Case: Mason v. Hale

2:11-cv-03155 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama

Filed Date: Aug. 31, 2011

Closed Date: 2016

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Case Summary

On August 31, 2011, prisoners at Jefferson County Jail filed a class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, against the Sheriff of Jefferson County and the Commissioner of Jefferson County, in their official capacities, and against Jefferson County. The plaintiffs, represented by private counsel, sought declaratory and injunctive relief, alleging violations of RLUIPA, and the First, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments. Specifically,…

On August 31, 2011, prisoners at Jefferson County Jail filed a class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, against the Sheriff of Jefferson County and the Commissioner of Jefferson County, in their official capacities, and against Jefferson County. The plaintiffs, represented by private counsel, sought declaratory and injunctive relief, alleging violations of RLUIPA, and the First, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments. Specifically, the plaintiffs alleged overcrowding, indecent living standards, restrictions on mail, ineffective segregation, and the prohibition of religious materials from inmates had led to numerous constitutional and statutory violations.

Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint on November 8, 2011 to include discussion of a related state court case, Hale v. Jefferson County, CV-09-2041. In Hale v. Jefferson County, an Alabama state court enjoined Jefferson County from implementing budgetary cuts that would have affected the Office of the Sheriff.

On June 13, 2014, the parties to the present case entered a joint stipulation regarding proposed class settlement. Under the terms of the settlement, the following actions had been taken or were in the process of being taken, by the defendant: enforcing limits on the number of inmates housed in each cell, creating a new employment position to monitor the inmate housing blocks, increasing staffing throughout the jail, offering inmates access to recreational activities and improved sanitation, reporting, and paying plaintiffs' attorneys fees. Pursuant to the June 2014 settlement agreement, the court dismissed the case with prejudice on January 5, 2016, finding that no further proceedings were needed to address conditions in the jail.

Summary Authors

Priyah Kaul (9/24/2014)

Elizabeth Heise (11/15/2018)

Related Cases

Hale v. Jefferson County, Alabama state trial court (2009)

People

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Judge(s)

Boohaker, Joseph (Alabama)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Arnold, Timothy L (Alabama)

Blacksher, James Uriah (Alabama)

Clemon, U. W. (Alabama)

Attorney for Defendant

Boulter, Robert S (Alabama)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

2:11-cv-03155

Docket [PACER]

Jan. 5, 2016

Jan. 5, 2016

Docket
21-1

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First Amended Verified Petition for Temporary Restraining Order ("TRO"), Preliminary Injunction, Permanent Injunction, Declaratory Judgment, a Common Law Writ of Mandamus, and a Common Law Writ of Prohibition [Exhibit A for Amended Complaint]

Alabama state trial court

July 7, 2009

July 7, 2009

Pleading / Motion / Brief
21-2

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Order on Preliminary Injunction [Exhibit B to Amended Complaint]

Alabama state trial court

July 16, 2009

July 16, 2009

Order/Opinion
1

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Complaint

Aug. 30, 2011

Aug. 30, 2011

Complaint
21

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Amended Complaint

Nov. 8, 2011

Nov. 8, 2011

Complaint
71

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Motion for Approval of Settlement Agreement, and Settlement Agreement

April 15, 2014

April 15, 2014

Settlement Agreement
80

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Joint Stipulation Regarding Proposed Class Settlement

June 13, 2014

June 13, 2014

Settlement Agreement

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4126789/mason-v-hale/

Last updated Feb. 9, 2024, 3:27 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
1

COMPLAINT against George Bowman, Sandra Little Brown, David Carrington, Mike Hale, Jefferson County Alabama, Jefferson County Commission, The, Joe Knight, Jimmie Stephens (Filing fee $ 350, rcpt #B4601026226), filed by Ishmael Gregory, John Mason, IV.(FNC) (Entered: 08/31/2011)

Aug. 30, 2011

Aug. 30, 2011

RECAP
2

Request for service by certified mail filed by Ishmael Gregory, John Mason, IV. (FNC) (Entered: 08/31/2011)

