Case: Mast v. Indiana Department of Corrections

2:05-cv-00037 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana

Filed Date: Feb. 3, 2005

Closed Date: July 23, 2019

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Case Summary

On February 3, 2005, inmates confined to the Secured Housing Unit ("SHU") at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility in Indiana filed a class-action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The plaintiffs, represented by the ACLU National Prison Project and the ACLU of Indiana, asked the court for declaratory and injunctive relief, claiming that the confinement of certain mentally ill prisoners there was unconstitutional. On March 10, 2005,…

On February 3, 2005, inmates confined to the Secured Housing Unit ("SHU") at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility in Indiana filed a class-action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The plaintiffs, represented by the ACLU National Prison Project and the ACLU of Indiana, asked the court for declaratory and injunctive relief, claiming that the confinement of certain mentally ill prisoners there was unconstitutional.

On March 10, 2005, the District Court (Judge Larry J. McKinney) certified the case as a class action. The class was defined as all prisoners currently, and in the future, confined within the Secured Housing Unit at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility who were mentally ill.

Following two years of litigation and several court-ordered settlement conferences, the parties reached a tentative settlement of the case in the form of a private settlement agreement ("Mast Agreement"). The Mast Agreement provided that it was inappropriate for the Indiana Department of Corrections (IDOC) to place seriously mentally ill prisoners into the SHU or into any correctional setting that features isolation and solitary confinement and the IDOC agreed to abandon that practice. The Mast Agreement further called for the IDOC to provide appropriate mental health treatment for seriously mentally ill prisoners, in a setting and settings other than the SHU. Monitoring of IDOC's implementation of the agreement provision was set for a two-year period.

The parties submitted the agreement to Judge McKinney for approval. Class notices were sent and the matter was set for an approval hearing on March 30, 2007, before Judge McKinney. On November 26, 2007, Judge McKinney approved the settlement and ordered the case stayed for two years, thereafter to be dismissed without prejudice.

On October 7, 2008, a mentally ill prisoner filed pro se a motion to hold the defendants in contempt of court for violating the settlement agreement and award of punitive damages for continuing to confine him in the SHU and then moving him to a facility that was similar to the SHU.

On December 31, 2009, Judge McKinney closed and dismissed the case without prejudice pursuant to the terms in the Mast Agreement.

In 2019, the case was reopened. On March 18, 2019, the parties stipulated to terminating the Mast Agreement because of the related settlement agreement in Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services Commission v. Commissioner, Indiana Department of Correction ("IPAS Agreement"). Specifically, the IPAS agreement prohibited the placement of seriously mentally ill persons in segregation or segregation-like settings for more than 30 days. The IDOC interpreted the class affected by the IPAS Agreement to be slightly narrower than the class in this case. The IPAS Agreement was scheduled to expire on March 25, 2019, but IDOC agreed to extend it if the Mast Agreement was terminated. Because of the IPAS Agreement's immediate, concrete benefits to IDOC prisoners, the parties agreed to terminate the Mast Agreement and extend the IPAS Agreement. On March 19, 2019, the case was reassigned to Judge James Patrick Hanlon, who approved the parties' stipulated agreement and closed the case on July 23, 2019.

Summary Authors

Kristen Sagar (10/2/2008)

Jessica Kincaid (7/21/2014)

Elena Malik (3/13/2020)

Related Cases

Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services (IPAS) Commission v. Commissioner, Indiana Department of Correction, Southern District of Indiana (2008)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Alexander, Elizabeth R. (District of Columbia)

Falk, Kenneth J. (Indiana)

Fathi, David Cyrus (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Arthur, David A. (Indiana)

Bramer, Richard M (Indiana)

Judge(s)

Hanlon, James Patrick (Indiana)

Hussmann, William G. Jr. (Indiana)

McKinney, Larry J. (Indiana)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

2:05-cv-00037

Docket [PACER]

