Case: Bowling v. Haas

3:07-cv-00032 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky

Filed Date: Jan. 23, 2007

Closed Date: 2010

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Case Summary

On January 23, 2007, three inmates sentenced to death at the Kentucky State Penitentiary in Eddyville, Kentucky filed a lawsuit under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), 28 U.S.C. §1331, and the Federal Controlled Substances Act (FCSA), 21 U.S.C. §801, against the Kentucky Department of Corrections in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky. The plaintiffs asked the court for declaratory and injunctive relief, arguing that the defendants' means for obtaining …

On January 23, 2007, three inmates sentenced to death at the Kentucky State Penitentiary in Eddyville, Kentucky filed a lawsuit under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), 28 U.S.C. §1331, and the Federal Controlled Substances Act (FCSA), 21 U.S.C. §801, against the Kentucky Department of Corrections in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky. The plaintiffs asked the court for declaratory and injunctive relief, arguing that the defendants' means for obtaining the chemical used in executions, sodium thiopental, a controlled substance, violates the FCSA and the FFDCA because no licensed medical practitioner prescribes it for use in lethal injections. The plaintiffs also argued that the defendants' use of sodium thiopental, pancuronium bromide, and potassium chloride in lethal injections violates the FFDCA because those substances had not been approved by the FDA for use in lethal injections.

On January 31, 2007, the Court (Judge Karen K. Caldwell) dismissed the claim without prejudice, finding that the plaintiffs were required to exhaust administrative remedies before filing their lawsuit. Bowling v. Haas, No. 07-CV-07-KKC, 2007 WL 403875 (E.D.Ky. Jan. 31, 2007). The plaintiffs subsequently sought administrative remedies, which were denied by the defendants, and re-filed the lawsuit on May 22, 2007.

On August 15, 2007, the Governor of Kentucky scheduled plaintiffs' executions for September 25, 2007. Since the Court had yet to rule on its jurisdiction to decide the merits of the case or on whether the plaintiffs had stated a claim upon which relief could be granted, one of the plaintiffs filed an emergency motion on August 24, 2007, for a preliminary injunction barring the defendants from executing him on the scheduled date.

On March 12, 2008, the Court (Judge Karen K. Caldwell) denied the emergency motion for preliminary injunction as moot. The need for such injunctive relief was obviated shortly thereafter when the Kentucky Supreme Court issued a stay of execution on September 12, 2007. The U.S. Supreme Court subsequently granted the plaintiff's petition for a writ of certiorari in Bowling v. Rees, Civil Action No. 04-CI-1094, Franklin Circuit Court, a case initiated in the Kentucky state courts raising a functionally-identical challenge to Kentucky's implementation of its lethal injection protocol. Because the stay of execution entered by the Kentucky Supreme Court on September 12, 2007, was still in effect, and appeared likely to remain so pending the U.S. Supreme Court's decision, the plaintiff's motion seeking injunctive relief was denied as moot.

On September 23, 2010, in a published Memorandum Opinion and Order, the Court (Judge Karen K. Caldwell) dismissed the plaintiffs' complaint with prejudice, holding the statutes do not expressly or impliedly provide the plaintiffs with a private right of action to enforce their requirements, and because the plaintiffs would be barred from pursuing any such claims under principles of claim preclusion. On the same day, the Court entered a judgment in favor of the defendants.

(Updated on 03/11/2012)

Summary Authors

Xin Chen (3/11/2012)

Related Cases

Baze v. Rees, Kentucky state trial court (2004)

People

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Judge(s)

Caldwell, Karen K. (Kentucky)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Barron, David M. (Kentucky)

Palombi, John Anthony (Kentucky)

Attorney for Defendant

Cummings, John C. (Kentucky)

Middendorf, Jeffrey T. (Kentucky)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

3:07-cv-00007

Pacer Docket

June 20, 2007

June 20, 2007

Docket

3:07-cv-00032

Docket (PACER)

