Case: Howell v. Wilson

2:89-cv-00762 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio

Filed Date: Sept. 14, 1989

Closed Date: 1997

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Case Summary

On September 14, 1989, prisoners at the Ross Correctional Institute in Ohio filed a class action lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Ohio against prison officials. The plaintiffs sought compensatory and punitive damages, as well as declaratory and injunctive relief, alleging that defendants interfered with the delivery of plaintiffs' legal mail, and that the law library at Ross Correctional Institute was inadequate, thereby denying the prisoners access …

On September 14, 1989, prisoners at the Ross Correctional Institute in Ohio filed a class action lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Ohio against prison officials. The plaintiffs sought compensatory and punitive damages, as well as declaratory and injunctive relief, alleging that defendants interfered with the delivery of plaintiffs' legal mail, and that the law library at Ross Correctional Institute was inadequate, thereby denying the prisoners access to the courts.

The parties filed a consent decree with the court on June 2, 1993. After a fairness hearing, the District Court (Judge John D. Holschuh) approved the consent decree on March 30, 1994. The court provided that the consent decree would have the effect of a court order.

The defendants moved for summary judgment on July 14, 1994. The District Court (Judge Holschuh) granted the defendants' motion on February 1, 1995. On October 18, 1995, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (per curiam) affirmed the judgment of the District Court. Howell v. Wilson, 70 F.3d 115 (6th Cir. 1995).

The defendants moved to vacate the consent decree on March 21, 1997. The District Court (Judge Holschuh) granted the defendants' motion on March 27, 1998. The case is closed.

We have no information about the contents of the consent decree. The only documents we have are the docket and the Sixth Circuit's opinion.

Summary Authors

Kaitlin Corkran (6/12/2006)

People


Judge(s)

Holschuh, John David (Ohio)

Joiner, Charles Wycliffe (Michigan)

Kemp, Terence Peter (Ohio)

Kennedy, Cornelia Groefsema (Michigan)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Antrim, Donald (Ohio)

Attorney for Defendant
Judge(s)

Holschuh, John David (Ohio)

Joiner, Charles Wycliffe (Michigan)

Kemp, Terence Peter (Ohio)

Kennedy, Cornelia Groefsema (Michigan)

Merritt, Gilbert Stroud Jr. (Tennessee)

Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney for Defendant

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

2:89-cv-00762

Docket (PACER)

Sept. 13, 1999

Sept. 13, 1999

Docket

95-03241

Order

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Oct. 18, 1995

Oct. 18, 1995

Order/Opinion

70 F.3d 70

Docket

Last updated March 25, 2024, 3:04 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
5

COMPLAINT (Summons issued) (referred to Magistrate Terence P. Kemp ) (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Sept. 14, 1989

Sept. 14, 1989

1

MOTION by plaintiff Jack R Green to proceed in forma pauperis (pl) (Entered: 06/29/1993)

Sept. 14, 1989

Sept. 14, 1989

2

MOTION by plaintiff Sylvester Howell to proceed in forma pauperis (pl) (Entered: 06/29/1993)

Sept. 14, 1989

Sept. 14, 1989

3

MOTION by plaintiff Paul C Kruger to proceed in forma pauperis (pl) (Entered: 06/29/1993)

Sept. 14, 1989

Sept. 14, 1989

4

ORDER by Mag. Judge Terence P. Kemp granting motion to proceed in forma pauperis [3-1], granting motion to proceed in forma pauperis [2-1], granting motion to proceed in forma pauperis [1-1] (cc: all counsel) (pl) (Entered: 06/29/1993)

Sept. 14, 1989

Sept. 14, 1989

6

ORDER ON APPLICABLE PROCEDURES by Mag. Judge Terence P. Kemp (cc: all counsel) (pl) (Entered: 06/29/1993)

Sept. 28, 1989

Sept. 28, 1989

7

MOTION by plaintiff Sylvester Howell, plaintiff Paul C Kruger, plaintiff Jack R Green for default judgment against George Wilson, Stephen Young, Gary Mohr, Don Evener, Joyce Brady, Mark White, Sgt Lebrum, Leuitenant Wright (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Oct. 24, 1989

Oct. 24, 1989

7

MOTION by plaintiff Sylvester Howell, plaintiff Paul C Kruger, plaintiff Jack R Green for default judgment against Ralph Goff, Sam Varney, Corrections Officer Mustard (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Oct. 24, 1989