Aug. 30, 2011

Aug. 30, 2011

PACER
3

Summons Issued as to George Bowman, Sandra Little Brown, David Carrington, Mike Hale, Joe Knight, Jimmie Stephens. Mailed certified mail, this date. (FNC) (Entered: 08/31/2011)

Aug. 31, 2011

Aug. 31, 2011

PACER
4

NOTICE of Appearance by Anna Louise Hart on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Hart, Anna) (Entered: 09/01/2011)

Sept. 1, 2011

Sept. 1, 2011

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Donald W Stewart on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Stewart, Donald) (Entered: 09/01/2011)

Sept. 1, 2011

Sept. 1, 2011

PACER
6

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Ishmael Gregory. George Bowman served on 9/1/2011, answer due 9/22/2011; Sandra Little Brown served on 9/1/2011, answer due 9/22/2011; David Carrington served on 9/1/2011, answer due 9/22/2011; Mike Hale served on 9/1/2011, answer due 9/22/2011; Joe Knight served on 9/1/2011, answer due 9/22/2011. (KAM, ) (Entered: 09/06/2011)

Sept. 2, 2011

Sept. 2, 2011

PACER
7

MOTION to Dismiss by George Bowman, Sandra Little Brown, David Carrington, Jefferson County Alabama, Jefferson County Commission, The, Joe Knight, Jimmie Stephens. (McMillan, French) (Entered: 09/22/2011)

Sept. 22, 2011

Sept. 22, 2011

PACER
8

Brief in Support of Motion by George Bowman, Sandra Little Brown, David Carrington, Jefferson County Alabama, Jefferson County Commission, The, Joe Knight, Jimmie Stephens. (McMillan, French) CORRECTING DOCKET - brief incorrectly filed as a motion Modified on 9/27/2011 (KAM, ). (Entered: 09/22/2011)

Sept. 22, 2011

Sept. 22, 2011

PACER
9

ORDER re 7 MOTION to Dismiss: plaintiff may file any opposition to the motion within 20 days. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 9/30/2011. (PMA) (Entered: 09/30/2011)

Sept. 30, 2011

Sept. 30, 2011

PACER
10

MOTION Waiver of Magistrate Jurisdiction UNOPPOSED by John Mason, IV. (Hart, Anna) (Entered: 10/14/2011)

Oct. 14, 2011

Oct. 14, 2011

PACER
11

ORDER denying 10 Motion to waive jurisdiction of the magistrate judge. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 10/17/2011. (PMA) (Entered: 10/17/2011)

Oct. 17, 2011

Oct. 17, 2011

PACER
12

ANSWER to Complaint by Mike Hale.(Murrill, James) (Entered: 10/18/2011)

Oct. 18, 2011

Oct. 18, 2011

PACER
13

MOTION to Change Venue by John Mason, IV. (Hart, Anna) (Entered: 10/20/2011)

Oct. 20, 2011

Oct. 20, 2011

PACER
14

MOTION for Extension of Time (unopposed) by John Mason, IV. (Hart, Anna) (Entered: 10/20/2011)

Oct. 20, 2011

Oct. 20, 2011

PACER
15

UNIFORM INITIAL ORDER - with appendices attached; Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 10/21/2011. (BST, ) (Entered: 10/21/2011)

Oct. 21, 2011

Oct. 21, 2011

PACER
16

ORDER finding as moot 13 Motion to Change Venue. The designation of the division is not a change of venue. Based upon the motion, however, the court agrees that the case should properly be designated as a Southern Division case, and the Clerk is DIRECTED to change the style to reflect this change. The court further GRANTS 14 Motion for Extension of Time and gives plaintiffs until Friday, October 28, 2011, to respond. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 10/24/2011. (PMA) (Entered: 10/24/2011)

Oct. 24, 2011

Oct. 24, 2011

PACER
17

MOTION for Extension of Time (UNOPPOSED) by John Mason, IV. (Hart, Anna) (Entered: 10/27/2011)

