Case: King v. Greenblatt

1:72-cv-00788 | U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Filed Date: March 6, 1972

Closed Date: June 21, 1999

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Case Summary

In 1972, Michael G. King, Jr. filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts against state officials concerning conditions at the Treatment Center for Sexually Dangerous Persons in Bridgewater. The plaintiffs were represented by private attorneys. This lawsuit was litigated with Williams v. Lesiak. The lawsuit settled in 1974 and the district court (Judge Charles Edward Wyzanski, Jr.) entered two consent decrees. The decrees placed primary authority of the…

In 1972, Michael G. King, Jr. filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts against state officials concerning conditions at the Treatment Center for Sexually Dangerous Persons in Bridgewater. The plaintiffs were represented by private attorneys. This lawsuit was litigated with Williams v. Lesiak. The lawsuit settled in 1974 and the district court (Judge Charles Edward Wyzanski, Jr.) entered two consent decrees.

The decrees placed primary authority of the center with the Department of Mental Health, which was to exercise that authority so that residents were subject to the least restrictive environment. The decrees prohibited defendants from using solitary confinement for purposes of punishment or discipline and provided other constitutional guidelines. In December of 1981, the plaintiffs sued, seeking enforcement of the consent decrees. After an appeal and remand, the district court entered judgment for the defendants and the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit (District Judge Ronald Lagueux, sitting by designation) affirmed, finding that there had been no due process violation. Pearson v. Fair, 935 F.2d 401 (1st Cir. 1999).

In 1992, the district court appointed a Special Master to advice the court regarding the continued viability of the consent decrees. Individuals challenged this order and asked for a mandamus asserting that the district court lacked the jurisdiction to appoint a master. The First Circuit (Judge Bruce Selya) denied this request. In re Pearson, 990 F.2d 653 (1st Cir. 1993).

Judge John J. McNaught officially consolidated the Williams and King cases in 1994 and appointed counsel for a class of 48 incarcerated individuals who alleged constitutional violations in the facility. As a result of state legislation, control of the center was transferred to the state Department of Corrections. The Department of Corrections presented the court with a proposed plan for administering the facility and in 1995, Judge McNaught directed the parties to reach a consensus on the rules and regulations that would govern the facility. That did not occur.

On October 31, 1996, Judge A. David Mazzone granted Massachusetts's motion to modify the decrees but denied a motion to vacate the previous decrees. On June 21, 1999, Judge Mazzone granted the motion to vacate the consent decrees, because the court found that the conditions at the center that had been the basis of the consent decrees had been remediated, and the court also found that the Department of Corrections had demonstrated the intent and ability to operate the facility in a manner consistent with the rights of plaintiff patients and the goals of the treatment. King v. Greenblatt, 53 F. Supp. 2d 117 (D. Mass. 1999). Judge Mazzone ordered the case closed on that date.

 

Summary Authors

Angela Heverling (5/30/2007)

Related Cases

Williams v. Lesiak, District of Massachusetts (1972)

Pearson v. Fair, District of Massachusetts (1981)

People

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Judge(s)

Aldrich, Bailey (Massachusetts)

Bownes, Hugh Henry (New Hampshire)

Breyer, Stephen Gerald (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney for Defendant

Bellotti, Francis X. (Massachusetts)

Brown, Douglas S. (Massachusetts)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

1:72-cv-00788

Docket (Pacer)

Aug. 20, 2004

Aug. 20, 2004

Docket

74-01425

Reported Opinion

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

Aug. 15, 1977

Aug. 15, 1977

Order/Opinion

560 F.2d 1024

74-01425

[Untitled]