Mast v. Donahue

Jan. 8, 2020

Jan. 8, 2020

Docket
1

2:05-cv-00037

Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

Mast v. Donahue

Feb. 3, 2005

Feb. 3, 2005

Complaint
18

2:05-cv-00037

Order Certifying Case as Class Action

Mast v. Donahue

March 10, 2005

March 10, 2005

Order/Opinion

2:05-cv-00037

Private Settlement Agreement Between Defendants and Plaintiffs

Mast v. Donahue

Jan. 1, 2007

Jan. 1, 2007

Order/Opinion
104

2:05-cv-00037

ORDER FINDING PRIVATE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT TO BE FAIR

Mast v. Donahue

Nov. 26, 2007

Nov. 26, 2007

Settlement Agreement
123

2:05-cv-00037

Motion [For Order Holding Defendants In Contempt Of Court For Violating The Settlement Agreement And For Award Of Punitive Damages]

Mast v. Donahue

Oct. 7, 2008

Oct. 7, 2008

Pleading / Motion / Brief
133

2:05-cv-00037

Order Dismissing Case Without Prejudice

Mast v. Donahue

Dec. 31, 2009

Dec. 31, 2009

Order/Opinion
138

2:05-cv-00037

Stipulation to Terminate Private Settlement Agreement Following Notice to the Class and Approval by the Court Joint Motion to Approve Manner of Notice

Mast v. Donahue

March 18, 2019

March 18, 2019

Pleading / Motion / Brief
145

2:05-cv-00037

Plaintiffs’ Motion to Approve Amended Class Notice

Mast v. Donahue

March 20, 2019

March 20, 2019

Pleading / Motion / Brief
152

2:05-cv-00037

Report of Class Counsel

Mast v. Donahue

June 10, 2019

June 10, 2019

Pleading / Motion / Brief

Docket

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ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
1

COMPLAINT for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against J. DAVID DONAHUE, CRAIG HANKS , filed by BRIAN MAST, MICHAEL WOODS, EUGENE WELLS. (Attachments: # 1 (2) (3) (NKD, ) (Entered: 02/03/2005)

Feb. 3, 2005

Feb. 3, 2005

2

CIVIL COVER SHEET by BRIAN MAST, MICHAEL WOODS, EUGENE WELLS. (NKD, ) (Entered: 02/03/2005)

Feb. 3, 2005

Feb. 3, 2005

3

Summons Issued as to J. DAVID DONAHUE, CRAIG HANKS, STEVE CARTER. (NKD, ) (Entered: 02/03/2005)

Feb. 3, 2005

Feb. 3, 2005

4

MAGISTRATE JUDGE's NOTICE of Availability to Exercise Jurisdiction (NKD, ) (Entered: 02/03/2005)

Feb. 3, 2005

Feb. 3, 2005

5

MAGISTRATE JUDGE'S Summary of CMP Notice (NKD, ) (Entered: 02/03/2005)

Feb. 3, 2005

Feb. 3, 2005

6

RECEIPT #201−1137 in the amount of $ 150.00 filing fee. (NKD, ) (Entered: 02/03/2005)

Feb. 3, 2005

Feb. 3, 2005

7

MOTION for Class Certification by BRIAN MAST, MICHAEL WOODS, EUGENE WELLS. (NKD, ) (Entered: 02/03/2005)

Feb. 3, 2005

Feb. 3, 2005

8

MEMORANDUM in Support re 7 MOTION for Class Certification filed by BRIAN MAST, MICHAEL WOODS, EUGENE WELLS. (NKD, ) (Entered: 02/03/2005)

Feb. 3, 2005

Feb. 3, 2005

9

NOTICE of Appearance by Richard M. Bramer on behalf of J. DAVID DONAHUE, CRAIG HANKS (Bramer, Richard) (Entered: 02/14/2005)

Feb. 14, 2005

Feb. 14, 2005

10

RETURN of Service by CMRRR J. DAVID DONAHUE served on 2/8/2005. (NKD, ) (Entered: 02/16/2005)

Feb. 16, 2005

Feb. 16, 2005

11

RETURN of Service by CMRRR CRAIG HANKS served on 2/7/2005. (NKD, ) (Entered: 02/16/2005)

Feb. 16, 2005

Feb. 16, 2005

12

RETURN of Service by CMRRR Steve Carter, Attorney General of State of Indiana. (NKD, ) (Entered: 02/16/2005)

