:95-cv-01878, defendant Bowie Cty Corr Fac in 1:95-cv-01878 for order for appointment of magistrate to conduct mandatory settlement conference (former empl) (Entered: 12/05/1995)

PACER
62 Dec. 5, 1995

ANSWER by defendant CO Dept Corrections in 1:95-cv-01878, defendant Bowie Cty Corr Fac in 1:95-cv-01878 to first amd complaint [54-1] (former empl) (Entered: 12/06/1995)

RECAP
63 Dec. 5, 1995

SPECIAL ORDER OF REFERENCE by Judge John L. Kane to Magistrate Judge O. E. Schlatter for settlement (cc: to counsel) (former empl) Modified on 01/09/1997 (Entered: 03/12/1996)

RECAP
Dec. 5, 1995

SPECIAL ORDER OF REFERENCE by Judge John L. Kane to Magistrate Judge O. E. Schlatter for settlement (cc: to counsel) (former empl) Modified on 01/09/1997 (Entered: 03/12/1996)

PACER
Dec. 5, 1995

ANSWER by defendant CO Dept Corrections in 1:95-cv-01878, defendant Bowie Cty Corr Fac in 1:95-cv-01878 to first amd complaint [54-1] (former empl) (Entered: 12/06/1995)

PACER
64 Dec. 6, 1995

Notice of Setting (SCHEDULING ORDER) Magistrate Judge O. E. Schlatter ; Court to telphone counsel for settlement conference 8:45 12/13/95 cnsl to assure perosn w/calendar authority are avilable (cc: all counsel) (former empl) (Entered: 12/07/1995)

RECAP
Dec. 6, 1995

Notice of Setting (SCHEDULING ORDER) Magistrate Judge O. E. Schlatter ; Court to telphone counsel for settlement conference 8:45 12/13/95 cnsl to assure perosn w/calendar authority are avilable (cc: all counsel) (former empl) (Entered: 12/07/1995)

PACER
65 Dec. 13, 1995

MINUTE ORDER : by Magistrate Judge O. E. Schlatter ; settlement conf set for 1:15 12/27/95 in 1:95-cv-01878 (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 12/14/95 (former empl) Modified on 01/09/1997 (Entered: 12/14/1995)

RECAP
Dec. 13, 1995

MINUTE ORDER : by Magistrate Judge O. E. Schlatter ; settlement conf set for 1:15 12/27/95 in 1:95-cv-01878 (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 12/14/95 (former empl) Modified on 01/09/1997 (Entered: 12/14/1995)

PACER
66 Dec. 22, 1995

MEMORANDUM, OPINION, AND ORDER: by Judge John L. Kane denying motion to transfer case to USDC E Dist TX [51-1], denying motion to change venue [51-2] (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 12/28/95 (former empl) (Entered: 12/28/1995)

RECAP
67 Dec. 22, 1995

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: by Judge John L. Kane returnable 1/5/96 why this case should not be maintained as a class action; if dfts object to certification issues will be briefed in response to order (cc: all counsel) (former empl) (Entered: 12/28/1995)

RECAP
Dec. 22, 1995

MEMORANDUM, OPINION, AND ORDER: by Judge John L. Kane denying motion to transfer case to USDC E Dist TX [51-1], denying motion to change venue [51-2] (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 12/28/95 (former empl) (Entered: 12/28/1995)

PACER
68 Dec. 27, 1995

MINUTE ORDER : by Judge John L. Kane setting hearing on motion for preliminary injunction [59-1] 9:00 2/26/96 ; status conf reset for 9:00 1/23/96 dfts to file response to motion for preliminary injunction by 1/22/96 (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 12/28/95 (former empl) (Entered: 12/28/1995)

RECAP
Dec. 27, 1995

MINUTE ORDER : by Judge John L. Kane setting hearing on motion for preliminary injunction [59-1] 9:00 2/26/96 ; status conf reset for 9:00 1/23/96 dfts to file response to motion for preliminary injunction by 1/22/96 (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 12/28/95 (former empl) (Entered: 12/28/1995)

PACER
69 Jan. 5, 1996

MOTION by defendant CO Dept Corrections in 1:95-cv-01878, defendant Bowie Cty Corr Fac in 1:95-cv-01878 to extend time in which to respond to order to show cause (former empl) Modified on 01/09/1997 (Entered: 01/08/1996)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Colorado

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: July 27, 1995

Case Ongoing: Perhaps, but long-dormant

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

inmates incarcerated at Bowie County Correctional Facility

Attorney Organizations:

ACLU Affiliates (any)

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: Unknown

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

State

Colorado 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

Due Process

Establishment Clause

Other Dockets:

District of Colorado 1:95-cv-01878

District of Colorado 1:95-cv-02225

District of Colorado 1:95-cv-01919

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Unknown

Relief Granted:

Unknown

Source of Relief:

Unknown

Issues

General/Misc.:

Access to lawyers or judicial system

Fire safety

Religious programs / policies

Sanitation / living conditions

Totality of conditions

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Assault/abuse by non-staff (facilities)

Assault/abuse by staff (facilities)

Crowding (General)

Law library access

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