Case: Diamond v. Owens

5:15-cv-00050 | U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia

Filed Date: Feb. 19, 2015

Closed Date: Feb. 11, 2016

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Case Summary

The plaintiff in this case is a transgender female. She was denied medically necessary healthcare and suffered repeated sexual assault and harassment throughout her incarceration. The plaintiff suffered from gender dysphoria and—despite her feminine appearance—the defendant assigned her to a maximum-security male prison. In these facilities, transgender inmates often face the highest risk of sexual violence. The plaintiff brought this action in the Middle District of Georgia on February 19, 201…

The plaintiff in this case is a transgender female. She was denied medically necessary healthcare and suffered repeated sexual assault and harassment throughout her incarceration. The plaintiff suffered from gender dysphoria and—despite her feminine appearance—the defendant assigned her to a maximum-security male prison. In these facilities, transgender inmates often face the highest risk of sexual violence.

The plaintiff brought this action in the Middle District of Georgia on February 19, 2015 under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against the defendant staff at the Georgia Department of Corrections, Rutledge State Prison, and Valdosta State prison. The plaintiff claimed deliberate indifference to her medical needs in denying medically necessary treatment for gender dysphoria, violations of her Eighth Amendment right against cruel and unusual punishment, failure of guards to protect her from serious sexual assault, and failure to train prison personnel regarding transgender inmates' health and safety. Represented by the Southern Poverty Law Center and private counsel, the plaintiff requested declaratory relief, compensatory and punitive damages, attorneys’ fees, and a preliminary and permanent injunction requiring the Georgia Department of Corrections to adhere to professional standards of care in treating inmates that suffer from gender dysphoria.

The plaintiff was first imprisoned in 2012. Within the first month of her imprisonment, the plaintiff was sexually assaulted by six gang members. The plaintiff was sexually assaulted by other inmates more than half a dozen times throughout her three-year incarceration. The defendants also denied her medically necessary hormone treatment. But the defendants filed a motion to dismiss for the plaintiff's failure to exhaust administrative remedies and failure to state a claim. They also asserted qualified immunity defenses.

In the meantime, the court denied the plaintiff’s motion for a temporary restraining order, on April 20, 2015. At this hearing, the court put consideration of her preliminary injunction on hold to investigate new policies that the Georgia Department of Corrections had implemented since the beginning of the suit. 131 F. Supp. 3d 1353.

Less than five months later, the plaintiff was released from prison. She was only three years into an eight year sentence on August 31, 2015. The court then ruled on the defendants' various motions to dismiss on September 14, 2015. First, the plaintiff's claims for injunctive and declaratory relief were mooted and dismissed without prejudice as a result of her release from prison. The court denied the defendants' motion to dismiss the plaintiff's deliberate indifference to a serious medical need claim and failure-to-protect claim because the plaintiff failed to exhaust administrative remedies. Further, the court held that defendant prison personnel were not entitled to qualified immunity on the plaintiff's deliberate indifference to a serious medical need claim and that the defendant medical director was not entitled to qualified immunity on the failure-to-protect claim. Finally, the court held that the plaintiff sufficiently pleaded that defendant medical director failed to train subordinates regarding the safety of transgender inmates and that this failure resulted in deliberate indifference to Diamond’s constitutional right to reasonable protection—the defendant medical director was not entitled to qualified immunity on this claim.

The parties reached an undisclosed monetary settlement and filed a stipulated dismissal on February 11, 2016.

As a result of the lawsuit, the Georgia Department of Corrections no longer uses the “freeze frame” policy that prohibited transgender inmates from receiving treatment or updating treatment plans as needed. Many transgender inmates in Georgia now receive hormone therapy. Moreover, the defendants have adopted a sexual assault prevention policy that adheres to federal standards. These prevention policies are supplemented by training programs for prison staffers that address the unique needs of transgender inmates. The case is now closed.

Summary Authors

Keagan Potts (2/20/2019)

Eva Richardson (5/22/2019)

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Dinielli, David Carter (Alabama)

Attorney for Defendant

Boyce, Sharonda (Georgia)

Crowder, Elizabeth McRary (Georgia)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Abbate, Julie K. (District of Columbia)

Brett, Sharon (District of Columbia)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

5:15-cv-00050

Docket [PACER]

Sept. 7, 2017

Sept. 7, 2017

Docket
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Verified Complaint

Feb. 19, 2015

Feb. 19, 2015

Complaint
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Memorandum of Law in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Owens v. Diamond

Feb. 20, 2015

Feb. 20, 2015

Internal memorandum
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Statement of Interest of the United States