Oct. 24, 1989

8

MOTION by plaintiff Sylvester Howell, plaintiff Paul C Kruger, plaintiff Jack R Green for leave to file pleadings with single signature (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Oct. 30, 1989

Oct. 30, 1989

9

MOTION by plaintiff Sylvester Howell, plaintiff Paul C Kruger, plaintiff Jack R Green for temporary restraining order (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Nov. 17, 1989

Nov. 17, 1989

10

RESPONSE by dfts Wilson, Young, Mohr, Evener, Brady, White, Lebrum and Wright to motion for leave to file pleadings with single signature [8-1] (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Nov. 17, 1989

Nov. 17, 1989

11

RESPONSE by dfts Wilson, Young, Mohr, Evener, Brady, White, Lebrum and Wright to motion for temporary restraining order [9-1] (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Nov. 28, 1989

Nov. 28, 1989

11

RESPONSE by dfts Goff, Varney & Mustard to motion for temporary restraining order [9-1] (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Nov. 28, 1989

Nov. 28, 1989

12

MOTION by plaintiff Sylvester Howell, plaintiff Paul C Kruger, plaintiff Jack R Green to certify class action (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Nov. 28, 1989

Nov. 28, 1989

13

MOTION by plaintiff Sylvester Howell, plaintiff Paul C Kruger, plaintiff Jack R Green for appointment of counsel (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Nov. 28, 1989

Nov. 28, 1989

14

REPLY by plaintiff Sylvester Howell, plaintiff Paul C Kruger, plaintiff Jack R Green to response to motion for leave to file pleadings with single signature [8-1] (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Nov. 28, 1989

Nov. 28, 1989

15

RETURN OF SERVICE executed upon dft George Wilson on 11/18/89 ( no pgs: 1) (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Nov. 29, 1989

Nov. 29, 1989

15

RETURN OF SERVICE executed upon dft Young on 11/18/89 ( no pgs: 1) (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Nov. 29, 1989

Nov. 29, 1989

16

MOTION by dfts Wilson and Young to dismiss (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Dec. 7, 1989

Dec. 7, 1989

17

RETURN OF SERVICE executed upon dft Mustard on 11/21/89 ( no pgs: 1) (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Dec. 11, 1989

Dec. 11, 1989

17

RETURN OF SERVICE executed upon dft Varney on 11/21/89 ( no pgs: 1) (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Dec. 11, 1989

Dec. 11, 1989

17

RETURN OF SERVICE executed upon dft Wright on 11/21/89 ( no pgs: 1) (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Dec. 11, 1989

Dec. 11, 1989

17

RETURN OF SERVICE executed upon dft Mohr on 11/21/89 ( no pgs: 1) (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Dec. 11, 1989

Dec. 11, 1989

17

RETURN OF SERVICE executed upon dft Evener on 11/21/89 ( no pgs: 1) (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Dec. 11, 1989

Dec. 11, 1989

17

RETURN OF SERVICE executed upon dft Lebrum on 11/21/89 ( no pgs: 1) (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Dec. 11, 1989

Dec. 11, 1989

17

RETURN OF SERVICE executed upon dft Brady on 11/21/89 ( no pgs: 1) (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Dec. 11, 1989

Dec. 11, 1989

17

RETURN OF SERVICE executed upon dft Goff on 11/21/89 ( no pgs: 1) (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Dec. 11, 1989

Dec. 11, 1989

17

RETURN OF SERVICE unexecuted - attempted as to dft White ( no pgs: 1) (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Dec. 11, 1989

Dec. 11, 1989

19

MOTION by dft Mustard to sever (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Dec. 11, 1989

Dec. 11, 1989

20

MOTION by dfts Mohr, Evener, Brady, LeBrum, Wright, Goff & Varney to sever (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Dec. 13, 1989

Dec. 13, 1989

21

MOTION by dfts Wilson, Young, Mohr, Evener, Brady, LeBrum, Wright & Goff to extend time to answer (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Dec. 13, 1989

Dec. 13, 1989

21

MOTION by dft Varney to extend time to answer (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Dec. 13, 1989

Dec. 13, 1989

22

REPLY by plaintiff Sylvester Howell, plaintiff Paul C Kruger, plaintiff Jack R Green to response to motion for temporary restraining order [9-1] (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Dec. 14, 1989