Sept. 23, 2010

Sept. 23, 2010

Docket
4-1

3:07-cv-00007

Complaint

Bowling v. Haas

Jan. 23, 2007

Jan. 23, 2007

Complaint
8

3:07-cv-00007

Memorandum Opinion and Order Dismising Complaint

Jan. 31, 2007

Jan. 31, 2007

Order/Opinion

2007 WL 2007

5-1

3:07-cv-00032

Complaint (2nd)

Bowling v. Haas

May 22, 2007

May 22, 2007

Complaint
12

3:07-cv-00032

Amended Complaint

June 18, 2007

June 18, 2007

Complaint
28-2

3:07-cv-00032

Memorandum in Support of Emergency Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Aug. 24, 2007

Aug. 24, 2007

Pleading / Motion / Brief
42

3:07-cv-00032

Order

March 20, 2008

March 20, 2008

Order/Opinion
52

3:07-cv-00032

Memorandum Opinion and Order

Feb. 23, 2010

Feb. 23, 2010

Order/Opinion

Docket

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Last updated April 11, 2024, 3:14 a.m.

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APPLICATION TO PROCEED WITHOUT PREPAYMENT OF FEES AND AFFIDAVIT by Thomas Clyde Bowling (Attachments: # (1) Inmate Account Statement)(CBD)

May 22, 2007

May 22, 2007

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APPLICATION TO PROCEED WITHOUT PREPAYMENT OF FEES AND AFFIDAVIT by Ralph Baze (Attachments: # (1) Inmate Account Statement)(CBD)

May 22, 2007

May 22, 2007

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APPLICATION TO PROCEED WITHOUT PREPAYMENT OF FEES AND AFFIDAVIT by Jeffrey Leonard (Attachments: # (1) Inmate Account Statement)(CBD) Modified text to better describe doc. on 5/22/2007 (Dearborn, Christy).

May 22, 2007

May 22, 2007

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NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATIONS TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS IN COMPLIANCE WITH 28 U.S.C 1915 by Jeffrey Leonard, Thomas Clyde Bowling, Ralph Baze re [2] MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Ralph Baze, [1] MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Thomas Clyde Bowling, [3] MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Jeffrey Leonard (CBD)

May 22, 2007

May 22, 2007

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COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF (Filing fee $0), filed by Jeffrey Leonard, Thomas Clyde Bowling, Ralph Baze. (Attachments: # (1) Case Assignment# (2) Civil Cover Sheet # (3) Prepared Summons as to Haas# (4) Prepared Summons as to Rees# (5) Prepared Summons as to Simpson)(CBD) Additional attachment(s) added on 5/23/2007 (Ratliff, Kay).

2 Case Assignment

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3 Civil Cover Sheet

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4 Prepared Summons as to Haas

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5 Prepared Summons as to Rees

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6 Prepared Summons as to Simpson

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7 Exhibit Commissioner's Grievance Rejection Notice

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8 Exhibit Plaintiffs' appeal of grievance to DOC Commissioner

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May 22, 2007

May 22, 2007

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NOTICE of Appearance by David Barron for pltfs Jeffrey Leonard, Thomas Clyde Bowling, Ralph Baze (CBD)

May 22, 2007

May 22, 2007

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NOTICE OF FILING by Jeffrey Leonard, Thomas Clyde Bowling, Ralph Baze re [5] Complaint, Exhibits to Complaint for Declaratory Judgment (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Commissioner's Grievance Rejection Notice# (2) Exhibit Plaintiffs' appeal of grievance to DOC Commissioner)(Barron, David)

2 Exhibit Commissioner's Grievance Rejection Notice

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3 Exhibit Plaintiffs' appeal of grievance to DOC Commissioner