April 3, 2015

April 3, 2015

Pleading / Motion / Brief
68

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Order

Owens v. Diamond

Sept. 14, 2015

Sept. 14, 2015

Order/Opinion

131 F.Supp.3d 131

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Order

Sept. 14, 2015

Sept. 14, 2015

Order/Opinion

131 F.Supp.3d 131

Resources

Docket

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants Filing Fee $ 400, Receipt Number 113G-2020328,filed by ASHLEY A DIAMOND. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(cal) (Entered: 02/20/2015)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by ASHLEY A DIAMOND filed by JAMES M KNOEPP.. Motion(s) referred to CHARLES H WEIGLE.(KNOEPP, JAMES) (Entered: 02/20/2015)

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Consent Form (28 USC 636(c)(1)) sent to ASHLEY A DIAMOND (cal) (Entered: 02/20/2015)

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Summons Issued as to MARTY ALLEN on 2/20/2015. (cal) (Entered: 02/20/2015)

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Summons Issued as to JOHN THOMPSON on 2/20/2015. (cal) (Entered: 02/20/2015)

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Summons Issued as to SHAY HATCHER on 2/20/2015. (cal) (Entered: 02/20/2015)

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Summons Issued as to BRIAN OWENS on 2/20/2015. (cal) (Entered: 02/20/2015)

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Summons Issued as to SHARON LEWIS on 2/20/2015. (cal) (Entered: 02/20/2015)

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Summons Issued as to RUTHIE SHELTON on 2/20/2015. (cal) (Entered: 02/20/2015)

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Summons Issued as to DONNA SILVER on 2/20/2015. (cal) (Entered: 02/20/2015)

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Summons Issued as to DAVID MCCRACKEN on 2/20/2015. (cal) (Entered: 02/20/2015)

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MEMORANDUM in Support filed by ASHLEY A DIAMOND re: 1 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Dr. Randi C. Ettner, # 2 Affidavit Declaration of A. Chinyere Ezie, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit A to Ezie Declaration (GA DOC SOP on Management of Transsexuals), # 4 Exhibit B to Ezie Declaration (Letter from Diamond to Shelton 11/18/2013), # 5 Exhibit C to Ezie Declaration (Letter from Shelton to Diamond 11/22/13), # 6 Exhibit D to Ezie Declaration (GA DOC Notice re Suicide Attempt), # 7 Exhibit E to Ezie Declaration (GA DOC Response to Grievance and Appeal), # 8 Exhibit F to Ezie Declaration (Letter from Diamond to Owens 2/11/14), # 9 Exhibit G to Ezie Declaration (Letter from Diamond to Owens 5/13/14), # 10 Exhibit H to Ezie Declaration (GA DOC Response to Grievance and Appeal), # 11 Exhibit I to Ezie Declaration (GA DOC Mental Health Progress Notes))(KNOEPP, JAMES) (Entered: 02/20/2015)

1 Affidavit Declaration of Dr. Randi C. Ettner

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2 Affidavit Declaration of A. Chinyere Ezie

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3 Exhibit Exhibit A to Ezie Declaration (GA DOC SOP on Management of Transsexuals)

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4 Exhibit B to Ezie Declaration (Letter from Diamond to Shelton 11/18/2013)

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5 Exhibit C to Ezie Declaration (Letter from Shelton to Diamond 11/22/13)

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6 Exhibit D to Ezie Declaration (GA DOC Notice re Suicide Attempt)

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7 Exhibit E to Ezie Declaration (GA DOC Response to Grievance and Appeal)

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8 Exhibit F to Ezie Declaration (Letter from Diamond to Owens 2/11/14)

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9 Exhibit G to Ezie Declaration (Letter from Diamond to Owens 5/13/14)

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10 Exhibit H to Ezie Declaration (GA DOC Response to Grievance and Appeal)

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11 Exhibit I to Ezie Declaration (GA DOC Mental Health Progress Notes)

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Feb. 20, 2015

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by DAVID V JOHNSON on behalf of DAVID MCCRACKEN, DONNA SILVER, JOHN THOMPSON Attorney DAVID V JOHNSON added to party DAVID MCCRACKEN(pty:dft), Attorney DAVID V JOHNSON added to party DONNA SILVER(pty:dft), Attorney DAVID V JOHNSON added to party JOHN THOMPSON(pty:dft) (JOHNSON, DAVID) (Entered: 02/27/2015)

Feb. 27, 2015

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by SHARONDA BOYCE on behalf of DAVID MCCRACKEN, DONNA SILVER, JOHN THOMPSON Attorney SHARONDA BOYCE added to party DAVID MCCRACKEN(pty:dft), Attorney SHARONDA BOYCE added to party DONNA SILVER(pty:dft), Attorney SHARONDA BOYCE added to party JOHN THOMPSON(pty:dft) (BOYCE, SHARONDA) (Entered: 02/27/2015)