Dec. 14, 1989

24

MOTION by plaintiff Sylvester Howell, plaintiff Paul C Kruger, plaintiff Jack R Green to stay (table) #19 (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Dec. 18, 1989

Dec. 18, 1989

23

RESPONSE by dfts Wilson, Young, Mohr, Evener, Brady, LeBrum & Wright to motion to certify class action [12-1] (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Dec. 19, 1989

Dec. 19, 1989

23

RESPONSE by dfts Wright, Goff & Varney to motion to certify class action [12-1] (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Dec. 19, 1989

Dec. 19, 1989

25

RESPONSE by plaintiff Sylvester Howell, plaintiff Paul C Kruger, plaintiff Jack R Green to motion to dismiss [16-1] (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Dec. 27, 1989

Dec. 27, 1989

26

RESPONSE by plaintiff Sylvester Howell, plaintiff Paul C Kruger, plaintiff Jack R Green to motion to sever [20-1] (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Dec. 27, 1989

Dec. 27, 1989

27

MOTION by plaintiff Sylvester Howell, plaintiff Paul C Kruger, plaintiff Jack R Green for order to provide reasonable notice to all inmates (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Jan. 4, 1990

Jan. 4, 1990

28

MOTION by all dfts to strike motion response [26-1] (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Jan. 16, 1990

Jan. 16, 1990

29

MOTION by all dfts to strike motion response [25-1] (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Jan. 16, 1990

Jan. 16, 1990

30

RESPONSE by plaintiff Sylvester Howell, plaintiff Paul C Kruger, plaintiff Jack R Green to motion to strike motion response [26-1] [28-1] (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Jan. 19, 1990

Jan. 19, 1990

31

MOTION by plaintiff Sylvester Howell, plaintiff Paul C Kruger, plaintiff Jack R Green for appointment of counsel (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Jan. 19, 1990

Jan. 19, 1990

32

RESPONSE by all dfts to motion for order to provide reasonable notice to all inmates [27-1] (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Jan. 22, 1990

Jan. 22, 1990

33

MOTION by plaintiff Paul C Kruger, for restraining order (pl) Modified on 03/13/1990 (Entered: 03/13/1990)

Feb. 14, 1990

Feb. 14, 1990

34

RESPONSE by all dfts to motion for restraining order [33-1] (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

March 5, 1990

March 5, 1990

35

REPLY by plaintiff Paul C Kruger to response to motion for restraining order [33-1] (pl) (Entered: 03/13/1990)

March 9, 1990

March 9, 1990

36

MOTION by all defts to dismiss claims for inj and declaratory relief ( no pgs: 7) (pl) (Entered: 03/16/1990)

March 13, 1990

March 13, 1990

Text not available. (Entered: 03/15/1990)

March 14, 1990

March 14, 1990

Text not available. (Entered: 03/15/1990)

March 14, 1990

March 14, 1990

37

ORDER by Judge John D. Holschuh denying motion for default judgment against George Wilson, Stephen Young, Gary Mohr, Don Evener, Joyce Brady, Mark White, Sgt Lebrum, Leuitenant Wright [7-1] denying motion for leave to file pleadings with single signature [8-1] denying motion for temporary restraining order [9-1] denying motion to certify class action [12-1] (cc: all counsel) ( no pgs: 11) (pl) (Entered: 03/16/1990)

March 14, 1990

March 14, 1990

37

ORDER by Judge John D. Holschuh denying motion to dismiss [16-1] granting motion for appointment of counsel [13-1] denying motion to sever [19-1] (cc: all counsel) ( no pgs: 11) (pl) (Entered: 03/16/1990)

March 14, 1990

March 14, 1990

37

ORDER by Judge John D. Holschuh granting motion for appointment of counsel [31-1] denying motion to strike motion response [26-1] [28-1] denying motion to strike motion response [25-1] [29-1] finding the motion to stay (table) #19 [24-1] moot. (cc: all counsel) ( no pgs: 11) (pl) (Entered: 03/16/1990)

March 14, 1990

March 14, 1990

37

ORDER by Judge John D. Holschuh denying motion to sever [20-1] denying motion for order to provide reasonable notice to all inmates [27- 1] denying motion for restraining order [33-1] (cc: all counsel) ( no pgs: 11) (pl) (Entered: 03/16/1990)