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May 22, 2007

May 22, 2007

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ORDER Directing Monthly Payments be made from Prison Accounts of Ralph Baze, Thomas Clyde Bowling, & Jeffrey Leonard: 1) pltfs' mtns [1], [2] & [3] GRANTED 2) dft are Scott Haas, John D. Rees, Thomas Simpson and Unknown Executioners 3) prisoner-pltfs required to pay their proportional share of the 350.00 filing fee 4) Bowling assessed initial partial filing fee of $29.94 5) Baze assessed initial partial filing fee of $36.85 6) Leonard assessed an initial partial filing fee of $6.68 7) w/in 30 days pltfs cause to be pd to clerk their initial partial filing fees 8) prisoner's custodian shall submit monthly payments until his respective portion has been paid 9) Clerk open acct for rcpt of prisoner's portion of the filing fee 10) Clerk serve a copy of this order upon Jailers/Wardens of institutions in which prisoners are currently confined and upon Ofc of Gen. Counsel for the Dept. of Corrections. Signed by Judge Karen K. Caldwell. (Attachments: # (1) Notice (Form 120) - Ralph Baze# (2) Notice (Form 120) - Thomas Clyde Bowling# (3) Notice (Form 120) - Jeffrey Leonard)(CBD)cc: COR, Warden KSP (all prisoners confined at KSP), Ofc Gen Counsel Dept of Corrections

2 Notice (Form 120) - Ralph Baze

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3 Notice (Form 120) - Thomas Clyde Bowling

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4 Notice (Form 120) - Jeffrey Leonard

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June 7, 2007

June 7, 2007

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: pltfs show cause w/in 30 days why their cmp should not be dismissed for failure to state claim and for want of subject matter jurisdiction. Signed by Judge Karen K. Caldwell. (CBD)cc: COR

June 7, 2007

June 7, 2007

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ORDER: 1) Clerk prepare and serve copies of summons and compliant on behalf of pltfs hereinafter described 2) Fkt Clerk prepare and issue summons for Dr. Scott Haas, Commisisoner John D. Rees, and Warden Thomas Simpson 3) Fkt Clerk also directed to prepare 3 sets of doc.s, each set consisting of copies of summons, complaint, and instant Order. One set of each be served on dfts Haas, Rees and Simpson at offices of Ky Dept of Corrections 4) Fkt Clerk complete USM Form 285, if required. If insufficent info exists to complete summons or USM Form 285, Clerk promptly make clerk's entry on docket stating why Clerk cannot fill out summons or USM Form 285 or any other doc.s necessary to effectuate service 5) After Fkt Clerk's Ofc has prepared (forms), a Deputy Clerk in that office shall forward doc.s, by cert. mail, to USM Ofc in Lexington, KY and shall enter cert mail rcpt into instant record 6) USM serve documents. Service shall be made by certified mail, return receipt requested. 7) USM shall make a return report to Court of whether summons is executed or unexecuted w/in 40 days of date of entry of this Order 8) Clerk send copy of this Order to pltfs. Signed by Judge Karen K. Caldwell. (CBD)cc: COR

June 14, 2007

June 14, 2007

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Summons Issued (Org. + 1) as to Scott Haas, John D. Rees, Thomas Simpson; issued summons, copy of complaint and Order [10] for each dft and a USM Form 285 forwarded to USM Lexington, KY for service to be made by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested. (Attachments: # (1) USM Form 285# (2) Certiffied Mail Receipt)(CBD)

2 USM Form 285

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3 Certiffied Mail Receipt

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June 14, 2007

June 14, 2007

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AMENDED COMPLAINT against all defendants, filed by Jeffrey Leonard, Thomas Clyde Bowling, Ralph Baze.(Barron, David)

June 18, 2007

June 18, 2007

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CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT to US Marshal re [11] Summons Issued. (CBD)

June 19, 2007

June 19, 2007

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by USM-285 for Jeffrey Leonard, Thomas Clyde Bowling, Ralph Baze via certified mail to Scott Haas served on 6/18/2007, answer due 7/9/2007. (CBD)

June 21, 2007

June 21, 2007

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by USM-285 for Jeffrey Leonard, Thomas Clyde Bowling, Ralph Baze via certified mail to John D. Rees served on 6/18/2007, answer due 7/9/2007. (CBD)

June 21, 2007

June 21, 2007

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RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Jeffrey Leonard, Thomas Clyde Bowling, Ralph Baze. (Palombi, John)

July 9, 2007

July 9, 2007

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Scott Haas, John D. Rees, Thomas Simpson.(Cummings, John)