Feb. 27, 2015

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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleadings as to 1 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 2 Memorandum in Support,,, 3 Complaint by MARTY ALLEN, SHAY HATCHER, SHARON LEWIS, BRIAN OWENS, RUTHIE SHELTON filed by DEBORAH NOLAN GORE.(GORE, DEBORAH) (Entered: 03/10/2015)

March 10, 2015

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ORDER GRANTING 15 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. The Defendants have through and including April 10, 2015, to file their responsive pleadings and to respond to the Plaintiffs motion for a preliminary injunction. The Court will convene a telephone conference on April 13, 2015, at 2:30 p.m. Ordered by U.S. District Judge MARC THOMAS TREADWELL on 3/13/2015. (tlh) (Entered: 03/13/2015)

March 13, 2015

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by ASHLEY A DIAMOND as to JOHN THOMPSON. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Proof of Service to John Thompson)(WOLFE, SAMUEL) (Entered: 03/27/2015)

1 Affidavit Proof of Service to John Thompson

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March 27, 2015

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by ASHLEY A DIAMOND as to DONNA SILVER. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Proof of Service to Donna Silver)(WOLFE, SAMUEL) (Entered: 03/27/2015)

1 Affidavit Proof of Service to Donna Silver

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March 27, 2015

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by ASHLEY A DIAMOND as to RUTHIE SHELTON. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Proof of Service to Ruthie Shelton)(WOLFE, SAMUEL) (Entered: 03/27/2015)

1 Affidavit Proof of Service to Ruthie Shelton

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March 27, 2015

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by ASHLEY A DIAMOND as to BRIAN OWENS. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Proof of Service to Brian Owens)(WOLFE, SAMUEL) (Entered: 03/27/2015)

1 Affidavit Proof of Service to Brian Owens

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March 27, 2015

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by ASHLEY A DIAMOND as to DAVID MCCRACKEN. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Proof of Service to David McCracken)(WOLFE, SAMUEL) (Entered: 03/27/2015)

1 Affidavit Proof of Service to David McCracken

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March 27, 2015

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by ASHLEY A DIAMOND as to SHARON LEWIS. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Proof of Service to Sharon Lewis)(WOLFE, SAMUEL) (Entered: 03/27/2015)

1 Affidavit Proof of Service to Sharon Lewis

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March 27, 2015

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by ASHLEY A DIAMOND as to SHAY HATCHER. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Proof of Service to Shay Hatcher)(WOLFE, SAMUEL) (Entered: 03/27/2015)

1 Affidavit Proof of Service to Shay Hatcher

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March 27, 2015

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by ASHLEY A DIAMOND as to MARTY ALLEN. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Proof of Service to Marty Allen)(WOLFE, SAMUEL) (Entered: 03/27/2015)

1 Affidavit Proof of Service to Marty Allen

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March 27, 2015

March 27, 2015

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MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by ASHLEY A DIAMOND filed by A CHINYERE EZIE. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Plaintiff's Emergency Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction)(EZIE, A) (Entered: 03/31/2015)

1 Memorandum in Support of Plaintiff's Emergency Motion for a Temporary Restr

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March 31, 2015

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AFFIDAVIT re 25 MOTION for Temporary Restraining OrderMOTION for Preliminary Injunction Declaration of Ashley Diamond by ASHLEY A DIAMOND (EZIE, A) (Entered: 03/31/2015)

March 31, 2015

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AFFIDAVIT re 25 MOTION for Temporary Restraining OrderMOTION for Preliminary Injunction Second Declaration of A. Chinyere Ezie by ASHLEY A DIAMOND (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit J - U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics, Sexual Victimization in Prisons and Jails Reported by Inmates, 201112, Supplemental Tables: Prevalence of Sexual Victimization Among Transgender Adult Inmates, # 2 Exhibit K - American Jail Association, Report on PREA and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) Rights, # 3 Exhibit L - Georgia Department of Corrections Mental Health Progress Notes of Jodi Braddock, # 4 Exhibit M - Georgia Department of Corrections Statement on the Prison Rape Elimination Act, # 5 Exhibit N - Georgia Department of Corrections, Standard Operating Procedures, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)-Sexual Assault of/Sexual Misconduct with Offenders, # 6 Exhibit O - Georgia Department of Corrections, Monthly PREA Report, # 7 Exhibit P - Georgia Department of Corrections, Report concerning Macon State Prison Assault (Redacted), # 8 Exhibit Q - Declaration of Jeremy Brooks dated August 5, 2014, # 9 Exhibit R - Declaration of Gordon Berry dated August 6, 2014, # 10 Exhibit S - Declaration of Christopher Leach dated November 23, 2013, # 11 Exhibit T - Declaration of James Moore dated November 23, 2013, # 12 Exhibit U - Georgia Department of Corrections Mental Health Progress Notes of Dr. Stephen Sloan, # 13 Exhibit V - Georgia Department of Corrections, Warden/Superintendents Grievance Response, # 14 Exhibit W - Georgia Department of Corrections, Suicide Precaution Notification to Warden/Superintendent)(EZIE, A) (Entered: 03/31/2015)

