Case: Williams & U.S. v. Lynn

3:92-cv-00001 | U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana

Filed Date: Jan. 2, 1992

Closed Date: 1999

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Case Summary

On August 8, 1989, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) initiated an investigation into the conditions of confinement at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, Louisiana pursuant to the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA), 42 U.S.C. § 1997. On May 13, 1991, the DOJ issued a findings letter to the Governor of Louisiana, detailing the following allegedly unconstitutional conditions at the prison: failure to provide adequate medical and mental health care, failure to provi…

On August 8, 1989, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) initiated an investigation into the conditions of confinement at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, Louisiana pursuant to the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA), 42 U.S.C. § 1997. On May 13, 1991, the DOJ issued a findings letter to the Governor of Louisiana, detailing the following allegedly unconstitutional conditions at the prison: failure to provide adequate medical and mental health care, failure to provide a safe environment, segregation of inmates by race in cell assignments, and arbitrary and excessive use of extended lockdown.

On January 2, 1992, inmates at the prison filed a class action lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against the Louisiana Department of Corrections in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana. The plaintiffs alleged that their constitutional rights had been violated by the conditions of their confinement. On July 22, 1994, the U.S. Department of Justice asked the court to allow them to intervene under CRIPA. On September 8, 1994, the district court (Judge Frank J. Polozola) granted the DOJ's request to intervene as a plaintiff in the lawsuit.

On September 24, 1998, the district court (Judge Polozola) approved a settlement agreement between the parties. We do not have a copy of the settlement agreement so do not have details on its precise terms. On March 26, 1999, pursuant to a joint motion by all parties, the district court closed the case.

Summary Authors

Kristen Sagar (9/10/2006)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney for Defendant

Curry, Richard A. (Louisiana)

Gascon, Houston Charles III (Louisiana)

Guste, William J. Jr. (Louisiana)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Bowman, Robert C. (District of Columbia)

Dunne, John R. (District of Columbia)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

3:92-cv-00001

Docket (PACER)

Sept. 28, 2001

Sept. 28, 2001

Docket

Findings Letter re: CRIPA Investigation of Louisiana State Penitenciary at Angola

No Court

May 13, 1991

May 13, 1991

Findings Letter/Report
94

3:92-cv-00001

Memorandum in Support of United States' Motion to Invervene as Plaintiff

July 22, 1994

July 22, 1994

Pleading / Motion / Brief
93

3:92-cv-00001

Motion to Invervene

July 22, 1994

July 22, 1994

Pleading / Motion / Brief

Docket

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ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
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COMPLAINT Filing Fee $ 120.00 Receipt # 45648 (ph) (Entered: 04/16/1992)

Jan. 2, 1992

Jan. 2, 1992

PACER
1

COMPLAINT Filing Fee $ 120.00 Receipt # 45648 (ph) (Entered: 04/16/1992)

Jan. 2, 1992

Jan. 2, 1992

PACER

Set magistrate assignment to Magistrate Judge Riedlinger. (ph)

Jan. 2, 1992

Jan. 2, 1992

PACER

Set magistrate assignment to Magistrate Judge Riedlinger. (ph)

Jan. 2, 1992

Jan. 2, 1992

PACER

SUMMONS(ES) issued for Bruce N. Lynn, John P. Whitley . Service deadline set for 1/16/92 . Consent Notices Mailed. (ph)

Jan. 2, 1992

Jan. 2, 1992

PACER

SUMMONS(ES) issued for Bruce N. Lynn, John P. Whitley . Service deadline set for 1/16/92 . Consent Notices Mailed. (ph)

Jan. 2, 1992

Jan. 2, 1992

PACER
2

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Bruce N. Lynn 1/8/92 Answer due on 1/28/92 for Bruce N. Lynn (ph) (Entered: 04/16/1992)

Jan. 8, 1992

Jan. 8, 1992

PACER
2

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Bruce N. Lynn 1/8/92 Answer due on 1/28/92 for Bruce N. Lynn (ph) (Entered: 04/16/1992)

