Case: Baker v. Holden

2:86-cv-00361 | U.S. District Court for the District of Utah

Filed Date: April 28, 1986

Closed Date: 2004

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Case Summary

On April 28, 1986, inmates in the Wasatch Unit of the Utah State Prison filed a civil rights lawsuit pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, alleging unconstitutional conditions of confinement, including particularly the practice of double celling or double bunking in certain areas of the Wasatch Unit within the prison. The case was originally styled Baker v. Deland, 86-C-361G. The case was referred to Magistrate Judge Boyce and it was certified as a c…

On April 28, 1986, inmates in the Wasatch Unit of the Utah State Prison filed a civil rights lawsuit pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, alleging unconstitutional conditions of confinement, including particularly the practice of double celling or double bunking in certain areas of the Wasatch Unit within the prison. The case was originally styled Baker v. Deland, 86-C-361G. The case was referred to Magistrate Judge Boyce and it was certified as a class action.

Injunctive relief was granted in 1986 and 1988 prohibiting the practice of double bunking in certain parts of blocks of the Wasatch Unit. The case was then consolidated with the case styled Humphries v. Deland, 89-C-517A and the parties conducted extensive discovery and pretrial proceedings. A trial was held before Magistrate Judge Ronald N. Boyce on August 6-10, 1990, and on September 24-25, 1990.

Thereafter, on March 18, 1991, the District Court entered an injunction continuing the status quo of the prior injunctions until the Report and Recommendation of the judge could be prepared. On October 25, 1991, Magistrate Judge Boyce rendered his Report and Recommendation. Following objections, a further hearing was held on November 19, 1991. A supplemental Report and Recommendation was issued on December 11, 1991. Defendants' then filed a motion to vacate the preliminary injunctions.

On March 20, 1992, the District Court (Judge J. Thomas Greene) issued a permanent injunction prohibiting double celling in certain cell blocks, while dissolving the preliminary injunction as to others. Baker v. Holden, 787 F.Supp. 1008 (D.Utah Mar 20, 1992).

On May 19, 2000, defendants moved to terminate the 1992 injunction under the Prisoner Litigation Reform Act (PLRA). 18 U.S.C. § 3626 et seq. On August 27, 2004, the District Court (Judge J. Thomas Greene) granted the defendants' motion for termination of the 1992 injunction entered by this Court in Baker et al. v. Holden et al. and the case was closed. Baker v. Haun, 333 F.Supp.2d 1162 (D.Utah Aug 27, 2004).

Summary Authors

Dan Dalton (2/19/2007)

People


Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Baker, Kenneth L. (Utah)

Barnard, Brian M. (Utah)

Attorney for Defendant

Barlow, Craig L. (Utah)

Barry, Kent M. (Utah)

Beadles, James H. (Utah)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

2:86-cv-00361

Docket (PACER)

Baker v. Haun

Aug. 31, 2004

Aug. 31, 2004

Docket
255

2:86-cv-00361

Memorandum Decision and Order

March 20, 1992

March 20, 1992

Order/Opinion

787 F.Supp. 787

371

2:86-cv-00361

Memorandum Decision and Order

Baker v. Haun

Aug. 27, 2004

Aug. 27, 2004

Order/Opinion

333 F.Supp.2d 333

Docket

Last updated Jan. 25, 2024, 3:01 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link

Order, to proceed in forma pauperis signed by RNB (Entered: 03/09/1990)

April 25, 1986

April 25, 1986

1

Complaint filed (Entered: 03/09/1990)

April 28, 1986

April 28, 1986

5

Order of Reference 28:636 b1B signed by JTG (Entered: 03/09/1990)

May 5, 1986

May 5, 1986

Case referred to Judge Ronald N. Boyce (Entered: 03/09/1990)

May 5, 1986

May 5, 1986

10

Amended complaint by Kenneth L. Baker, et al , against :amends [1-1] complaint (Entered: 03/09/1990)

May 15, 1986

May 15, 1986

29

Motion by Kenneth L. Baker, et al, to certify class action (Entered: 03/09/1990)

May 27, 1986

May 27, 1986

30

Memorandum by Kenneth L. Baker, et al in support of [29-1] motion to certify class action (Entered: 03/09/1990)

May 27, 1986

May 27, 1986

34

Answer by Gary Deland, Gerald Cook to amended complaint (Entered: 03/09/1990)

June 4, 1986

June 4, 1986

38

Report and Recommendations signed by RNB Re: [29-1] motion to certify class action recommending that class certification is appropriate ; Motion no longer referred (Entered: 03/09/1990)