1 Exhibit J - U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics, Sexual Vic

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2 Exhibit K - American Jail Association, Report on PREA and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual

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3 Exhibit L - Georgia Department of Corrections Mental Health Progress Notes of Jo

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4 Exhibit M - Georgia Department of Corrections Statement on the Prison Rape Elimi

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5 Exhibit N - Georgia Department of Corrections, Standard Operating Procedures, Pr

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6 Exhibit O - Georgia Department of Corrections, Monthly PREA Report

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7 Exhibit P - Georgia Department of Corrections, Report concerning Macon State Pri

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8 Exhibit Q - Declaration of Jeremy Brooks dated August 5, 2014

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9 Exhibit R - Declaration of Gordon Berry dated August 6, 2014

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10 Exhibit S - Declaration of Christopher Leach dated November 23, 2013

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11 Exhibit T - Declaration of James Moore dated November 23, 2013

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12 Exhibit U - Georgia Department of Corrections Mental Health Progress Notes of Dr

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13 Exhibit V - Georgia Department of Corrections, Warden/Superintendents Grievance

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14 Exhibit W - Georgia Department of Corrections, Suicide Precaution Notification t

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March 31, 2015

March 31, 2015

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MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss by MARTY ALLEN, SHAY HATCHER, SHARON LEWIS, BRIAN OWENS, RUTHIE SHELTON filed by DEBORAH NOLAN GORE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(GORE, DEBORAH) (Entered: 04/01/2015)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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April 1, 2015

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NOTICE Statement of Interest of the United States by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE re 1 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (BRETT, SHARON) (Entered: 04/03/2015)

April 3, 2015

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 26 Affidavit, 27 Affidavit,,,,,, 25 MOTION for Temporary Restraining OrderMOTION for Preliminary Injunction (EZIE, A) (Entered: 04/03/2015)

April 3, 2015

April 3, 2015

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RESPONSE filed by MARTY ALLEN, SHAY HATCHER, SHARON LEWIS, BRIAN OWENS, RUTHIE SHELTON re 25 MOTION for Temporary Restraining OrderMOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Affidavit of Javaka Johnson)(GORE, DEBORAH) (Entered: 04/07/2015)

1 Exhibit 1 - Affidavit of Javaka Johnson

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April 7, 2015

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AFFIDAVIT in Support filed by ASHLEY A DIAMOND re 25 MOTION for Temporary Restraining OrderMOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Third Declaration of A. Chinyere Ezie dated April 7, 2015, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit X, Letters to Ashley Diamond received from inmates following transfer to Georgia State Prison, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit Y, Declaration of James C. Brady dated March 28, 2015)(EZIE, A) (Entered: 04/07/2015)

1 Affidavit Third Declaration of A. Chinyere Ezie dated April 7, 2015

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2 Exhibit Exhibit X, Letters to Ashley Diamond received from inmates following tra

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3 Exhibit Exhibit Y, Declaration of James C. Brady dated March 28, 2015

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April 7, 2015

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AFFIDAVIT re 31 Response to Motion by MARTY ALLEN, SHAY HATCHER, SHARON LEWIS, BRIAN OWENS, RUTHIE SHELTON (GORE, DEBORAH) (Entered: 04/08/2015)

April 8, 2015

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before U.S. District Judge MARC THOMAS TREADWELL: TRO Hearing held on 4/9/2015. Court Reporter: Tammy Fletcher. (tlh) (Entered: 04/09/2015)

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MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM (Pre-Answer) by MARTY ALLEN, SHAY HATCHER, SHARON LEWIS, BRIAN OWENS, RUTHIE SHELTON filed by DEBORAH NOLAN GORE. (Attachments: # 1 Brief of Defendants in Support of Their Pre-Answer Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint, # 2 Exhibit 1 - Affidavit of Gloria Turnage, # 3 Exhibit 2 - Affidavit of Shawn Emmons, # 4 Exhibit 3 - Affidavit of Tracey Lumpkin)(GORE, DEBORAH) (Entered: 04/10/2015)

1 Brief of Defendants in Support of Their Pre-Answer Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff&

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2 Exhibit 1 - Affidavit of Gloria Turnage

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3 Exhibit 2 - Affidavit of Shawn Emmons

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4 Exhibit 3 - Affidavit of Tracey Lumpkin

