Case: Roberts v. State of Rhode Island

1:99-cv-00259 | U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island

Filed Date: May 21, 1999

Closed Date: 2001

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Case Summary

On May 21, 1999, plaintiff, who was arrested by Rhode Island State Police relying in error upon a withdrawn body attachment order from a family court, filed a class action lawsuit pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island. He alleged he was subjected to an unconstitutional strip search and body cavity search incident to his post-arrest detention at the Adult Correctional Institution (ACI) in Cranston, Rhode Island. Represented by private c…

On May 21, 1999, plaintiff, who was arrested by Rhode Island State Police relying in error upon a withdrawn body attachment order from a family court, filed a class action lawsuit pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island. He alleged he was subjected to an unconstitutional strip search and body cavity search incident to his post-arrest detention at the Adult Correctional Institution (ACI) in Cranston, Rhode Island. Represented by private counsel, plaintiff sought declaratory and injunctive relief, as well as attorneys' fees and class certification.

The District Court (District Judge Mary M. Lisi) denied plaintiff's motion for class certification. Roberts v. Rhode Island, 2000 WL 33671759 (D. R.I. Jan. 06, 2000). Discovery followed and the parties filed cross-motions for summary judgment. Judge Lisi granted partial summary judgment in favor of plaintiff, finding that the strip searches of pre-arraignment detainees, if not based upon reasonable suspicion that a particular detainee was concealing weapons or contraband, violated the Fourth Amendment. The Judge enjoined the defendants from conducting strip and visual body cavity searches pursuant to their unconstitutional policies. Roberts v. Rhode Island, 175 F. Supp.2d 176 (D. R.I. 2000). Rhode Island appealed and the First Circuit affirmed, noting that administrative ease and institutional security concerns were insufficient justifications to apply an indiscriminate strip search policy to those accused of minor offenses. Roberts v. Rhode Island, 239 F.3d 107 (1st Cir. 2001) (Circuit Judge Juan R. Torruella).

Following the appeal, a settlement conference was set for May 21, 2001 before Magistrate Judge Jacob Hagopian. The docket does not reflect the results of the settlement conference. It does, however, reflect that the District Court awarded, to plaintiffs' two attorneys, fees in the amount of $745.00 and $4,789.10. We have no additional information about this case.

Note that a separate class action lawsuit challenging the ACI strip search policy was filed after the decision in the Roberts case. In this database, that separate case is Savard v. Rhode Island.

 

Summary Authors

Dan Dalton (2/24/2008)

Related Cases

Savard v. Rhode Island, District of Rhode Island (2000)

People

Judge(s)

Bownes, Hugh Henry (New Hampshire)

Lisi, Mary M. (Rhode Island)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Belzley, Gregory A. (Kentucky)

Bolzle, Gregory A. (Kentucky)

Kelly, Thomas W. (Rhode Island)

Attorney for Defendant

Documents in the Clearinghouse

1:99-cv-00259

Docket (PACER)

June 25, 2001

June 25, 2001

Docket

1:99-cv-00259

Memorandum and Order

Jan. 6, 2000

Jan. 6, 2000

Order/Opinion

45 Fed.R.Serv.3d 1072

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1:99-cv-00259

Memorandum and Decision

Roberts v. Rhode Island

March 17, 2000

March 17, 2000

Order/Opinion

175 F.Supp.2d 176

00-01752

[Appellate Decision]

Roberts v. Rhode Island

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

Feb. 13, 2001

Feb. 13, 2001

Order/Opinion

239 F.3d 107

Docket

Last updated March 25, 2025, 8:16 a.m.