Jan. 8, 1992

Jan. 8, 1992

PACER
3

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to John P. Whitley 1/10/92 Answer due on 1/30/92 for John P. Whitley (ph) (Entered: 04/16/1992)

Jan. 16, 1992

Jan. 16, 1992

PACER
3

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to John P. Whitley 1/10/92 Answer due on 1/30/92 for John P. Whitley (ph) (Entered: 04/16/1992)

Jan. 16, 1992

Jan. 16, 1992

PACER
4

MOTION by Bruce N. Lynn, John P. Whitley to Extend Time to answer (ph) (Entered: 04/16/1992)

Jan. 21, 1992

Jan. 21, 1992

PACER
4

MOTION by Bruce N. Lynn, John P. Whitley to Extend Time to answer (ph) (Entered: 04/16/1992)

Jan. 21, 1992

Jan. 21, 1992

PACER
5

CONSENT To extension of time to plead by plaintiffs (ph) Modified on 06/12/1992 (Entered: 04/16/1992)

Jan. 21, 1992

Jan. 21, 1992

PACER
5

CONSENT To extension of time to plead by plaintiffs (ph) Modified on 06/12/1992 (Entered: 04/16/1992)

Jan. 21, 1992

Jan. 21, 1992

PACER
6

ORDER, setting Status Conference for 1:30 4/9/92, stat setting Status Report deadline to 4/1/92 ( signed by Judge Frank J. Polozola ), issued notices. (ph) (Entered: 04/16/1992)

Jan. 22, 1992

Jan. 22, 1992

PACER
6

ORDER, setting Status Conference for 1:30 4/9/92, stat setting Status Report deadline to 4/1/92 ( signed by Judge Frank J. Polozola ), issued notices. (ph) (Entered: 04/16/1992)

Jan. 22, 1992

Jan. 22, 1992

PACER
7

ORDER granting [4-1] motion to Extend Time to answer ( signed by Mag. Judge Stephen C. Riedlinger ), issued notices. (ph) (Entered: 04/16/1992)

Jan. 22, 1992

Jan. 22, 1992

PACER
7

ORDER granting [4-1] motion to Extend Time to answer ( signed by Mag. Judge Stephen C. Riedlinger ), issued notices. (ph) (Entered: 04/16/1992)

Jan. 22, 1992

Jan. 22, 1992

PACER
8

MOTION by Hayes Williams, Thad Tatum, Raul Ramos, Leslie Sheridan, Albert Landry, Robert Mccuin, Terrence Butler, Mark Hall, Thomas Lawdins, Charles Hamilton, Leonard Griffin to Certify Class ( Motion Hearing set for 10:00 5/1/92 ) (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

Jan. 24, 1992

Jan. 24, 1992

PACER
8

MOTION by Hayes Williams, Thad Tatum, Raul Ramos, Leslie Sheridan, Albert Landry, Robert Mccuin, Terrence Butler, Mark Hall, Thomas Lawdins, Charles Hamilton, Leonard Griffin to Certify Class ( Motion Hearing set for 10:00 5/1/92 ) (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

Jan. 24, 1992

Jan. 24, 1992

PACER
9

MEMORANDUM by Hayes Williams, Thad Tatum, Raul Ramos, Leslie Sheridan, Albert Landry, Robert Mccuin, Terrence Butler, Mark Hall, Thomas Lawdins, Charles Hamilton, Leonard Griffin in support of [8-1] motion to Certify Class by plaintiffs (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

Jan. 24, 1992

Jan. 24, 1992

PACER
9

MEMORANDUM by Hayes Williams, Thad Tatum, Raul Ramos, Leslie Sheridan, Albert Landry, Robert Mccuin, Terrence Butler, Mark Hall, Thomas Lawdins, Charles Hamilton, Leonard Griffin in support of [8-1] motion to Certify Class by plaintiffs (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

Jan. 24, 1992

Jan. 24, 1992

PACER
10

MOTION by Hayes Williams, Thad Tatum, Raul Ramos, Leslie Sheridan, Albert Landry, Robert Mccuin, Terrence Butler, Mark Hall, Thomas Lawdins, Charles Hamilton, Leonard Griffin for Hearing under ULR 2.14 (ph) Modified on 10/09/1992 (Entered: 04/21/1992)