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April 10, 2015

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RESPONSE filed by MARTY ALLEN, SHAY HATCHER, SHARON LEWIS, BRIAN OWENS, RUTHIE SHELTON re 1 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Affidavit of Roy Sabine, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Declaration of James I. Maish, Ph.D., # 3 Exhibit 3 - Affidavit of Stephen Upton, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Affidavit of Stephen Upton)(GORE, DEBORAH) (Entered: 04/10/2015)

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3 Exhibit 3 - Affidavit of Stephen Upton

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4 Exhibit 4 - Affidavit of Stephen Upton

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April 10, 2015

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RESPONSE filed by DAVID MCCRACKEN, DONNA SILVER, JOHN THOMPSON re 1 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (JOHNSON, DAVID) (Entered: 04/10/2015)

April 10, 2015

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MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by DAVID MCCRACKEN, DONNA SILVER, JOHN THOMPSON filed by DAVID V JOHNSON. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit 1 - Affidavit of Shawn Emmons, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(JOHNSON, DAVID) (Entered: 04/10/2015)

1 Memorandum in Support

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3 Text of Proposed Order

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April 10, 2015

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by ELIZABETH MCRARY CROWDER on behalf of MARTY ALLEN, SHAY HATCHER, SHARON LEWIS, BRIAN OWENS, RUTHIE SHELTON Attorney ELIZABETH MCRARY CROWDER added to party MARTY ALLEN(pty:dft), Attorney ELIZABETH MCRARY CROWDER added to party SHAY HATCHER(pty:dft), Attorney ELIZABETH MCRARY CROWDER added to party SHARON LEWIS(pty:dft), Attorney ELIZABETH MCRARY CROWDER added to party BRIAN OWENS(pty:dft), Attorney ELIZABETH MCRARY CROWDER added to party RUTHIE SHELTON(pty:dft) (CROWDER, ELIZABETH) (Entered: 04/14/2015)

April 14, 2015

April 14, 2015

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TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 4-9-15, before Judge Treadwell. Court Reporter Tammy W. Fletcher. Volume Number: 1 of 1 TRO hearing. The transcript may be inspected at the court or purchased through the court reporter for a period of 90 days. After 90 days, the transcript may be obtained via PACER. REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: Complete redaction policy available on the courts website. (Tammy W. Fletcher) (Entered: 04/15/2015)

April 15, 2015

April 15, 2015

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ORDER to Produce State Prisoner Ashley Alton Diamond, GDC 1000290565 for Federal Hearing on 4/20/2015 at 10:00 am in 475 Mulberry Street, Macon, Georgia. Ordered by U.S. District Judge MARC THOMAS TREADWELL. (tlh) (Entered: 04/15/2015)

April 15, 2015

April 15, 2015

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before U.S. District Judge MARC THOMAS TREADWELL: Telephone Conference held on 4/15/2015. Court Reporter: Tammy Fletcher. (tlh) (Entered: 04/15/2015)

April 15, 2015

April 15, 2015

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NOTICE Notice of Issuance of Subpoena to James Maish by ASHLEY A DIAMOND (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Subpoena to James Maish)(EZIE, A) (Entered: 04/16/2015)

1 Exhibit A - Subpoena to James Maish

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April 16, 2015

April 16, 2015

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Minute Order. Proceedings held before U.S. District Judge MARC THOMAS TREADWELL: Hearing held on 4/20/2015. The Court DENIED 25 Plaintiff's Emergency Motion for TRO and Preliminary Injunction. Plaintiff given a 14 day extension to file responses to Defendants' motions to dismiss. (Court Reporter Tammy Fletcher.) (tlh) (Entered: 04/20/2015)

April 20, 2015

April 20, 2015

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MOTION to Stay Proceedings on Plaintiff's Motion for a Preliminary Injunction re 1 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by ASHLEY A DIAMOND filed by A CHINYERE EZIE.(EZIE, A) (Entered: 04/21/2015)

April 21, 2015

April 21, 2015

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TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 4-20-15, before Judge Treadwell. Court Reporter Tammy W. Fletcher. Volume Number: 1 of 1 TRO hearing. The transcript may be inspected at the court or purchased through the court reporter for a period of 90 days. After 90 days, the transcript may be obtained via PACER. REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: Complete redaction policy available on the courts website. (Tammy W. Fletcher) (Entered: 04/28/2015)

April 28, 2015

April 28, 2015

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Discovery Status Report (CROWDER, ELIZABETH) (Entered: 05/08/2015)

May 8, 2015

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MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Brief in Opposition to Motions to Dismiss by ASHLEY A DIAMOND filed by A CHINYERE EZIE.(EZIE, A) (Entered: 05/11/2015)