Feb. 16, 2005

Feb. 16, 2005

13

MOTION for Extension of Time to March 28, 2005 in which to 1 Complaint to be answered by all defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bramer, Richard) (Entered: 02/28/2005)

Feb. 28, 2005

Feb. 28, 2005

14

ORDER granting 13 Defendants' Motion for Extension of Time to File response to Plaintiff's Complaint to and including 3/28/2005 . Signed by Judge William G. Hussmann Jr. on 3/1/2005. (FBD) (Entered: 03/01/2005)

March 1, 2005

March 1, 2005

15

NOTICE of Change of Address of Co−Counsel by Kenneth J. Falk (Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 03/07/2005)

March 7, 2005

March 7, 2005

16

NOTICE of Filing Proposed Order by all plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 03/08/2005)

March 8, 2005

March 8, 2005

17

NOTICE of Filing of Substitute Proposed Order by all plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 03/09/2005)

March 9, 2005

March 9, 2005

18

ORDER granting plaintiffs' 7 Motion to Certify Class; it is ORDERED that this case is certified as a class for injunctive and declaratory relief; it is further ORDERED that class is defined as; all prisoners currently, and in the future, confined within the Secured Housing Unit at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility who are mentally ill; it is further ORDERED that Kenneth J. Falk and David C. Fathi are appointed as counsel for class pursuant to Rule 23(g) of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Signed by Judge Larry J. McKinney on 03/10/05. cm (NKD, ) (Entered: 03/10/2005)

March 10, 2005

March 10, 2005

19

Second MOTION for Extension of Time to March 30, 2005 to answer Plaintiffs' Complaint by all defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bramer, Richard) (Entered: 03/28/2005)

March 28, 2005

March 28, 2005

20

ANSWER to Complaint and affirmative defenses by J. DAVID DONAHUE, CRAIG HANKS.(Bramer, Richard) (Entered: 03/30/2005)

March 30, 2005

March 30, 2005

21

ORDER granting 19 Defendant, Deputy Attorney General's Motion for Extension of Time to File answer to Plaintiff's Complaint to and including 3/30/2005 . Signed by Judge William G. Hussmann Jr. on 3/31/2005. (FBD) (Entered: 03/31/2005)

March 31, 2005

March 31, 2005

22

NOTICE by BRIAN MAST, MICHAEL WOODS, EUGENE WELLS Following Rule 26(f) Conference Outlining Discovery Plan (Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 03/31/2005)

March 31, 2005

March 31, 2005

23

NOTICE of Service of Initial Disclosures by BRIAN MAST, MICHAEL WOODS, EUGENE WELLS (Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 04/08/2005)

April 8, 2005

April 8, 2005

24

NOTICE of Substitution of Appearance by David A. Arthur replacing Richard M. Bramer, Deputy Attorney General on behalf of J. DAVID DONAHUE, CRAIG HANKS (Arthur, David) (Entered: 05/09/2005)

May 9, 2005

May 9, 2005

25

NOTICE of Appearance by Todd A. Weaver on behalf of J. DAVID DONAHUE, CRAIG HANKS (Weaver, Todd) (Entered: 05/17/2005)

May 17, 2005

May 17, 2005

26

STIPULATION to Enter Qualified Protective Order Pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (Joint) by BRIAN MAST, MICHAEL WOODS, EUGENE WELLS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 05/20/2005)

May 20, 2005

May 20, 2005

27

Unopposed MOTION to Give Notice to Class by all plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order # 2 Exhibit A − Class Notice)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 05/20/2005)

May 20, 2005

May 20, 2005

28

ORDER GRANTING Joint Stipulation to Enter Qualified Protective Order. (SEE ENTRY). Signed by Judge William G. Hussmann Jr. on 5/25/2005. (FBD) (Entered: 05/25/2005)

May 25, 2005

May 25, 2005

29

ORDER DIRECTING NOTICE TO PLAINTIFF CLASS (SEE ENTRY). Signed by Judge William G. Hussmann Jr. on 5/25/2005. (FBD) (Entered: 05/25/2005)