Greenblatt v. King

Supreme Court of the United States

July 3, 1978

July 3, 1978

Order/Opinion

438 U.S. 916

1:72-cv-00788

Opinion

April 23, 1980

April 23, 1980

Order/Opinion

489 F.Supp. 105

86-01463

86-01473

Reported Opinion

Pearson v. Fair

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

Dec. 31, 1986

Dec. 31, 1986

Order/Opinion

808 F.2d 163

89-02051

90-01271

90-01272

90-01616

Reported Opinion

Pearson v. Fair

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

June 3, 1991

June 3, 1991

Order/Opinion

935 F.2d 401

92-01043

Reported Opinion

Pearson v. Fair

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

Nov. 24, 1992

Nov. 24, 1992

Order/Opinion

980 F.2d 37

92-02158

Reported Opinion

In re Pearson

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

March 16, 1993

March 16, 1993

Order/Opinion

990 F.2d 653

94-01751

Reported Opinion

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

April 6, 1995

April 6, 1995

Order/Opinion

52 F.3d 1

95-00047

[Untitled]

Supreme Court of the United States

Oct. 2, 1995

Oct. 2, 1995

Order/Opinion

516 U.S. 863

Docket

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ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link

(Copy) Complaint for Declatory (sic) and Injunctive Relief, f. (tmc)

March 6, 1972

March 6, 1972

(Copy) Amended Complaint, f. (tmc)

May 11, 1972

May 11, 1972

WYZANSKI, D.J.: (Copy) CONSENT DECREE (King v. Greenblatt), f. (tmc)

June 3, 1974

June 3, 1974

WYZANSKI, D.J.: (Copy) CONSENT DECREE (Williams v. Lesiak)(reproduced in 08/28/89 Opinion), f. (tmc)

June 14, 1974

June 14, 1974

WYZANSKI, D.J.: (Copy) SUPPLEMENTAL CONSENT DECREE (King v. Greenblatt), f. (tmc)

Nov. 15, 1974

Nov. 15, 1974

WYZANSKI, D.J.: (Copy) PARTIAL CONSENT DECREE (Williams v. Lesiak)(reproduced in 08/28/89 Opinion), f. (tmc)

Jan. 2, 1975

Jan. 2, 1975

(Copy) Motion by Milton Greenblatt, Leslie Taylor, Charles W. Gaughan for Relief from Judgment (from King Consent Decrees)(dkt'd in 81-3219 as #220), f. (tmc)

Sept. 20, 1988

Sept. 20, 1988

(Copy) Ltr to Judge Young's clerk from AAG Robert M. Mendillo, f. (tmc)

Sept. 27, 1988

Sept. 27, 1988

(Copy) Ltr to Clerk from AAG Robert M. Mendillo (noting J. Young's permission to consolidate King Rule 60(b) motion w/liability trial in Perason case), f. (tmc)

Nov. 10, 1988

Nov. 10, 1988

(Copy) Motion of Plaintiffs [in Pearson v. Fair, CA 81-3219] to Intervene [in CA 72-788] and Opposition to Motion for Relief from Judgment (dkt'd in 81-3219 as #241), f. (tmc)

Nov. 22, 1988

Nov. 22, 1988

YOUNG, D.J.: (Copy) ORDER on Renewed Motion of Plaintiffs for Modification of Preliminary Injunction (in Pearson case, defining "isolation"), f. (tmc)

Nov. 28, 1988

Nov. 28, 1988

YOUNG, D.J.: (Copy) ORDER on Plaintiffs' Motion to Intervene, THE MOTION IS ALLOWED. ACTION ON THE MOTION FOR RELIEF FROM JUDGMENT IS STAYED UNTIL THE CONCLUSION OF THE LIABILITY PHASE OF THE TRIAL IN 81-3219-Y, f. (tmc)

Dec. 9, 1988

Dec. 9, 1988

MAZZONE, D.J.: (Copy) ORDER FOR JUDGMENT (in Pearson, CA 81-3219-MA, and Bruder, CA 86-1092), f. (tmc)

Aug. 28, 1989

Aug. 28, 1989

MAZZONE, D.J.: (Copy) MEMORANDUM AND ORDER (re LeBlanc placement in MPU), f. (tmc)