June 19, 1986

June 19, 1986

61

Minute entry: Came before the court on Pltf's Mot/for attys fees. The Crt determined the case to be moot. Mr. Barnard can file submission for attys fees. Stip/dism will be submitted by the parties. (Entered: 03/09/1990)

Sept. 30, 1988

Sept. 30, 1988

70

Judgment for Kenneth L. Baker, et al against Gary Deland, Gerald Cook that plaintiffs are awarded attys fees in sum of $5,140.00 signed by Clerk of Court (Entered: 03/09/1990)

March 29, 1989

March 29, 1989

77

Order, consolidating cases 86-C-361G and 89-C-517A signed by RNB (Entered: 03/09/1990)

July 12, 1989

July 12, 1989

96

Notice of attorney appearance for Thomas R. Humphries by Michael K. Mohrman (Entered: 03/09/1990)

Sept. 12, 1989

Sept. 12, 1989

104

Motion by Kenneth L. Baker, et al, Thomas R. Humphries, to certify class action (Entered: 03/12/1990)

Oct. 11, 1989

Oct. 11, 1989

105

Amended complaint by Kenneth L. Baker, et al, Thomas R. Humphries , against :amends [1-1] complaint, [10-1] amended complaint (Entered: 03/12/1990)

Oct. 11, 1989

Oct. 11, 1989

108

Motion by Kenneth L. Baker, et al, Thomas R. Humphries, to certify class action (Entered: 03/12/1990)

Dec. 6, 1989

Dec. 6, 1989

115

Answer by Gary Deland, Gerald Cook to amended complaint (Entered: 03/12/1990)

Dec. 15, 1989

Dec. 15, 1989

121

Motion by Kenneth L. Baker, et al, Thomas R. Humphries, to compel (Entered: 03/12/1990)

Feb. 20, 1990

Feb. 20, 1990

123

Notice of Hearing:, Motion hearing set for 3:00 3/14/90 for [121-1] motion to compel (Entered: 03/12/1990)

March 1, 1990

March 1, 1990

125

Motion by Kenneth L. Baker, et al, Thomas R. Humphries, to compel disc (Entered: 03/12/1990)

March 6, 1990

March 6, 1990

124

Notice of Hearing:, Motion hearing set for 3:30 3/19/90 for [125-1] motion to compel disc (Entered: 03/12/1990)

March 6, 1990

March 6, 1990

126

Return of service executed re: depo subp on Jim Currie, 3/2/90 (Entered: 03/12/1990)

March 8, 1990

March 8, 1990

127

Motion by Kenneth L. Baker, et al, for anorder permitting disc from inmates (mp) (Entered: 03/22/1990)

March 21, 1990

March 21, 1990

128

Notice of Hearing:, Motion hearing reset for 2:30 3/26/90 for [125-1] motion to compel disc, reset for 2:30 3/26/90 for [121-1] motion to compel (mp) (Entered: 03/26/1990)

March 23, 1990

March 23, 1990

129

Minute entry:, Motion hearing [127-1] motion for anorder permitting disc from inmates granting [125-1] motion to compel disc - ordered to be completed by 4-16-90. Expert Wits./ are to be named by this date. (Entered: 03/27/1990)

March 26, 1990

March 26, 1990

130

Order granting [125-1] motion to compel disc, granting [121-1] motion to compel signed by RNB 3/27/90 (mp) (Entered: 03/29/1990)

March 27, 1990

March 27, 1990

131

Certificate of service by Gary Deland, Gerald Cook of Utah State Prison Unit Housing Roster (mp) (Entered: 04/03/1990)

April 2, 1990

April 2, 1990

132

Certificate of service by Gary Deland, Gerald Cook of def obj, proposed modifications and recommendations to pltfs inmate questionnaire (mp) (Entered: 04/06/1990)

April 5, 1990

April 5, 1990

134

Certificate of service by Gary Deland, Gerald Cook of def response to pltf req for prod (mp) (Entered: 04/16/1990)

April 13, 1990

April 13, 1990

135

Motion by Gary Deland, Gerald Cook, for partial summary judgment (mp) (Entered: 04/16/1990)

April 13, 1990

April 13, 1990

136

Memorandum by Gary Deland, Gerald Cook in support of [135-1] motion for partial summary judgment (mp) (Entered: 04/16/1990)

April 13, 1990

April 13, 1990

137

Affidavit of Gary W. Deland (mp) (Entered: 04/16/1990)

April 13, 1990

April 13, 1990

138

Designation of Experts filed by Gary Deland, Gerald Cook (mp) (Entered: 04/17/1990)