July 9, 2007

July 9, 2007

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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re [12] Amended Complaint, [5] Complaint, by Scott Haas, John D. Rees, Thomas Simpson (Attachments: # (1) Proposed Order Granting Motion for Extension of Time)(Cummings, John)

2 Proposed Order Granting Motion for Extension of Time

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July 9, 2007

July 9, 2007

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RESPONSE in Opposition re [18] MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re [12] Amended Complaint, [5] Complaint, by Scott Haas, John D. Rees, Thomas Simpson filed by Jeffrey Leonard, Thomas Clyde Bowling, Ralph Baze. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Lex Herald Leader news article# (2) Exhibit proposed order denying Defendants' motion for extension of time)(Barron, David)

2 Exhibit Lex Herald Leader news article

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3 Exhibit proposed order denying Defendants' motion for extension of time

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July 10, 2007

July 10, 2007

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STRICKEN pursuant to Order [21] Modified on 7/17/2007 (Dearborn, Christy).

2 Exhibit proposed order compelling Defendants to file responsive pleading to Comp

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July 10, 2007

July 10, 2007

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ORDER: 1) Clerk STRIKE pltf's Motion to Compel [20] 2) dfts' Motion [18] for Extension of Time to Answer [12] Amended Complaint is GRANTED. Dfts have to and until 7/24/2007 to file answer or resp. pldg to the (Amended) Complaint 3) dft directed to file memo in reply to issues raised by Court's 7/7/2007 Order to Show Cause [9] and addressed by pltf's 7/9/2007 Response [16] on or before 8/1/2007. Pltfs are directed to neither file nor tender any further briefing on said issues except upon further Order from the Court . Signed by Judge Karen K. Caldwell. (CBD)cc: COR

July 17, 2007

July 17, 2007

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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to [16] Response to Order to Show Cause, [21] Order on Motion to Compel, Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer,,,, by Scott Haas, John D. Rees, Thomas Simpson (Attachments: # (1) Memorandum in Support of Motion for Additional Time to File Reply# (2) Proposed Order Granting Motion for Additional Time to File Reply)(Cummings, John)

2 Memorandum in Support of Motion for Additional Time to File Reply

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3 Proposed Order Granting Motion for Additional Time to File Reply

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July 19, 2007

July 19, 2007

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ORDER: Dfts' Motion [22] is GRANTED. Dfts shall have to & until 8/15/07 to file memo regarding issues raised by Court in its 6/7/07 Order to Show Cause (Record No. [9]) . Signed by Judge Karen K. Caldwell. (AKR)cc: COR

July 20, 2007

July 20, 2007

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Scott Haas, John D. Rees, Thomas Simpson.(Middendorf, Jeffrey)

July 20, 2007

July 20, 2007

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ANSWER to Amended Complaint for Declaratory Judgment by Scott Haas, John D. Rees, Thomas Simpson.(Cummings, John)

July 24, 2007

July 24, 2007

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by USM (USM 285) for Thomas Clyde Bowling; via Certified Mail to Thomas Simpson served on 6/18/2007, answer due 7/9/2007. (Attachments: # (1) Green Card and Copy of Summons)(CBD)

2 Green Card and Copy of Summons

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Aug. 9, 2007

Aug. 9, 2007

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REPLY to [9], [23] the Plaintiffs' Response to the Court's Show Cause Order filed by Scott Haas, John D. Rees, Thomas Simpson. (Cummings, John)

Aug. 15, 2007

Aug. 15, 2007

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EMERGENCY MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Ralph Baze Motion for preliminary injunction barring Baze's execution on Sept. 25th (Attachments: # (1) Memorandum in Support Memo in support of emergency motion for preliminary injunction# (2) Exhibit Statement from Governor's Office on Intent to sign death warrant on Baze# (3) Exhibit news article on Governor's statements concerning pending litigation# (4) Exhibit Utah Controlled Substances Act regulations and rules# (5) Proposed Order granting Baze's motion for a preliminary injunction barring his execution)(Barron, David)

2 Memorandum in Support of emergency motion for preliminary injunction

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3 Exhibit - Statement from Governor's Office on Intent to sign death warrant

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4 Exhibit - news article on Governor's statements concerning pending litigati

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5 Exhibit - Utah Controlled Substances Act regulations and rules

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6 Proposed Order granting Baze's motion for a preliminary injunction barring

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Aug. 24, 2007

Aug. 24, 2007

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EMERGENCY MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings by Jeffrey Leonard, Thomas Clyde Bowling, Ralph Baze (Attachments: # (1) Proposed Order Granting Partial Judgment on the Pleadings)(Palombi, John) Modified text on 8/27/2007 (Dearborn, Christy).

