Case: Castillo v. Cameron County, TX

1:93-cv-00260 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas

Filed Date: Dec. 10, 1993

Closed Date: 2002

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Case Summary

In 1993, plaintiffs in Cameron County Jail brought a section 1983 class action suit against the county alleging that the overcrowded conditions in the jail amounted to cruel and unusual punishment. The district court for the Southern District of Texas (Judge John William Black) certified plaintiffs' class and allowed the county to implead the State of Texas as a third-party defendant because the state failed to transfer ""paper ready"" inmates to state correctional facilities. In 1994, the co…

In 1993, plaintiffs in Cameron County Jail brought a section 1983 class action suit against the county alleging that the overcrowded conditions in the jail amounted to cruel and unusual punishment. The district court for the Southern District of Texas (Judge John William Black) certified plaintiffs' class and allowed the county to implead the State of Texas as a third-party defendant because the state failed to transfer ""paper ready"" inmates to state correctional facilities. In 1994, the court entered an injunction requiring the state to remove state-ready felons from the county jail and requiring the county to implement a plan to reduce population levels and submit progress reports to the court. The court subsequently amended the injunction to ensure further population reduction at the jail. In 1999, the court dismissed the state as a party pursuant to the 1996 Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLRA) but denied the state's motion to terminate the 1994 injunction. The state appealed, and the Fifth Circuit vacated the district court's 1999 order and remanded the case for further proceedings to ensure compliance with PLRA. Castillo v. Cameron Co., 238 F.3d 339 (5th Cir. 2001). According to the docket from PACER, Cameron County won a motion for summary judgment in 2002, and the court closed the case. We have several documents from this case from PACER, including the complaint, amended complaint, third-party complaint, orders, final judgment, and releases of all claims. More documents are available via PACER.

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Lauren Cutson (5/26/2005)

People

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Judge(s)

Black, John William (Texas)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Cowen, Michael R. (Texas)

Attorney for Defendant

Burst, Richard Otto (Texas)

Coleman, Gregory Scott (Texas)

Felfe, Sharon (Texas)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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Docket (PACER)

April 26, 2002

April 26, 2002

Docket
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Complaint

Dec. 10, 1993

Dec. 10, 1993

Complaint
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Third Party Complaint

Jan. 12, 1994

Jan. 12, 1994

Complaint
7

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First Amended Complaint

Jan. 21, 1994

Jan. 21, 1994

Complaint
64

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Memorandum Decision and Order

Sept. 14, 1994

Sept. 14, 1994

Order/Opinion
87

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Amended Temporary Interlocutory Order

Oct. 2, 1997

Oct. 2, 1997

Order/Opinion
110

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Stipulation of Facts and Affidavit of Captain Luis Esparza

July 29, 1999

July 29, 1999

Pleading / Motion / Brief

99-41217

Reported Opinion

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Jan. 5, 2001

Jan. 5, 2001

Order/Opinion

238 F.3d 238

148

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Final Judgment and Permanent Injunction

June 29, 2001

June 29, 2001

Order/Opinion
152

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Judgment Nunc Tunc

Aug. 17, 2001

Aug. 17, 2001

Order/Opinion

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/13678748/castillo-v-cameron-county-texa/

Last updated March 24, 2024, 3:09 a.m.

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COMPLAINT filed; FILING FEE $ 120.00 RECEIPT # 106350 (mgarza) (Entered: 12/17/1993)

Dec. 10, 1993

Dec. 10, 1993

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COMPLAINT filed; FILING FEE $ 120.00 RECEIPT # 106350 (mgarza) (Entered: 12/17/1993)

Dec. 10, 1993

Dec. 10, 1993

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MOTION to certify class action by Jose Raul Castillo, Francisco Lopez, E Sanchez, Motion Docket Date 12/30/93 [2-1] motion, filed. (mgarza) (Entered: 12/17/1993)