March 14, 1990

March 14, 1990

38

ANSWER by defts Wilson, Young, Mohr, Evener, Brady, Lebrum, Wright, Goff, Varney ( no pgs: 4) (pl) (Entered: 03/30/1990)

March 28, 1990

March 28, 1990

38

ANSWER by deft Mustard ( no pgs: 4) (pl) (Entered: 03/30/1990)

March 28, 1990

March 28, 1990

39

ORDER by Magistrate Terence P. Kemp for appointment of counsel Donald A. Antrim f/pltfs (cc: all counsel) ( no pgs: 1) (pl) (Entered: 06/27/1990)

June 25, 1990

June 25, 1990

40

ORDER by Magistrate Norah M. King staying discovery and action on motion for class cert. until 8-31-90. (cc: all counsel) ( no pgs: 1) (bw) (Entered: 07/13/1990)

July 13, 1990

July 13, 1990

NOTICE setting this action for Preliminary PTC 1:30 9/25/90 no pgs: 1 (cc: all counsel) (pl) (Entered: 07/31/1990)

July 25, 1990

July 25, 1990

41

MOTION by defendant George Wilson, defendant Stephen Young, defendant Gary Mohr, defendant Don Evener, defendant Joyce Brady, defendant Mark White, defendant Sgt Lebrum, defendant Leuitenant Wright, defendant Ralph Goff, defendant Sam Varney, defendant Corrections Officer Mustard to substitute attorney Steven W. Ritz ( no pgs: 2) (pl) (Entered: 08/31/1990)

Aug. 31, 1990

Aug. 31, 1990

42

ORDER by Magistrate Terence P. Kemp granting motion to substitute attorney Steven W. Ritz [41-1] attorney Frederick Carter Schoch for Corrections Officer Mustard, attorney Frederick Carter Schoch for Sam Varney, attorney Frederick Carter Schoch for Ralph Goff, attorney Frederick Carter Schoch for Leuitenant Wright, attorney Frederick Carter Schoch for Sgt Lebrum, attorney Frederick Carter Schoch for Mark White, attorney Frederick Carter Schoch for Joyce Brady, attorney Frederick Carter Schoch for Don Evener, attorney Frederick Carter Schoch for Gary Mohr, attorney Frederick Carter Schoch for Stephen Young, attorney Fred C Schoch for George Wilson and substituting attorney (cc: all counsel) ( no pgs: 1) (pl) (Entered: 09/07/1990)

Sept. 6, 1990

Sept. 6, 1990

43

MOTION by plaintiff Sylvester Howell, plaintiff Paul C Kruger, plaintiff Jack R Green for joinder of additional party pltf ( no pgs: 5) (pl) (Entered: 04/15/1991)

April 12, 1991

April 12, 1991

44

MOTION by defendant Corrections Officer Mustard, defendant Sam Varney, defendant Ralph Goff, defendant Leuitenant Wright, defendant Sgt Lebrum, defendant Mark White, defendant Joyce Brady, defendant Don Evener, defendant Gary Mohr, defendant Stephen Young, defendant George Wilson to dismiss Pltf motion for joinder and/or intervention of add'l party pltf ( no pgs: 3) (pl) (Entered: 04/22/1991)

April 19, 1991

April 19, 1991

45

MOTION by plaintiff Jack R Green, plaintiff Paul C Kruger, plaintiff Sylvester Howell to extend time to move for class certification ( no pgs: 3) (pl) (Entered: 09/04/1991)

Sept. 4, 1991

Sept. 4, 1991

46

ORDER by Mag. Judge Terence P. Kemp granting motion to extend time to move for class certification [45-1] to 9/30/91 (cc: all counsel) ( no pgs: 1) (pl) (Entered: 09/04/1991)

Sept. 4, 1991

Sept. 4, 1991

47

OBJECTIONS by defendant Corrections Officer Mustard, defendant Sam Varney, defendant Ralph Goff, defendant Leuitenant Wright, defendant Sgt Lebrum, defendant Mark White, defendant Joyce Brady, defendant Don Evener, defendant Gary Mohr, defendant Stephen Young, defendant George Wilson to [46-1] ( no pgs: 6) (pl) (Entered: 09/18/1991)

Sept. 13, 1991

Sept. 13, 1991

48

MOTION by defendant Corrections Officer Mustard, defendant Sam Varney, defendant Ralph Goff, defendant Leuitenant Wright, defendant Sgt Lebrum, defendant Mark White, defendant Joyce Brady, defendant Don Evener, defendant Gary Mohr, defendant Stephen Young, defendant George Wilson for leave to allow filing of original afdt ( no pgs: 5) (pl) (Entered: 09/19/1991)