2 Proposed Order Granting Partial Judgment on the Pleadings

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Aug. 27, 2007

Aug. 27, 2007

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EMERGENCY MOTION to Expedite by Jeffrey Leonard, Thomas Clyde Bowling, Ralph Baze ruling on jurisdictional quesstion raised sua sponte (Attachments: # (1) Proposed Order)(Palombi, John) Modified text to include text in italics to better describe pleading on 9/4/2007 (Ratliff, Kay).

2 Proposed Order

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Sept. 2, 2007

Sept. 2, 2007

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RESPONSE to Motion re [30] EMERGENCY MOTION to Expedite by Jeffrey Leonard, Thomas Clyde Bowling, Ralph Baze filed by Scott Haas, John D. Rees, Thomas Simpson. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1 - DOC Letter dated May 14, 2002 to DPA# (2) Exhibit 2 - Justice Cabinet Letter dated August 3, 2004 to DPA# (3) Exhibit 3 - Exhibits to Complaint and Consolidated Memorandum of Law, Case No. 04-CI-1094 Franklin Circuit)(Cummings, John)

2 Exhibit 1 - DOC Letter dated May 14, 2002 to DPA

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3 Exhibit 2 - Justice Cabinet Letter dated August 3, 2004 to DPA

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4 Exhibit 3 - Exhibits to Complaint and Consolidated Memorandum of Law, Case No. 0

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Sept. 6, 2007

Sept. 6, 2007

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RESPONSE in Opposition re [29] MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings by Jeffrey Leonard, Thomas Clyde Bowling, Ralph Baze filed by Scott Haas, John D. Rees, Thomas Simpson. (Cummings, John)

Sept. 6, 2007

Sept. 6, 2007

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NOTICE by Ralph Baze re [28] EMERGENCY MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Ralph Baze, [29] MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings by Jeffrey Leonard, Thomas Clyde Bowling, Ralph Baze, [30] EMERGENCY MOTION to Expedite by Jeffrey Leonard, Thomas Clyde Bowling, Ralph Baze BAZE'S EXECUTION IS AT 7P.M. CENTRAL ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2007 (Barron, David)

Sept. 6, 2007

Sept. 6, 2007

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REPLY to Response to Motion re [30] EMERGENCY MOTION to Expedite by Jeffrey Leonard, Thomas Clyde Bowling, Ralph Bazereply to response to emergency motion to expedite ruling on jurisdiction filed by Ralph Baze. (Barron, David)

Sept. 7, 2007

Sept. 7, 2007

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REPLY to Response to Motion re [29] MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings by Jeffrey Leonard, Thomas Clyde Bowling, Ralph Bazereply to response opposing partial judgment on the pleadings filed by Ralph Baze. (Barron, David)

Sept. 7, 2007

Sept. 7, 2007

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RESPONSE in Opposition re [28] EMERGENCY MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Ralph Baze filed by Scott Haas, John D. Rees, Thomas Simpson. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1 - Lambert v. Buss, 2007 WL 2265143# (2) Proposed Order Denying Plaintiff's Motion)(Cummings, John)

2 Exhibit 1 - Lambert v. Buss, 2007 WL 2265143

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3 Proposed Order Denying Plaintiff's Motion

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Sept. 11, 2007

Sept. 11, 2007

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REPLY to Response to Motion re [28] EMERGENCY MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Ralph BazeBaze's reply to response opposing injunction barring his execution filed by Ralph Baze. (Barron, David)