April 16, 1990

April 16, 1990

139

DEF Response to Discovery Re:pltf request for prod dated 1/8/90 (mp) (Entered: 04/17/1990)

April 16, 1990

April 16, 1990

140

DEF Response to Discovery Re: pltf request for prod dated 2/16/90 (mp) (Entered: 04/17/1990)

April 16, 1990

April 16, 1990

141

Motion by Kenneth L. Baker, et al, Thomas R. Humphries, to preclude defs use of expert witnesses at trial and other sanctions (mp) (Entered: 04/17/1990)

April 17, 1990

April 17, 1990

142

Notice of Hearing:, Motion hearing set for 1:30 4/23/90 for [141-1] motion to preclude defs use of expert witnesses at trial and other sanctions before RNB (mp) (Entered: 04/19/1990)

April 18, 1990

April 18, 1990

143

Notice of Hearing:, Motion hearing set for 1:30 4/23/90 for [141-1] motion to preclude defs use of expert witnesses at trial and other sanctions before RNB (mp) (Entered: 04/19/1990)

April 18, 1990

April 18, 1990

144

Memorandum by Gary Deland, Gerald Cook in opposition to [141-1] motion to preclude defs use of expert witnesses at trial and other sanctions (mp) (Entered: 04/23/1990)

April 20, 1990

April 20, 1990

146

Minute entry:, Motion hearing held for [141-1] motion to preclude defs use of expert witnesses at trial and other sanctions granting [141-1] motion to preclude defs use of expert witnesses at trial and other sanctions. Production of Documents is also granted. Docs need to be given to pl by 4-27-90. P.O. will be entered on these docs. Def. assessed $300.00 to be paid to pl. for having to bring this matter before ct. (Entered: 04/25/1990)

April 23, 1990

April 23, 1990

145

Affidavit of Carrie L. Sandbaken Hill (mp) (Entered: 04/24/1990)

April 24, 1990

April 24, 1990

147

Objections by Gary Deland, Gerald Cook to proposed order (mp) (Entered: 04/25/1990)

April 24, 1990

April 24, 1990

148

Notice of Hearing:, miscellaneous hearing re: obj to pltf proposed order re: Mag rulings at April 23 hrg set for 2:30 4/26/90 for [148-1] notice hearing (mp) (Entered: 04/25/1990)

April 24, 1990

April 24, 1990

150

Designation of Experts filed by Gary Deland, Gerald Cook (mp) (Entered: 04/30/1990)

April 27, 1990

April 27, 1990

151

Response by Kenneth L. Baker, et al to [135-1] motion for partial summary judgment (mp) (Entered: 04/30/1990)

April 30, 1990

April 30, 1990

152

Motion by Thomas R. Humphries, to withdraw as cnsl by Michael K. Mohrman (mp) (Entered: 05/02/1990)

May 1, 1990

May 1, 1990

153

Motion by Kenneth L. Baker, et al, to continue trial date of 5/21/90 (mp) (Entered: 05/04/1990)

May 3, 1990

May 3, 1990

154

Notice of Hearing:, Motion hearing set for 1:30 5/15/90 for [153-1] motion to continue trial date of 5/21/90 before RNB (mp) (Entered: 05/08/1990)

May 7, 1990

May 7, 1990

155

Notice by Gary Deland, Gerald Cook to take deposition of Bonnie Norman 5/12/90 2:00 (mp) (Entered: 05/09/1990)

May 8, 1990

May 8, 1990

156

Notice of Hearing:, Motion hearing set for 3:00 5/9/90 for [153-1] motion to continue trial date of 5/21/90 before RNB (mp) (Entered: 05/09/1990)

May 8, 1990

May 8, 1990

157

Notice by Gary Deland, Gerald Cook to take deposition of Bonnie Norman 5/11/90 2:00 (mp) (Entered: 05/09/1990)

May 8, 1990

May 8, 1990

158

Minute entry:, Motion hearing , Motion hearing set for 3:00 5/9/90 for [153-1] motion to continue trial date of 5/21/90 (Entered: 05/09/1990)

May 9, 1990

May 9, 1990

159

Memorandum by Gary Deland, Gerald Cook in opposition to [153-1] motion to continue trial date of 5/21/90 (mp) (Entered: 05/09/1990)

May 9, 1990

May 9, 1990

160

Stipulation by Gary Deland, Gerald Cook, to dismiss (mp) (Entered: 05/11/1990)

May 11, 1990

May 11, 1990

161

Minute entry:, bench trial set for 10:00 7/16/90 (Entered: 05/14/1990)