ECF Number Date Description Link
1 May 21, 1999

COMPLAINT filed; FILING FEE $ 150.00 RECEIPT # 41976 (McCabe, F) (Entered: 05/21/1999)

PACER
May 21, 1999

CASE assigned to Judge Mary M. Lisi . Assigned to Magistrate Judge Lovegreen (McCabe, F) (Entered: 05/21/1999)

PACER
2 May 26, 1999

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to State of Rhode and George Vose on 5/24/99; Answer due on 6/14/99 for State of Rhode and for Vose (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 06/01/1999)

PACER
3 June 15, 1999

ANSWER to Complaint by State of Rhode, George Vose (Attorney Rebecca Tedford Partington), (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 06/15/1999)

PACER
4 July 9, 1999

MOTION by State of Rhode, George Vose to Quash (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 07/13/1999)

PACER
July 13, 1999

Motion(s) referred: [4-1] motion to Quash referred to Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lovegreen (Burgess, J) (Entered: 07/13/1999)

PACER
5 July 20, 1999

MOTION by Craig L. Roberts Sr. for Partial Summary Judgment on Count 2 of Complaint (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 07/20/1999)

PACER
6 July 20, 1999

Statement Of Undisputed Fact by Craig L. Roberts Sr. RE: [5-1] motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Count 2 of Complaint (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 07/20/1999)

PACER
7 July 20, 1999

AFFIDAVIT by Craig L. Roberts Sr. Re: [5-1] motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Count 2 of Complaint (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 07/20/1999)

PACER
8 July 28, 1999

MOTION by State of Rhode and George Vose to Enlarge Time to and including August 20, 1999 in which to respond to the plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 07/29/1999)

PACER
Aug. 6, 1999

Motion(s) referred: [8-1] motion to Enlarge Time to and including August 20, 1999 in which to respond to the plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment referred to Judge Mary M. Lisi (Burgess, J) (Entered: 08/06/1999)

PACER
9 Aug. 16, 1999

ORDER granting [8-1] motion to Enlarge Time to and including August 20, 1999 in which to respond to the plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment ( signed by Judge Mary M. Lisi ) (Burgess, J) (Entered: 08/16/1999)

PACER
10 Aug. 20, 1999

OBJECTION by State of Rhode to [5-1] motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Count 2 of Complaint (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 08/24/1999)

PACER
11 Aug. 20, 1999

Statement Of Undisputed Fact by State of Rhode RE: [10-1] motion response (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 08/24/1999)

PACER
Aug. 23, 1999

Motion(s) referred: [5-1] motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Count 2 of Complaint referred to Judge Mary M. Lisi (Burgess, J) (Entered: 08/23/1999)

PACER
Sept. 13, 1999

Motion hearing re: [5-1] motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Count 2 of Complaint at 10:00 9/22/99. Notice mailed to all parties. (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 09/13/1999)

PACER
12 Sept. 14, 1999

MOTION by Craig L. Roberts Sr. for Leave to File amended complaint and add defendants (Delano, D) (Entered: 09/15/1999)

PACER
13 Sept. 21, 1999

RESPONSE by State of Rhode, George Vose in support of [12-1] motion for Leave to File amended complaint and add defendants (Delano, D) (Entered: 09/22/1999)

PACER
14 Sept. 22, 1999

ORDER denying without prejudice [5-1] motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Count 2 of Complaint (signed by Judge Mary M. Lisi) (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 09/22/1999)

PACER
Sept. 22, 1999

Motion hearing re: [5-1] motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Count 2 of Complaint Motion hearing held. Thomas Kelley for the plaintiff and Rebecca Tedford Partington for the defendant. Arguments heard. Counsel to report to chambers for a pre trial conference to set discovery deadline and filing of motions. (Delano, D) (Entered: 09/22/1999)

PACER
Sept. 22, 1999

Rule 16 Conference held. Thomas Kelly and Rebecca Partington for the parties. Plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment may have been filed prematurely. The court will deny this motion without prejudice and this motion may be refiled at a later date. A discovery cutoff date of November 22, 1999 will be set for the limited purpose of discovery on the issues to be addressed in plaintiff's motion. (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 09/22/1999)

PACER
15 Oct. 20, 1999

NOTICE by State of Rhode to take deposition of Craig Roberts (Delano, D) (Entered: 10/25/1999)