May 25, 2005

May 25, 2005

30

SCHEDULING ORDER: TELEPHONIC Status Conference set for 8/24/2005 02:00 PM before Magistrate Judge William G. Hussmann Jr . Signed by Judge William G. Hussmann Jr. on 6/13/05. (TMD) (Entered: 06/13/2005)

June 13, 2005

June 13, 2005

31

MOTION reqeust for copy of court record by BRIAN MAST. (VS, ) (Entered: 06/23/2005)

June 23, 2005

June 23, 2005

32

STIPULATION −Joint Supplemental− to Enter Qualified Protective Order Pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act by BRIAN MAST, MICHAEL WOODS, EUGENE WELLS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 06/28/2005)

June 28, 2005

June 28, 2005

33

ENTRY directing furhter proceedings; counsel for plaintiff shall respond appropriately to request for putative class member Dominguez regarding action; request has been filed and scanned into the clerk's docket. Signed by Judge Larry J. McKinney on 06/28/05. (VS, ) (Entered: 06/28/2005)

June 28, 2005

June 28, 2005

34

Qualified PROTECTIVE ORDER Pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Signed by Judge William G. Hussmann Jr. on 6/29/05. (TMD) (Entered: 06/29/2005)

June 29, 2005

June 29, 2005

35

NOTICE by BRIAN MAST, MICHAEL WOODS, EUGENE WELLS Concerning Matthew Dominguez (Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 07/01/2005)

July 1, 2005

July 1, 2005

37

MOTION for transfer to another facility by BRIAN MAST. (NKD, ) (Entered: 08/09/2005)

Aug. 9, 2005

Aug. 9, 2005

38

ENTRY directing further proceedings; denying 37 Motion to transfer to another prison. Signed by Judge Larry J. McKinney on 08/18/05. (VS, ) (Entered: 08/18/2005)

Aug. 18, 2005

Aug. 18, 2005

39

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge William G. Hussmann Jr.: Telephonic Status Conference held on 8/24/2005. Parties are directed to file joint CMP by 9/09/05. (TMD) (Entered: 09/01/2005)

Sept. 1, 2005

Sept. 1, 2005

40

CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN TENDERED by all plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Mag. Judge's Summary of Case Mgt. Plan)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 09/07/2005)

Sept. 7, 2005

Sept. 7, 2005

41

ORDER: CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN APPROVED. SCHEDULING ORDER:The Conference set 8/24/05 WAS HELD. Settlement Conference set for 3/16/2006 10:00 AM in room #210 before Magistrate Judge William G. Hussmann Jr. Signed by Judge William G. Hussmann Jr. on 9/12/05. (TMD) (Entered: 09/13/2005)

Sept. 12, 2005

Sept. 12, 2005

42

Witness List and Exhibit List −Preliminary− by all plaintiffs. (Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 10/11/2005)

Oct. 11, 2005

Oct. 11, 2005

43

Exhibit List and Witness List by J. DAVID DONAHUE, CRAIG HANKS.. (Arthur, David) (Entered: 11/10/2005)

Nov. 10, 2005

Nov. 10, 2005

44

Joint MOTION to Extend Case Management Deadlines by all plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 12/29/2005)

Dec. 29, 2005

Dec. 29, 2005

45

MOTION to Establish Trial Date by all plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 12/29/2005)

Dec. 29, 2005

Dec. 29, 2005

46

ORDER granting 45 Motion for order to establish trial date. Court Trial set for 7/10/2006 09:30 AM in room #215 before Judge Larry J. McKinney. Signed by Judge William G. Hussmann Jr. on 1/04/06. (TMD) (Entered: 01/04/2006)

Jan. 4, 2006

Jan. 4, 2006

47

ORDER granting 44 Motion to Extend Case Management Deadlines . Signed by Judge William G. Hussmann Jr. on 1/04/06. (TMD) (Entered: 01/04/2006)

Jan. 4, 2006

Jan. 4, 2006

48

Minute Entry on unscheduled conference call held 1/06/06:Court Trial set for 7/10/06 is VACATED AND RESET to 8/28/2006 (7 days) at 09:00 AM in room #215 before Judge Larry J. McKinney. The settlement conference set 3/16/06 is confirmed. Signed by Judge William G. Hussmann Jr. on 1/12/06. (TMD) (Entered: 01/12/2006)