June 26, 1990

June 26, 1990

Refer to Paper Docket for entries prior to January 1, 1991. (mcm)

Jan. 1, 1991

Jan. 1, 1991

1

Ltr to Judge Mazzone from BTC patient/inmate Wayne E. Raymond (re negative effects of "bumping"), f. (tmc) Modified on 10/20/1992 (Entered: 10/15/1992)

Oct. 2, 1991

Oct. 2, 1991

2

Motion by Ronald J. DeWolfe, William F. Gonsalves, Larry Davis for temporary restraining order, pre for preliminary injunction filed. (docketed in 86-1092 as #10) (tmc) (Entered: 08/08/1994)

Oct. 8, 1991

Oct. 8, 1991

3

Memorandum in support of [13-1] motion of Pro Se Plaintiffs DeWolfe, Gonsalves, and Davis for TRO and/or a Preliminary Injunction, f. (tmc) Modified on 10/20/1992 (Entered: 10/15/1992)

Oct. 8, 1991

Oct. 8, 1991

4

Notice of attorney appearance by Peter F. Russell, P.O. Box 29, Onset, MA 02558 (tel. 508-295-8395) for plaintiffs DeWolfe, Gonsalves, and Davis (parties in interest)(dkt'd in 86-1092), f. (tmc) Modified on 10/20/1992 (Entered: 10/15/1992)

Oct. 8, 1991

Oct. 8, 1991

5

Ltr to Judge Mazzone from BTC patient/inmate Ronald J. DeWolfe (re "bumping"), f. (tmc) Modified on 10/20/1992 (Entered: 10/15/1992)

Oct. 16, 1991

Oct. 16, 1991

6

Ltr to Clerk from BTC patient/inmate Ronald J. DeWolfe (encl. new motion [omitted from this mailing] and ltr from Cmsr. Mental Health re proof of "bumping" in support of Plaintiffs' Motion for PI)(dkt'd in 86-1092 as #7), f. (tmc) Modified on 10/20/1992 (Entered: 10/15/1992)

Oct. 22, 1991

Oct. 22, 1991

10

Affidavit of Ronald J. DeWolfe (re Joel Ladd)(no date) in Support of [2-1] Motion for TRO and/or PI, f. (tmc) Modified on 10/20/1992 (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Oct. 25, 1991

Oct. 25, 1991

11

Affidavit of Ronald J. DeWolfe (re Michael Pazile)(no date) in Support of [2-1] Motion for TRO and/or PI, f. (tmc) Modified on 10/20/1992 (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Oct. 25, 1991

Oct. 25, 1991

12

Affidavit of Francis W. Durfee (no date) in Support of [2-1] Motion for TRO and/or PI, f. (tmc) Modified on 10/20/1992 (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Oct. 25, 1991

Oct. 25, 1991

13

Affidavit (dated 10/21/91) in Support of [2-1] Motion for TRO and/or PI, f. (tmc) Modified on 10/20/1992 (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Oct. 25, 1991

Oct. 25, 1991

14

Affidavit of Michael A. Howie (dated 10/22/91) in Support of [2-1] Motion for TRO and/or PI, f. (tmc) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Oct. 25, 1991

Oct. 25, 1991

15

Affidavit of Dennis Maher (dated 10/22/91) in Support of [2-1] Motion for TRO and/or PI, f. (tmc) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Oct. 25, 1991

Oct. 25, 1991

16

Affidavit of Lawrence Brehaut (dated 10/22/91) in Support of [2-1] Motion for TRO and/or PI, f. (tmc) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Oct. 25, 1991

Oct. 25, 1991

17

Affidavit of David W. Colarusso in Support of [2-1] Motion for TRO and/or PI, f. (tmc) Modified on 10/20/1992 (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Oct. 25, 1991