Dec. 10, 1993

Dec. 10, 1993

PACER
2

MOTION to certify class action by Jose Raul Castillo, Francisco Lopez, E Sanchez, Motion Docket Date 12/30/93 [2-1] motion, filed. (mgarza) (Entered: 12/17/1993)

Dec. 10, 1993

Dec. 10, 1993

PACER

SUMMONS issued for Cameron County, Texas. (mgarza)

Dec. 10, 1993

Dec. 10, 1993

PACER

SUMMONS issued for Cameron County, Texas. (mgarza)

Dec. 10, 1993

Dec. 10, 1993

PACER
3

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Cameron County, Texa 12/13/93 filed Answer due on 1/2/94 for Cameron County, Texa (mgarza) (Entered: 12/17/1993)

Dec. 13, 1993

Dec. 13, 1993

PACER
3

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Cameron County, Texa 12/13/93 filed Answer due on 1/2/94 for Cameron County, Texa (mgarza) (Entered: 12/17/1993)

Dec. 13, 1993

Dec. 13, 1993

PACER
4

ANSWER to Complaint by Cameron County, Texa (Added attorney ), filed. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 01/05/1994)

Jan. 3, 1994

Jan. 3, 1994

PACER
4

ANSWER to Complaint by Cameron County, Texa (Added attorney ), filed. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 01/05/1994)

Jan. 3, 1994

Jan. 3, 1994

PACER
5

ORDER granting [2-1] motion to certify class action, entered; Parties notified. ( signed by Judge Filemon B. Vela ) (ogutierrez) (Entered: 01/07/1994)

Jan. 5, 1994

Jan. 5, 1994

PACER
5

ORDER granting [2-1] motion to certify class action, entered; Parties notified. ( signed by Judge Filemon B. Vela ) (ogutierrez) (Entered: 01/07/1994)

Jan. 5, 1994

Jan. 5, 1994

PACER
6

THIRD-PARTY COMPLAINT by Cameron County, Texa against Jerry H Hodge, Thomas M Dunning, James Riley, R H Duncan Sr, Carol S Vance, Allen B Polunski, Joshua W Allen Sr, Ann Richards, Ellen J Halbert, Gilberto Hinojosa, John R Ward, filed (ogutierrez) (Entered: 01/12/1994)

Jan. 12, 1994

Jan. 12, 1994

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THIRD-PARTY COMPLAINT by Cameron County, Texa against Jerry H Hodge, Thomas M Dunning, James Riley, R H Duncan Sr, Carol S Vance, Allen B Polunski, Joshua W Allen Sr, Ann Richards, Ellen J Halbert, Gilberto Hinojosa, John R Ward, filed (ogutierrez) (Entered: 01/12/1994)

Jan. 12, 1994

Jan. 12, 1994

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SUMMONS issued for Jerry H Hodge, Thomas M Dunning, James Riley, R H Duncan Sr, Carol S Vance, Allen B Polunski, Joshua W Allen Sr, Ann Richards, Ellen J Halbert, Gilberto Hinojosa, John R Ward (ogutierrez)

Jan. 12, 1994

Jan. 12, 1994

PACER

SUMMONS issued for Jerry H Hodge, Thomas M Dunning, James Riley, R H Duncan Sr, Carol S Vance, Allen B Polunski, Joshua W Allen Sr, Ann Richards, Ellen J Halbert, Gilberto Hinojosa, John R Ward (ogutierrez)

Jan. 12, 1994

Jan. 12, 1994

PACER
7

AMENDED COMPLAINT by Jose Raul Castillo, Francisco Lopez, E Sanchez, (Answer due 1/31/94 for State of Texas, for John R Ward, for Gilberto Hinojosa, for Ellen J Halbert, for Ann Richards, for Joshua W Allen Sr, for Allen B Polunski, for Carol S Vance, for R H Duncan Sr, for James Riley, for Thomas M Dunning, for Jerry H Hodge ) amending, filed. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 01/24/1994)

