Case: Wood v. Hancock County

1:02-cv-00069 | U.S. District Court for the District of Maine

Filed Date: April 26, 2002

Closed Date: 2004

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Case Summary

On April 26, 2002, Plaintiff filed a lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against Hancock County, the Hancock County Sheriff, and the Hancock County Jail Administrator, in the United States District Court for the District of Maine. Plaintiff, represented by private counsel, asked for compensatory and punitive damages, alleging he was strip-searched in violation of the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments. On May 27, 2001, plaintiff alleged that he was arrested and taken to the Hancock Cou…

On May 27, 2001, plaintiff alleged that he was arrested and taken to the Hancock County Jail where he was told to strip and shower while being watched by officers, and was then subjected to a visual body cavity search, which an officer told him was "routine procedure." Plaintiff alleged that because this search occurred after he requested an attorney, it violated his Fifth and Sixth Amendment rights to counsel. On July 20, 2001, plaintiff was again arrested and taken to the Hancock County Jail, where he was subjected to a clothing search and a shower while being watched, but not a body cavity search. On July 11, 2001, plaintiff had two contact visits with his attorney. After the second visit, plaintiff was subjected to a visual body cavity strip-search.

On January 7, 2003, the Court (United States Magistrate Judge Margaret J. Kravchuck) recommended denying defendants' motion for judgment on the pleadings or summary judgment.

On February 12, 2003, the District Court (Judge George Z. Singal), adopted the Magistrate Judge's recommendation and: (1) held that complaint stated a claim, precluding judgment on the pleadings, and (2) denied summary judgment for defendants because there were genuine issues of fact as to whether the jail policy of strip-searching misdemeanor arrestees after contact visits was reasonable and whether the jail had a custom of strip-searching arrestees upon admission. The Court found no evidence that any jail employee suspected that plaintiff concealed contraband. The Court found that strip-searching arrestees after contact visits could be unreasonable because Defendants did not provide evidence of the dangerousness of the inmate population or history of contraband problems and plaintiff was not given the choice of having a non-contact visit. The Court held that post-arrest searches require reasonable suspicion that an arrestee concealed contraband. While defendants argued that these searches were rogue events which defendants were not responsible for, the Court found sufficient evidence to infer that there was a practice of strip-searching arrestees.

Wood v. Hancock County, 245 F.Supp.2d 231 (D.Me. 2003).

After a jury trial, on March 20, 2003, the jury found for defendants. The jury found that the May 27, 2001 or July 10, 2001 searches were not conducted as a result of Hancock County practice. Furthermore, the jury found that plaintiff was not unreasonably strip-searched on July 11, 2001. Plaintiff appealed.

On December 31, 2003, the First Circuit Court of Appeals (Judges Frank M. Coffin, Bruce M. Selya, and Norman H. Stahl) affirmed in part, vacated in part, and remanded for a partial new trial. The Court affirmed the verdict as to plaintiff's post-contact strip-search on July 11, because a blanket strip-search policy was justified after contact visits. The Court ordered a new trial on claims relating to plaintiff's post-arrest searches on May 27th and July 10th, because the jury instructions defined strip-searches too narrowly, as only searches where the officer inspects an arrestee's mouth and underarms.

Wood v. Hancock County Sheriff's Dept., 354 F.3d 57 (1st Cir. 2003).

On May 5, 2004, the parties settled.

On June 11, 2004, the parties stipulated to dismissal without costs or interest to any party.

Docket: CV-02-69

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Shira Gordon (3/31/2012)

People

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Judge(s)

Coffin, Frank Morey (Maine)

Singal, George Z. (Maine)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Collier, Sandra Hylander (Maine)

Attorney for Defendant

Marchesi, Peter T. (Maine)

Judge(s)

Coffin, Frank Morey (Maine)

Singal, George Z. (Maine)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Collier, Sandra Hylander (Maine)

Attorney for Defendant

Marchesi, Peter T. (Maine)