Sept. 11, 2007

Sept. 11, 2007

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NOTICE by Ralph Baze re [28] EMERGENCY MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Ralph Baze, [29] MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings by Jeffrey Leonard, Thomas Clyde Bowling, Ralph Baze, [30] EMERGENCY MOTION to Expedite by Jeffrey Leonard, Thomas Clyde Bowling, Ralph Baze Commonwealth has sought reconsideration of order staying Baze execution (Barron, David)

Sept. 13, 2007

Sept. 13, 2007

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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Scott Haas, John D. Rees, Thomas Simpson (Attachments: # (1) Proposed Order Granting Motion)(Cummings, John)

2 Proposed Order Granting Motion

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Nov. 21, 2007

Nov. 21, 2007

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ORDER: 1. Jeffrey T. Middendorf's Motion to Withdraw [Dkt 39] is GRANTED. (Attorney Jeffrey T. Middendorf terminated). Signed by Judge Karen K. Caldwell on 11/26/2007. (AKR)cc: COR

Nov. 26, 2007

Nov. 26, 2007

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MOTION to Withdraw by Jeffrey Leonard leonard's motion to withdraw as plaintiff because death sentence commuted Motions referred to Pro Se. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Governor's commutation of Leonard's death sentence, # (2) Proposed Order granting Leonard's motion to withdraw as Plaintiff)(Barron, David)

2 Exhibit Governor's commutation of Leonard's death sentence

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3 Proposed Order granting Leonard's motion to withdraw as Plaintiff

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Dec. 11, 2007

Dec. 11, 2007

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ORDER: 1) Pltf Jeoffrey Leonard's Motion to Withdraw as Plaintiff [41] is GRANTED. Intervenor Complaint filed by Leonard is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Appropriate Jgm will be entered. 2) Pltf Ralph Baze's [28] EMERGENCY MOTION for Preliminary Injunction is DENIED AS MOOT 3) Pltfs' [30] EMERGENCY MOTION to Expedite Ruling is DENIED AS MOOT 4) Pltfs' [29] MOTION for Partial Judgment on the Pleadings is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. 5) Pltfs file memo of law w/in 45 days after entry of this Order. Dfts shall file a memo of law, in response w/in 30 days after pltfs file their memo. Pltfs may file a memo of law, in reply w/in 15 days after dfts file their response. Signed by Judge Karen K. Caldwell on 3/20/2008.(CBD)cc: COR, skv

March 20, 2008

March 20, 2008

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JUDGMENT: 1) Jeoffrey Leonard filed a civil action against John D. Rees; Thomas Simpson; Scott Haas; and Unknown Executioners 2) the complaint is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE 3) Jgm is ent in favor of dfts 4) Court certifies any appeal would not be taken in good faith. 5) this is FINAL and APPEALABLE Jgm and there is no just cause for delay 6) matter DISMISSED and STRICKEN. Signed by Judge Karen K. Caldwell on 3/20/2008.(CBD)cc: COR, skv

March 20, 2008

March 20, 2008

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RESPONSE BRIEF to [42] Order Requiring Briefing On Claim Preclusion filed by Thomas Clyde Bowling, Ralph Baze. (Palombi, John)

May 5, 2008

May 5, 2008

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RESPONSE BRIEF to [42], [44] Order Requiring Briefing On Claim Preclusion filed by Scott Haas, John D. Rees, Thomas Simpson. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Exhibit 1 Complaint in Baze v. Rees, # (2) Exhibit Exhibit 2 Judgment in Baze v. Rees, # (3) Exhibit Exhibit 3 Excerpt from Depo of Dr. Scott Haas)(Cummings, John)

1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 Complaint in Baze v. Rees

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2 Exhibit Exhibit 1 Complaint in Baze v. Rees

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3 Exhibit Exhibit 2 Judgment in Baze v. Rees

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4 Exhibit Exhibit 3 Excerpt from Depo of Dr. Scott Haas

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June 4, 2008

June 4, 2008

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REPLY BRIEF to [45], [42] filed by Thomas Clyde Bowling, Ralph Baze. (Palombi, John)

