Case: Johnson v. Wathen

7:02-cv-00087 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas

Filed Date: April 18, 2002

Closed Date: 2013

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Case Summary

On April 18, 2002, inmate Roderick Johnson filed an extensive complaint under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, alleging that Texas prison officials failed to protect him from repeated sexual assault and therefore violated his rights under the Eighth Amendment and the Equal Protection Clause. Johnson brought separate Equal Protection claims for failure to protect because of his race and because of his sexual orientation. Johnson, a black homosexual,…

On April 18, 2002, inmate Roderick Johnson filed an extensive complaint under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, alleging that Texas prison officials failed to protect him from repeated sexual assault and therefore violated his rights under the Eighth Amendment and the Equal Protection Clause. Johnson brought separate Equal Protection claims for failure to protect because of his race and because of his sexual orientation.

Johnson, a black homosexual, claimed that prison officials failed to protect him from prison gangs that repeatedly raped him and bought and sold him as a sexual slave while he was housed at the Texas prison system's Allred Unit. Plaintiff Johnson was represented by the National Prison Project of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and several private attorneys.

The defendants moved for judgment on the pleadings and for summary judgment, asserting qualified immunity and a failure on the prisoner's part to exhaust administrative remedies. The United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas (Judge Jerry Buchmeyer) in April, 2003, denied the defendants' motions, and the defendants brought interlocutory appeals. Johnson v. Johnson, No. 02-87, 2003 U.S. Dist. WL 21510816 (N.D.Tex. June 9, 2003).

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed Johnson's race-based Equal Protection claims and remanded the case to the district court for further proceedings on the remaining claims. Johnson v. Johnson, 385 F.3d 503 (5th Cir. 2004). The Court of Appeals noted that the Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLRA), 42 U.S.C. § 1997e, requires that a prisoner exhaust administrative remedies available within the correctional facility before bringing suit under Section 1983 regarding prison conditions. The Court held that Johnson had exhausted the available administrative remedies for his Eighth Amendment claims. The Court also found that Johnson had exhausted remedies for some of his Equal Protection sexual orientation claims because his grievances were sufficient to give prison officials fair notice that there might have been a sexual-orientation-related aspect to Johnson's problems. The Court further held that certain defendant prison officials were not entitled to qualified immunity because they did not reasonably respond to Johnson's grievances and their conduct was clearly illegal.

On remand before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, the case was reassigned to Judge Barbara M. G. Lynn on January 3, 2005, and on March 22, 2005, the case caption was modified to Johnson v. Wathen to reflect the dismissal of several defendants.

On September 8, 2005, Judge Lynn granted plaintiff Johnson's petition for writs of habeas corpus. The case was tried before a jury which rendered a verdict in favor of the defendants on each of Johnson's claims on October 18, 2005. There was some subsequent litigation over attorney's fees. In January 2006, the court ordered costs against the plaintiff.

On May 23, 2012, the plaintiff moved for the court to grant him a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction. The plaintiff filed the motion pro se (on his own behalf). The plaintiff was released from prison and placed on parole in 2003, but he returned to prison in the fall of 2007. The plaintiff alleges that on September 11, 2007, the ACLU contacted the Executive Director of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice requesting that the plaintiff be placed in “safe keeping” because he was at extreme physical risk. The plaintiff alleges that he was subsequently placed in temporary “safekeeping”. In October 2007, the plaintiff alleges that he was transferred to the New Mexico Department of Corrections under the Interstate Corrections Compact due to concerns for his safety. The plaintiff alleges that on August 9, 2011, he was involuntarily returned back into the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

The plaintiff alleged that immediately upon arrival in Texas he was placed in solitary confinement under punitive conditions. The plaintiff alleged that he was in constant fear that prison officials would follow through with their threats to have him killed in retaliation for his petitioning for the redress of his grievances administratively and through the courts. The plaintiff also alleged that prison officials were being deliberately indifferent to the serious mental health risks posed by the conditions of isolation he was being kept in. The plaintiff alleged his treatment was retaliation for his prior suit against the Texas prison system. He alleged he had filed over 25 administrative grievances with the prison in regard to his treatment. The plaintiff alleged that the publicity surrounding his case will not ensure his safety in the Texas prison system. The plaintiff requested to serve the rest of his sentence in another jurisdiction.