Jan. 21, 1994

Jan. 21, 1994

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AMENDED COMPLAINT by Jose Raul Castillo, Francisco Lopez, E Sanchez, (Answer due 1/31/94 for State of Texas, for John R Ward, for Gilberto Hinojosa, for Ellen J Halbert, for Ann Richards, for Joshua W Allen Sr, for Allen B Polunski, for Carol S Vance, for R H Duncan Sr, for James Riley, for Thomas M Dunning, for Jerry H Hodge ) amending, filed. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 01/24/1994)

Jan. 21, 1994

Jan. 21, 1994

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RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Ann Richards 1/19/94 filed Answer due on 2/8/94 for Ann Richards (mgarza) (Entered: 01/27/1994)

Jan. 26, 1994

Jan. 26, 1994

PACER
8

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Ann Richards 1/19/94 filed Answer due on 2/8/94 for Ann Richards (mgarza) (Entered: 01/27/1994)

Jan. 26, 1994

Jan. 26, 1994

PACER
9

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to R H Duncan Sr 1/18/94 filed Answer due on 2/7/94 for R H Duncan Sr (mgarza) (Entered: 01/27/1994)

Jan. 26, 1994

Jan. 26, 1994

PACER
9

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to R H Duncan Sr 1/18/94 filed Answer due on 2/7/94 for R H Duncan Sr (mgarza) (Entered: 01/27/1994)

Jan. 26, 1994

Jan. 26, 1994

PACER
10

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to John R Ward 1/15/94 filed Answer due on 2/4/94 for John R Ward (mgarza) (Entered: 01/27/1994)

Jan. 26, 1994

Jan. 26, 1994

PACER
10

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to John R Ward 1/15/94 filed Answer due on 2/4/94 for John R Ward (mgarza) (Entered: 01/27/1994)

Jan. 26, 1994

Jan. 26, 1994

PACER
11

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Jerry H Hodge 1/15/94 filed Answer due on 2/4/94 for Jerry H Hodge (mgarza) (Entered: 01/27/1994)

Jan. 26, 1994

Jan. 26, 1994

PACER
11

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Jerry H Hodge 1/15/94 filed Answer due on 2/4/94 for Jerry H Hodge (mgarza) (Entered: 01/27/1994)

Jan. 26, 1994

Jan. 26, 1994

PACER
12

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Allen B Polunski 1/18/94 filed Answer due on 2/7/94 for Allen B Polunski (mgarza) (Entered: 01/27/1994)

Jan. 26, 1994

Jan. 26, 1994

PACER
12

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Allen B Polunski 1/18/94 filed Answer due on 2/7/94 for Allen B Polunski (mgarza) (Entered: 01/27/1994)

Jan. 26, 1994

Jan. 26, 1994

PACER
13

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to James Riley 1/19/94 filed Answer due on 2/8/94 for James Riley (mgarza) (Entered: 01/27/1994)

Jan. 26, 1994

Jan. 26, 1994

PACER
13

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to James Riley 1/19/94 filed Answer due on 2/8/94 for James Riley (mgarza) (Entered: 01/27/1994)

Jan. 26, 1994

Jan. 26, 1994

PACER
14

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Carol S Vance 1/19/94 filed Answer due on 2/8/94 for Carol S Vance (mgarza) (Entered: 01/27/1994)

Jan. 26, 1994

Jan. 26, 1994

PACER
14

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Carol S Vance 1/19/94 filed Answer due on 2/8/94 for Carol S Vance (mgarza) (Entered: 01/27/1994)

Jan. 26, 1994

Jan. 26, 1994

PACER
15

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Gilberto Hinojosa 1/14/94 filed Answer due on 2/3/94 for Gilberto Hinojosa (mgarza) (Entered: 01/27/1994)

Jan. 26, 1994

Jan. 26, 1994

PACER
15

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Gilberto Hinojosa 1/14/94 filed Answer due on 2/3/94 for Gilberto Hinojosa (mgarza) (Entered: 01/27/1994)