Oct. 25, 1991

18

Affidavit of Roger D. Anyon (dated 10/22/91) in Support of [2-1] Motion for TRO and/or PI, f. (tmc) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Oct. 25, 1991

Oct. 25, 1991

19

Affidavit of John Lane, Patient (dated 10/22/91) in Support of [2-1] Motion for TRO and/or PI, f. (tmc) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Oct. 25, 1991

Oct. 25, 1991

20

Affidavit of Michael Fuller, Patient (dated 10/22/91) in Support of [2-1] Motion for TRO and/or PI, f. Re: (tmc) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Oct. 25, 1991

Oct. 25, 1991

21

Affidavit of Ronald J. DeWolfe (re Sidney Maxwell, Ph.D.)(dated 10/22/91) in Support of [2-1] Motion for TRO and/or PI, f. Re: (tmc) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Oct. 25, 1991

Oct. 25, 1991

22

Affidavit of Stephen Crosby, Patient (dated 10/22/91) in Support of [2-1] Motion for TRO and/or PI, f. (tmc) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Oct. 25, 1991

Oct. 25, 1991

23

Affidavit of Larry Davis (dated 10/22/91) in Support of [2-1] Motion for TRO and/or PI, f. (tmc) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Oct. 25, 1991

Oct. 25, 1991

24

Addendum to Affidavit of Philip Pizzo, Patient (dated 10/25/91)(dkt'd in 86-1092 as #8) in Support of [2-1] Motion for TRO and/or PI, f. (tmc) Modified on 10/20/1992 (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Oct. 25, 1991

Oct. 25, 1991

8

Affidavit of Ronald J. DeWolfe (re Marj Waite)(no date) in Support of [2-1] motion of Pro Se Plaintiffs DeWolfe, Gonsalves, and Davis for TRO and/or a Preliminary, f. (tmc) Modified on 10/20/1992 (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Oct. 25, 1991

Oct. 25, 1991

9

Affidavit of Ronald J. DeWolfe (re William English)(no date) in Support of [2-1] Motion for TRO and/or PI, f. (tmc) Modified on 10/20/1992 (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Oct. 25, 1991

Oct. 25, 1991

Affidavits (17) [of Patient/Inmates in Support of Motion for TRO and/or PI on "bumping" issue] (filed under CA 86-1092) (see below), f. (tmc) Modified on 10/20/1992

Oct. 25, 1991

Oct. 25, 1991

25

Motion by Ronald J. DeWolfe, William F. Gonsalves, Larry Davis to reopen CA-86-1092, (originally filed on 10/31/91 under 86-1092) filed. (tmc) (Entered: 08/08/1994)

Oct. 31, 1991

Oct. 31, 1991

26

MAZZONE, D.J.: MEMORANDUM AND ORDER (copy)(re "bumping", procedural, directing Commonwealth to respond to pro se motions, ltrs)(dkt'd in 86-1092 as #9), f. (tmc) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Nov. 18, 1991

Nov. 18, 1991

27

Response by Milton Greenblatt, Leslie Taylor, Charles W Gaughan in opposition to [25-1] motion (Duplicate Original) of Pro Se Plaintiffs DeWolfe, Gonsalves and Davis Motion to Reopen and to [2-1] Motion for Preliminary Injunction (dkt'd in 86-1092 as #11), f. 86-1092), f. (tmc) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Nov. 19, 1991

Nov. 19, 1991

28

Ltr to Judge Mazzone from Plaintiff Ronald J. DeWolfe (re violation of CDs), f. (tmc) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Dec. 9, 1991

Dec. 9, 1991

29

Affidavit of Ronald J. DeWolfe (re violation of CDs generally and DOC takeover), f. (tmc) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Dec. 13, 1991

Dec. 13, 1991

30

Addendum to Affidavit of William F. Gonsalves (dated 10/29/91)(dkt'd in 86-1092 as #18), f. (tmc) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Jan. 15, 1992