On June 4, 2012, Magistrate Judge Paul D. Stickney was added to the case. On June 4, 2012, the plaintiff moved for the court to appoint him counsel. On August 12, 2012, Judge Stickney ordered a new case to be opened in regard to the plaintiff’s current claims. This new case was 7:12-cv-00138. On September 11, 2012, the case was transferred to the Southern District of Texas. This new case was 4:12-cv-02728. The following dockets have been consolidated with this case: 7:12-cv-00138 (the Northern District of Texas), 4:12-cv-02728 (the Southern District of Texas).

The case was assigned to Judge Sim Lake. On October 4, 2012, the plaintiff filed an amended complaint. Within his amended complaint, he reiterated his allegations from his May 23, 2012 motion. On February 21, 2013, the defendants moved to dismiss the case for failure to state a claim. On July 22, 2013, Judge Slim granted the defendants’ motion to dismiss the case for the plaintiff’s failure to state a claim. The case was dismissed with prejudice. (2013 WL 3816727).

On August 23, 2013, the plaintiff appealed the dismissal of the case to the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. On October 1, 2014, Judge W. Eugene Davis, Judge Edith Brown Clement, and Judge Gregg J. Costa affirmed the dismissal of the plaintiff’s case. (WL 4854212) This case is closed.

Summary Authors

Tom Madison (2/11/2006)

Victoria Fiengo (10/22/2018)

People

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Judge(s)

Fish, Allen Joe (Texas)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Cowie, Craig (District of Columbia)

Fettig, Amy (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Cunniff, Celamine (Texas)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Brocato, Anthony Gerard Jr. (Texas)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

7:02-cv-00087

Docket [PACER]

Aug. 14, 2012

Aug. 14, 2012

Docket

7:12-cv-00138

Docket [Pacer]

Johnson v. Doe

Sept. 12, 2012

Sept. 12, 2012

Docket

13-20475

General Docket [Pacer]

Johnson v. Doe

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Nov. 6, 2014

Nov. 6, 2014

Docket

4:12-cv-02728

Docket [Pacer]

Johnson v. Doe

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas

Nov. 11, 2018

Nov. 11, 2018

Docket

Prison Offender Grievance Forms

Johnson v. Johnson

No Court

Feb. 26, 2001

Feb. 26, 2001

Discovery Material/FOIA Release

7:02-cv-00087

Complaint

Johnson v. Johnson

April 1, 2002

April 1, 2002

Complaint

Press Release

Johnson v. Johnson

No Court

April 17, 2002

April 17, 2002

Press Release

Offender Protection Investigation Form

Johnson v. Johnson

No Court

Nov. 13, 2002

Nov. 13, 2002

Discovery Material/FOIA Release
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7:02-cv-00087

Order Certifying Issue of Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies for Interlocutory Appeal

Johnson v. Johnson

June 9, 2003

June 9, 2003

Order/Opinion

2003 WL 21510816

03-10455

03-10505

Circuit Court Brief of Plaintiff Appellee

Johnson v. Johnson

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Dec. 29, 2003

Dec. 29, 2003

Pleading / Motion / Brief

Docket

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Docket for: Johnson v. Wathen
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1 April 18, 2002

Prisoner Civil Rights COMPLAINT filed; Filing Fee $ 150.00 Receipt # 36938 Date Received: 4/18/02 (ttm) (Entered: 04/18/2002)

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2 April 18, 2002

MOTION by plaintiff Roderick Keith Johnson for leave to proceed without local counsel (ttm) (Entered: 04/18/2002)

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3 April 18, 2002

SUMMONS(ES) issued for defendants Gary NMN Johnson, Robert R Treon, Richard E Wathen, James D Mooneyham, NFN Norwood, NFN Bright, NFN Kuyava, NFN Vitolo, Vikki D Wright, NFN Boyle, NFN Bowman, NFN Willingham, NFN Paul, NFN Rangel, NFN Taylor (Issued-15) (ttm) (Entered: 04/18/2002)

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April 18, 2002

PRELIMINARY ASSIGNMENT TO Magistrate Judge Paul Stickney (ttm)

4 April 23, 2002

MOTION by plaintiff Roderick Keith Johnson for Craig Cowie to appear pro hac vice (eat) (Entered: 04/24/2002)

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4 April 23, 2002

ORDER granting [4-1] motion for Craig Cowie to appear pro hac vice ( Signed by Judge Jerry Buchmeyer ) Copies to counsel: 4/24/02 Page(s) 2 (eat) (Entered: 04/24/2002)