Jan. 26, 1994

Jan. 26, 1994

PACER
16

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Ellen J Halbert 1/19/94 filed Answer due on 2/8/94 for Ellen J Halbert (mgarza) (Entered: 01/27/1994)

Jan. 26, 1994

Jan. 26, 1994

PACER
16

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Ellen J Halbert 1/19/94 filed Answer due on 2/8/94 for Ellen J Halbert (mgarza) (Entered: 01/27/1994)

Jan. 26, 1994

Jan. 26, 1994

PACER
17

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Joshua W Allen Sr 1/24/94 filed Answer due on 2/13/94 for Joshua W Allen Sr (mgarza) (Entered: 01/27/1994)

Jan. 26, 1994

Jan. 26, 1994

PACER
17

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Joshua W Allen Sr 1/24/94 filed Answer due on 2/13/94 for Joshua W Allen Sr (mgarza) (Entered: 01/27/1994)

Jan. 26, 1994

Jan. 26, 1994

PACER
18

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Thomas M Dunning 1/18/94 filed Answer due on 2/7/94 for Thomas M Dunning (mgarza) (Entered: 01/27/1994)

Jan. 26, 1994

Jan. 26, 1994

PACER
18

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Thomas M Dunning 1/18/94 filed Answer due on 2/7/94 for Thomas M Dunning (mgarza) (Entered: 01/27/1994)

Jan. 26, 1994

Jan. 26, 1994

PACER
19

MOTION to dismiss by Ann Richards, Motion Docket Date 2/22/94 [19-1] motion, filed. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 02/08/1994)

Feb. 2, 1994

Feb. 2, 1994

PACER
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MOTION to dismiss by Ann Richards, Motion Docket Date 2/22/94 [19-1] motion, filed. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 02/08/1994)

Feb. 2, 1994

Feb. 2, 1994

PACER
20

NOTICE of Hearing: set pretrial conference for 2:00 3/17/94 before Magistrate Judge John W. Black before Magistrate Judge John W. Black, filed. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 02/11/1994)

Feb. 9, 1994

Feb. 9, 1994

PACER
20

NOTICE of Hearing: set pretrial conference for 2:00 3/17/94 before Magistrate Judge John W. Black before Magistrate Judge John W. Black, filed. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 02/11/1994)

Feb. 9, 1994

Feb. 9, 1994

PACER
21

MOTION to dismiss for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction by State of Texas John Brent Worley for third-party defendant Ann Richards, Motion Docket Date 3/1/94 [21-1] motion, filed. (mgarza) (Entered: 02/14/1994)

Feb. 9, 1994

Feb. 9, 1994

PACER
21

MOTION to dismiss for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction by State of Texas John Brent Worley for third-party defendant Ann Richards, Motion Docket Date 3/1/94 [21-1] motion, filed. (mgarza) (Entered: 02/14/1994)

Feb. 9, 1994

Feb. 9, 1994

PACER
22

MOTION to dismiss Plaintiffs' action for failure to state a claim upon which relief maybe granted by Ann Richards John Brent Worley for third-party defendant Ann Richards, Motion Docket Date 3/1/94 [22-1] motion, filed. (mgarza) (Entered: 02/14/1994)

Feb. 9, 1994

Feb. 9, 1994

PACER
22

MOTION to dismiss Plaintiffs' action for failure to state a claim upon which relief maybe granted by Ann Richards John Brent Worley for third-party defendant Ann Richards, Motion Docket Date 3/1/94 [22-1] motion, filed. (mgarza) (Entered: 02/14/1994)

Feb. 9, 1994

Feb. 9, 1994

PACER
23

AGREED MOTION to extend time to file response by Cameron County, Texa, filed. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/01/1994)

Feb. 22, 1994

Feb. 22, 1994

PACER
23

AGREED MOTION to extend time to file response by Cameron County, Texa, filed. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/01/1994)