Sept. 17, 1991

Sept. 17, 1991

49

RESPONSE by plaintiff Jack R Green to the objections to the report and recommendation [47-1] ( no pgs: 6) (bw) (Entered: 09/23/1991)

Sept. 19, 1991

Sept. 19, 1991

51

ORDER by Chief Judge John D. Holschuh overruling objection [47-1] denying motion to dismiss claims for inj and declaratory relief [36-1] denying motion for joinder of additional party pltf [43-1]; Pltf motion for class action certification due by 10/15/91; finding the motion to dismiss Pltf motion for joinder and/or intervention of add'l party pltf [44-1] moot. ; Status report ddl set 10/30/91 (cc: all counsel) ( no pgs: 4) (pl) (Entered: 10/01/1991)

Sept. 27, 1991

Sept. 27, 1991

52

MOTION by plaintiff Jack R Green, plaintiff Paul C Kruger, plaintiff Sylvester Howell to certify class action ( no pgs: 14) (pl) (Entered: 10/02/1991)

Sept. 30, 1991

Sept. 30, 1991

53

NOTICE of hearing ; Settlement conference set 1:30 11/7/91 before TPK in room 447 (cc: all counsel) (pl) (Entered: 10/03/1991)

Oct. 2, 1991

Oct. 2, 1991

54

MOTION by defendant for leave to file original afdt ( no pgs: 4) (pl) (Entered: 10/04/1991)

Oct. 2, 1991

Oct. 2, 1991

Mail Returned [51-2], addressed to Sylvester Howell (no longer at institution) (pl) (Entered: 10/07/1991)

Oct. 4, 1991

Oct. 4, 1991

55

ORDER by Mag. Judge Terence P. Kemp granting motion for leave to file original afdt [54-1] (cc: all counsel) ( no pgs: 1) (pl) (Entered: 10/08/1991)

Oct. 7, 1991

Oct. 7, 1991

56

MOTION by defendants to extend time to 10/28/91 to respond to motion for class cert ( no pgs: 3) (pl) (Entered: 10/23/1991)

Oct. 21, 1991

Oct. 21, 1991

57

ORDER by Mag. Judge Terence P. Kemp granting motion to extend time to 10/28/91 to respond to motion for class cert [56-1] (cc: all counsel) ( no pgs: 1) (pl) (Entered: 10/29/1991)

Oct. 28, 1991

Oct. 28, 1991

58

RESPONSE by defendant to motion to certify class action [52-1] ( no pgs: 23) (pl) (Entered: 10/31/1991)

Oct. 29, 1991

Oct. 29, 1991

58

MOTION by defendant for summary judgment on the law library and legal mail issues ( no pgs: 23) (pl) (Entered: 10/31/1991)

Oct. 29, 1991

Oct. 29, 1991

62

MOTION by defendants to extend time to 10/29/91 to file response to motion for class cert ( no pgs: 3) (pl) (Entered: 11/04/1991)

Oct. 30, 1991

Oct. 30, 1991

Mail Returned [57-1] addressed to Sylvester Howell, inmate released (pl) (Entered: 11/01/1991)

Oct. 31, 1991

Oct. 31, 1991

59

MOTION by plaintiff Jack R Green, plaintiff Paul C Kruger, plaintiff Sylvester Howell to extend time to 11/18/91 to respond to pending motions ( no pgs: 4) (pl) (Entered: 11/01/1991)

Oct. 31, 1991

Oct. 31, 1991

60

NOTICE of hearing ; Settlement conference cancelled 1:30 11/7/91 (cc: all counsel) (pl) (Entered: 11/04/1991)

Nov. 1, 1991

Nov. 1, 1991

61

ORDER by Mag. Judge Terence P. Kemp granting motion to extend time to 11/18/91 to respond to pending motions [59-1] (cc: all counsel) ( no pgs: 1) (pl) (Entered: 11/04/1991)

Nov. 1, 1991

Nov. 1, 1991

63

ORDER by Mag. Judge Terence P. Kemp granting motion to extend time to 10/29/91 to file response to motion for class cert [62-1] (cc: all counsel) ( no pgs: 1) (pl) (Entered: 11/06/1991)