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5 April 23, 2002

MOTION by plaintiff Roderick Keith Johnson for Margaret Winter to appear pro hac vice (eat) (Entered: 04/24/2002)

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5 April 23, 2002

ORDER granting [5-1] motion for Margaret Winter to appear pro hac vice ( Signed by Judge Jerry Buchmeyer ) Copies to counsel: 4/24/02 Page(s) 2 (eat) (Entered: 04/24/2002)

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6 June 6, 2002

MOTION by plaintiff Roderick Keith Johnson for Amy Fettig to appear pro hac vice (eat) (Entered: 06/07/2002)

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6 June 6, 2002

ORDER granting [6-1] motion for Amy Fettig to appear pro hac vice ( Signed by Judge Jerry Buchmeyer ) Copies to counsel: 6/7/02 Page(s) 3 (eat) (Entered: 06/07/2002)

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7 July 1, 2002

NOTICE of attorney appearance for plaintiff Roderick Keith Johnson by Amy Fettig (eat) (Entered: 07/02/2002)

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8 July 9, 2002

CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS by defendants (ttm) (Entered: 07/09/2002)

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9 July 9, 2002

DEMAND for jury trial by defendants (ttm) (Entered: 07/09/2002)

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10 July 9, 2002

NOTICE of Service of Motion by defendants (ttm) (Entered: 07/10/2002)

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11 July 22, 2002

NOTICE of PRESENTMENT OF MOTION AND BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF PARTIAL MOTION TO DISMISS TO PLAINTIFF FOR JOINT SUBMISSION by defendant Gary NMN Johnson (eat) (Entered: 07/22/2002)

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12 July 24, 2002

NOTICE of PRESENTMENT OF MOTION AND BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF PARTIAL MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS TO DISMISS PLAINTIFF'S EQUAL PROTECTION CLAIMS TO PLAINTIFF FOR JOINT SUBMISSION by defendant Gary NMN Johnson (ttm) (Entered: 07/24/2002)

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13 July 25, 2002

NOTICE of PRESENTMENT OF MOTION AND BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF PARTIAL MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS TO DISMISS PLAINTIFF'S EQUAL PROTECTION CLAIMS TO PLAINTIFF FOR JOINT SUBMISSION by defendant Gary NMN Johnson (ttm) (Entered: 07/25/2002)

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14 July 31, 2002

SCHEDULING ORDER setting Docket call set for 5/5/03 ; Amending of Pleadings on 11/6/02 ; Deadline for filing of dispositive motions 1/6/03 ; Discovery cutoff 12/20/02 ; Pretrial materials due on 4/11/03 Pretrial conference for 9:00 5/5/03 ; ( Signed by Judge Jerry Buchmeyer ) Copies to counsel: 7/31/02 Page(s): 11 (ttm) (Entered: 07/31/2002)

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14 July 31, 2002

JOINT STATUS REPORT ORDER. Joint Status report due on 9/27/02 ( Signed by Judge Jerry Buchmeyer ) Copies to counsel: 7/31/02 Page(s): 11 (ttm) (Entered: 07/31/2002)

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15 Aug. 1, 2002

NOTICE of PRESENTMENT RE: PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM AGAINST THEM IN THEIR OFFICIAL CAPACITY by plaintiff Roderick Keith Johnson (ttm) (Entered: 08/01/2002)

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16 Aug. 6, 2002

ORDER REGARDING JUDGE BUCHMEYER'S SCHEDULING ORDER...see order for specifics. ( Signed by Magistrate Judge Paul D. Stickney ) Copies to counsel: 8/6/02 Page(s) 2 (ttm) (Entered: 08/06/2002)

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Aug. 8, 2002

Letter confirming extension of time by plaintiff, defendant, Response to motion for judgment on the pleadings deadling extended to 8/19/02 (ttm)

17 Aug. 12, 2002

NOTICE of Presentment re: Plaintiff's Reply to Motion by Defendant to Dismiss by plaintiff Roderick Keith Johnson (ttm) (Entered: 08/12/2002)

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18 Aug. 14, 2002

JOINT MOTION SUBMISSION to dismiss for failure to state a claim by plaintiff, defendants (ttm) (Entered: 08/14/2002)