Oct. 27, 2011

Oct. 27, 2011

PACER
18

ORDER granting 17 MOTION for Extension of Time (UNOPPOSED) filed by John Mason, IV, and extending deadline for plaintiffs to respond until November 4, 2011. NO FURTHER EXTENSIONS will be granted. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 10/28/2011. (PMA) (Entered: 10/28/2011)

Oct. 28, 2011

Oct. 28, 2011

PACER
19

MOTION to Amend/Correct UNOPPOSED by John Mason, IV. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Hart, Anna) (Entered: 11/04/2011)

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Nov. 4, 2011

Nov. 4, 2011

PACER
20

ORDER granting 19 Motion to Amend/Correct Complaint, based upon plaintiff's representations that the motion is unopposed. The plaintiff may file the amended complaint within 7 days. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 11/7/2011. (PMA) (Entered: 11/07/2011)

Nov. 7, 2011

Nov. 7, 2011

PACER
21

AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by John Mason, IV. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Hart, Anna) (Entered: 11/08/2011)

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2 Exhibit B

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Nov. 8, 2011

Nov. 8, 2011

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22

NOTICE by George Bowman, Sandra Little Brown, David Carrington, Jefferson County Alabama, Jefferson County Commission, The, Joe Knight, Jimmie Stephens of Bankruptcy (McMillan, French) (Entered: 11/10/2011)

Nov. 10, 2011

Nov. 10, 2011

PACER
23

ANSWER to Amended Complaint by Mike Hale.(Murrill, James) (Entered: 11/22/2011)

Nov. 22, 2011

Nov. 22, 2011

PACER
24

ORDER pursuant to the notice of bankruptcy, on the court's own motion, this case is STAYED. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 11/28/2011. (KAM, ) (Entered: 11/28/2011)

Nov. 28, 2011

Nov. 28, 2011

PACER
25

MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint by George Bowman, Sandra Little Brown, David Carrington, Jefferson County Alabama, Jefferson County Commission, The, Joe Knight, Jimmie Stephens. (McMillan, French) (Entered: 11/29/2011)

Nov. 29, 2011

Nov. 29, 2011

PACER
26

MOTION to Dismiss Brief in Support thereof by George Bowman, Sandra Little Brown, David Carrington, Jefferson County Alabama, Jefferson County Commission, The, Joe Knight, Jimmie Stephens. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B)(McMillan, French) (Entered: 11/29/2011)

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Nov. 29, 2011

Nov. 29, 2011

PACER
27

ORDER finding as moot 7 Motion to Dismiss, and giving the plaintiff 20 days in which to file any opposition to the motion to dismiss the amended complaint 25 . Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 11/30/2011. (PMA) (Entered: 11/30/2011)

Nov. 30, 2011

Nov. 30, 2011

PACER
28

MOTION to Stay (Temporary) by John Mason, IV. (Hart, Anna) (Entered: 12/03/2011)

Dec. 3, 2011

Dec. 3, 2011

PACER
29

ORDER granting 28 Motion to Stay until a resolution of the issue regarding the implications of the automatic stay for defendant Hale, or for 60 days if the issue has not been resolved by that time. Upon a resolution of the issue in the bankruptcy court, or at the end of the 60-day period, whichever is sooner, the parties are DIRECTED to file a status report. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 12/5/2011. (PMA) (Entered: 12/05/2011)

Dec. 5, 2011

Dec. 5, 2011

PACER
30

STATUS REPORT by Ishmael Gregory, John Mason, IV. (Hart, Anna) (Entered: 01/09/2012)

Jan. 9, 2012

Jan. 9, 2012

PACER
31

ORDER re 30 Status Report filed by Ishmael Gregory, John Mason, IV, 28 MOTION to Stay (Temporary) filed by John Mason, IV. Based upon the status report, the stay is EXTENDED until March 1, 2012. The parties are to file a status report on that date, or sooner if any action taken by the bankruptcy court affects the pendency of this action. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 1/10/2012. (PMA) (Entered: 01/10/2012)

Jan. 10, 2012

Jan. 10, 2012

PACER
32

STATUS REPORT by Ishmael Gregory, John Mason, IV. (Hart, Anna) (Entered: 02/29/2012)