PACER
16 Oct. 28, 1999

AMENDED NOTICE by State of Rhode to take deposition of Craig Roberts (Delano, D) (Entered: 10/29/1999)

PACER
17 Oct. 28, 1999

MOTION by State of Rhode, George Vose for Protective Order (Delano, D) (Entered: 10/29/1999)

PACER
18 Nov. 3, 1999

MOTION by Craig L. Roberts Sr. to Compel production of documents (Delano, D) (Entered: 11/03/1999)

PACER
19 Nov. 3, 1999

MOTION by Craig L. Roberts Sr. For preliminary certification as representative of a plaintiff class for the purpose of obtaining declaratory and injunctive relief on count one (Delano, D) (Entered: 11/03/1999)

PACER
20 Nov. 3, 1999

OBJECTION by Craig L. Roberts Sr. to [17-1] motion for Protective Order (Delano, D) (Entered: 11/03/1999)

PACER
Nov. 3, 1999

Motion(s) referred: [17-1] motion for Protective Order referred to Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lovegreen (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 11/03/1999)

PACER
22 Nov. 10, 1999

OBJECTION by State of Rhode, George Vose to [18-1] motion to Compel production of documents (Delano, D) (Entered: 11/15/1999)

PACER
Nov. 10, 1999

Motion(s) referred to Judge: [18-1] motion to Compel production of documents (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 11/10/1999)

PACER
26 Nov. 12, 1999

AMENDED NOTICE by State of Rhode to take deposition of Craig Roberts (Delano, D) (Entered: 11/22/1999)

PACER
21 Nov. 15, 1999

ORDER denying [18-1] motion to Compel production of documents (signed by Judge Mary M. Lisi ) (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 11/15/1999)

PACER
23 Nov. 16, 1999

OBJECTION by State of Rhode Island and George Vose to [19-1] motion For preliminary certification as representative of a plaintiff class for the purpose of obtaining declaratory injunctive relief on count one (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 11/17/1999)

PACER
24 Nov. 17, 1999

MOTION by State of Rhode, George Vose to Enlarge Time of discovery deadline (Delano, D) (Entered: 11/19/1999)

PACER
25 Nov. 19, 1999

CONSENT ORDER granting [17-1] motion for Protective Order. The depo of Jennifer Toubin is hereby cancelled. Counsel for defts. shall provide the name of person(s) most knowledgeable of ACI's computer database and that person will be deposed 11/16/99 at 10:00. Defts. will produce documents relating to pltf. ( signed by Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lovegreen ) (Administrator, ) (Entered: 11/19/1999)

PACER
Nov. 23, 1999

Motion(s) referred to Judge: [19-1] motion For preliminary certification as representative of a plaintiff class for the purpose of obtaining declaratory and injunctive relief on count one (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 11/23/1999)

PACER
Dec. 1, 1999

Motion(s) referred to Judge: [24-1] motion to Enlarge Time of discovery deadline (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 12/01/1999)

PACER
27 Dec. 3, 1999

ORDER granting [24-1] motion to Enlarge Time of discovery deadline ( signed by Judge Mary M. Lisi ) (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 12/03/1999)

PACER
28 Dec. 20, 1999

SECOND MOTION by Craig L. Roberts Sr. for Partial Summary Judgment (Delano, D) (Entered: 12/27/1999)

PACER
29 Dec. 22, 1999

MOTION by State of Rhode, George Vose for Summary Judgment (Delano, D) (Entered: 12/28/1999)

PACER
30 Dec. 22, 1999

Statement Of Undisputed Fact by State of Rhode, George Vose RE: [29-1] motion for Summary Judgment (Delano, D) (Entered: 12/28/1999)

PACER
31 Dec. 23, 1999

MOTION by State of Rhode, George Vose to Enlarge Time up to and including January 14, 2000 to respond to motion for summary judgment (Delano, D) (Entered: 12/28/1999)

PACER
32 Jan. 6, 2000

ORDER granting [12-1] motion for Leave to File amended complaint and add defendants ( signed by Judge Mary M. Lisi ) (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 01/06/2000)