Feb. 22, 1994

Feb. 22, 1994

PACER
24

NOTICE of Hearing: reset pretrial conference for 2:00 3/24/94 before Magistrate Judge John W. Black before Magistrate Judge John W. Black, filed. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/01/1994)

Feb. 23, 1994

Feb. 23, 1994

PACER
24

NOTICE of Hearing: reset pretrial conference for 2:00 3/24/94 before Magistrate Judge John W. Black before Magistrate Judge John W. Black, filed. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/01/1994)

Feb. 23, 1994

Feb. 23, 1994

PACER
25

RESPONSE by Cameron County, Texa to [22-1] third-party defendants' motion to dismiss Plaintiffs' action for failure to state a claim which relief maybe granted, filed. (mgarza) (Entered: 03/08/1994)

March 3, 1994

March 3, 1994

PACER
25

RESPONSE by Cameron County, Texa to [22-1] third-party defendants' motion to dismiss Plaintiffs' action for failure to state a claim which relief maybe granted, filed. (mgarza) (Entered: 03/08/1994)

March 3, 1994

March 3, 1994

PACER
26

MOTION for Robert H. Mendoza to withdraw as attorney Roberto Hernandez Mendoza for plaintiff E Sanchez, Motion Docket Date 3/24/94 [26-1] motion, filed. (mgarza) (Entered: 03/08/1994)

March 4, 1994

March 4, 1994

PACER
26

MOTION for Robert H. Mendoza to withdraw as attorney Roberto Hernandez Mendoza for plaintiff E Sanchez, Motion Docket Date 3/24/94 [26-1] motion, filed. (mgarza) (Entered: 03/08/1994)

March 4, 1994

March 4, 1994

PACER
39

ORDER granting [26-1] motion for Robert H. Mendoza to withdraw as attorney (Terminated attorney Roberto Hernandez Mendoza for Jose Raul Castillo, entered; Parties notified. ( signed by Magistrate Judge John W. Black ) (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/17/1994)

March 9, 1994

March 9, 1994

PACER
39

ORDER granting [26-1] motion for Robert H. Mendoza to withdraw as attorney (Terminated attorney Roberto Hernandez Mendoza for Jose Raul Castillo, entered; Parties notified. ( signed by Magistrate Judge John W. Black ) (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/17/1994)

March 9, 1994

March 9, 1994

PACER
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RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Jerry H Hodge 1/26/94 by certified mail filed Answer due on 2/15/94 for Jerry H Hodge (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/16/1994)

March 15, 1994

March 15, 1994

PACER
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RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Jerry H Hodge 1/26/94 by certified mail filed Answer due on 2/15/94 for Jerry H Hodge (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/16/1994)

March 15, 1994

March 15, 1994

PACER
28

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Thomas M Dunning 1/28/94 by certified mail filed Answer due on 2/17/94 for Thomas M Dunning (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/16/1994)

March 15, 1994

March 15, 1994

PACER
28

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Thomas M Dunning 1/28/94 by certified mail filed Answer due on 2/17/94 for Thomas M Dunning (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/16/1994)

March 15, 1994

March 15, 1994

PACER
29

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to James Riley 1/27/94 by certified mail filed Answer due on 2/16/94 for James Riley (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/16/1994)

March 15, 1994

March 15, 1994

PACER
29

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to James Riley 1/27/94 by certified mail filed Answer due on 2/16/94 for James Riley (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/16/1994)

March 15, 1994

March 15, 1994

PACER
30

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to R H Duncan Sr 1/26/94 by certified mail filed Answer due on 2/15/94 for R H Duncan Sr (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/16/1994)

March 15, 1994

March 15, 1994

PACER
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RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to R H Duncan Sr 1/26/94 by certified mail filed Answer due on 2/15/94 for R H Duncan Sr (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/16/1994)