Feb. 29, 2012

Feb. 29, 2012

PACER
33

ORDER LIFTING STAY in accordance with the terms and limitations of the Bankruptcy Court's 2/24/12 order; the parties are directed to file their R26 report w/in 20 days; plas are given 20 days to file a response in opposition to the pending motions to dismiss the amended complaint. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 3/5/2012. (KAM, ) (Entered: 03/06/2012)

March 6, 2012

March 6, 2012

PACER
34

STIPULATION re 25 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint by George Bowman, Sandra Little Brown, David Carrington, Ishmael Gregory, Mike Hale, Jefferson County Alabama, Jefferson County Commission, The, Joe Knight, John Mason, IV, Jimmie Stephens. filed by George Bowman, Sandra Little Brown, David Carrington, Ishmael Gregory, Mike Hale, Jefferson County Alabama, Jefferson County Commission, The, Joe Knight, John Mason, IV, Jimmie Stephens (Hart, Anna) (Entered: 03/23/2012)

March 23, 2012

March 23, 2012

PACER
35

REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Hart, Anna) (Entered: 03/26/2012)

March 26, 2012

March 26, 2012

PACER
36

ORDER re 35 Report of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. This cause is hereby SET for a SCHEDULING CONFERENCE in the chambers of the undersigned magistrate judge at 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, April 10, 2012. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 3/30/2012. (Putnam, T) (Entered: 03/30/2012)

March 30, 2012

March 30, 2012

PACER
37

ORDER pursuant to the joint stipulation, all claims against the Commissioner dfts and dft Hall in their individual capacities are dismissed w/out prejudice; each party shall be responsible fot its own costs and attys fees associated with this dismissal. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 4/6/2012. (KAM, ) (Entered: 04/09/2012)

April 9, 2012

April 9, 2012

PACER
38

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by John Mason, IV. (Hart, Anna) (Entered: 04/16/2012)

April 16, 2012

April 16, 2012

PACER
39

ORDER granting 38 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Anna Louise Hart terminated. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 4/18/2012.(KMT). (Entered: 04/18/2012)

April 18, 2012

April 18, 2012

PACER
40

NOTICE by Mike Hale Consent to Magistrate Judge Authority (Murrill, James) (Entered: 04/20/2012)

April 20, 2012

April 20, 2012

PACER
41

STIPULATION Joint Stipulation as to Class Certification by John Mason, IV. filed by John Mason, IV (Stewart, Donald) (Entered: 05/23/2012)

May 23, 2012

May 23, 2012

RECAP
42

ORDER. In Chambers Conference set for 6/13/2012 at 10:00 AM in Hugo L Black US Courthouse, Birmingham, AL before US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 5/29/2012. (KMT). (Entered: 05/29/2012)

May 29, 2012

May 29, 2012

PACER
43

Submission of Discovery regarding motion by John Mason, IV. Related document: 28 MOTION to Stay (Temporary) filed by John Mason, IV.(King, Dan) (Entered: 06/01/2012)

June 1, 2012

June 1, 2012

PACER
44

SCHEDULING ORDER : certain time limits apply as set out in this order; Amended Pleadings due from pla by 9/3/2012 and from dfts by 10/1/2012. Discovery due by 2/15/2013. Dispositive Motions due by 3/15/2013. Class Certification Hearing is set for 8/30/2012 09:00 AM in Courtroom 3B, Hugo L Black US Courthouse, Birmingham, AL before US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam. Parties shall be trial ready by 6/1/2013. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 6/20/2012. (KAM, ) (Entered: 06/20/2012)

June 20, 2012

June 20, 2012

PACER
45

First MOTION Plaintiff's Motion to Add Additional Named Plaintiff(s) and Proposed Class Representative(s) by John Mason, IV. (King, Dan) (Entered: 08/20/2012)