June 19, 2008

June 19, 2008

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NOTICE by Ralph Baze, Thomas Clyde Bowling re [44] RESPONSE BRIEF, [16] Response to Order to Show Cause notice of supplemental authority to Plaintiffs' briefs on jurisdiction and res judicata - Ringo v. Lombardi, No. 2:09-cv-04095 (W.D. Mo., March 2, 2010) (Attachments: # (1) Ringo v. Lombardi, No. 2:09-cv-04095 (W.D. Mo., March 2, 2010))(Barron, David)

1 Ringo v. Lombardi, No. 2:09-cv-04095 (W.D. Mo., March 2, 2010)

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March 3, 2010

March 3, 2010

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MOTION to Expedite by Ralph Baze, Thomas Clyde Bowling motion to expedite ruling on threshold issues of subject matter jurisdiction, whether Plaintiffs have stated a claim upon which relief can be granted, and claim preclusion Motions referred to Pro Se. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order granting motion to expedite)(Barron, David) (Entered: 03/30/2010)

March 30, 2010

March 30, 2010

***MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Pro Se Law clerk for review: re 48 MOTION to Expedite by Ralph Baze, Thomas Clyde Bowling ruling on threshold issues of subject matter jurisdiction, whether Plaintiffs have stated a claim upon which relief can be granted, and claim preclusion (CBD) (Entered: 03/31/2010)

March 31, 2010

March 31, 2010

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RESPONSE to Motion re 48 MOTION to Expedite by Ralph Baze, Thomas Clyde Bowling motion to expedite ruling on threshold issues of subject matter jurisdiction, whether Plaintiffs have stated a claim upon which relief can be granted, and claim preclusion filed by Scott Haas, John D. Rees, Thomas Simpson. (Cummings, John) (Entered: 04/06/2010)

April 6, 2010

April 6, 2010

***MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Judge Caldwell for review: re 48 MOTION to Expedite by Ralph Baze, Thomas Clyde Bowling motion to expedite ruling on threshold issues of subject matter jurisdiction, whether Plaintiffs have stated a claim upon which relief can be granted, and claim preclusion . Response (unopposed to motion) re 49 . (AKR) (Entered: 04/07/2010)

April 7, 2010

April 7, 2010

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NOTICE by Ralph Baze, Thomas Clyde Bowling re 16 Response to Order to Show Cause plaintiffs' notice of potentially relevant decision (Durr v. Strickland) to briefing on subject matter jurisdiction and failure to state claim upon which relief can be granted (Barron, David) (Entered: 04/22/2010)

April 22, 2010

April 22, 2010

***FILE SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Judge Caldwell for review: 51 Notice of potentially relevant decision (Durr v. Strickland) to briefing on subject matter jurisdiction and failure to state claim upon which relief can be granted . (AKR) (Entered: 04/22/2010)

April 22, 2010

April 22, 2010

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MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER: 1. Plaintiffs' "Motion to expedite..." 48 is GRANTED 2. Plaintiffs' Complaint 5 is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE 3. The Court will enter an appropriate judgment. Signed by Judge Karen K. Caldwell on 9/23/2010.(CBD)cc: COR

Sept. 23, 2010

Sept. 23, 2010

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JUDGMENT: The Complaint filed under the Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. § 801-971, and the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. § 301-399a, by plaintiffs Thomas Clyde Bowling and Ralph Baze against Defendants Scott Haas; John D. Rees; Thomas Simpson; and Unknown Executioners 5 is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE and Judgment is ENTERED in favor of the Defendants. Signed by Judge Karen K. Caldwell on 9/23/2010.(CBD)cc: COR

Sept. 23, 2010

Sept. 23, 2010

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Case Details

State / Territory: Kentucky

Case Type(s):

Criminal Justice (Other)

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Jan. 23, 2007

Closing Date: 2010

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

three death-sentenced inmates at the Kentucky State Penitentiary

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Kentucky Department of Corrections, State

Case Details

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Nature of Relief:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief request withdrawn/mooted

Issues

Death Penalty:

Lethal Injection - General