Jan. 15, 1992

31

Affidavit of William F. Gonsalves (dated 11/01/91)(dkt'd in 86-1092 as #20), f. (tmc) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Jan. 15, 1992

Jan. 15, 1992

32

Affidavit of William F. Gonsalves (dated 11/04/91)(dkt'd in 86-1092 as #20), f. (tmc) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Jan. 15, 1992

Jan. 15, 1992

33

Addendum to Affidavit of William F. Gonsalves (dated 11/21/91)(dktd'd in 86-1092 as #23), f. (tmc) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Jan. 15, 1992

Jan. 15, 1992

34

Affidavit ofWilliam Gonsalves (dated 12/16/91)(dkt'd in 86-1092 as #29), f. (tmc) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Jan. 15, 1992

Jan. 15, 1992

35

Affidavit of William F. Gonsalves (dated 01/06/92)(dkt'd in 86-1092 as #40), f. (tmc) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Jan. 15, 1992

Jan. 15, 1992

36

Affidavit/Complaint [of Larry A. Davis] 42 USC s. 1985; Obstructing Justice; Intimidating Party, Witness or Juror (dated 11/02/91)(dkt'd in 86-1092 as #22), f. (tmc) Modified on 10/20/1992 (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Jan. 15, 1992

Jan. 15, 1992

37

Affidavit of Darryl Wm. Oliver (dated 11/04/91)(dkt'd in 86-1092 as #21), f. (tmc) Modified on 10/20/1992 (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Jan. 15, 1992

Jan. 15, 1992

38

Affidavit of Robert Sedach (dated 11/29/91)(dkt'd in 86-1092 as #24), f. (tmc) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Jan. 15, 1992

Jan. 15, 1992

39

Affidavit of Wayne Raymond (dated 12/__/91)(dkt'd in 86-1092 as #33), f. (tmc) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Jan. 15, 1992

Jan. 15, 1992

40

Affidavit of Frank J. Pento, Lawrence O. Brehaut, Manuel Calderon, Paul R. Nolin, Jr.)(dated 12/16/91)(dkt'd in 86-1092 as #38), f. (tmc) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Jan. 15, 1992

Jan. 15, 1992

41

Affidavit of Ronald J. DeWolfe and/or Complaint (dated 12/16/91)(dkt'd in 86-1092 as #30), f. (tmc) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Jan. 15, 1992

Jan. 15, 1992

42

Affidavit of Ronald J. DeWolfe Addendum to Affidavits One and Two (dated 12/16/91)(dkt'd in 86-1092 as #31), f. (tmc) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Jan. 15, 1992

Jan. 15, 1992

43

Affidavit of Ronald J. DeWolfe (dated 01/06/92)(dkt'd in 86-1092 as #39), f. (tmc) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Jan. 15, 1992

Jan. 15, 1992

44

Affidavit/Complaint 42 USCS s. 1985; Obstructing Justice; Intimidating Party, Witness or Juror (dated 01/07/92)(dkt'd in 86-1092 as #37), f. (tmc) Modified on 10/20/1992 (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Jan. 15, 1992

Jan. 15, 1992

45

Affidavit of Wayne Raymond (dated 12/16/91)(dkt'd in 86-1092 as #26), f. (tmc) Modified on 10/20/1992 (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Jan. 15, 1992

Jan. 15, 1992

46

Affidavit of Francis W. Durfee Addendum to Affidavit No. (1)(dated 12/16/91)(dkt'd in 86-1092 as #28), f. (tmc) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Jan. 15, 1992

Jan. 15, 1992

47

Affidavit of Frederick Wyatt (dated 12/16/91)(dkt'd in 86-1092 as #27), f. (tmc) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Jan. 15, 1992

Jan. 15, 1992

48

Affidavit of Kenneth Adams (dated 12/16/91)(dkt'd in 86-1092 as #25), f. (tmc) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Jan. 15, 1992