May 11, 2015

May 11, 2015

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RESPONSE filed by ASHLEY A DIAMOND re 35 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM (Pre-Answer), 38 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Ashley Diamond, # 2 Affidavit Declaration of Dr. Randi C. Ettner, # 3 Declaration of A. Chinyere Ezie, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit A, Grievance No. 163506 and Related Documents, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit B, Grievance No. 173610 and Related Documents, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit C, Grievance No. 180025 and Related Documents, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit D, Grievance No. 141823 and Related Documents, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit E, Grievance No. 189277 and Related Documents, # 9 Exhibit Exhibit F, Grievance No. 189275 and Related Documents, # 10 Exhibit Exhibit G, Grievance No. 189275 and Related Documents, # 11 Exhibit Exhibit H, Excerpts of the Transcript of the April 20, 2015 Hearing on Plaintiffs Emergency Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order, Diamond v. Owens et al, 5:15-cv-00050 (MTT), # 12 Exhibit Exhibit I, Excerpts of the Transcript of the April 9, 2015 Hearing on Plaintiffs Emergency Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order, Diamond v. Owens et al, 5:15-cv-00050 (MTT), # 13 Exhibit Exhibit J, Grievance No. 184215 and Related Documents, # 14 Exhibit Exhibit K, Georgia Department of Corrections Mental Health Progress Notes of Dr. Stephen Sloan)(EZIE, A) (Entered: 05/18/2015)

1 Affidavit Declaration of Ashley Diamond

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2 Affidavit Declaration of Dr. Randi C. Ettner

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3 Declaration of A. Chinyere Ezie

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4 Exhibit Exhibit A, Grievance No. 163506 and Related Documents

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5 Exhibit Exhibit B, Grievance No. 173610 and Related Documents

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6 Exhibit Exhibit C, Grievance No. 180025 and Related Documents

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7 Exhibit Exhibit D, Grievance No. 141823 and Related Documents

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8 Exhibit Exhibit E, Grievance No. 189277 and Related Documents

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9 Exhibit Exhibit F, Grievance No. 189275 and Related Documents

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10 Exhibit Exhibit G, Grievance No. 189275 and Related Documents

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11 Exhibit Exhibit H, Excerpts of the Transcript of the April 20, 2015 Hearing on P

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12 Exhibit Exhibit I, Excerpts of the Transcript of the April 9, 2015 Hearing on Pl

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13 Exhibit Exhibit J, Grievance No. 184215 and Related Documents

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14 Exhibit Exhibit K, Georgia Department of Corrections Mental Health Progress Note

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May 18, 2015

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 49 Response to Motion,,,,, (EZIE, A) (Entered: 05/19/2015)

May 19, 2015

May 19, 2015

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 50 Certificate of Service (EZIE, A) (Entered: 05/20/2015)

May 20, 2015

May 20, 2015

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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Briefing on Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction. by ASHLEY A DIAMOND filed by A CHINYERE EZIE.(EZIE, A) (Entered: 05/21/2015)

May 21, 2015

May 21, 2015

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This is a text only entry; no document issued. ORDER GRANTING 52 Motion for Extension of Time. Plaintiff's response to Defendants' Oppositions to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction [36, 37] shall be filed with the Court no later than July 27, 2015. Ordered by US DISTRICT JUDGE MARC THOMAS TREADWELL on 5/21/2015. (tlh) (Entered: 05/21/2015)

May 21, 2015

May 21, 2015

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MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for reply briefs by MARTY ALLEN, SHAY HATCHER, SHARON LEWIS, BRIAN OWENS, RUTHIE SHELTON filed by DEBORAH NOLAN GORE.(GORE, DEBORAH) (Entered: 05/28/2015)

May 28, 2015

May 28, 2015

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MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for reply briefs by DAVID MCCRACKEN, DONNA SILVER, JOHN THOMPSON filed by DAVID V JOHNSON.(JOHNSON, DAVID) (Entered: 05/28/2015)

May 28, 2015

May 28, 2015

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REPLY to Response filed by MARTY ALLEN, SHAY HATCHER, SHARON LEWIS, BRIAN OWENS, RUTHIE SHELTON re 35 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM (Pre-Answer) (GORE, DEBORAH) (Entered: 06/01/2015)

June 1, 2015

June 1, 2015

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REPLY to Response filed by DAVID MCCRACKEN, DONNA SILVER, JOHN THOMPSON re 38 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM (JOHNSON, DAVID) (Entered: 06/01/2015)

June 1, 2015

June 1, 2015

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STATUS REPORT by ASHLEY A DIAMOND (EZIE, A) (Entered: 07/09/2015)

July 9, 2015

July 9, 2015

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CONSENT MOTION for Extension of Time to File Briefing on Plaintiff's Motion for A Preliminary Injunction. by ASHLEY A DIAMOND filed by A CHINYERE EZIE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(EZIE, A) (Entered: 07/23/2015)