Aug. 20, 2012

Aug. 20, 2012

PACER
46

ORDER re 45 Plaintiff's Motion to Add Additional Named Plaintiff(s) and Proposed Class Representative(s). The defedants may file a response, if any, to plaintiffs' motion within 14 days from the date of this order. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 8/21/2012. (KMT). (Entered: 08/21/2012)

Aug. 21, 2012

Aug. 21, 2012

PACER
47

Brief Plaintiffs' Brief in Support of Motion for Class Certification. (King, Dan) (Entered: 08/23/2012)

Aug. 23, 2012

Aug. 23, 2012

RECAP
48

NOTICE of Appearance by Dan C King, III on behalf of John Mason, IV (King, Dan) (Entered: 08/29/2012)

Aug. 29, 2012

Aug. 29, 2012

PACER
49

Opposition to re 45 Plaintiffs' Motion to Add Named Plaintiff(s) and Proposed Class Representative(s) filed by George Bowman, Sandra Little Brown, David Carrington, Jefferson County Alabama, Jefferson County Commission, The, Joe Knight, Jimmie Stephens. (McMillan, French) (Entered: 08/29/2012)

Aug. 29, 2012

Aug. 29, 2012

PACER
50

ORDER granting 45 Motion add an additional plaintiff. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 9/10/2012. (KAM, ) (Entered: 09/10/2012)

Sept. 10, 2012

Sept. 10, 2012

PACER
51

MOTION to Continue by John Mason, IV. (King, Dan) (Entered: 09/28/2012)

Sept. 28, 2012

Sept. 28, 2012

PACER
52

ORDER granting 51 Motion to Extend Time for Expert Disclosure. The scheduling order (Doc. 44 ) is AMENDED as follows: The plaintiffs shall disclose expert witnesses and reports pursuant to FRCP 26(a)(2) by 11/6/2012, and defendants shall do so by 12/6/2012. All other deadlines remain unchanged. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 10/4/2012. (Putnam, T) (Entered: 10/04/2012)

Oct. 4, 2012

Oct. 4, 2012

PACER
53

MOTION to Certify Class by John Mason, IV. (Stewart, Donald) (Entered: 02/08/2013)

Feb. 8, 2013

Feb. 8, 2013

RECAP
54

First MOTION for Summary Judgment and Memorandum in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment by John Mason, IV. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits A-C, # 2 Exhibit Exhibits D-E, # 3 Exhibit Exhibits F-L)(Stewart, Donald) (Entered: 03/15/2013)

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March 15, 2013

March 15, 2013

PACER
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MOTION for Summary Judgment by George Bowman, Sandra Little Brown, David Carrington, Jefferson County Alabama, Jefferson County Commission, The, Joe Knight, Jimmie Stephens. (McMillan, French) (Entered: 03/15/2013)

March 15, 2013

March 15, 2013

PACER
56

Brief in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment by George Bowman, Sandra Little Brown, David Carrington, Jefferson County Alabama, Jefferson County Commission, The, Joe Knight, Jimmie Stephens. (McMillan, French) CORRECTING DOCKET - BRIEF INCORRECTLY FILED AS A MOTION Modified on 3/19/2013 (KAM, ). (Entered: 03/15/2013)

March 15, 2013

March 15, 2013

PACER
57

Evidentiary Material re: 55 MOTION for Summary Judgment. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(McMillan, French) (Entered: 03/18/2013)

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March 18, 2013

March 18, 2013

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58

ORDER re 54 First MOTION for Summary Judgment and Memorandum in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment filed by John Mason, IV ; any opposition to the motion is due by 4/19/2013; reply is due by 4/30/2013. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 3/20/2013. (KAM, ) (Entered: 03/20/2013)

March 20, 2013

March 20, 2013

PACER
59

ORDER re 55 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Joe Knight, David Carrington, Jimmie Stephens, George Bowman, Jefferson County Commission, The, Jefferson County Alabama, Sandra Little Brown ; any opposition is due by 4/19/2013; reply by 4/30/2013. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 3/20/2013. (KAM, ) (Entered: 03/20/2013)

March 20, 2013

March 20, 2013

PACER
60

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 58 Order, by Mike Hale. (Murrill, James) (Entered: 04/15/2013)