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19 Aug. 19, 2002

NOTICE of PRESENTMENT RE: PLEADINGS DISPUTE NO. 4 - PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO DEFENDANTS ROBERT TREON AND VIKKI WRIGHT'S PARTIAL MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS TO DISMISS PLAINTIFF'S EQUAL PROTECTION CLAIMS by plaintiff Roderick Keith Johnson (eat) (Entered: 08/20/2002)

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20 Aug. 19, 2002

NOTICE of PRESENTMENT RE: PLEADINGS DISPUTE NO. 3 - PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO DEFENDANT GARY JOHNSON'S PARTIAL MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS TO DISMISS PLAINTIFF'S EQUAL PROTECTION CLAIMS by plaintiff Roderick Keith Johnson (eat) (Entered: 08/20/2002)

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21 Aug. 21, 2002

JOINT MOTION SUBMISSION to dismiss by plaintiff, defendants (ttm) (Entered: 08/21/2002)

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22 Aug. 22, 2002

MOTION FOR MODIFICATION OF THE SCHEDULING ORDER by plaintiff Roderick Keith Johnson to extend time for filing designation of Plaintiff's Experts (ttm) (Entered: 08/22/2002)

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23 Aug. 26, 2002

NOTICE of initial disclosure by defendants (ttm) (Entered: 08/26/2002)

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24 Aug. 28, 2002

ORDER denying [22-1] motion to extend time for filing designation of Plaintiff's Experts ( Signed by Judge Jerry Buchmeyer ) Copies to counsel: 8/29/02 Page(s) 1 (ttm) (Entered: 08/29/2002)

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25 Sept. 3, 2002

JOINT MOTION SUBMISSION for partial judgment on the pleadings to dismiss plaintiff's equal protection by plaintiff Roderick Keith Johnson, defendant Gary NMN Johnson (ttm) (Entered: 09/03/2002)

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26 Sept. 3, 2002

JOINT MOTION SUBMISSION for judgment on the pleadings to dismiss plaintiff's equal protection by plaintiff Roderick Keith Johnson, defendant Robert R Treon, defendant Vikki D Wright (ttm) (Entered: 09/03/2002)

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27 Sept. 12, 2002

NOTICE of First Supplemental Disclosure by defendant (ttm) (Entered: 09/12/2002)

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Sept. 23, 2002

Letter confirming extension of time by plaintiff, defendants, reset status report due for 10/4/02 (ttm)

28 Sept. 24, 2002

ORDER granting in part, denying in part [21-1] joint motion to dismiss, granting in part, denying in part [18-1] joint motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim...all claims for monetary damages against defendants in their official capacity are DISMISSED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendants' motions to dismiss official cpacity claims for injunctive relief are DENIED ( Signed by Judge Jerry Buchmeyer ) Copies to counsel: 9/24/02 Page(s) 3 (ttm) (Entered: 09/24/2002)

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29 Sept. 25, 2002

NOTICE of Second Supplemental Disclosure by defendants (ttm) (Entered: 09/25/2002)

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30 Sept. 25, 2002

MOTION by defendants for leave to take plaintiff's deposition (ttm) (Entered: 09/26/2002)

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31 Sept. 25, 2002

MEMORANDUM by defendant in support of [30-1] motion for leave to take plaintiff's deposition (ttm) (Entered: 09/26/2002)

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32 Sept. 26, 2002

ORDER granting [30-1] motion for leave to take plaintiff's deposition ( Signed by Judge Jerry Buchmeyer ) Copies to counsel: 9/26/02 Page(s) 1 (ttm) (Entered: 09/26/2002)

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33 Oct. 3, 2002

NOTICE of PRESENTMENT OF MOTION AND BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF PARTIAL MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO EXHAUST AND MOTIONS FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS TO DISMISS TO PLAINTIFF FOR JOINT SUBMISSION by defendant Gary NMN Johnson, defendant Robert R Treon, defendant Richard E Wathen, defendant James D Mooneyham, defendant NFN Norwood, defendant NFN Bright, defendant NFN Kuyava, defendant NFN Vitolo, defendant Vikki D Wright, defendant NFN Boyle, defendant NFN Bowman, defendant NFN Willingham, defendant NFN Paul, defendant NFN Rangel, defendant NFN Taylor, defendant John Doe #1, defendant John Doe #2, defendant John Doe #3, defendant John Doe #4, defendant John Doe #5 (eat) (Entered: 10/03/2002)