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Documents in this case

1:02-cv-00069	Docket [PACER]	April 18, 2006	April 18, 2006 Docket
1 1:02-cv-00069	Complaint	May 2, 2002	May 2, 2002 Complaint
2 1:02-cv-00069	Defendants' Answer and Affirmative Defenses to Plaintiff's Complaint	May 22, 2002	May 22, 2002 Pleading / Motion / Brief
36 1:02-cv-00069	Order Affirming the Recommended Decision of the Magistrate Judge [With "Recommended Decision on Motion for Summary Judgment" attached]	Feb. 12, 2003	Feb. 12, 2003 Order/Opinion 245 F.Supp.2d 231
55 1:02-cv-00069	Verdict Form	March 20, 2003	March 20, 2003 Other
1:02-cv-00069	Expert Trial Transcript Wood v. Hancock	June 2, 2003	June 2, 2003 Transcript
03-01564	Appellate Decision Wood v. Hancock County Sheriff's Department U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit	Dec. 31, 2003	Dec. 31, 2003 Order/Opinion 354 F.3d 57
75 1:02-cv-00069	Stipulation of Dismissal Wood v. Hancock	June 15, 2004	June 15, 2004 Pleading / Motion / Brief

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Docket for: WOOD v. HANCOCK, COUNTY OF

ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	May 2, 2002	COMPLAINT filed; FILING FEE $ 150.00 RECEIPT # 44728; jury demand (Service of Process Deadline 8/30/02 ) (err) (Entered: 05/02/2002)	RECAP
	May 2, 2002	SUMMONS(ES) issued for HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN (err) (Entered: 05/02/2002)	PACER
	May 2, 2002	SUMMONS(ES) issued for HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN (err)
2	May 22, 2002	ANSWER to Complaint by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN (Attorney PETER T. MARCHESI), (err) (Entered: 05/22/2002)	RECAP
3	May 22, 2002	SCHEDULING ORDER setting Discovery cutoff 9/25/02 ; Deadline for filing of all motions 10/2/02 ; Ready for Trial Date 1/6/03 ; ( signed by MAG. JUDGE MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK ) cc: cnsl. CONSENT FORM mailed to pltf cnsl. (bld) (Entered: 05/23/2002)	RECAP
4	Sept. 4, 2002	REPORT of Conference of Counsel re: answers to interrogatories ( signed by MAG. JUDGE MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK ) cc: cnsl (jgw) (Entered: 09/04/2002)	RECAP
5	Sept. 12, 2002	REPORT of Telephone Conference of Counsel re. discovery at deposition of Captain Linda Hannan ( signed by MAG. JUDGE MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK ) cc: cnsl (err) (Entered: 09/16/2002)	RECAP
6	Oct. 2, 2002	MOTION with memorandum in support by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN for Judgment on the Pleadings, for Summary Judgment ; Response to Motion due 10/23/02 for GEOFFREY V V WOOD (err) (Entered: 10/02/2002)	RECAP
7	Oct. 2, 2002	STATEMENT of Material Fact by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN (err) (Entered: 10/02/2002)	RECAP
8	Oct. 2, 2002	AFFIDAVIT of Linda Hannan filed in support of #6 Mtn for Summary Judgment (err) (Entered: 10/02/2002)	RECAP
9	Oct. 2, 2002	AFFIDAVIT of William Clark filed in support of #6 Mtn for Summary Judgment (err) (Entered: 10/02/2002)	RECAP
10	Oct. 2, 2002	AFFIDAVIT of William Sturgeon filed in support of #6 Mtn for Sum Jgm (err) (Entered: 10/02/2002)	RECAP
11	Oct. 2, 2002	DISCOVERY Citations per Local Rule 26 by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN (err) (Entered: 10/02/2002)	RECAP
12	Oct. 2, 2002	MOTION by GEOFFREY V V WOOD to Exclude and/or limit dfts proposed testimony of experts ; Response to Motion due 10/23/02 for LINDA HANNAN, for SHERIFF, HANCOCK, for HANCOCK, COUNTY OF (jgw) (Entered: 10/03/2002)	RECAP
	Oct. 2, 2002	DESIGNATION of Expert Witnesses by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN (err) (Entered: 10/02/2002)	PACER
	Oct. 2, 2002	DEPOSITION Transcript of Geoffrey V.V. Wood filed by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN (err) (Entered: 10/02/2002)	PACER
	Oct. 2, 2002	DESIGNATION of Expert Witnesses by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN (err)
	Oct. 2, 2002	DEPOSITION Transcript of Geoffrey V.V. Wood filed by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN (err)
13	Oct. 18, 2002	RESPONSE by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN to [12-1] motion to Exclude and/or limit dfts proposed testimony of experts ; Reply to Response due 10/29/02 for GEOFFREY V V WOOD (bld) (Entered: 10/18/2002)	RECAP
14	Oct. 23, 2002	RESPONSE by GEOFFREY V V WOOD to [6-1] motion for Judgment on the Pleadings ; Reply to Response due 11/4/02 for LINDA HANNAN, for SHERIFF, HANCOCK, for HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, [6-2] motion for Summary Judgment ; Reply to Response due 11/4/02 for LINDA HANNAN, for SHERIFF, HANCOCK, for HANCOCK, COUNTY OF (bld) (Entered: 10/24/2002)	RECAP
15	Oct. 23, 2002	RESPONSE TO STATEMENT of Material Fact by GEOFFREY V V WOOD re: [7-1] fact statement (bld) (Entered: 10/24/2002)	RECAP
16	Oct. 23, 2002	AFFIDAVIT of Geoffrey Wood (bld) (Entered: 10/24/2002)	RECAP
	Oct. 23, 2002	DEPOSITION Transcript of Linda Hannan filed by GEOFFREY V V WOOD (bld) (Entered: 10/24/2002)	PACER
	Oct. 23, 2002	DEPOSITION Transcript of Linda Hannan filed by GEOFFREY V V WOOD (bld)
17	Nov. 1, 2002	MOTION by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN to Extend Time to file reply in support of mtn for s/j and a motion to strike ; Response to Motion due 11/22/02 for GEOFFREY V V WOOD (jgw) (Entered: 11/01/2002)	RECAP