Nov. 6, 1991

Nov. 6, 1991

64

RESPONSE by plaintiff Jack R Green, plaintiff Paul C Kruger, plaintiff Sylvester Howell to motion for summary judgment [58-1] ( no pgs: 19) (pl) (Entered: 11/20/1991)

Nov. 18, 1991

Nov. 18, 1991

64

REPLY by plaintiff Jack R Green, plaintiff Paul C Kruger, plaintiff Sylvester Howell to response to motion to certify class action [52-1] ( no pgs: 19) (pl) (Entered: 11/20/1991)

Nov. 18, 1991

Nov. 18, 1991

65

MOTION by defendant to extend time to file reply memo ( no pgs: 3) (pl) (Entered: 12/02/1991)

Nov. 27, 1991

Nov. 27, 1991

66

ORDER by Mag. Judge Terence P. Kemp granting motion to extend time to file reply memo [65-1] (cc: all counsel) ( no pgs: 1) (pl) (Entered: 12/03/1991)

Dec. 3, 1991

Dec. 3, 1991

67

MOTION by plaintiff Jack R Green, plaintiff Paul C Kruger, plaintiff Sylvester Howell for leave to file affidavit of Richard Steele instanter ( no pgs: 4) (pl) (Entered: 01/11/1992)

Jan. 8, 1992

Jan. 8, 1992

68

ORDER by Mag. Judge Terence P. Kemp granting motion for leave to file affidavit of Richard Steele instanter [67-1] (cc: all counsel) ( no pgs: 1) (dc) (Entered: 01/15/1992)

Jan. 13, 1992

Jan. 13, 1992

69

AFFIDAVIT of Robert L. Steele ( no pgs: 2) (dc) (Entered: 01/15/1992)

Jan. 13, 1992

Jan. 13, 1992

70

MOTION by plaintiff Jack R Green, plaintiff Paul C Kruger, plaintiff Sylvester Howell for leave to file affidavit of Sylvester Howell instanter ( no pgs: 5) (pl) (Entered: 01/28/1992)

Jan. 24, 1992

Jan. 24, 1992

71

ORDER by Mag. Judge Terence P. Kemp granting motion for leave to file affidavit of Sylvester Howell instanter [70-1] (cc: all counsel) ( no pgs: 1) (dc) (Entered: 01/31/1992)

Jan. 30, 1992

Jan. 30, 1992

72

AFFIDAVIT of Sylvester Howell Sr. ( no pgs: 3) (dc) (Entered: 01/31/1992)

Jan. 31, 1992

Jan. 31, 1992

73

MOTION by defendant for reconsideration of order granting filing of Howell affidavit. ( no pgs: 4) (dc) (Entered: 02/10/1992)

Feb. 6, 1992

Feb. 6, 1992

74

RESPONSE by plaintiff Jack R Green, plaintiff Paul C Kruger, plaintiff Sylvester Howell to motion for reconsideration [73-1] ( no pgs: 2) (dc) (Entered: 02/21/1992)

Feb. 14, 1992

Feb. 14, 1992

75

MOTION by plaintiffs to file attached affidavits instanter ( no pgs: 6) (dc) (Entered: 04/07/1992)

April 3, 1992

April 3, 1992

77

AFFIDAVIT of Clinton E Marcum ( no pgs: 4) (dc) (Entered: 04/14/1992)

April 14, 1992

April 14, 1992

78

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: by Chief Judge John D. Holschuh granting motion to certify class action [52-1] as to their access tot he courts claim and denied with respect to their interference with legal mail claim; denying without prejudice motion for summary judgment [58-1] denying motion for reconsideration [73-1] (cc: all counsel) ( no pgs: 18) (pl) (Entered: 06/17/1992)

June 12, 1992

June 12, 1992

79

NOTICE of hearing ; Status conference set for 10:00 7/17/92 (cc: all counsel) (bw) (Entered: 07/01/1992)

June 29, 1992

June 29, 1992

Case Details

State / Territory: Ohio

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 14, 1989

Closing Date: 1997

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

prisoners at the Ross Correctional Institute in Ohio

Public Interest Lawyer: Unknown

Filed Pro Se: Unknown

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Ohio Prison Officials, State

Ross Correctional Institution, State

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Due Process: Procedural Due Process

Freedom of speech/association

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Order Duration: 1993 - 1997

Issues

General:

Mail

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Law library access

Type of Facility:

Government-run