Jan. 24, 1992

Jan. 24, 1992

PACER
10

MOTION by Hayes Williams, Thad Tatum, Raul Ramos, Leslie Sheridan, Albert Landry, Robert Mccuin, Terrence Butler, Mark Hall, Thomas Lawdins, Charles Hamilton, Leonard Griffin for Hearing under ULR 2.14 (ph) Modified on 10/09/1992 (Entered: 04/21/1992)

Jan. 24, 1992

Jan. 24, 1992

PACER
11

ORDER denying [10-1] motion for Hearing under ULR 2.14. Because of a pending jury trial which is scheduled to last seven months, the court cannot schedule the hearing on May 1, 1992. The court will place the motion on the regular docket. The parties are encouraged to stipulate as much as possible to the facts necessary for the court to rule on the motion. ( signed by Judge Frank J. Polozola ), issued notices. (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

Feb. 3, 1992

Feb. 3, 1992

PACER
11

ORDER denying [10-1] motion for Hearing under ULR 2.14. Because of a pending jury trial which is scheduled to last seven months, the court cannot schedule the hearing on May 1, 1992. The court will place the motion on the regular docket. The parties are encouraged to stipulate as much as possible to the facts necessary for the court to rule on the motion. ( signed by Judge Frank J. Polozola ), issued notices. (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

Feb. 3, 1992

Feb. 3, 1992

PACER
12

ORDER, resetting Status Conference for 9:30 2/12/92 ( signed by Mag. Judge Stephen C. Riedlinger ), issued notices. (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

Feb. 5, 1992

Feb. 5, 1992

PACER
12

ORDER, resetting Status Conference for 9:30 2/12/92 ( signed by Mag. Judge Stephen C. Riedlinger ), issued notices. (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

Feb. 5, 1992

Feb. 5, 1992

PACER
13

MOTION by Bruce N. Lynn, John P. Whitley enroll counsel and designate trial attorney (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

Feb. 7, 1992

Feb. 7, 1992

PACER
13

MOTION by Bruce N. Lynn, John P. Whitley enroll counsel and designate trial attorney (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

Feb. 7, 1992

Feb. 7, 1992

PACER
14

MOTION by Bruce N. Lynn, John P. Whitley to Extend Time (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

Feb. 7, 1992

Feb. 7, 1992

PACER
14

MOTION by Bruce N. Lynn, John P. Whitley to Extend Time (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

Feb. 7, 1992

Feb. 7, 1992

PACER
15

ORDER granting [13-1] motion enroll counsel and designate trial attorney enrolling additional attorney Victoria Fontana Suplee, Richard A. Curry, Shannan C. Rieger, Houston Charles Gascon III ( signed by Mag. Judge Stephen C. Riedlinger ), issued notices. (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

Feb. 7, 1992

Feb. 7, 1992

PACER
15

ORDER granting [13-1] motion enroll counsel and designate trial attorney enrolling additional attorney Victoria Fontana Suplee, Richard A. Curry, Shannan C. Rieger, Houston Charles Gascon III ( signed by Mag. Judge Stephen C. Riedlinger ), issued notices. (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

Feb. 7, 1992

Feb. 7, 1992

PACER
16

ORDER granting [14-1] motion to Extend Time, resetting Answer deadline to 2/27/92 for John P. Whitley, for Bruce N. Lynn ( signed by Mag. Judge Stephen C. Riedlinger ), issued notices. (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

Feb. 7, 1992

Feb. 7, 1992

PACER
16

ORDER granting [14-1] motion to Extend Time, resetting Answer deadline to 2/27/92 for John P. Whitley, for Bruce N. Lynn ( signed by Mag. Judge Stephen C. Riedlinger ), issued notices. (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

Feb. 7, 1992

Feb. 7, 1992

PACER
17

ORDER, resetting Status Conference for 11:00 2/19/92 ( signed by Mag. Judge Stephen C. Riedlinger ), issued notices. (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