May 11, 1990

May 11, 1990

162

Order granting [160-1] stipulation motion to dismiss all allegations in the second amended complt which relate to housing areas A-East and A- West in the Wasatch Unit of the Utah State Prison are dismissed, no cause of action, each party to bear their own costs and fees. signed by JTG (mp) (Entered: 05/15/1990)

May 11, 1990

May 11, 1990

163

Notice of Hearing:, bench trial set for 10:00 8/6/90 before RNB (mp) (Entered: 05/16/1990)

May 15, 1990

May 15, 1990

164

Minute entry:, bench trial set for 10:00 8/6/90 (Entered: 05/17/1990)

May 16, 1990

May 16, 1990

165

Order signed by RNB re: pltf mot/sanctions is GRANTED and with other relief set forth in order; cnsl for pltf are awarded $300.00 representing their reasonable fees associated with the mot/sanctions (mp) (Entered: 05/22/1990)

May 22, 1990

May 22, 1990

166

Order granting [153-1] motion to continue trial date of 5/21/90, bench trial set for 10:00 8/6/90 before RNB signed by RNB (mp) (Entered: 05/22/1990)

May 22, 1990

May 22, 1990

167

Certificate of service by Gary Deland, Gerald Cook of req for admissions and interrog (mp) (Entered: 06/01/1990)

May 31, 1990

May 31, 1990

168

Supplementary Designation of Experts filed by Gary Deland, Gerald Cook (mp) (Entered: 06/11/1990)

June 8, 1990

June 8, 1990

169

Memorandum by Gary Deland, Gerald Cook in support of mot/compel (mp) (Entered: 06/15/1990)

June 14, 1990

June 14, 1990

170

Motion by Gary Deland, Gerald Cook, to compel (mp) (Entered: 06/18/1990)

June 15, 1990

June 15, 1990

171

Notice of Hearing:, Motion hearing set for 2:30 6/22/90 for [170-1] motion to compel before RNB (mp) (Entered: 06/19/1990)

June 18, 1990

June 18, 1990

172

Answer to Interrogatories and req for prod of doc by Kenneth L. Baker, et al (mp) (Entered: 06/20/1990)

June 19, 1990

June 19, 1990

173

Motion by Gary Deland, Gerald Cook, to compel answers to def interrog (mp) (Entered: 06/21/1990)

June 20, 1990

June 20, 1990

174

Memorandum by Gary Deland, Gerald Cook in support of [173-1] motion to compel answers to def interrog (mp) (Entered: 06/21/1990)

June 20, 1990

June 20, 1990

175

Motion by Gary Deland, Gerald Cook, for Kent Barry to withdraw as attorney (mp) (Entered: 06/21/1990)

June 21, 1990

June 21, 1990

176

Notice by Gary Deland, Gerald Cook to take deposition of Kerry Ross born 7/2/90 11:00 (mp) (Entered: 06/25/1990)

June 22, 1990

June 22, 1990

177

Motion by Gary Deland, Gerald Cook, to take depo of inmates at the Utah State Prison (mp) (Entered: 06/25/1990)

June 22, 1990

June 22, 1990

179

Minute entry:, Motion hearing held for [170-1] motion to compel granting [170-1] motion to compel. Rule 9(h) Conf. set for 6-26-90 at 9:00 a.m. bet. parties. (Entered: 06/27/1990)

June 22, 1990

June 22, 1990

180

Order signed by RNB re: parties hold a Rule 9H) conf on 6/26/90 at 9:00 AM or thereafter (mp) (Entered: 06/27/1990)

June 25, 1990

June 25, 1990

181

Order granting [177-1] motion to take depo of inmates at the Utah State Prison signed by RNB (mp) (Entered: 06/27/1990)

June 25, 1990

June 25, 1990

178

Amended Notice by Gary Deland, Gerald Cook to take deposition of Kerry Ross Born 7/2/90 9:30 AM (mp) (Entered: 06/27/1990)

June 26, 1990

June 26, 1990

182

Return of service executed as to Robert Miles Hall 6/28/90; Roy Droddy exec 6/28/90; Thomas R. Humphries exec 6/28/90; Harvey Dorton exec 6/28/90; Dean Christiansen exec 6/28/90; Kerry Ross boren exec 6/28/90 (mp) (Entered: 07/03/1990)

July 2, 1990

July 2, 1990

183

Pltf Response to Discovery Re: def req for admission (mp) (Entered: 07/05/1990)

July 3, 1990

July 3, 1990

185

Amended Notice by Gary Deland, Gerald Cook to take deposition of Ward Duel 7/18/90 9:30 (mp) (Entered: 07/09/1990)