April 15, 2013

April 15, 2013

PACER
61

ORDER granting 60 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 58 Order, filed by Mike Hale as set out in this order;. Hearing to determine adequacy of class counsel is set for 6/4/2013 02:00 PM Courtroom 3B in Hugo L Black US Courthouse, Birmingham, AL before US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam.. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 4/18/2013. (KAM, ) (Entered: 04/18/2013)

April 18, 2013

April 18, 2013

PACER
62

Brief Plaintiffs' Supplemental Brief in Support of Motion for Class Certification. (Stewart, Donald) (Entered: 05/31/2013)

May 31, 2013

May 31, 2013

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63

Third MOTION to Certify Class by John Mason, IV. (Lawes, John) (Entered: 07/15/2013)

July 15, 2013

July 15, 2013

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64

MOTION Status Conference by John Mason, IV. (Lawes, John) (Entered: 09/26/2013)

Sept. 26, 2013

Sept. 26, 2013

PACER
65

ORDER granting 64 Motion for Status Conference. Status Conference set, IN CHAMBERS, for Thursday, November 7, 2013, 2:00 PM in Hugo L. Black United States Courthouse, Birmingham, Alabama, before US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam. Attorneys who wish to attend by telephone may do so by calling 866-933-0528 and entering the PIN number 3893. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on October 30, 2013. (AMP) (Entered: 10/30/2013)

Oct. 30, 2013

Oct. 30, 2013

PACER
66

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Ishmael Gregory, John Mason, IV. (King, Dan) (Entered: 11/04/2013)

Nov. 4, 2013

Nov. 4, 2013

PACER
67

ORDER granting 66 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Dan C King, III terminated. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on November 4, 2013. (AMP) (Entered: 11/04/2013)

Nov. 4, 2013

Nov. 4, 2013

PACER
68

NOTICE of Appearance by Kallie C Lunsford on behalf of Mike Hale (Lunsford, Kallie) (Entered: 11/07/2013)

Nov. 7, 2013

Nov. 7, 2013

PACER
69

ORDER Certifiying a Class pursuant to FRCP 23(b)(2). Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 11/19/2013. (KAM, ) (Entered: 11/19/2013)

Nov. 19, 2013

Nov. 19, 2013

PACER
70

ORDER re In Chambers Conference set for Friday, March 14, 2014. Attorneys who are unable to attend in person may attend by telephone by calling 866-933-0528 and entering PIN number 3895. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on March 13, 2014. (AMP) (Entered: 03/13/2014)

March 13, 2014

March 13, 2014

PACER
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Joint MOTION for Settlement Approval by John Mason, IV. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2)(Stewart, Donald) (Entered: 04/15/2014)

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April 15, 2014

April 15, 2014

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ORDER: Settlement Conference set for 6/16/2014 09:00 AM in Courtroom 3B of the Hugo L Black US Courthouse, Birmingham, AL before US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam. Within 10 days of the date of this Order, counsel for plaintiff class members shall arrange for class members to be provided notice (doc. 71-2) of the proposed settlement (doc. 71-1), by posting the notice in a common, accessible area of the Jefferson County Jail (the Jail), and by providing a copy of the notice to class members who are unable to access common areas of the Jail. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 4/16/2014. (MSN) (Entered: 04/16/2014)

April 16, 2014

April 16, 2014

PACER
73

NOTICE by non-party of Objection to Proposed Class Action Settlement, Document 71-2, Filed 4/15/2014 filed by Kelly Patrick Riggs (MSN) (Entered: 05/22/2014)

May 21, 2014

May 21, 2014

PACER
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NOTICE by non-party of Objection to Proposed Class Action Settlement, Document 71-2, Filed 4/15/2014, filed by Joshua D. Stanley(MSN) (Entered: 05/23/2014)

May 22, 2014

May 22, 2014

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75

NOTICE by non-party of Objection to Proposed Class Action Settlement, Document 71-2, Filed 4/15/2014, filed by Terrell E. Tucker. (MSN) (Entered: 05/30/2014)