1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order

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July 23, 2015

July 23, 2015

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This is a text only entry; no document issued. ORDER: The Court DENIES the Plaintiff's 59 motion for extension of time until October 27, 2015, to reply to the Defendants' 36 37 responses to the 1 motion for preliminary injunction, but the Court GRANTS the Plaintiff 30 days until and including August 26, 2015, to file her reply. Ordered by US DISTRICT JUDGE MARC THOMAS TREADWELL on 7/27/2015. (abv) (Entered: 07/27/2015)

July 27, 2015

July 27, 2015

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MOTION for Status Conference and RESPONSE in Support re 58 Status Report (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of David Dinielli, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A to Declaration, Retaliation Letter)(EZIE, A) Modified on 7/30/2015 (ggs). (Entered: 07/29/2015)

1 Affidavit Declaration of David Dinielli

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2 Exhibit Exhibit A to Declaration, Retaliation Letter

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July 29, 2015

July 29, 2015

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before US DISTRICT JUDGE MARC THOMAS TREADWELL: Telephone Conference held on 8/11/2015. Defendants are to provide the Court with the plan prepared by the medical professionals by Friday (8/14/2015). Court Reporter: Darlene Fuller. (tlh) (Entered: 08/11/2015)

Aug. 11, 2015

Aug. 11, 2015

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This is a text only entry; no document issued. ORDER: Defendants are to provide the Court with the plan prepared by the medical professionals by Friday, 8/14/2015. Defendants may file the plan under seal. Ordered by US DISTRICT JUDGE MARC THOMAS TREADWELL on 8/12/2015. (tlh) (Entered: 08/12/2015)

Aug. 12, 2015

Aug. 12, 2015

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by BRETT A Tarver on behalf of DAVID MCCRACKEN, DONNA SILVER, JOHN THOMPSON Attorney BRETT A Tarver added to party DAVID MCCRACKEN(pty:dft), Attorney BRETT A Tarver added to party DONNA SILVER(pty:dft), Attorney BRETT A Tarver added to party JOHN THOMPSON(pty:dft) (Tarver, BRETT) (Entered: 08/14/2015)

Aug. 14, 2015

Aug. 14, 2015

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SEALED DOCUMENT filed pursuant to 63 text only order(ans) (Entered: 08/14/2015)

Aug. 14, 2015

Aug. 14, 2015

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REPLY to Response filed by ASHLEY A DIAMOND re 1 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Ashley Diamond, # 2 Affidavit Third Declaration of Dr. Randi C. Ettner, # 3 Affidavit Declaration of Samuel Wolfe, # 4 Exhibit Wolfe Decl. Ex. A - Decl. of Leach, # 5 Exhibit Wolfe Decl. Ex. B - Housing/Treatment Plan, # 6 Exhibit Wolfe Decl. Ex. C - Mental Health Progress Notes of Sloan, # 7 Exhibit Wolfe Decl. Ex. D - Selected Medical Records for Diamond, # 8 Exhibit Wolfe Decl. Ex. E - Selected Mental Health Records for Diamond, # 9 Exhibit Wolfe Decl. Ex. F - Selected PREA Reports for Diamond, # 10 Exhibit Wolfe Decl. Ex. G - Termination Records for Hatcher, # 11 Exhibit Wolfe Decl. Ex. H - Decl. of Berry, # 12 Exhibit Wolfe Decl. Ex. I - Decl. of Moore)(WOLFE, SAMUEL) (Entered: 08/26/2015)

1 Affidavit Declaration of Ashley Diamond

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2 Affidavit Third Declaration of Dr. Randi C. Ettner

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3 Affidavit Declaration of Samuel Wolfe

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4 Exhibit Wolfe Decl. Ex. A - Decl. of Leach

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5 Exhibit Wolfe Decl. Ex. B - Housing/Treatment Plan

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6 Exhibit Wolfe Decl. Ex. C - Mental Health Progress Notes of Sloan

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7 Exhibit Wolfe Decl. Ex. D - Selected Medical Records for Diamond

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8 Exhibit Wolfe Decl. Ex. E - Selected Mental Health Records for Diamond

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9 Exhibit Wolfe Decl. Ex. F - Selected PREA Reports for Diamond

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10 Exhibit Wolfe Decl. Ex. G - Termination Records for Hatcher

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11 Exhibit Wolfe Decl. Ex. H - Decl. of Berry

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12 Exhibit Wolfe Decl. Ex. I - Decl. of Moore

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Aug. 26, 2015

Aug. 26, 2015

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MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Claims for Preliminary Injunction and Requests for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief re 1 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 3 Complaint by ASHLEY A DIAMOND filed by A CHINYERE EZIE.(EZIE, A) Modified on 9/2/2015 (ggs). Modified on 9/2/2015 (ggs). (Entered: 09/02/2015)