	Nov. 4, 2002	ENDORSEMENT on Motion granting [17-1] motion to Extend Time to file reply in support of mtn for s/j and a motion to strike, Reply to Response to Motion reset to 11/12/02 for LINDA HANNAN, for SHERIFF, HANCOCK, for HANCOCK, COUNTY OF for [6-1] motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, reset to 11/12/02 for LINDA HANNAN, for SHERIFF, HANCOCK, for HANCOCK, COUNTY OF for [6-2] motion for Summary Judgment ( signed by MAG. JUDGE MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK ) cc: cnsl (err) (Entered: 11/04/2002)	PACER
	Nov. 4, 2002	ENDORSEMENT on Motion granting [17-1] motion to Extend Time to file reply in support of mtn for s/j and a motion to strike, Reply to Response to Motion reset to 11/12/02 for LINDA HANNAN, for SHERIFF, HANCOCK, for HANCOCK, COUNTY OF for [6-1] motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, reset to 11/12/02 for LINDA HANNAN, for SHERIFF, HANCOCK, for HANCOCK, COUNTY OF for [6-2] motion for Summary Judgment ( signed by MAG. JUDGE MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK ) cc: cnsl (err)
	Nov. 5, 2002	Deadline updated; Remember to place #12 under advisement when #6 is ready on 11/12/02 (jgw) (Entered: 11/05/2002)	PACER
	Nov. 5, 2002	Deadline updated; Remember to place #12 under advisement when #6 is ready on 11/12/02 (jgw)
18	Nov. 12, 2002	Unopposed MOTION by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN for Leave to File Reply Memo in excess of 7 pages (err) (Entered: 11/12/2002)	RECAP
19	Nov. 12, 2002	REPLY by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN to response to [6-1] motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, [6-2] motion for Summary Judgment (err) (Entered: 11/12/2002)	RECAP
20	Nov. 12, 2002	REPLY TO RESPONSE TO STATEMENT of Material Fact by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN In re: [7-1] fact statement (err) Modified on 11/12/2002 (Entered: 11/12/2002)	RECAP
21	Nov. 12, 2002	MOTION by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN to Strike portions of [16-1] affidavit (Mtn to strike Paragraph 8 of Affidavit and Paragraphs 2, 3, 9, 10, 12 & 22 of #15 resp to stmt of fact), [15-1] statement response by GEOFFREY V V WOOD ; Response to Motion due 12/3/02 for GEOFFREY V V WOOD (err) Modified on 11/12/2002 (Entered: 11/12/2002)	RECAP
	Nov. 12, 2002	Motion(s) referred: [18-1] motion for Leave to File Reply Memo in excess of 7 pages referred to MAG. JUDGE MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK (err) (Entered: 11/12/2002)	PACER
	Nov. 12, 2002	ENDORSEMENT on Motion granting (w/o obj) [18-1] motion for Leave to File Reply Memo in excess of 7 pages ( signed by MAG. JUDGE MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK ) cc: cnsl (err) (Entered: 11/12/2002)	PACER
	Nov. 12, 2002	Motion(s) referred: [18-1] motion for Leave to File Reply Memo in excess of 7 pages referred to MAG. JUDGE MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK (err)
	Nov. 12, 2002	ENDORSEMENT on Motion granting (w/o obj) [18-1] motion for Leave to File Reply Memo in excess of 7 pages ( signed by MAG. JUDGE MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK ) cc: cnsl (err)
	Nov. 16, 2002	ON TRIAL LIST for 2/5/03 ; Final Pre-Trial Memorandum due 12/27/02 for LINDA HANNAN, for SHERIFF, HANCOCK, for HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, for GEOFFREY V V WOOD ; Final Pre-Trial Conference set for 2:30 1/7/03 before MAG. JUDGE MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK ; cc: cnsl (err) (Entered: 11/16/2002)	PACER
	Nov. 16, 2002	ON TRIAL LIST for 2/5/03 ; Final Pre-Trial Memorandum due 12/27/02 for LINDA HANNAN, for SHERIFF, HANCOCK, for HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, for GEOFFREY V V WOOD ; Final Pre-Trial Conference set for 2:30 1/7/03 before MAG. JUDGE MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK ; cc: cnsl (err)
22	Nov. 27, 2002	RESPONSE by GEOFFREY V V WOOD to [21-1] motion to Strike portions of [16-1] affidavit (Mtn to strike Paragraph 8 of Affidavit and Paragraphs 2, 3, 9, 10, 12 & 22 of #15 resp to stmt of fact), [15-1] statement response by GEOFFREY V V WOOD ; Reply to Response due 12/9/02 for LINDA HANNAN, for SHERIFF, HANCOCK, for HANCOCK, COUNTY OF (seal user) (Entered: 11/27/2002)	RECAP