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34 Oct. 4, 2002

NOTICE of THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE by defendants (ttm) (Entered: 10/04/2002)

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35 Oct. 4, 2002

DISCOVERY DISPUTE NO. 1 MOTION by plaintiff Roderick Keith Johnson to compel discovery (ttm) (Entered: 10/04/2002)

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Oct. 4, 2002

Motion(s) referred: [35-1] motion to compel discovery referred to Magistrate Judge Paul D. Stickney (eat)

36 Oct. 7, 2002

CORRECTED JOINT MOTION SUBMISSION regarding the equal protection claim against defendant Gary Johnson in his individual capacity by defendant Gary NMN Johnson (ttm) (Entered: 10/07/2002)

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37 Oct. 15, 2002

JOINT STATUS REPORT by plaintiff Roderick Keith Johnson, defendant Gary NMN Johnson, defendant Robert R Treon, defendant Richard E Wathen, defendant James D Mooneyham, defendant NFN Norwood, defendant NFN Bright, defendant NFN Kuyava, defendant NFN Vitolo, defendant Vikki D Wright, defendant NFN Boyle, defendant NFN Bowman, defendant NFN Willingham, defendant NFN Paul, defendant NFN Rangel, defendant NFN Taylor, defendant John Doe #1, defendant John Doe #2, defendant John Doe #3, defendant John Doe #4, defendant John Doe #5 (eat) (Entered: 10/15/2002)

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38 Oct. 18, 2002

Designation of Experts by plaintiff Roderick Keith Johnson (eat) (Entered: 10/18/2002)

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39 Oct. 23, 2002

NOTICE of FOURTH SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE by defendants (ttm) (Entered: 10/23/2002)

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40 Oct. 24, 2002

RESPONSE by defendant Gary NMN Johnson, defendant Robert R Treon, defendant Richard E Wathen, defendant James D Mooneyham, defendant NFN Norwood, defendant NFN Bright, defendant NFN Kuyava, defendant NFN Vitolo, defendant Vikki D Wright, defendant NFN Boyle, defendant NFN Bowman, defendant NFN Willingham, defendant NFN Paul, defendant NFN Rangel, defendant NFN Taylor to [35-1] motion to compel discovery (ttm) (Entered: 10/24/2002)

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41 Oct. 25, 2002

NOTICE OF PRESENTMENT RE: PLEADINGS DISPUTE NO. 5 by plaintiff Roderick Keith Johnson (ttm) (Entered: 10/25/2002)

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42 Oct. 28, 2002

MOTION by plaintiff Roderick Keith Johnson to Take Depositions (ttm) (Entered: 10/28/2002)

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43 Oct. 30, 2002

UNOPPOSED MOTION by defendants for Psychiatric Exam of Plaintiff pursuant to FRCP 35 (ttm) (Entered: 10/30/2002)

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44 Oct. 30, 2002

MEMORANDUM by defendant in support of [43-1] motion for Psychiatric Exam of Plaintiff pursuant to FRCP 35 (ttm) (Entered: 10/30/2002)

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45 Nov. 6, 2002

Designation of Experts by plaintiff Roderick Keith Johnson, defendant Gary NMN Johnson, defendant Robert R Treon, defendant Richard E Wathen, defendant James D Mooneyham, defendant NFN Norwood, defendant NFN Bright, defendant NFN Kuyava, defendant NFN Vitolo, defendant Vikki D Wright, defendant NFN Boyle, defendant NFN Bowman, defendant NFN Willingham, defendant NFN Paul, defendant NFN Rangel, defendant NFN Taylor, defendant John Doe #1, defendant John Doe #2, defendant John Doe #3, defendant John Doe #4, defendant John Doe #5 (eat) (Entered: 11/06/2002)

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46 Nov. 8, 2002

REPLY by plaintiff Roderick Keith Johnson to response to [35-1] motion to compel discovery (eat) (Entered: 11/08/2002)

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47 Nov. 12, 2002

JOINT MOTION SUBMISSION to dismiss by plaintiff, defendants (ttm) (Entered: 11/12/2002)