May 30, 2014

May 30, 2014

PACER
76

MOTION by Non-Party for Leave to Amend and Join Class Action filed by Timothy Caver. (MSN) (Entered: 06/04/2014)

June 2, 2014

June 2, 2014

PACER
77

NOTICE of Appearance by Shawnna H Smith on behalf of George Bowman, Sandra Little Brown, David Carrington, Mike Hale, Jefferson County Alabama, Jefferson County Commission, The, Joe Knight, Jimmie Stephens (Smith, Shawnna) (Entered: 06/04/2014)

June 4, 2014

June 4, 2014

PACER
78

MOTION to Withdraw by George Bowman, Sandra Little Brown, David Carrington, Jefferson County Alabama, Jefferson County Commission, The, Joe Knight, Jimmie Stephens. (Smith, Shawnna) (Entered: 06/12/2014)

June 12, 2014

June 12, 2014

PACER
79

ORDER granting 78 Motion to Withdraw. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on June 12, 2014. (AMP) (Entered: 06/12/2014)

June 12, 2014

June 12, 2014

PACER
80

STIPULATION REGARDING SETTLEMENT by Mike Hale. filed by Mike Hale (Murrill, James) (Entered: 06/13/2014)

June 13, 2014

June 13, 2014

PACER
81

ORDER Approving Class Settlement: the court finds that the proposed settlement agreement is a fair and reasonable resolution of potentially unconstitutional conditions in the Jefferson County Jail in Birmingham, and it is due to be and hereby is APPROVED and the parties are DIRECTED to proceed with implementation of the provisions of the agreement. It is, therefore, further ORDERED, that proceedings in this case are hereby STAYED until a motion to lift the stay is filed by a party or until January 2, 2016, whichever event first occurs. Please see order for instructions further set out. Signed by US Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 6/19/2014. (MSN) (Entered: 06/19/2014)

June 19, 2014

June 19, 2014

PACER
82

TEXT ORDER. Telephone Conference set for Monday, January 4, 2016, at 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam. Parties may call into the conference by dialing 888−636−3807 and enter Access Code 3676046. Signed by Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on December 15, 2015. (AMP) (Entered: 12/15/2015)

Dec. 15, 2015

Dec. 15, 2015

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam: Telephone Conference held on 1/4/2016. (Court Reporter none.) (ASL) (Entered: 01/04/2016)

Jan. 4, 2016

Jan. 4, 2016

83

ORDER OF DISMISSAL− Pursuant to the Order Approving Class Settlement, the court finds that no further proceedings are necessary to address conditions in the Jail, and this action is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Signed by Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 1/5/16. (MRR, ) (Entered: 01/05/2016)

Jan. 5, 2016

Jan. 5, 2016

Case Details

State / Territory: Alabama

Case Type(s):

Jail Conditions

Special Collection(s):

Post-PLRA Jail and Prison Private Settlement Agreements

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Aug. 31, 2011

Closing Date: 2016

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Prisoners at Jefferson County Jail in Alabama.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Denied

Defendants

Jefferson County Sheriff (Jefferson), County

Jefferson County Commissioners (Jefferson), County

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Corrections

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Religious Freedom Rest. Act/Religious Land Use and Inst. Persons Act (RFRA/RLUIPA)

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Free Exercise Clause

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

Attorneys fees

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Amount Defendant Pays: 135,000

Order Duration: 2014 - 2016

Content of Injunction:

Hire

Other requirements regarding hiring, promotion, retention

Reporting

Issues

General:

Classification / placement

Conditions of confinement

Failure to supervise

Food service / nutrition / hydration

Funding

Mail

Recreation / Exercise

Religious programs / policies

Sanitation / living conditions

Staff (number, training, qualifications, wages)

Totality of conditions

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Crowding / caseload

Disability and Disability Rights:

disability, unspecified

Discrimination-basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)

Religion discrimination

Affected Sex or Gender:

Male

Medical/Mental Health:

Medical care, unspecified

Mental health care, unspecified

Type of Facility:

Government-run