23	Dec. 9, 2002	REPLY by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN to response to [21-1] motion to Strike portions of [16-1] affidavit (Mtn to strike Paragraph 8 of Affidavit and Paragraphs 2, 3, 9, 10, 12 & 22 of #15 resp to stmt of fact), [15-1] statement response by GEOFFREY V V WOOD (gbc) (Entered: 12/09/2002)	RECAP
24	Dec. 24, 2002	FINAL PRETRIAL MEMORANDUM by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN (err) (Entered: 12/24/2002)	RECAP
25	Dec. 27, 2002	FINAL PRETRIAL MEMORANDUM by GEOFFREY V V WOOD (jgw) (Entered: 12/30/2002)	RECAP
	Jan. 2, 2003	Motion(s) referred: [21-1] motion to Strike portions of [16-1] affidavit (Mtn to strike Paragraph 8 of Affidavit and Paragraphs 2, 3, 9, 10, 12 & 22 of #15 resp to stmt of fact), [15-1] statement response by GEOFFREY V V WOOD referred to MAG. JUDGE MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK, [6-1] motion for Judgment on the Pleadings referred to MAG. JUDGE MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK, [6-2] motion for Summary Judgment referred to MAG. JUDGE MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK, [12-1] motion to Exclude and/or limit dfts proposed testimony of experts referred to MAG. JUDGE MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK (jgw) (Entered: 01/02/2003)	PACER
	Jan. 2, 2003	Motion(s) referred: [21-1] motion to Strike portions of [16-1] affidavit (Mtn to strike Paragraph 8 of Affidavit and Paragraphs 2, 3, 9, 10, 12 & 22 of #15 resp to stmt of fact), [15-1] statement response by GEOFFREY V V WOOD referred to MAG. JUDGE MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK, [6-1] motion for Judgment on the Pleadings referred to MAG. JUDGE MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK, [6-2] motion for Summary Judgment referred to MAG. JUDGE MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK, [12-1] motion to Exclude and/or limit dfts proposed testimony of experts referred to MAG. JUDGE MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK (jgw)
26	Jan. 7, 2003	RECOMMENDED DECISION of MAG. JUDGE MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK Re: [6-1] motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, [6-2] motion for Summary Judgment; recommending denial of mtn for s/j and motion for judgment on pleadings ; Motion no longer referred Objections to R and R due by 1/27/03 for LINDA HANNAN, for SHERIFF, HANCOCK, for HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, for GEOFFREY V V WOOD ; cc:cnsl (bld) (Entered: 01/07/2003)	RECAP
27	Jan. 8, 2003	REPORT OF FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE AND ORDER filed, set trial brief deadline for 1/29/03 for LINDA HANNAN, for SHERIFF, HANCOCK, for HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, for GEOFFREY V V WOOD est time of trial 3 days ( signed by MAG. JUDGE MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK ) cc: cnsl (bld) (Entered: 01/08/2003)	RECAP
	Jan. 8, 2003	ENDORSEMENT on Motion ; deferring ruling on [12-1] motion to Exclude and/or limit dfts proposed testimony of experts until time of trial ( signed by Judge GEORGE Z. SINGAL ) cc: cnsl (jgw) (Entered: 01/08/2003)	PACER
	Jan. 8, 2003	Motions No Longer Referred: [12] Motion to Exclude(jgw, ) (Entered: 03/03/2003)	PACER
	Jan. 8, 2003	ENDORSEMENT on Motion ; deferring ruling on [12-1] motion to Exclude and/or limit dfts proposed testimony of experts until time of trial ( signed by Judge GEORGE Z. SINGAL ) cc: cnsl (jgw)
	Jan. 8, 2003	Motions No Longer Referred: 12 Motion to Exclude(jgw, )
28	Jan. 17, 2003	Letter MOTION by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF for Protection from Trial for dates of 2/6-10 and 2/17-21/03 (bld) (Entered: 01/17/2003)	RECAP
29	Jan. 24, 2003	MOTION by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN to Extend Time to file objections to R&R (bld) (Entered: 01/24/2003)	RECAP
	Jan. 24, 2003	ENDORSEMENT on Motion granting [29-1] motion to Extend Time to file objections to R&R, Objections reset to 1/29/03 for LINDA HANNAN, for SHERIFF, HANCOCK, for HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, for GEOFFREY V V WOOD for [26-1] motion RECOMMENDED DECISION of MAG. JUDGE MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK Re: [6-1] motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, [6-2] motion for Summary Judgment; recommending denial of mtn for s/j and motion for judgment on pleadings (B. DeRoche, Deputy Clerk) cc: cnsl (bld) (Entered: 01/24/2003)	PACER