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48 Nov. 12, 2002

NOTICE of FIFTH SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE by defendant Gary NMN Johnson, defendant Robert R Treon, defendant Richard E Wathen, defendant James D Mooneyham, defendant NFN Norwood, defendant NFN Bright, defendant NFN Kuyava, defendant NFN Vitolo, defendant Vikki D Wright, defendant NFN Boyle, defendant NFN Bowman, defendant NFN Willingham, defendant NFN Paul, defendant NFN Rangel, defendant NFN Taylor (ttm) (Entered: 11/12/2002)

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49 Nov. 12, 2002

NOTICE of SIXTH SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE by defendant Gary NMN Johnson, defendant Robert R Treon, defendant Richard E Wathen, defendant James D Mooneyham, defendant NFN Norwood, defendant NFN Bright, defendant NFN Kuyava, defendant NFN Vitolo, defendant Vikki D Wright, defendant NFN Boyle, defendant NFN Bowman, defendant NFN Willingham, defendant NFN Paul, defendant NFN Rangel, defendant NFN Taylor (ttm) (Entered: 11/12/2002)

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50 Nov. 15, 2002

Agreement Letter filed by plaintiff, defendants (ttm) (Entered: 11/15/2002)

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51 Nov. 18, 2002

ORDER granting [42-1] motion to Take Depositions. Plaintiff is specifically granted leave to take the following depositions: all Defendants (15) and any expert or experts designated by Defendants ( Signed by Judge Jerry Buchmeyer ) Copies to counsel: 11/19/02 Page(s) 1 (eat) (Entered: 11/19/2002)

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52 Nov. 25, 2002

NOTICE of SEVENTH SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE by defendant Gary NMN Johnson, defendant Robert R Treon, defendant Richard E Wathen, defendant James D Mooneyham, defendant NFN Norwood, defendant NFN Bright, defendant NFN Kuyava, defendant NFN Vitolo, defendant Vikki D Wright, defendant NFN Boyle, defendant NFN Bowman, defendant NFN Willingham, defendant NFN Paul, defendant NFN Rangel, defendant NFN Taylor (ttm) (Entered: 11/25/2002)

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53 Dec. 3, 2002

ORDER granting [43-1] motion for Psychiatric Exam of Plaintiff pursuant to FRCP 35 ( Signed by Judge Jerry Buchmeyer ) Copies to counsel: 12/3/02 Page(s) 1 (ttm) (Entered: 12/03/2002)

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54 Dec. 5, 2002

MOTION by defendant Gary NMN Johnson for expedited ruling on his motion for protective order (ttm) (Entered: 12/05/2002)

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55 Dec. 5, 2002

(DISCOVERY DISPUTE NO. 2) MOTION by defendant Gary NMN Johnson for protective order (ttm) (Entered: 12/05/2002)

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56 Dec. 5, 2002

MEMORANDUM by defendant Gary NMN Johnson in support of [55-1] motion for protective order (ttm) (Entered: 12/05/2002)

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Dec. 5, 2002

Motion(s) referred: [55-1] motion for protective order referred to Magistrate Judge Paul D. Stickney, [54-1] motion for expedited ruling on his motion for protective order referred to Magistrate Judge Paul D. Stickney (eat)

57 Dec. 11, 2002

ORDER granting [2-1] motion for leave to proceed without local counsel ( Signed by Judge Jerry Buchmeyer ) Copies to counsel: 12/11/02 Page(s) 1 (eat) (Entered: 12/11/2002)

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58 Dec. 11, 2002

ORDER granting [55-1] motion for protective order, granting [54-1] motion for expedited ruling on his motion for protective order ( Signed by Magistrate Judge Irma C. Ramirez ) Copies to counsel: 12/12/02 Page(s) 2 (ttm) (Entered: 12/12/2002)

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59 Dec. 11, 2002

Minute order: Telephone Conference Held before Magistrate Judge Irma C. Ramirez regarding defendant's motion for protective order Court Reporter: Electronic (ttm) (Entered: 12/12/2002)

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60 Dec. 13, 2002

RESPONSE by plaintiff Roderick Keith Johnson to [55-1] motion for protective order (ttm) (Entered: 12/13/2002)

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61 Dec. 13, 2002

ORDER setting hearing: Motion hearing set for 10:00 12/20/02 in Dallas for [35-1] motion to compel discovery ( Signed by Magistrate Judge Paul D. Stickney ) Copies to counsel: 12/13/02 Page(s): 1 (ttm) (Entered: 12/13/2002)