March 15, 1994

March 15, 1994

PACER
31

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Carol S Vance 1/27/94 by certified mail filed Answer due on 2/16/94 for Carol S Vance (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/16/1994)

March 15, 1994

March 15, 1994

PACER
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RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Carol S Vance 1/27/94 by certified mail filed Answer due on 2/16/94 for Carol S Vance (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/16/1994)

March 15, 1994

March 15, 1994

PACER
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RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Allen B Polunski 1/26/94 by certified mail filed Answer due on 2/15/94 for Allen B Polunski (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/16/1994)

March 15, 1994

March 15, 1994

PACER
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RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Allen B Polunski 1/26/94 by certified mail filed Answer due on 2/15/94 for Allen B Polunski (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/16/1994)

March 15, 1994

March 15, 1994

PACER
33

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Joshua W Allen Sr 1/26/94 by certified mail filed Answer due on 2/15/94 for Joshua W Allen Sr (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/16/1994)

March 15, 1994

March 15, 1994

PACER
33

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Joshua W Allen Sr 1/26/94 by certified mail filed Answer due on 2/15/94 for Joshua W Allen Sr (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/16/1994)

March 15, 1994

March 15, 1994

PACER
34

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Ann Richards 1/26/94 by certified mail filed Answer due on 2/15/94 for Ann Richards (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/16/1994)

March 15, 1994

March 15, 1994

PACER
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RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Ann Richards 1/26/94 by certified mail filed Answer due on 2/15/94 for Ann Richards (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/16/1994)

March 15, 1994

March 15, 1994

PACER
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RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Ellen J Halbert 1/28/94 by certified mail filed Answer due on 2/17/94 for Ellen J Halbert (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/16/1994)

March 15, 1994

March 15, 1994

PACER
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RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Ellen J Halbert 1/28/94 by certified mail filed Answer due on 2/17/94 for Ellen J Halbert (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/16/1994)

March 15, 1994

March 15, 1994

PACER
36

RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Gilberto Hinojosa 1/26/94 by certified mail filed Answer due on 2/15/94 for Gilberto Hinojosa (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/16/1994)

March 15, 1994

March 15, 1994

PACER
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RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Gilberto Hinojosa 1/26/94 by certified mail filed Answer due on 2/15/94 for Gilberto Hinojosa (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/16/1994)

March 15, 1994

March 15, 1994

PACER
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RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to John R Ward 1/31/94 by certified mail filed Answer due on 2/20/94 for John R Ward (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/16/1994)

March 15, 1994

March 15, 1994

PACER
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RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to John R Ward 1/31/94 by certified mail filed Answer due on 2/20/94 for John R Ward (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/16/1994)

March 15, 1994

March 15, 1994

PACER
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RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to State of Texas 1/26/94 by certified mail filed Answer due on 2/15/94 for State of Texas (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/16/1994)

March 15, 1994

March 15, 1994

PACER
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RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to State of Texas 1/26/94 by certified mail filed Answer due on 2/15/94 for State of Texas (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/16/1994)

March 15, 1994

March 15, 1994

PACER
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REPLY by Jerry H Hodge, Thomas M Dunning, James Riley, R H Duncan Sr, Carol S Vance, Allen B Polunski, Joshua W Allen Sr, Ann Richards, Ellen J Halbert, Gilberto Hinojosa, John R Ward, State of Texas to response to [22-1] motion to dismiss Plaintiffs' action for failure to state a claim upon which relief maybe granted, filed (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/21/1994)

March 18, 1994

March 18, 1994

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REPLY by Jerry H Hodge, Thomas M Dunning, James Riley, R H Duncan Sr, Carol S Vance, Allen B Polunski, Joshua W Allen Sr, Ann Richards, Ellen J Halbert, Gilberto Hinojosa, John R Ward, State of Texas to response to [22-1] motion to dismiss Plaintiffs' action for failure to state a claim upon which relief maybe granted, filed (ogutierrez) (Entered: 03/21/1994)