Jan. 15, 1992

49

Affidavit of Orvile Cline, Patient (dated 12/18/91)(dkt'd in 86-1092 as #32), f. (tmc) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Jan. 15, 1992

Jan. 15, 1992

50

Affidavit of Constance H. Katsampes (dated 12/26/91)(dkt'd in 86-1092 as #34), f. (tmc) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Jan. 15, 1992

Jan. 15, 1992

51

Affidavit of Steven Crosby (dated 01/06/92)(dkt'd in 86-1092 as #35), f. (tmc) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Jan. 15, 1992

Jan. 15, 1992

52

Affidavit of Roger D. Anyon (dated 01/07/92)(dkt'd in 86-1092 as #36), f. (tmc) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Jan. 15, 1992

Jan. 15, 1992

53

Motion by Ronald J. DeWolfe, William F. Gonsalves, Larry Davis to expedite hearing on previously filed motions re violations of CD, filed. (docketed in 86-1092 as #16) (tmc) Modified on 08/08/1994 (Entered: 08/08/1994)

Jan. 15, 1992

Jan. 15, 1992

54

Motion by Ronald J. DeWolfe, William F. Gonsalves, Larry Davis for injunction, filed. (docketed in 86-1092 as #17) (tmc) (Entered: 08/08/1994)

Jan. 15, 1992

Jan. 15, 1992

Affifdavits (23) of BTC patient/inmates (in further support of TRO and/or PI and "bumping" issue)(see below). (tmc)

Jan. 15, 1992

Jan. 15, 1992

55

Motion of Defendants for Leave to File Supplemental Oppsition to [25-1] Motion to Reopen and [2-1] Preliminary Injunction (Supplemental Opposition and Affidavit of William D. O'Leary attached)(dkt'd in 86-1092 as #41), f. (tmc) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

March 2, 1992

March 2, 1992

56

Ltr to Clerk from AAG William L. Pardee (re recent press accounts about BTC and enclosing copy of ltr dated 06/16/92 to Speaker Flaherty and Representative Gray)(dkt'd in 86-1092 as #42), f. (tmc) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

June 19, 1992

June 19, 1992

57

Ltr to Clerk from AAG William L. Pardee enclosing affidavit of William O'Leary (dated 06/17/92) to supplement affidavit filed 02/92, and enclosing Report to Gov. and Lt. Gov. re The Sexually Dangerous, etc.)(dkt'd in 86-1092 as #44), f. (tmc) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

July 1, 1992

July 1, 1992

58

Ltr to Justices of USDC from 48 Patient/Inmates, f. (tmc) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

July 19, 1992

July 19, 1992

59

Motion (copy) of Defendants in Roger D. Anyon v. Leonard Mach, et al, CA 92-11397-H, to Consolidate with DeWolfe v. Mach, f. (mcm) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Aug. 10, 1992

Aug. 10, 1992

Judge A. D. Mazzone . Endorsed Order re Defs' Motion to Consolidate in 92-11397-H, ALLOWED. Case w/b/consolidated w/other BTC Consent Decree cases pending before Judge Mazzone under reopened King v. Greenblatt, CA 72-788-MA, cc/cl, f. (NOTE: SEE ENDO DATED 11/12/92) ENDO ENTERED ON 8/25/92 WITHDRAWN AS IMPROVIDENTLY ENTERED. (mcm) Modified on 11/16/1992

Aug. 25, 1992

Aug. 25, 1992

60

Judge A. D. Mazzone . ORDER OF APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL MASTER (appointing Special Master Herbert P. Gleason, Esq., of Smith, McNulty & Kearney, One State Street, Boston, MA 02109-3507 (tel. 523-0200), cc/cl, f. (mcm) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Sept. 2, 1992