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62 Dec. 13, 2002

NOTICE of Presentment of Defendants' Partial Motion for Summary Judgment and Brief in Support by defendants (ttm) (Entered: 12/16/2002)

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63 Dec. 17, 2002

MOTION by plaintiff Roderick Keith Johnson for temporary restraining order (ttm) (Entered: 12/17/2002)

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64 Dec. 17, 2002

MEMORANDUM by plaintiff Roderick Keith Johnson in support of [63-1] motion for temporary restraining order (ttm) (Entered: 12/17/2002)

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65 Dec. 17, 2002

MOTION by plaintiff Roderick Keith Johnson to extend time to reply to defendants' partial motion for summary judgment (ttm) (Entered: 12/17/2002)

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66 Dec. 17, 2002

NOTICE of EIGHTH SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE by defendants (ttm) (Entered: 12/17/2002)

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67 Dec. 18, 2002

SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENT to [64-1] support memorandum by plaintiff Roderick Keith Johnson (ttm) (Entered: 12/18/2002)

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68 Dec. 19, 2002

ORDER OF REFERENCE: [63-1] motion for temporary restraining order referred to Magistrate Judge Paul D. Stickney ( Signed by Judge Jerry Buchmeyer ) Copies to counsel: 12/20/02 Page(s): 1 (ttm) (Entered: 12/20/2002)

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69 Dec. 19, 2002

ORDER granting [65-1] motion to extend time to reply to defendants' partial motion for summary judgment Response to motion reset to 1/10/03 for [25-1] joint motion for partial judgment on the pleadings to dismiss plaintiff's equal protection ( Signed by Judge Jerry Buchmeyer ) Copies to counsel: 12/20/02 Page(s) 1 (ttm) (Entered: 12/20/2002)

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70 Dec. 19, 2002

MOTION by defendants for leave to file Brief in excess of Court's page limits (ttm) (Entered: 12/20/2002)

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Dec. 19, 2002

Motion(s) referred: [63-1] motion for temporary restraining order referred to Magistrate Judge Paul D. Stickney (ttm)

71 Dec. 20, 2002

Minute order: Motion Hearing Held before Magistrate Judge Paul D. Stickney Court Reporter: Electronic #4089-4090 (ttm) (Entered: 12/23/2002)

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72 Dec. 30, 2002

ORDER granting [70-1] motion for leave to file Brief in excess of Court's page limits ( Signed by Judge Jerry Buchmeyer ) Copies to counsel: 12/31/02 Page(s) 1 (eat) (Entered: 12/31/2002)

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73 Jan. 2, 2003

ORDER granting [25-1] joint motion for partial judgment on the pleadings to dismiss plaintiff's equal protection ( Signed by Judge Jerry Buchmeyer ) Copies to counsel: 1/3/03 Page(s) 1 (eat) (Entered: 01/03/2003)

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74 Jan. 2, 2003

ORDER granting [26-1] joint motion for judgment on the pleadings to dismiss plaintiff's equal protection. ORDERED that the Defendants Treon and Wright's Partial Motion for Judgment to Dismiss is granted and Plaintiff's equal protection claims against Defendants Treon and Wright are dismissed in their entirety ( Signed by Judge Jerry Buchmeyer ) Copies to counsel: 1/3/03 Page(s) 1 (eat) (Entered: 01/03/2003)

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75 Jan. 6, 2003

RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION by defendant Gary NMN Johnson, defendant Robert R Treon, defendant Richard E Wathen, defendant James D Mooneyham, defendant NFN Norwood, defendant NFN Bright, defendant NFN Kuyava, defendant NFN Vitolo, defendant Vikki D Wright, defendant NFN Boyle, defendant NFN Bowman, defendant NFN Willingham, defendant NFN Paul, defendant NFN Rangel, defendant NFN Taylor to [63-1] motion for restraining order (ttm) (Entered: 01/06/2003)

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76 Jan. 6, 2003

UNOPPOSED MOTION by defendants to extend time to file joint motion for submission of motion for summary judgment (ttm) (Entered: 01/06/2003)

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77 Jan. 6, 2003

ORDER granting [76-1] motion to extend time to file joint motion for submission of motion for summary judgment reset joint motion filing deadline for 1/24/03 ( Signed by Magistrate Judge Paul D. Stickney ) Copies to counsel: 1/7/03 Page(s) 1 (ttm) (Entered: 01/07/2003)