March 18, 1994

March 18, 1994

PACER
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Initial pre-trial conference held before Magistrate Judge John W. Black. Attorneys Ed Stapleton, Richard Burst appeared, John Worley appeared telephonically. Discovery is due by July l, l994. Extension filed by June l7, l994, All other motions filed no later than l0 days after discovery. Joint pretrial order filed by July 29, 1994. Final pretrial & settlement conference set for July 29, 1994 at 2:00 p.m. Trial is set for September l994. File Motions for Injunctive Relief, Hearing set for May 26, l994 at 9:00 a.m., File Dispositive motions by May 20, l994.. Order signed, filed and certified copies mailed to all parties. (mgarza) (Entered: 03/31/1994)

March 24, 1994

March 24, 1994

PACER
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Initial pre-trial conference held before Magistrate Judge John W. Black. Attorneys Ed Stapleton, Richard Burst appeared, John Worley appeared telephonically. Discovery is due by July l, l994. Extension filed by June l7, l994, All other motions filed no later than l0 days after discovery. Joint pretrial order filed by July 29, 1994. Final pretrial & settlement conference set for July 29, 1994 at 2:00 p.m. Trial is set for September l994. File Motions for Injunctive Relief, Hearing set for May 26, l994 at 9:00 a.m., File Dispositive motions by May 20, l994.. Order signed, filed and certified copies mailed to all parties. (mgarza) (Entered: 03/31/1994)

March 24, 1994

March 24, 1994

PACER
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ORDER set discovery due for 7/1/94, and set pretrial order due for 7/29/94, and set pretrial conference for 2:00 7/29/94 before Magistrate Judge John W. Black, and Motion for Injunctive Relief is set for May 26, l994 at 9:00 a.m. and File Dispositive Motions by May 20, 1994, entered; Parties notified. ( signed by Magistrate Judge John W. Black ) (mgarza) (Entered: 03/31/1994)

March 24, 1994

March 24, 1994

PACER
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ORDER set discovery due for 7/1/94, and set pretrial order due for 7/29/94, and set pretrial conference for 2:00 7/29/94 before Magistrate Judge John W. Black, and Motion for Injunctive Relief is set for May 26, l994 at 9:00 a.m. and File Dispositive Motions by May 20, 1994, entered; Parties notified. ( signed by Magistrate Judge John W. Black ) (mgarza) (Entered: 03/31/1994)

March 24, 1994

March 24, 1994

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AMENDED ANSWER to Complaint by Cameron County, Texa : amends [4-1] answer, filed. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 04/06/1994)

March 28, 1994

March 28, 1994

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AMENDED ANSWER to Complaint by Cameron County, Texa : amends [4-1] answer, filed. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 04/06/1994)

March 28, 1994

March 28, 1994

PACER
44

MOTION for clarification and amendment of scheduling order by James Riley, R H Duncan Sr, Carol S Vance, Allen B Polunski, Joshua W Allen Sr, Ann Richards, Ellen J Halbert, Gilberto Hinojosa, John R Ward, State of Texas John Brent Worley for third-party defendant Ann Richards, Motion Docket Date 5/3/94 [44-1] motion, filed. (mgarza) (Entered: 04/14/1994)

April 13, 1994

April 13, 1994

PACER
44

MOTION for clarification and amendment of scheduling order by James Riley, R H Duncan Sr, Carol S Vance, Allen B Polunski, Joshua W Allen Sr, Ann Richards, Ellen J Halbert, Gilberto Hinojosa, John R Ward, State of Texas John Brent Worley for third-party defendant Ann Richards, Motion Docket Date 5/3/94 [44-1] motion, filed. (mgarza) (Entered: 04/14/1994)