Jan. 12, 2006

Jan. 12, 2006

49

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to April 4, 2006 to Serve Expert Reports by all plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 03/23/2006)

March 23, 2006

March 23, 2006

50

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge William G. Hussmann Jr.: Settlement Conference held on 3/16/2006. Current trial setting of 8/28/06 is CONFIRMED. Defendants counsel is directed to make arrangements to have the first day of the trial conducted at the Wabash Valley CorrectionalFacility in Carlisle, Indiana, commencing at 9:00 a.m. (EDT), and to have thesecond day of the trial (August 29, 2006) conducted at the New CastleCorrectional Facility in New Castle, Indiana, commencing at 9:00 a.m. (EDT). Allsubsequent days of the trial will be conducted in Courtroom 202 of the U.S.Courthouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. (TMD) (Entered: 03/24/2006)

March 23, 2006

March 23, 2006

51

ORDER granting plaintiffs' 49 Motion for Extension of Time; plaintiffs are to serve their expert reports no later than 04/04/06, with defendant to file their reports 30 days thereafter . Signed by Judge Larry J. McKinney on 03/28/06. (NKD, ) (Entered: 03/28/2006)

March 28, 2006

March 28, 2006

52

NOTICE by all plaintiffs of Service of Experts' Reports on Defendants (Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 04/04/2006)

April 4, 2006

April 4, 2006

53

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to 05/05/2006 to file witness and exhibit lists by J. DAVID DONAHUE, CRAIG HANKS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Arthur, David) (Entered: 04/27/2006)

April 27, 2006

April 27, 2006

55

ORDER granting 53 Motion for Extension of Time to File witness and exhibit lists to 05/05/06 . Signed by Judge Larry J. McKinney on 05/02/06. (VS, ) (Entered: 05/02/2006)

May 2, 2006

May 2, 2006

56

Joint MOTION to Extend Case Management Deadlines So That Parties May Pursue Settlement by all plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 05/05/2006)

May 5, 2006

May 5, 2006

57

ORDER granting 56 Motion to Extend Case Management Deadline. Final witness and exhibit list and expert disclosure due 6/09/06. Dispositive Motions due by 7/7/2006. Motions to preclude or limit expert testimony shall be filed no later than 8/11/06. Parties shall file a status report concerning settlement no later than 6/05/06. Signed by Judge William G. Hussmann Jr. on 5/10/06. (TMD) (Entered: 05/10/2006)

May 10, 2006

May 10, 2006

58

SCHEDULING ORDER: Final Pretrial Conference set for 8/11/06 at 11:00 AM in room #204 before Judge Larry J. McKinney. Signed by Judge Larry J. McKinney on 05/10/06. (GJQ) (Entered: 05/10/2006)

May 10, 2006

May 10, 2006

59

STATUS REPORT (Joint) by all plaintiffs. (Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 06/05/2006)

June 5, 2006

June 5, 2006

60

Order on Attorney Conference call held 5/31/06. Settlement Conference set for 7/6/2006 09:30 AM in room #210 before Magistrate Judge William G. Hussmann Jr. Current trial setting of 8/28/06 remains on calendar. Other internal litigation deadlines are STAYED until a settlement conference can be held. Signed by Judge William G. Hussmann Jr. on 6/05/06. (TMD) (Entered: 06/05/2006)

June 5, 2006

June 5, 2006

61

ORDER APPROVING 59 Status Report filed by BRIAN MAST,, MICHAEL WOODS,, EUGENE WELLS. Settlement conference set 7/6/06 at 9:30 am. Signed by Judge William G. Hussmann Jr. on 6/09/06. (TMD) (Entered: 06/09/2006)

June 9, 2006

June 9, 2006

62

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge William G. Hussmann Jr.: Settlement Conference held on 7/6/2006. (SMD) (Entered: 07/21/2006)

July 20, 2006

July 20, 2006

SCHEDULING ORDER: Status Conference set for 7/24/2006 01:30 PM Telephonic before Magistrate Judge William G. Hussmann Jr. Signed by Judge William G. Hussmann Jr. on 7/20/06. (SMD) (Entered: 07/21/2006)