Sept. 2, 1992

61

Ltr to Clerk from Atty Joseph Halpern asserting that Foley, Hoag & Eliot is counsel of record for intervenor plaintiffs [not identified] in King v. Greenblatt (see Judge Young's Order dated 12/09/88 on Motion to Intervene), f. (mcm) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Sept. 14, 1992

Sept. 14, 1992

62

Judge A. D. Mazzone . PROCEDURAL ORDER (in response to ltr dated 09/14/92), cc/cl, f. (mcm) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Sept. 17, 1992

Sept. 17, 1992

63

Motion of Intervenor Plaintiffs to Vacate Order of Appointment of Special Master and Request for Notice of Future Proceedings, f., c/s (mcm) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Sept. 18, 1992

Sept. 18, 1992

64

Memorandum in support of [63-1] motion of Intervenor Plaintiffs to Vacate Order of Appointment of Special Master and Request for Notice of Future Proceedings, f., c/s (mcm) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Sept. 18, 1992

Sept. 18, 1992

65

Ltr to Judge Mazzone from Special Master Herbert P. Gleason outlining tasks to be accomplished by Special Master under Order of Appt dated 09/02/92, f. (mcm) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Sept. 18, 1992

Sept. 18, 1992

66

Ltr to Clerk from Special Master Herbert P. Gleason requesting copies of 08/28/89 Mazzone Opinion and copies of King CDs, f. (mcm) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Sept. 18, 1992

Sept. 18, 1992

Judge A. D. Mazzone . Endorsed Order re [63-1] Motion of Intervenor Plaintiffs to Vacate Order of Appointment of Special Master DENIED. SEE MY PROCEDURAL ORDER [DATED] SEPTEMBER 16, 1992. cc/cl, f. (mcm)

Sept. 18, 1992

Sept. 18, 1992

67

Response of Intervenor Plaintiffs to PROCEDURAL ORDER [of 09/17/92], c/s, f. (mcm) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Sept. 28, 1992

Sept. 28, 1992

68

Ltr to Clerk from Atty David R. Geiger (enclosing NOTICE OF CONTINUED APPEARANCE and requesting conference), f. (mcm) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Oct. 2, 1992

Oct. 2, 1992

69

NOTICE OF CONTINUED APPEARANCE of David R. Geiger, Joseph D. Halpern, and Michele A. Witham [of FOLEY, HOAG & ELIOT, One Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109 (tel. 482-1390)] for PLAINTIFF Mitchell G. King, and INTERVENOR PLAINTIFFS Donald Pearson, Albert Gagne, Joseph Johnson, Lynwode Pacquette, Michael Kelley, Francis O'Connor and Calvin Tate, successors in interest to plaintiff Mitchell G. King, Jr. NOTE: THIS NOTICE OF CONTINUED APPEARANCE IS FILED TO EXTENT THAT THERE ARE FURTHER PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE INTERVENOR PLAINTIFFS, f. (mcm) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Oct. 2, 1992

Oct. 2, 1992

70

Motion of Intervenor Plaintiffs for a Stay Pending Application for Writ of Mandamus, c/s, f. (mcm) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Oct. 2, 1992

Oct. 2, 1992

71

Memorandum in support of [70-1] motion of Intervenor Plaintiffs for a Stay Pending Application for Writ of Mandamus, c/s, f. (mcm) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Oct. 2, 1992

Oct. 2, 1992

72

Petition for Writ of Mandamus (service copy), f. (mcm) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Oct. 2, 1992

Oct. 2, 1992

73

Response in opposition to [63-1] motion of Intervenor Plaintiffs to Vacate Order of Appointment of Special Master and [Intervenor Plaintiffs'] Response to Procedural Order, and opposition to [70-1] Motion for Stay, c/s, f. (mcm) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Oct. 2, 1992

Oct. 2, 1992

75

Ltr to Special Master Herbert P. Gleason from Patient/Inmate Roger A. Gosselin, et al., re SM's 09/17/92 visit to BTC, exclusion of "class" from TC Legal Committee and Patient Representative Committee,a nd suggestions for appointment of plaintiffs' counsel, f. (mcm) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Oct. 2, 1992