	Jan. 24, 2003	ENDORSEMENT on Motion granting [29-1] motion to Extend Time to file objections to R&R, Objections reset to 1/29/03 for LINDA HANNAN, for SHERIFF, HANCOCK, for HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, for GEOFFREY V V WOOD for [26-1] motion RECOMMENDED DECISION of MAG. JUDGE MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK Re: [6-1] motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, [6-2] motion for Summary Judgment; recommending denial of mtn for s/j and motion for judgment on pleadings (B. DeRoche, Deputy Clerk) cc: cnsl (bld)
30	Jan. 29, 2003	TRIAL BRIEF by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN (bld) (Entered: 01/29/2003)	RECAP
31	Jan. 29, 2003	STIPULATIONS (bld) (Entered: 01/29/2003)	RECAP
32	Jan. 29, 2003	OBJECTION by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN to [26-1] motion RECOMMENDED DECISION of MAG. JUDGE MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK Re: [6-1] motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, [6-2] motion for Summary Judgment; recommending denial of mtn for s/j and motion for judgment on pleadings ; Response to Objections to RR due 2/18/03 for GEOFFREY V V WOOD ; (bld) (Entered: 01/29/2003)	RECAP
33	Jan. 29, 2003	TRIAL BRIEF by GEOFFREY V V WOOD (err) Modified on 01/30/2003 (Entered: 01/30/2003)	RECAP
	Jan. 29, 2003	Exhibit list by GEOFFREY V V WOOD, HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN (bld) (Entered: 01/29/2003)	PACER
	Jan. 29, 2003	Witness list by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN (bld) (Entered: 01/29/2003)	PACER
	Jan. 29, 2003	Proposed voir dire questions by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN (bld) (Entered: 01/29/2003)	PACER
	Jan. 29, 2003	Proposed voir dire questions by GEOFFREY V V WOOD (err) Modified on 01/30/2003 (Entered: 01/30/2003)	PACER
	Jan. 29, 2003	Proposed Jury Verdict Form by GEOFFREY V V WOOD (err) (Entered: 01/30/2003)	PACER
	Jan. 29, 2003	Witness list by GEOFFREY V V WOOD (err) (Entered: 01/30/2003)	PACER
	Jan. 29, 2003	Exhibit list by GEOFFREY V V WOOD, HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN (bld)
	Jan. 29, 2003	Witness list by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN (bld)
	Jan. 29, 2003	Proposed voir dire questions by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN (bld)
	Jan. 29, 2003	Proposed voir dire questions by GEOFFREY V V WOOD (err) Modified on 01/30/2003
	Jan. 29, 2003	Proposed Jury Verdict Form by GEOFFREY V V WOOD (err)
	Jan. 29, 2003	Witness list by GEOFFREY V V WOOD (err)
	Feb. 3, 2003	ENDORSEMENT on Motion granting [28-1] motion for Protection from Trial for dates of 2/6-10 and 2/17-21/03 ( signed by Judge GEORGE Z. SINGAL ) cc: cnsl (bld)
34	Feb. 10, 2003	Response to Objection to Report and Recommended Decision re 26 Report and Recommended Decision, filed by GEOFFREY V V WOOD. (bld) (Entered: 02/11/2003)	RECAP
35	Feb. 11, 2003	Letter MOTION for Protection from Trial for dates of April 9-26, 2003 by SHERIFF, HANCOCK COUNTY. (jgw, ) (Entered: 02/12/2003)	RECAP
	Feb. 11, 2003	Motions Taken Under Advisement: [26] Report and Recommended Decision(bld) (Entered: 02/11/2003)	PACER
	Feb. 11, 2003	Motions Taken Under Advisement: 26 Report and Recommended Decision(bld)
36	Feb. 12, 2003	ORDER AFFIRMING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS denying 6 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, Motion for Summary Judgment filed by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK COUNTY, LINDA HANNAN, 26 Report and Recommended Decision, Signed by Judge GEORGE Z. SINGAL on 2/12/03. (jgw, ) (Entered: 02/13/2003)	RECAP
	Feb. 12, 2003	ORDER/endorsement granting [35] Motion for Protection from Trial 4/9-26/03 Signed by Judge GEORGE Z. SINGAL on 2/12/03. (jgw, ) (Entered: 02/13/2003)	PACER
	Feb. 12, 2003	Set Deadlines/Hearings : On Trial List for 3/11/2003.(err, ) (Entered: 02/21/2003)	PACER
	Feb. 12, 2003	ORDER/endorsement granting 35 Motion for Protection from Trial 4/9-26/03 Signed by Judge GEORGE Z. SINGAL on 2/12/03. (jgw, )
	Feb. 12, 2003	Set Deadlines/Hearings : On Trial List for 3/11/2003.(err, )