PACER
33 Jan. 6, 2000

MEMORANDUM and ORDER denying [19-1] motion For preliminary certification as representative of a plaintiff class for the purpose of obtaining declaratory and injunctive relief on count one ( signed by Judge Mary M. Lisi ) (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 01/06/2000)

PACER
34 Jan. 14, 2000

OBJECTION by State of Rhode, George Vose to [28-1] motion for Partial Summary Judgment (Delano, D) (Entered: 01/19/2000)

PACER
35 Jan. 14, 2000

MOTION by State of Rhode, George Vose to Strike plaintiff's objection to the State's Rule 12 Statement of Undisputed Facts and Declaration of Attorney Thomas W. Kelly (Delano, D) (Entered: 01/19/2000)

PACER
Jan. 20, 2000

Motion(s) referred to Judge Lisi: [29-1] motion for Summary Judgment and [28-1] motion for Partial Summary Judgment (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 01/20/2000)

PACER
37 Jan. 28, 2000

AMENDED COMPLAINT by Craig L. Roberts Sr. , (Answer due 2/14/00 for George Vose, for State of Rhode ) amending [1-1] complaint against Roberta Richmond, Albert Gardiner (Delano, D) (Entered: 01/31/2000)

PACER
38 Jan. 31, 2000

ORDER granting [35-1] motion to Strike plaintiff's objection to the State's Rule 12 Statement of Undisputed Facts and Declaration of Attorney Thomas W. Kelly ( signed by Judge Mary M. Lisi ) (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 01/31/2000)

PACER
39 March 1, 2000

MOTION by Craig L. Roberts Sr. for Gregory A. Bolzle to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Delano, D) (Entered: 03/01/2000)

PACER
40 March 2, 2000

OBJECTION by State of Rhode, George Vose to [5-1] motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Count 2 of Complaint (Delano, D) (Entered: 03/03/2000)

PACER
41 March 9, 2000

MOTION by State of Rhode for Leave to File Response Memorandum (Delano, D) (Entered: 03/13/2000)

PACER
57 March 10, 2000

OBJECTION by Craig L. Roberts Sr. to [54-1] motion in Limine (Delano, D) (Entered: 05/10/2000)

PACER
42 March 17, 2000

ORDER denying [29-1] motion for Summary Judgment and granting [28-1] motion for Partial Summary Judgment as to Count One of the First Amended Complaint. The plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment as to Count Two is moot. ( signed by Mary M. Lisi ) (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 03/17/2000)

PACER
43 March 17, 2000

ORDER denying [39-1] motion for Gregory A. Bolzle to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( signed by Judge Mary M. Lisi ) (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 03/17/2000)

PACER
44 March 22, 2000

MOTION by State of Rhode, George Vose for Reconsideration and relief (Delano, D) (Entered: 03/23/2000)

PACER
45 March 24, 2000

AMENDED ORDER/DECISION. The Court hereby amendes its March 16, 2000 Meomorandum and Decision to be consistent wit hthe text of this Amended Decision. ( signed by Judge Mary M. Lisi ) (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 03/24/2000)

PACER
46 March 28, 2000

MOTION by State of Rhode, George Vose For final judgment (Delano, D) (Entered: 03/31/2000)

PACER
April 3, 2000

Motion(s) referred to Judge: [41-1] motion for Leave to File Response Memorandum (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 04/03/2000)

PACER
47 April 4, 2000

ORDER mooting [41-1] motion for Leave to File Response Memorandum ( signed by Judge Mary M. Lisi ) (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 04/04/2000)

PACER
49 April 5, 2000

OBJECTION by Craig L. Roberts Sr. to [46-1] motion For final judgment (Delano, D) (Entered: 04/06/2000)

PACER
48 April 6, 2000

NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE AND SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE ORDER scheduled before U.S. Magistrate Judge Hagopian on 4/13/00 at 11:00. Parties shall submit a settlement conference statement and confidential addendum on or before 4/12/00.( signed by Magistrate Judge Jacob Hagopian ) (Brown, D) (Entered: 04/06/2000)