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78 Jan. 10, 2003

NOTICE of Presentment of Response to Defendants' Partial Motion for Summary Judgment by plaintiff Roderick Keith Johnson (ttm) (Entered: 01/10/2003)

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79 Jan. 10, 2003

ORDER Motion hearing set in Dallas for 2:00 1/16/03 for [63-1] motion for temporary restraining order ( Signed by Magistrate Judge Paul D. Stickney ) Copies to counsel: 1/10/03 Page(s) 1 (ttm) (Entered: 01/10/2003)

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80 Jan. 17, 2003

MOTION by plaintiff Roderick Keith Johnson for leave to file Response Brief in Opposition to defendants' partial motio for summary judgment and appendix in excess of the court's page limits (ttm) (Entered: 01/17/2003)

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81 Jan. 22, 2003

Minute order: Motion Hearing Held before Magistrate Judge Paul D. Stickney Court Reporter: Janssen, G (ttm) (Entered: 01/22/2003)

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82 Jan. 23, 2003

ORDER granting [80-1] motion for leave to file Response Brief in Opposition to defendants' partial motion for summary judgment and appendix in excess of the court's page limits ( Signed by Judge Jerry Buchmeyer ) Copies to counsel: 1/23/03 Page(s) 1 (ttm) (Entered: 01/23/2003)

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84 Jan. 23, 2003

ORDER (Protective order)...it is hereby ORDERED that defendants and all those in privity with defendants shall refrain from retaliating against or otherwise tempering with any witness or potential witness in this case, pending further order of this Court. ( Signed by Magistrate Judge Paul D. Stickney ) Copies to counsel: 1/24/03 Page(s) 1 (ttm) (Entered: 01/24/2003)

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83 Jan. 24, 2003

JOINT MOTION SUBMISSION for summary judgment by plaintiff, defendants (bound document unable to scan) (ttm) (Entered: 01/24/2003)

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85 Jan. 27, 2003

NOTICE of Final Pretrial Disclosures by defendants (ttm) (Entered: 01/27/2003)

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86 Jan. 27, 2003

Final Pretrial Disclosures by defendants (ttm) (Entered: 01/27/2003)

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87 Jan. 27, 2003

Pretrial Disclosures by plaintiff Roderick Keith Johnson (ttm) (Entered: 01/27/2003)

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88 Feb. 5, 2003

RESPONSE by defendant Gary NMN Johnson, defendant Robert R Treon, defendant Richard E Wathen, defendant James D Mooneyham, defendant NFN Norwood, defendant NFN Bright, defendant NFN Kuyava, defendant NFN Vitolo, defendant Vikki D Wright, defendant NFN Boyle, defendant NFN Bowman, defendant NFN Willingham, defendant NFN Paul, defendant NFN Rangel, defendant NFN Taylor in opposition to [87-1] remark (ttm) (Entered: 02/06/2003)

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89 Feb. 11, 2003

SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENT to [87-1] Pretrial Disclosures by plaintiff Roderick Keith Johnson (ttm) (Entered: 02/11/2003)

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90 Feb. 25, 2003

RESPONSE in Opposition (OBJECTIONS) re 89 Supplemental Pretrial Disclosures filed by Defendants Bowman, Boyle, Bright, Gary Johnson, Kuyava, James D Mooneyham, Norwood, Paul, Rangel, Taylor, Robert R Treon, Vitolo, Richard E Wathen, Willingham, Vikki D Wright. (ttm, ) (Entered: 02/25/2003)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Texas

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: April 18, 2002

Closing Date: 2013

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Black homosexual former Texas prisoner alleging that the failure to protect him from repeated sexual assault over an 18-month period violated his rights under the Eighth Amendment and the equal protection clause

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

State Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

ACLU National (all projects)

ACLU National Prison Project

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

State

Texas DCJ

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Equal Protection

Other Dockets:

Northern District of Texas 7:02-cv-00087

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit 03-10455

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit 03-10722

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit 03-10505

Northern District of Texas 7:12-cv-00138

Southern District of Texas 4:12-cv-02728

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit 13-20475

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Relief Granted:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief request withdrawn/mooted

Issues

General/Misc.:

Classification / placement

Discrimination Basis:

Race discrimination

Sexual orientation

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Male

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Administrative segregation

Assault/abuse by non-staff (facilities)

Protective custody

Sexual abuse by residents/inmates

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