Oct. 2, 1992

Judge A. D. Mazzone . Endorsed Order [re 70-1] Motion of Intervenor Plaintiffs for Stay Pending Application for Writ of Mandamus, DENIED. AGAIN, COUNSEL ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MY EARLIER ORDER. cc/cl via FAX and mail, f. (mcm)

Oct. 2, 1992

Oct. 2, 1992

74

Copy of ltr to AAG William L. Pardee from Atty David R. Geiger re service of Defendants' response to [63-1] Motion of Intervenor Plaintiffs to Vacate, etc. f. (mcm) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Oct. 5, 1992

Oct. 5, 1992

Judge A. D. Mazzone . ORDER [re 25-1] Motion of Pro Se Plaintiffs DeWolfe, Gonsalves and Davis to Reopen 86-1092, DENIED. HOWEVER, THE ISSUES PRESENTED THEREIN ARE APPROPRIATE FOR CONSIDERATION IN THE REOPENED KING v. GREENBLATT CASE, CA 72-788-MA. THE CLERK IS DIRECTED TO FILE ALL PLEADINGS RECEIVED TO DATE, AND ALL FUTURE PLEADINGS, IN THE REOPENED KING CASE, cc/cl, f. (mcm) Modified on 10/20/1992

Oct. 5, 1992

Oct. 5, 1992

Judge A. D. Mazzone . Endorsed Order [re 69-1] NOTICE OF CONTINUED APPEARANCE for Intervenor Plaintiffs: NOTED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH MY PROCEDURAL ORDER, SEPTEMBER 17, 1992, AND FILED, cc/cl, f. (mcm)

Oct. 7, 1992

Oct. 7, 1992

76

Ltr to Clerk from Atty David R. Geiger arguing that various complaints and letters, etc., from patient/inmates should be filed as separate new civil actions, c/s, f. (mcm) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Oct. 13, 1992

Oct. 13, 1992

77

Motion of Intervenor Plaintiffs to Vacate or Clarify Apparent Intervention, c/s, f. (mcm) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Oct. 13, 1992

Oct. 13, 1992

78

Memorandum in support of [77-1] motion of Intervenor Plaintiffs to Vacate or Clarify Apparent Intervention, c/s, f. (mcm) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Oct. 13, 1992

Oct. 13, 1992

79

Copy of Ltr to Special Master Herbert P. Gleason from Patient/Inmate David R. Martel advising that despite appearances no individual therapy is taking place in Unit B-2, f. (mcm) (Entered: 10/20/1992)

Oct. 14, 1992

Oct. 14, 1992

Case Details

State / Territory:

Massachusetts

Case Type(s):

Mental Health (Facility)

Key Dates

Filing Date: March 6, 1972

Closing Date: June 21, 1999

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Residents/Inmates at the Treatment Center for Sexually Dangerous Persons in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Massachusetts (Bridgewater, Plymouth), State

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Due Process: Procedural Due Process

Other Dockets:

District of Massachusetts 1:72-cv-00788

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit 74-01425

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit 89-02051

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit 90-01271

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit 90-01272

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit 90-01616

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit 86-01463

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit 86-01473

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit 92-01043

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit 92-02158

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit 94-01751

Supreme Court of the United States 95-00047

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit 95-01812

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit 97-01278

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit 95-01813

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit 96-01649

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit 97-01021

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit 97-01057

District of Massachusetts 72-cv-00571

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Relief Granted:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Order Duration: 1974 - 1999

Issues

General/Misc.:

Bathing and hygiene

Sanitation / living conditions

Disability and Disability Rights:

Least restrictive environment

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Crowding (General)

Habilitation (training/treatment)

Recreation / Exercise

Medical/Mental Health Care:

Medical care, general

Medical care, unspecified

Mental health care, unspecified