Feb. 12, 1992

Feb. 12, 1992

PACER
17

ORDER, resetting Status Conference for 11:00 2/19/92 ( signed by Mag. Judge Stephen C. Riedlinger ), issued notices. (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

Feb. 12, 1992

Feb. 12, 1992

PACER
18

ORDER, Vacating [17-1] order resetting Status Conference for 11:00 2/19/92 ( signed by Mag. Judge Stephen C. Riedlinger ), issued notices. (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

Feb. 13, 1992

Feb. 13, 1992

PACER
18

ORDER, Vacating [17-1] order resetting Status Conference for 11:00 2/19/92 ( signed by Mag. Judge Stephen C. Riedlinger ), issued notices. (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

Feb. 13, 1992

Feb. 13, 1992

PACER

Status Conference held (ph)

Feb. 14, 1992

Feb. 14, 1992

PACER

Status Conference held (ph)

Feb. 14, 1992

Feb. 14, 1992

PACER
19

ORDER status conference was held on 2/10/92 by Mag. Judge Stephen C. Riedlinger ), issued notices. (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

Feb. 14, 1992

Feb. 14, 1992

PACER
19

ORDER status conference was held on 2/10/92 by Mag. Judge Stephen C. Riedlinger ), issued notices. (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

Feb. 14, 1992

Feb. 14, 1992

PACER
21

MOTION by John P. Whitley, Richard L. Stalder to Dismiss ( Motion Hearing set for 10:00 6/5/92 ) (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

Feb. 17, 1992

Feb. 17, 1992

PACER
21

MOTION by John P. Whitley, Richard L. Stalder to Dismiss ( Motion Hearing set for 10:00 6/5/92 ) (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

Feb. 17, 1992

Feb. 17, 1992

PACER
20

ANSWER to Complaint by Bruce N. Lynn, John P. Whitley, Richard L. Stalder (ph) Modified on 04/21/1992 (Entered: 04/21/1992)

March 17, 1992

March 17, 1992

PACER
20

ANSWER to Complaint by Bruce N. Lynn, John P. Whitley, Richard L. Stalder (ph) Modified on 04/21/1992 (Entered: 04/21/1992)

March 17, 1992

March 17, 1992

PACER
22

MEMORANDUM by John P. Whitley, Richard L. Stalder in support of [21-1] motion to Dismiss by Richard L. Stalder, John P. Whitley (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

March 17, 1992

March 17, 1992

PACER
22

MEMORANDUM by John P. Whitley, Richard L. Stalder in support of [21-1] motion to Dismiss by Richard L. Stalder, John P. Whitley (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

March 17, 1992

March 17, 1992

PACER
23

ORDER, plaintiffs motion t dismiss be set for oral argument before Judge Polozola on 6/5/92 at 10:00 am ( signed by Judge Frank J. Polozola ), issued notices. (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

March 25, 1992

March 25, 1992

PACER
23

ORDER, plaintiffs motion t dismiss be set for oral argument before Judge Polozola on 6/5/92 at 10:00 am ( signed by Judge Frank J. Polozola ), issued notices. (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

March 25, 1992

March 25, 1992

PACER
24

MEMORANDUM by Hayes Williams, Thad Tatum, Raul Ramos, Leslie Sheridan, Albert Landry, Robert Mccuin, Terrence Butler, Mark Hall, Thomas Lawdins, Charles Hamilton, Leonard Griffin in opposition to [21-1] motion to Dismiss by Richard L. Stalder, John P. Whitley (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

March 26, 1992

March 26, 1992

PACER
24

MEMORANDUM by Hayes Williams, Thad Tatum, Raul Ramos, Leslie Sheridan, Albert Landry, Robert Mccuin, Terrence Butler, Mark Hall, Thomas Lawdins, Charles Hamilton, Leonard Griffin in opposition to [21-1] motion to Dismiss by Richard L. Stalder, John P. Whitley (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