PACER
April 6, 2000

Settlement conference set on 11:00 4/13/00 Before Magistrate Judge Jacob Hagopian (Brown, D) (Entered: 04/06/2000)

PACER
51 April 11, 2000

PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER ( signed by Judge Mary M. Lisi ) (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 04/11/2000)

PACER
April 13, 2000

Settlement conference held before U.S.Magistrate Judge Hagopian. Parties could not agree to settlment. Case must pass to trial. (Brown, D) (Entered: 04/13/2000)

PACER
52 April 24, 2000

MOTION by Craig L. Roberts Sr. in Limine (Delano, D) (Entered: 04/25/2000)

PACER
53 April 24, 2000

MOTION by Craig L. Roberts Sr. for a view of the Intake Services Center at the ACI (Delano, D) (Entered: 04/25/2000)

PACER
54 May 1, 2000

MOTION by State of Rhode, George Vose in Limine (Delano, D) (Entered: 05/03/2000)

PACER
55 May 1, 2000

OBJECTION by State of Rhode, George Vose to [53-1] motion for a view of the Intake Services Center at the ACI (Delano, D) (Entered: 05/03/2000)

PACER
May 1, 2000

PRETRIAL MEMORANDUM of defendant filed and forwarded to chambers. (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 05/01/2000)

PACER
56 May 2, 2000

OBJECTION by State of Rhode, George Vose to [52-1] motion in Limine (Delano, D) (Entered: 05/08/2000)

PACER
May 4, 2000

Motion(s) referred to Judge Lisi: [52-1] motion in Limine (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 05/04/2000)

PACER
May 9, 2000

Motion(s) referred to Judge: [53-1] motion for a view of the Intake Services Center at the ACI (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 05/09/2000)

PACER
58 May 11, 2000

Minute entry: Clerks minutes filed regarding motion hearing held on May 11, 2000 before Judge Mary M. Lisi. (Delano, D) (Entered: 05/12/2000)

PACER
May 11, 2000

Motion hearing re: [46-1] motion For final judgment at 9:00 5/11/00 (Delano, D) (Entered: 05/12/2000)

PACER
May 11, 2000

Motion hearing re: [46-1] motion For final judgment Motion hearing held. Thomas Kelly for the pla.; Rebecca Tedford Partington for the deft.. This matter was to be empaneled today on the remaining state defendants. The Court dismisses with prejudice the claims against the unnamed defendants. Counsel give argument on the motion. The Court grants the Motion for Entry of Final Judgment. Atty Partington is to prepare an order. (Delano, D) (Entered: 05/12/2000)

PACER
59 May 18, 2000

ORDER granting [46-1] motion For final judgment ( signed by Judge Mary M. Lisi ) (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 05/18/2000)

PACER
60 May 18, 2000

JUDGMENT for State of Rhode, George Vose, Roberta Richmond, Albert Gardiner against Craig L. Roberts Sr. ( signed by Judge Mary M. Lisi ) (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 05/18/2000)

PACER
May 19, 2000

Case closed (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 05/19/2000)

PACER
61 May 25, 2000

MOTION by Craig L. Roberts Sr. for Attorney Fees (Delano, D) (Entered: 05/26/2000)

PACER
62 June 8, 2000

OBJECTION by State of Rhode, George Vose to [61-1] motion for Attorney Fees (Delano, D) (Entered: 06/09/2000)

PACER
June 13, 2000

Motion(s) referred to Judge Lisi: [61-1] motion for Attorney Fees (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 06/13/2000)

PACER
64 June 14, 2000

CERTIFICATE of Clerk (Delano, D) (Entered: 06/14/2000)

PACER
June 14, 2000

Certified and transmitted record on appeal to U.S. Court of Appeals: [63-1] appeal. Transmitted case file and a certified copy of the docket entries. (Delano, D) (Entered: 06/14/2000)

PACER
June 15, 2000

Motion(s) referred: [61-1] motion for Attorney Fees referred to Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lovegreen (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 06/15/2000)