July 6, 1990

July 6, 1990

186

Notice of Hearing:, Motion hearing set for 2:00 7/16/90 for [173-1] motion to compel answers to def interrog before RNB (mp) (Entered: 07/10/1990)

July 9, 1990

July 9, 1990

187

Answer to Second set of Interrogatories by Kenneth L. Baker, et al, Thomas R. Humphries (mp) (Entered: 07/12/1990)

July 11, 1990

July 11, 1990

188

Notice of filing of request for judicial notice by Kenneth L. Baker, et al, Thomas R. Humphries (mp) (Entered: 07/12/1990)

July 11, 1990

July 11, 1990

189

Minute entry:, Motion hearing held for [173-1] motion to compel answers to def interrog granting [173-1] motion to compel answers to def interrog. - Atny fees granted to Def. for having to bring motion to the court. (Entered: 07/17/1990)

July 16, 1990

July 16, 1990

190

Memorandum by Gary Deland, Gerald Cook in opposition to [188-1] file notice of request for judicial notice (mp) (Entered: 07/18/1990)

July 17, 1990

July 17, 1990

192

Motion by Kenneth L. Baker, et al, Thomas R. Humphries, re: Pltfs' attendance at trial (Entered: 08/03/1990)

July 30, 1990

July 30, 1990

193

Response to Discovery Re: Supplement to pla answers to defs interrogs (1st set) (Entered: 08/03/1990)

July 30, 1990

July 30, 1990

191

Motion by Kenneth L. Baker, et al, re testimony of Dr. Ray Liedig, MD (Entered: 08/01/1990)

July 31, 1990

July 31, 1990

194

Trial briefs by Gary Deland, Gerald Cook (Entered: 08/06/1990)

Aug. 3, 1990

Aug. 3, 1990

195

Order granting [192-1] motion re: Pltfs' attendance at trial signed by RNB (Entered: 08/06/1990)

Aug. 3, 1990

Aug. 3, 1990

197

Minute entry: Bench Trial held - Testimony/evidence offered. Proceeding continued until 8/8/90 at 9:00 a.m.; Court Reporter: electronic (Entered: 08/15/1990)

Aug. 7, 1990

Aug. 7, 1990

196

Minute entry:, bench trial held ; Court Reporter: electronic. Testimony/evidence offered. Continued until 8/7/90 at 9:00 a.m. (Entered: 08/15/1990)

Aug. 8, 1990

Aug. 8, 1990

198

Minute entry: Bench trial held. Testimony/evidence offered. proceedings continued until 8/10/90; Court Reporter: electronic (Entered: 08/15/1990)

Aug. 8, 1990

Aug. 8, 1990

199

Minute entry: Bench trial continued. Testimony/evidence offered. Trial recessed until 9-24-90 at 1:30 p.m.; Court Reporter: electronic (Entered: 08/15/1990)

Aug. 10, 1990

Aug. 10, 1990

Deposition of Ward C. Duel, 5/1/90 (Entered: 08/20/1990)

Aug. 20, 1990

Aug. 20, 1990

200

Supplemental Designation of Experts filed by Gary Deland, Gerald Cook (Entered: 09/19/1990)

Sept. 18, 1990

Sept. 18, 1990

201

Objections by Kenneth L. Baker, et al to defs supplemental design of expert witnesses (Entered: 09/20/1990)

Sept. 19, 1990

Sept. 19, 1990

Transcript of Proceedings for dates of 8/6/90, Vol I; ,8/8/90 (Entered: 09/21/1990)

Sept. 20, 1990

Sept. 20, 1990

202

Notice of filing [201-1] objection re: supplemental design of expert witnesses by Gary Deland, Gerald Cook (Entered: 09/21/1990)

Sept. 20, 1990

Sept. 20, 1990

203

Motion by Gary Deland, Gerald Cook, to inspect the Wasatch Unit of the Utah State Prison (Entered: 09/24/1990)

Sept. 20, 1990

Sept. 20, 1990

204

Memorandum by Gary Deland, Gerald Cook in support of [203-1] motion to inspect the Wasatch Unit of the Utah State Prison (Entered: 09/24/1990)

Sept. 20, 1990

Sept. 20, 1990

Transcript of Proceedings for dates of 8/7/90, 8/9/90 (Entered: 09/24/1990)

Sept. 21, 1990

Sept. 21, 1990

Case Details

State / Territory: Utah

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Key Dates

Filing Date: April 28, 1986

Closing Date: 2004

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Inmates in the Wasatch Unit of the Utah State Prison, subjected to double bunking.

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: Unknown

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Utah State Prison, State

Utah Department of Corrections, State

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Order Duration: 1986 - 2004

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Issues

General:

Conditions of confinement