March 26, 1992

March 26, 1992

PACER
25

MOTION by Hayes Williams, Thad Tatum, Raul Ramos, Leslie Sheridan, Albert Landry, Robert Mccuin, Terrence Butler, Mark Hall, Thomas Lawdins, Charles Hamilton, Leonard Griffin to Continue status conference (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

March 30, 1992

March 30, 1992

PACER
25

MOTION by Hayes Williams, Thad Tatum, Raul Ramos, Leslie Sheridan, Albert Landry, Robert Mccuin, Terrence Butler, Mark Hall, Thomas Lawdins, Charles Hamilton, Leonard Griffin to Continue status conference (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

March 30, 1992

March 30, 1992

PACER
26

MEMORANDUM by Hayes Williams, Thad Tatum, Raul Ramos, Leslie Sheridan, Albert Landry, Robert Mccuin, Terrence Butler, Mark Hall, Thomas Lawdins, Charles Hamilton, Leonard Griffin in support of [25-1] motion to Continue status conference by plaintiffs (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

March 30, 1992

March 30, 1992

PACER
26

MEMORANDUM by Hayes Williams, Thad Tatum, Raul Ramos, Leslie Sheridan, Albert Landry, Robert Mccuin, Terrence Butler, Mark Hall, Thomas Lawdins, Charles Hamilton, Leonard Griffin in support of [25-1] motion to Continue status conference by plaintiffs (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

March 30, 1992

March 30, 1992

PACER
27

ORDER, Motion Hearing set for 10:00 5/12/92 for [21-1] motion to Dismiss. Motion set for oral argument. ( signed by Judge Frank J. Polozola ), issued notices. (ph) (Entered: 04/30/1992)

March 31, 1992

March 31, 1992

PACER
27

ORDER, Motion Hearing set for 10:00 5/12/92 for [21-1] motion to Dismiss. Motion set for oral argument. ( signed by Judge Frank J. Polozola ), issued notices. (ph) (Entered: 04/30/1992)

March 31, 1992

March 31, 1992

PACER
28

MOTION by John P. Whitley, Richard L. Stalder to withdraw records (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

April 1, 1992

April 1, 1992

PACER
28

MOTION by John P. Whitley, Richard L. Stalder to withdraw records (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

April 1, 1992

April 1, 1992

PACER
29

STATUS REPORT by Hayes Williams, Thad Tatum, Raul Ramos, Leslie Sheridan, Albert Landry, Robert Mccuin, Terrence Butler, Mark Hall, Thomas Lawdins, Charles Hamilton, Leonard Griffin (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

April 1, 1992

April 1, 1992

PACER
29

STATUS REPORT by Hayes Williams, Thad Tatum, Raul Ramos, Leslie Sheridan, Albert Landry, Robert Mccuin, Terrence Butler, Mark Hall, Thomas Lawdins, Charles Hamilton, Leonard Griffin (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

April 1, 1992

April 1, 1992

PACER
30

ORDER, resetting Status Conference for 9:30 4/27/92 ( signed by Judge Frank J. Polozola ), issued notices. (ph) Modified on 04/21/1992 (Entered: 04/21/1992)

April 2, 1992

April 2, 1992

PACER
30

ORDER, resetting Status Conference for 9:30 4/27/92 ( signed by Judge Frank J. Polozola ), issued notices. (ph) Modified on 04/21/1992 (Entered: 04/21/1992)

April 2, 1992

April 2, 1992

PACER
31

ORDER granting [28-1] motion to withdraw records ( signed by Mag. Judge Stephen C. Riedlinger ), issued notices. (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

April 2, 1992

April 2, 1992

PACER
31

ORDER granting [28-1] motion to withdraw records ( signed by Mag. Judge Stephen C. Riedlinger ), issued notices. (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

April 2, 1992

April 2, 1992

PACER
32

MOTION by Hayes Williams, Thad Tatum, Raul Ramos, Leslie Sheridan, Albert Landry, Robert Mccuin, Terrence Butler, Mark Hall, Thomas Lawdins, Charles Hamilton, Leonard Griffin to Continue status conference (second request) (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