July 21, 2006

July 21, 2006

63

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by J. DAVID DONAHUE, CRAIG HANKS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Weaver, Todd) (Entered: 07/25/2006)

July 25, 2006

July 25, 2006

64

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge William G. Hussmann Jr.: Telephonic Status Conference held on 7/24/2006. (TMD) (Entered: 07/25/2006)

July 25, 2006

July 25, 2006

SCHEDULING ORDER: Final pre−trial conference set 8/11/06 and trial date of 8/28/06 are VACATED. Bench Trial set (7 days) for 11/13/2006 09:00 AM in room #215 before Judge Larry J. McKinney. Final Pretrial Conference set for 10/19/2006 11:00 AM in room #204 before Judge Larry J. McKinney. Settlement Conference set for 8/28/2006 01:30 PM in room #328 before Magistrate Judge William G. Hussmann Jr. Discovery due by 9/22/2006. Signed by Judge William G. Hussmann Jr. on 7/25/06. (TMD) (Entered: 07/25/2006)

July 25, 2006

July 25, 2006

65

ORDER granting 63 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Apppearance of Todd A. Weaver for defendants is withdrawn. Signed by Judge William G. Hussmann Jr. on 7/26/06. (TMD) (Entered: 07/26/2006)

July 26, 2006

July 26, 2006

66

MOTION for Defendants to Bring a Representative of the New Castle Correctional Facility to October 11, 2006 Settlement Conference , filed by Plaintiffs BRIAN MAST, MICHAEL WOODS, EUGENE WELLS., (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 09/25/2006)

Sept. 25, 2006

Sept. 25, 2006

67

ORDER granting 66 Motion for Defendants to Bring a Representative of the New Castle Correctional Facility to the 10/11/06 Settlement Conference. Signed by Judge William G. Hussmann Jr. on 10/5/06. (SMD) (Entered: 10/05/2006)

Oct. 5, 2006

Oct. 5, 2006

68

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge William G. Hussmann Jr.: Status Conference held on 9/13/2006. (SMD) (Entered: 10/05/2006)

Oct. 5, 2006

Oct. 5, 2006

69

Joint MOTION for Continuance of Trial and Final Pre−Trial Conference , filed by Plaintiffs BRIAN MAST, MICHAEL WOODS, EUGENE WELLS., (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 10/11/2006)

Oct. 11, 2006

Oct. 11, 2006

70

ENTRY for 10/11/06: The parties appeared in person and by counsel for Settlement Conference. Conference held and concluded w/o resolution., SCHEDULING ORDER:Settlement Conference set for 11/6/2006 01:30 PM in room #355 before Magistrate Judge John Paul Godich. The parties were ordered to appear in person and by counsel and Defts were ordered to produce CMA representatives. Signed by Judge John Paul Godich on 10/11/06. (SWM) (Entered: 10/13/2006)

Oct. 11, 2006

Oct. 11, 2006

71

ORDER granting 69 Motion for Continuance. Trial set 11/13/06 and final pretrial conference set 10/19/06 are VACATED. TElephonic Status Conference set for 1/3/2007 05:00 PM (bridge) before Magistrate Judge William G. Hussmann Jr. Signed by Judge William G. Hussmann Jr. on 10/12/06. (TMD) (Entered: 10/13/2006)

Oct. 12, 2006

Oct. 12, 2006

72

ORDER: The parties appeared by counsel for Telephone Status Conference on 12/6/06. SCHEDULING ORDER: Status Conference set for 12/22/2006 11:00 AM in room #355 before Magistrate Judge John Paul Godich. Pltfs are ordered to appear by counsel. Defts are ordered to appear by counsel and with appropriate representatives of the IDOC. Signed by Judge John Paul Godich on 12/7/06. (SWM) (Entered: 12/08/2006)

Dec. 7, 2006

Dec. 7, 2006

73

SCHEDULING ORDER: Status Conference set for 1/23/2007 01:30 PM in room #355 before Magistrate Judge John Paul Godich. Defts are ordered to produce CMA representatives in person. Signed by Judge John Paul Godich on 1/4/07. (SWM) (Entered: 01/05/2007)