April 13, 1994

April 13, 1994

PACER
45

CONSENT to trial by Magistrate by Jose Raul Castillo, Francisco Lopez, E Sanchez, Cameron County, Texa, Cameron County, Texa, Jerry H Hodge, Thomas M Dunning, James Riley, R H Duncan Sr, Carol S Vance, Allen B Polunski, Joshua W Allen Sr, Ann Richards, Ellen J Halbert, Gilberto Hinojosa, John R Ward, State of Texas and ORDER REFERRING CASE ( Signed by Judge Filemon B. Vela ) to Magistrate Judge John W. Black, entered. Parties ntfd. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 05/10/1994)

May 10, 1994

May 10, 1994

PACER
45

CONSENT to trial by Magistrate by Jose Raul Castillo, Francisco Lopez, E Sanchez, Cameron County, Texa, Cameron County, Texa, Jerry H Hodge, Thomas M Dunning, James Riley, R H Duncan Sr, Carol S Vance, Allen B Polunski, Joshua W Allen Sr, Ann Richards, Ellen J Halbert, Gilberto Hinojosa, John R Ward, State of Texas and ORDER REFERRING CASE ( Signed by Judge Filemon B. Vela ) to Magistrate Judge John W. Black, entered. Parties ntfd. (ogutierrez) (Entered: 05/10/1994)

May 10, 1994

May 10, 1994

PACER
46

ORDER granting [44-1] motion for clarification and amendment of scheduling order, entered; All motions for preliminary injunctive relief are to be filed by May 10, 1994 with responses to those motions due by May 31, 1994. The hearing set for May 26, 1994 is reset to June 9, 1994 at 10:30 a.m. Parties notified. signed by Magistrate Judge John W. Black ) (mgarza) (Entered: 05/19/1994)

May 12, 1994

May 12, 1994

PACER
46

ORDER granting [44-1] motion for clarification and amendment of scheduling order, entered; All motions for preliminary injunctive relief are to be filed by May 10, 1994 with responses to those motions due by May 31, 1994. The hearing set for May 26, 1994 is reset to June 9, 1994 at 10:30 a.m. Parties notified. signed by Magistrate Judge John W. Black ) (mgarza) (Entered: 05/19/1994)

May 12, 1994

May 12, 1994

PACER
47

MOTION with brief in support for preliminary injunction by E Sanchez, Motion Docket Date 6/9/94 motion, filed (ogutierrez) (Entered: 05/23/1994)

May 20, 1994

May 20, 1994

PACER
47

MOTION with brief in support for preliminary injunction by E Sanchez, Motion Docket Date 6/9/94 motion, filed (ogutierrez) (Entered: 05/23/1994)

May 20, 1994

May 20, 1994

PACER
48

RESPONSE by Cameron County, Texa, Cameron County, Texa, Jerry H Hodge, Thomas M Dunning, James Riley, R H Duncan Sr, Carol S Vance, Allen B Polunski, Joshua W Allen Sr, Ann Richards, Ellen J Halbert, Gilberto Hinojosa, John R Ward, State of Texas to [47-1] motion for preliminary injunction, filed. (mgarza) (Entered: 06/06/1994)

May 31, 1994

May 31, 1994

PACER
48

RESPONSE by Cameron County, Texa, Cameron County, Texa, Jerry H Hodge, Thomas M Dunning, James Riley, R H Duncan Sr, Carol S Vance, Allen B Polunski, Joshua W Allen Sr, Ann Richards, Ellen J Halbert, Gilberto Hinojosa, John R Ward, State of Texas to [47-1] motion for preliminary injunction, filed. (mgarza) (Entered: 06/06/1994)

May 31, 1994

May 31, 1994

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: Texas

Case Type(s):

Jail Conditions

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Dec. 10, 1993

Closing Date: 2002

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

inmates in the Cameron County Jail

Public Interest Lawyer: Unknown

Filed Pro Se: Unknown

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Cameron County Jail (Cameron), County

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Order Duration: 1994 - 2002

Issues

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Crowding / caseload

Pre-PLRA Population Cap

Type of Facility:

Government-run