April 2, 1992

April 2, 1992

PACER
32

MOTION by Hayes Williams, Thad Tatum, Raul Ramos, Leslie Sheridan, Albert Landry, Robert Mccuin, Terrence Butler, Mark Hall, Thomas Lawdins, Charles Hamilton, Leonard Griffin to Continue status conference (second request) (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

April 2, 1992

April 2, 1992

PACER
33

MEMORANDUM by Hayes Williams, Thad Tatum, Raul Ramos, Leslie Sheridan, Albert Landry, Robert Mccuin, Terrence Butler, Mark Hall, Thomas Lawdins, Charles Hamilton, Leonard Griffin in support of [32-1] motion to Continue status conference (second request) by plaintiffs (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

April 2, 1992

April 2, 1992

PACER
33

MEMORANDUM by Hayes Williams, Thad Tatum, Raul Ramos, Leslie Sheridan, Albert Landry, Robert Mccuin, Terrence Butler, Mark Hall, Thomas Lawdins, Charles Hamilton, Leonard Griffin in support of [32-1] motion to Continue status conference (second request) by plaintiffs (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

April 2, 1992

April 2, 1992

PACER
34

ORDER granting [32-1] motion to Continue status conference resetting Status Conference for 04/27/92, 9:30 AM ( signed by Mag. Judge Stephen C. Riedlinger ), issued notices. (ph) Modified on 04/21/1992 (Entered: 04/21/1992)

April 6, 1992

April 6, 1992

PACER
34

ORDER granting [32-1] motion to Continue status conference resetting Status Conference for 04/27/92, 9:30 AM ( signed by Mag. Judge Stephen C. Riedlinger ), issued notices. (ph) Modified on 04/21/1992 (Entered: 04/21/1992)

April 6, 1992

April 6, 1992

PACER
35

REPLY MEMORANDUM by John P. Whitley, Richard L. Stalder in support of [21-1] motion to Dismiss by Richard L. Stalder, John P. Whitley (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

April 13, 1992

April 13, 1992

PACER
35

REPLY MEMORANDUM by John P. Whitley, Richard L. Stalder in support of [21-1] motion to Dismiss by Richard L. Stalder, John P. Whitley (ph) (Entered: 04/21/1992)

April 13, 1992

April 13, 1992

PACER
36

Minute entry: status conference was held this date. Those present signed the attached attendance roster. ( signed by Judge Frank J. Polozola ),issued notices (ph) Modified on 05/18/1992 (Entered: 05/07/1992)

April 27, 1992

April 27, 1992

PACER
36

Minute entry: status conference was held this date. Those present signed the attached attendance roster. ( signed by Judge Frank J. Polozola ),issued notices (ph) Modified on 05/18/1992 (Entered: 05/07/1992)

April 27, 1992

April 27, 1992

PACER
38

MOTION by All Plaintiffs for Appointment of Expert (ph) (Entered: 06/26/1992)

June 26, 1992

June 26, 1992

PACER
38

MOTION by All Plaintiffs for Appointment of Expert (ph) (Entered: 06/26/1992)

June 26, 1992

June 26, 1992

PACER
39

MEMORANDUM by All Plaintiffs in support of [38-1] motion for Appointment of Expert Witness by All Plaintiffs (ph) (Entered: 06/26/1992)

June 26, 1992

June 26, 1992

PACER
39

MEMORANDUM by All Plaintiffs in support of [38-1] motion for Appointment of Expert Witness by All Plaintiffs (ph) (Entered: 06/26/1992)

June 26, 1992

June 26, 1992

PACER
40

Minute entry: A status conference was held this date to discuss the medical services at LSU. Parties are satisfied with the medical services now being provided to the inmate at LSP by the DOC and Louisiana National Guard. ( signed by Judge Frank J. Polozola ),issued notices (ph) (Entered: 06/30/1992)

June 29, 1992

June 29, 1992

PACER
40

Minute entry: A status conference was held this date to discuss the medical services at LSU. Parties are satisfied with the medical services now being provided to the inmate at LSP by the DOC and Louisiana National Guard. ( signed by Judge Frank J. Polozola ),issued notices (ph) (Entered: 06/30/1992)