Jan. 4, 2007

Jan. 4, 2007

74

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge William G. Hussmann Jr.: Telephonic Status Conference held on 1/3/2007. By separate order, a settlement conference has been set before Magistrate John Paul Godich on 1/23/07. (NRN) (Entered: 01/19/2007)

Jan. 19, 2007

Jan. 19, 2007

75

NOTICE, filed by Plaintiffs BRIAN MAST, MICHAEL WOODS, EUGENE WELLS of Tendering of Private Settlement Agreement . (Attachments: # 1 Private Settlement Agreement) (Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 01/30/2007)

Jan. 30, 2007

Jan. 30, 2007

76

MOTION to Approve Form and Manner of Class Notice and Request to Set Fairness Hearing , filed by Plaintiffs BRIAN MAST, MICHAEL WOODS, EUGENE WELLS., (Attachments: # 1 Class Notice# 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 01/30/2007)

Jan. 30, 2007

Jan. 30, 2007

77

ORDER granting 76 Motion APPROVED and shall be given as specified in paragraphs 25 and 26 of private settlement agreenent Hearing set for 3/30/2007 10:00 AM in room #215 before Judge Larry J. McKinney.. Signed by Judge Larry J. McKinney on 02/05/07. (VS) (Entered: 02/05/2007)

Feb. 5, 2007

Feb. 5, 2007

78

Letter from Nathan Gaustad regarding case status. (PG) (Entered: 02/09/2007)

Feb. 8, 2007

Feb. 8, 2007

79

MOTION for Continuance of Fairness Hearing/Report of Class Counsel , filed by Plaintiffs BRIAN MAST, MICHAEL WOODS, EUGENE WELLS., (Attachments: # 1 Summary of Prisoner Comments# 2 Prisoner Comments Pt 1# 3 Prisoner Comments Pt. 2# 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 03/20/2007)

March 20, 2007

March 20, 2007

80

ORDER granting 79 Motion for ContinuanceSCHEDULING ORDER: Hearing set for 6/6/2007 10:00 AM in room #202 before Judge Larry J. McKinney.. Signed by Judge Larry J. McKinney on 03/22/07. (VS) (Entered: 03/22/2007)

March 22, 2007

March 22, 2007

81

MOTION for Conference , filed by Plaintiffs BRIAN MAST, MICHAEL WOODS, EUGENE WELLS., (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 04/10/2007)

April 10, 2007

April 10, 2007

82

Letter Regarding case − Oscar Smith # 861084 (VS) (Entered: 04/16/2007)

April 16, 2007

April 16, 2007

SCHEDULING ORDER: Fairness Hearing set for 6/06/07 is VACATED AND RESET to 9/7/2007 10:00 AM in room #202 before Judge Larry J. McKinney. Signed by Judge William G. Hussmann Jr. on 5/25/07. (TMD) (Entered: 05/25/2007)

May 25, 2007

May 25, 2007

84

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge William G. Hussmann Jr.: Pretrial Conference held on 5/18/2007. (TMD) (Entered: 06/01/2007)

May 25, 2007

May 25, 2007

85

Letter received from Steven o'Bryant concerning settlement of case (VS) (Entered: 07/12/2007)

July 12, 2007

July 12, 2007

86

MOTION for Attorneys' Conference , filed by Plaintiffs BRIAN MAST, MICHAEL WOODS, EUGENE WELLS., (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order No. 1# 2 Text of Proposed Order Order No. 2)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 08/13/2007)

Aug. 13, 2007

Aug. 13, 2007

87

ORDER granting 86 Motion for Attorneys' Conference. Telephonic conference of attorneys is set for 8/28/2007 09:30 AM (bridge) before Magistrate Judge William G. Hussmann Jr. Signed by Judge William G. Hussmann Jr. on 8/15/07. (TMD) (Entered: 08/15/2007)

Aug. 15, 2007

Aug. 15, 2007

88

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge William G. Hussmann Jr.: Status Conference held on 8/28/2007. (SMD) (Entered: 08/31/2007)