PACER
65 June 21, 2000

Acknowledgement received from the court of appeals regarding the record on appeal. (Delano, D) (Entered: 06/23/2000)

PACER
66 July 19, 2000

Minute entry: Motion for Attorneys fees held before MJ Lovegreen (FarrellPletcher, P) (Entered: 07/19/2000)

PACER
July 19, 2000

Motion hearing re: [61-1] motion for Attorney Fees held before MJ Lovegreen (Kelly, Partington) Attornes argue. Court takes under advisement for report & recommendation (FarrellPletcher, P) Modified on 07/19/2000 (Entered: 07/19/2000)

PACER
67 Sept. 19, 2000

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS of Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lovegreen Re: [61-1] motion for Attorney Fees recommending Roberts be awarded a counsel fee in the amount of $7,500.00 and costs in the amount of $1,331.05 for a total award of $8,831.05. ; Motion no longer referred Objections to R and R due by 10/6/00 (FarrellPletcher, P) (Entered: 09/20/2000)

PACER
68 Oct. 17, 2000

ORDER: The Court hereby accepts the R and R of Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lovegreen dated September 19, 2000 pursuant to 28 USC 686(b)(1) granting in part, denying in part [61-1] motion for Attorney Fees , signed by Judge Mary M. Lisi . (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 10/17/2000)

PACER
69 Feb. 16, 2001

ORDER of the United States Court of Appeals: The decision of the District Court is Affirmed (Delano, D) (Entered: 02/22/2001)

PACER
70 Feb. 26, 2001

SUPPLEMENTAL MOTION by Craig L. Roberts Sr. for Attorney Fees (Delano, D) (Entered: 02/27/2001)

PACER
71 Feb. 26, 2001

MOTION by Craig L. Roberts Sr. for Attorney Fees for attorney Gregory A. Bolzle (Delano, D) (Entered: 02/27/2001)

PACER
72 Feb. 26, 2001

AFFIDAVIT of Gregory A. Bolzle Re: [71-1] motion for Attorney Fees for attorney Gregory A. Bolzle (Delano, D) (Entered: 02/27/2001)

PACER
73 March 1, 2001

OBJECTION by State of Rhode, George Vose to [71-1] motion for Attorney Fees for attorney Gregory A. Bolzle (Delano, D) (Entered: 03/05/2001)

PACER
74 March 1, 2001

OBJECTION by State of Rhode, George Vose to [70-1] motion for Attorney Fees (Delano, D) (Entered: 03/05/2001)

PACER
March 9, 2001

Record on appeal returned from U.S. Court of Appeals: (Delano, D) (Entered: 04/03/2001)

PACER
75 March 12, 2001

MANDATE OF USCA (certified copy) Re: [63-1] appeal by George Vose, State of Rhode: The judgment of the District Court is affirmed. (Delano, D) (Entered: 03/16/2001)

PACER
76 April 25, 2001

NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE AND SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE ORDER scheduled before U.S. Magistrate Judge Hagopian on 5/14/01 at 11:00. Parties shall submit a settlement conference statement and confidential addendum on or about 5/7/01.( signed by Magistrate Judge Jacob Hagopian ) (Brown, D) (Entered: 04/25/2001)

PACER
April 25, 2001

Settlement conference set on 11:00 5/14/01 Before Magistrate Judge Jacob Hagopian (Brown, D) (Entered: 04/25/2001)

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory:

Rhode Island

Case Type(s):

Jail Conditions

Special Collection(s):

Strip Search Cases

Key Dates

Filing Date: May 21, 1999

Closing Date: 2001

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Man arrested during a traffic stop for an outstanding warrant despite possessing a carbon copy of the court order rescinding that warrant.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Denied

Defendants

State

Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI)

Rhode Island

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Unreasonable search and seizure

Other Dockets:

District of Rhode Island 1:99-cv-00259

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit 00-01752

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Unknown

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Unknown

Issues

General/Misc.:

Search policies

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Male

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Strip search policy (facilities)

Recommended Citation