June 29, 1992

June 29, 1992

PACER
41

PHYSICIAN Report/LSP (ph) (Entered: 06/30/1992)

June 29, 1992

June 29, 1992

PACER
41

PHYSICIAN Report/LSP (ph) (Entered: 06/30/1992)

June 29, 1992

June 29, 1992

PACER
42

LETTER/Nordyke to FJP...re: me of 6/29/92 and satisfaction of medical care (ph) (Entered: 07/07/1992)

July 6, 1992

July 6, 1992

PACER
42

LETTER/Nordyke to FJP...re: me of 6/29/92 and satisfaction of medical care (ph) (Entered: 07/07/1992)

July 6, 1992

July 6, 1992

PACER
43

LETTER/Nordyke to FJP...re: medical services (ph) (Entered: 07/08/1992)

July 6, 1992

July 6, 1992

PACER
43

LETTER/Nordyke to FJP...re: medical services (ph) (Entered: 07/08/1992)

July 6, 1992

July 6, 1992

PACER
44

ORDER denying [8-1] motion to Certify Class, without prejudice, reserving to the pltfs the right to reurge the motion at a later date, if necessary. The Court also reserves the right to incorporate any judgment rendered herein which affects the entire prison population at Angola int o the order issued in 71-98. ( signed by Judge Frank J. Polozola ), issued notices. (pah) (Entered: 09/08/1992)

Sept. 4, 1992

Sept. 4, 1992

PACER
44

ORDER denying [8-1] motion to Certify Class, without prejudice, reserving to the pltfs the right to reurge the motion at a later date, if necessary. The Court also reserves the right to incorporate any judgment rendered herein which affects the entire prison population at Angola int o the order issued in 71-98. ( signed by Judge Frank J. Polozola ), issued notices. (pah) (Entered: 09/08/1992)

Sept. 4, 1992

Sept. 4, 1992

PACER
45

SUPPLEMENTAL Physician Report as of 1/4/93/LSP (ph) (Entered: 01/22/1993)

Jan. 21, 1993

Jan. 21, 1993

PACER
45

SUPPLEMENTAL Physician Report as of 1/4/93/LSP (ph) (Entered: 01/22/1993)

Jan. 21, 1993

Jan. 21, 1993

PACER
47

NOTICE of Change of Law Firm Name (ph) (Entered: 02/22/1993)

Feb. 8, 1993

Feb. 8, 1993

PACER
47

NOTICE of Change of Law Firm Name (ph) (Entered: 02/22/1993)

Feb. 8, 1993

Feb. 8, 1993

PACER
46

NOTICE of Hearing: set Status Conference for 9:30 3/4/93, issued notices. (pah) (Entered: 02/19/1993)

Feb. 19, 1993

Feb. 19, 1993

PACER
46

NOTICE of Hearing: set Status Conference for 9:30 3/4/93, issued notices. (pah) (Entered: 02/19/1993)

Feb. 19, 1993

Feb. 19, 1993

PACER
48

MOTION by All Plaintiffs to Certify Class ( Motion Hearing set for 9:00 5/7/93 ) (pah) (Entered: 03/05/1993)

March 4, 1993

March 4, 1993

PACER
48

MOTION by All Plaintiffs to Certify Class ( Motion Hearing set for 9:00 5/7/93 ) (pah) (Entered: 03/05/1993)

March 4, 1993

March 4, 1993

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: Louisiana

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Key Dates

Filing Date: Jan. 2, 1992

Closing Date: 1999

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

inmates at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, Louisiana

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Louisiana (Angola), State

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA), 42 U.S.C. § 1997 et seq.

Constitutional Clause(s):

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

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: 1998 - None

Issues

General:

Racial segregation

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Administrative segregation

Assault/abuse by staff (facilities)

Assault/abuse by non-staff (facilities)

Medical/Mental Health:

Medical care, general

Mental health care, general

Type of Facility:

Government-run