Aug. 31, 2007

Aug. 31, 2007

SCHEDULING ORDER:Fairness Hearing set for 9/7/07 VACATED and RESET for 9/21/2007 10:00 AM in room #202 in Indianapolis before Judge Larry J. McKinney. Signed by Judge William G. Hussmann Jr. on 8/31/07. (SMD) (Entered: 08/31/2007)

Aug. 31, 2007

Aug. 31, 2007

89

CORRECTING ORDER: Fairness Hearing set for 9/07/07 is RESET to 11/21/2007 10:00 AM in room #202 before Judge Larry J. McKinney. Signed by Judge William G. Hussmann Jr. on 9/05/07. (TMD) (Entered: 09/05/2007)

Sept. 5, 2007

Sept. 5, 2007

90

MOTION to Appear pro hac vice by Elizabeth Alexander, filed by Plaintiffs BRIAN MAST, MICHAEL WOODS, EUGENE WELLS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(PG) (Entered: 09/18/2007)

Sept. 18, 2007

Sept. 18, 2007

91

*VOIDED* RECEIPT #IP 3275 in the amount of $ 30.00 for phv fee, Alexander (PG) Modified on 9/19/2007 (WJC). Modified on 9/19/2007 (WJC). (Entered: 09/18/2007)

Sept. 18, 2007

Sept. 18, 2007

92

RECEIPT #TH 000178 in the amount of $ 30.00 FOR (Elizabeth Alexader) PHV (VS) (Entered: 09/20/2007)

Sept. 20, 2007

Sept. 20, 2007

93

NOTICE of Substitution of Appearance by Kenneth J. Falk replacing David Fathi on behalf of all plaintiffs (Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 09/21/2007)

Sept. 21, 2007

Sept. 21, 2007

94

ORDER granting 90 Motion to Appear pro hac vice. Attorney Elizabeth Alexander for BRIAN MAST, EUGENE WELLS and MICHAEL WOODS added. Signed by Judge William G. Hussmann Jr. on 9/24/07. (TMD) Modified on 9/24/2007 (TMD). (Entered: 09/24/2007)

Sept. 24, 2007

Sept. 24, 2007

95

NOTICE (JOINT) of Substitution of Attachment to Private Settlement Agreement and Plaintiffs' Motion to Approve Form and Manner of Notice to the Class , filed by Plaintiffs BRIAN MAST, MICHAEL WOODS, EUGENE WELLS (Attachments: # 1 class notice# 2 Executive Directive# 3 Text of Proposed Order) (Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 10/18/2007)

Oct. 18, 2007

Oct. 18, 2007

96

Letter Regarding medications − James Snodgrass (VS) (Entered: 10/19/2007)

Oct. 18, 2007

Oct. 18, 2007

97

ORDER granting plaintiff's Motion to Approve Form and Manner of Supplemental Notice to the Class; supplemental notice to the class is approved; notice shall be given and class counsel shall file their report as provided in Motion. Signed by Judge Larry J. McKinney on 10/19/07. (NKD) (Entered: 10/22/2007)

Oct. 19, 2007

Oct. 19, 2007

98

Submission of Entry concerning case, filed by Plaintiff BRIAN MAST. (NKD) (Entered: 10/25/2007)

Oct. 25, 2007

Oct. 25, 2007

100

Submission Report of Class Counsel Following Notice to the Class , filed by Plaintiffs BRIAN MAST, MICHAEL WOODS, EUGENE WELLS. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment − Prisoner letters)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 11/19/2007)

Nov. 19, 2007

Nov. 19, 2007

Case Details

State / Territory: Indiana

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Special Collection(s):

Solitary confinement

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 3, 2005

Closing Date: July 23, 2019

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

All prisoners currently, and in the future, confined within the Secured Housing Unit at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility who were mentally ill.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

ACLU National Prison Project

ACLU Affiliates (any)

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Indiana Department of Corrections, State

Secured Housing Unit at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility, 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)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Private Settlement Agreement

Order Duration: 2007 - 2019

Content of Injunction:

Monitoring

Issues

General:

Classification / placement

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Solitary confinement/Supermax (conditions or process)

Affected Sex or Gender:

Male

Medical/Mental Health:

Mental health care, general

Type of Facility:

Government-run