37	Feb. 28, 2003	Letter MOTION for Protection from Trial for dates of 2/18-19/03 by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, LINDA HANNAN, SHERIFF, HANCOCK COUNTY. (jgw, ) (Entered: 02/28/2003)	RECAP
	Feb. 28, 2003	Motions Taken Under Advisement: [37] Letter MOTION for Protection from Trial for dates of 2/18-19/03(jgw, ) (Entered: 02/28/2003)	PACER
	Feb. 28, 2003	ORDER/ENDORSEMENT denying [37] Motion for Protection from Trial Signed by Judge GEORGE Z. SINGAL on 2/28/03. (jgw, ) (Entered: 02/28/2003)	PACER
	Feb. 28, 2003	Motions Taken Under Advisement: 37 Letter MOTION for Protection from Trial for dates of 2/18-19/03(jgw, )
	Feb. 28, 2003	ORDER/ENDORSEMENT denying 37 Motion for Protection from Trial Signed by Judge GEORGE Z. SINGAL on 2/28/03. (jgw, )
38	March 6, 2003	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge GEORGE Z. SINGAL : Conference of Counsel held. Dft. ordered to pay costs for pltf. to travel to Colorado for deposition. (Court Reporter NONE) (mo, ) (Entered: 03/07/2003)	RECAP
39	March 7, 2003	REPORT OF TELEPHONE CONFERENCE OF COUNSEL AND ORDER re. Defendant to pay out-of pocket expenses, lodging and airfare to site of deposition of expert witness Dr. William Sturgeon Signed by Judge GEORGE Z. SINGAL on 3/6/2003. (err, ) (Entered: 03/10/2003)	RECAP
40	March 11, 2003	Amended Witness List by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, LINDA HANNAN, SHERIFF, HANCOCK COUNTY. (err, ) (Entered: 03/11/2003)	RECAP
41	March 11, 2003	Amended Consolidated Exhibit List by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, LINDA HANNAN, SHERIFF, HANCOCK COUNTY.. (err, ) (Entered: 03/11/2003)	RECAP
42	March 11, 2003	Proposed Jury Instructions by GEOFFREY V V WOOD. (err, ) Modified on 3/11/2003 (mlh, ). Modified on 3/11/2003 (mlh, ). (Entered: 03/11/2003)	RECAP
43	March 11, 2003	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK : Jury Selection held. (Court Reporter Julie Edgecomb) (jgw, ) (Entered: 03/12/2003)	RECAP
	March 12, 2003	Set/ResetHearings : Jury Trial set for 3/18/2003 08:30 AM in Main Courtroom, Bangor before Judge GEORGE Z. SINGAL.(jgw, ) (Entered: 03/12/2003)	PACER
	March 12, 2003	Set/ResetHearings : Jury Trial set for 3/18/2003 08:30 AM in Main Courtroom, Bangor before Judge GEORGE Z. SINGAL.(jgw, )
44	March 13, 2003	Proposed Amended Jury Instruction #7 by GEOFFREY V V WOOD. (bld) (Entered: 03/14/2003)	RECAP
45	March 14, 2003	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge GEORGE Z. SINGAL : Conference of Counsel held. Monday March 17 at 9:00 AM objections to deposition due, counsel to initiate conference call on same day at 2:00 PM for Judge Singal to rule on each individual objection. (Court Reporter C. PACKARD) (mo, ) (Entered: 03/17/2003)	RECAP
52	March 14, 2003	REPORT OF TELEPHONE CONFERENCE OF COUNSEL AND ORDER re. deposition of William Sturgeon, expert witness for Defendant. Parties to file supporting materials, case law/arguments by 9:00 a.m. in Bangor on 3/17/2003. Telehone Conference set for 2:00 p.m. on 3/17/2003. Signed by Judge GEORGE Z. SINGAL on 3/14/2003. (err, ) (Entered: 03/18/2003)	RECAP
46	March 17, 2003	MOTION in Limine to Exclude and/or Limit Defendants' Proposed Testimony of William Sturgeon by GEOFFREY V V WOOD. (err, ) (Entered: 03/17/2003)	RECAP
47	March 17, 2003	Proposed Jury Instructions by GEOFFREY V V WOOD. (err, ) (Entered: 03/17/2003)	RECAP
48	March 17, 2003	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge GEORGE Z. SINGAL : Telephonic Motion Hearing held re 46 MOTION in Limine to Exclude and/or Limit Defendants' Proposed Testimony of William Sturgeon filed by GEOFFREY V V WOOD. (Court Reporter Julie Edgecomb) (jgw, ) (Entered: 03/17/2003)	RECAP

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Maine

Case Type(s):

Jail Conditions

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Strip Search Cases

Key Dates

Filing Date: April 26, 2002

Closing Date: 2004

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Jail inmate strip-searched on each two separate occasions when he was arrested for misdemeanor charges, and a third time after meeting with his attorney.

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

County

County of Hancock

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983