Sept. 2, 2015

Sept. 2, 2015

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ORDER GRANTING 67 Motion to Dismiss. Plaintiff's requests for injunctive and declaratory relief are DISMISSED without prejudice. Because the claims against the Defendants in their official capacities are only for prospective injunctive relief, all claims against Defendants sued in their official capacities are DISMISSED as moot. The claims in Count 2 against Owens and Lewis in their official capacities are DISMISSED as moot. Count 2 remains pending against Lewis in her individual capacity. In Count 4, Diamond has asserted failure-to-train claims against Owens and Lewis. The failure-to-train claims against Owens and Lewis in their official capacities are DISMISSED as moot. The failure-to-train claim against Lewis in her individual capacity remains pending. Because Diamond sued Owens only in his official capacity, he is DISMISSED as a Defendant. Ordered by US DISTRICT JUDGE MARC THOMAS TREADWELL on 9/14/2015. (tlh) (Entered: 09/14/2015)

Sept. 14, 2015

Sept. 14, 2015

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ORDER DENYING 35 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim and DENYING 38 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. Ordered by US DISTRICT JUDGE MARC THOMAS TREADWELL on 9/14/2015. (tlh) (Entered: 09/14/2015)

Sept. 14, 2015

Sept. 14, 2015

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JOINT MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by MARTY ALLEN, SHAY HATCHER, SHARON LEWIS, DAVID MCCRACKEN, RUTHIE SHELTON, DONNA SILVER, JOHN THOMPSON filed by ELIZABETH MCRARY CROWDER.(CROWDER, ELIZABETH) (Entered: 09/25/2015)

Sept. 25, 2015

Sept. 25, 2015

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This is a text only entry; no document issued. ORDER GRANTING 70 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint. All Defendants have until and including October 12, 2015, to answer the complaint. Ordered by US DISTRICT JUDGE MARC THOMAS TREADWELL on 9/28/2015. (abv) (Entered: 09/28/2015)

Sept. 28, 2015

Sept. 28, 2015

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ANSWER to 3 Complaint with Jury Demand by DAVID MCCRACKEN, DONNA SILVER, JOHN THOMPSON.(JOHNSON, DAVID) (Entered: 10/12/2015)

Oct. 12, 2015

Oct. 12, 2015

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ANSWER to 3 Complaint by MARTY ALLEN, SHAY HATCHER, SHARON LEWIS, RUTHIE SHELTON.(GORE, DEBORAH) (Entered: 10/13/2015)

Oct. 13, 2015

Oct. 13, 2015

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RULES 16/26 ORDER: Proposed Scheduling/Discovery order due by 11/20/2015. Ordered by US DISTRICT JUDGE MARC THOMAS TREADWELL on 10/21/2015. (Attachments: # 1 Required Form, # 2 The Security National Bank of Sioux City, Iowa v. Abbott Laboratories, 2014 WL 3704277 (N.D. Iowa)). (tlh) (Entered: 10/21/2015)

1 Required Form

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2 Required Form The Security National Bank of Sioux City, Iowa v. Abbott Laborator

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Oct. 21, 2015

Oct. 21, 2015

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Letter from JAMI NATURALITE regarding requesting copies of the Court's Order of 9/14/2015 and the docket sheet for this case re 69 Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(ggs) (Entered: 12/16/2015)

1 Envelope

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Dec. 16, 2015

Dec. 16, 2015

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Letter from G. Sellers in response re 75 Letter (ggs) (Entered: 12/16/2015)

Dec. 16, 2015

Dec. 16, 2015

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STIPULTIO OF DISMISSALl by ASHLEY A DIAMOND (EZIE, A) Modified on 2/12/2016 (ggs). (Entered: 02/11/2016)

Feb. 11, 2016

Feb. 11, 2016

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Letter from DAVID CHRIS KELLY, JR. regarding FOIA Request for all documents contained in file (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(ggs) (Entered: 09/05/2017)

1 Envelope

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Sept. 5, 2017

Sept. 5, 2017

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Letter from G. Sellers regarding in response re 78 Letter (ggs) (Entered: 09/05/2017)

Sept. 5, 2017

Sept. 5, 2017

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Case Details

State / Territory: Georgia

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Transgender Healthcare Access Cases

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 19, 2015

Closing Date: Feb. 11, 2016

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Transgender female in prison

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Southern Poverty Law Center

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Georgia Department of Corrections, State

Defendant Type(s):

Corrections

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Damages

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Private Settlement Agreement

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief request withdrawn/mooted

Issues

General:

Classification / placement

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Grievance procedures

Prison Rape Elimination Act

Sexual abuse by residents/inmates

Assault/abuse by staff (facilities)

LGBTQ+:

LGBTQ+

Discrimination-basis:

Gender identity

Medical/Mental Health:

Mental health care, general

Type of Facility:

Government-run