Case: Woodson v. Sully

3:85-cv-03049 | U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas

Filed Date: Feb. 27, 1985

Closed Date: 2011

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Case Summary

On February 27, 1985, prisoners of the Wyandotte County Jail filed this class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Kansas. The plaintiffs sued under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The plaintiffs, represented by private attorneys, sued the Board of County Commissioners of Wyandotte County, three individual commissioners, and the Sheriff of Wyandotte County. The plaintiffs challenged the conditions of their confinement. In 1987, the parties negotiated a stipulated consent de…

On February 27, 1985, prisoners of the Wyandotte County Jail filed this class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Kansas. The plaintiffs sued under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The plaintiffs, represented by private attorneys, sued the Board of County Commissioners of Wyandotte County, three individual commissioners, and the Sheriff of Wyandotte County. The plaintiffs challenged the conditions of their confinement.

In 1987, the parties negotiated a stipulated consent decree under which a new county jail facility was to be constructed. The decree also created a Jail Population Control Committee to oversee operations of the new jail. The decree was approved by the United States District Court for the District of Kansas (Judge Dale Emerson Saffels) and the jail became operational in 1989. In September of 1992, the Court found that the jail was not operating in compliance with the consent order. Woodson v. Sully, 801 F.Supp. 466 (D.Kan. 1992). It denied the parties' request to remove operational control of the jail from the Sheriff and place it in the hands of an entity called the Jail Control Authority. In October of 1992, the Court appointed a Special Master (the opinion does not mention the name of the Special Master) to oversee the defendants' compliance with the original consent order. Finally, on August 1994, the Court issued its final order, finding the defendants in compliance with the original consent order and also creating the position of Jail Administrator (named J.B. Hopkins).

In December of 2000, the defendants filed Motion to Reopen the case for the limited purposes of seeking temporary orders to require the Sheriff to comply with the original consent order and the authority of the Jail Population Control Committee. The defendants sought two remedies: they wanted to close two of the jail's internal facilities to alleviate staffing issues, and second, they renewed their request to remove the Sheriff from operational control of the jail. Before the court could rule on the motion, the parties settled. They submitted an agreement in 2001 that resolved the closure issue but left outstanding the request to find the Sheriff in contempt and remove him from operation of the Jail. In 2002, the Court heard that issue and denied the motion, finding that nobody other than the Sheriff had the authority over the operations of the County Jail. Woodson v. Green, 191 F.Supp.2d 1231 (D.Kan. 2002).

The docket goes on to describe subsequent procedural motions through 2003, when Magistrate Judge (James P. O'Hara) denied a motion to reopen the case and a motion for a hearing. The government appealed this decision, but on July 25, 2003, the government voluntarily dismissed the appeal.

On July 15, 2011, the government moved to terminate the consent decree. After hearing from the plaintiffs and other defendants, Magistrate Judge James P. O'Hara terminated the consent decree on September 13, 2011.

Summary Authors

Rebecca Bloch (4/18/2006)

Jessica Kincaid (4/2/2016)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney for Defendant

Bukaty, Steven A.J. (Kansas)

Bullins, Jeffrey A. (Kansas)

Denk, Daniel B. (Kansas)

Goheen, James R. (Kansas)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Duma, John M. (Kansas)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

3:85-cv-03049

Docket (PACER)

Woodson v. Ash

Sept. 13, 2011

Sept. 13, 2011

Docket
113

3:85-cv-03049

Defendants' Fourth Quarterly Report

Woodson v. Quinn

April 29, 1988

April 29, 1988

Pleading / Motion / Brief
159

3:85-cv-03049

Memorandum and Order

Sept. 8, 1992

Sept. 8, 1992

Order/Opinion
254

3:85-cv-03049

Memorandum and Order

Woodson v. Green

Feb. 26, 2002

Feb. 26, 2002

Order/Opinion
339

3:85-cv-03049

Order [Terminating Consent Decree]

Woodson v. Ash

Sept. 13, 2011

Sept. 13, 2011

Order/Opinion

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/8707303/woodson-v-ash/

Last updated Jan. 14, 2024, 3:02 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
1

COMPLAINT with trial location of Kansas City, KS; Summons(es) issued (DAW) (smnd). (Entered: 01/08/2001)

Feb. 27, 1985

Feb. 27, 1985

PACER
2

DESIGNATION OF PLACE OF TRIAL filed by Plaintiff Helen Woodson - trial to be held in Kansas City (smnd) (Entered: 03/08/2013)

Feb. 27, 1985

Feb. 27, 1985

PACER

FILING FEE PAID in the amount of $60.00, receipt number 25099 (smnd)

Feb. 27, 1985

Feb. 27, 1985

PACER

SUMMONS issued to plaintiffs' counsel for QUINN, BURNS, SCHERZER & TOWNSEND (smnd)

Feb. 27, 1985

Feb. 27, 1985

PACER
3

MOTION to Withdraw as Counsel for Plaintiffs by Richard C. Wallace (smnd) (Entered: 03/08/2013)

March 20, 1985

March 20, 1985

PACER
4

ENTRY OF APPEARANCE of McAnany, Van Cleave & Phillips, P.A. as attorneys for defendants (smnd) (Entered: 03/08/2013)

March 20, 1985

March 20, 1985

PACER
5

MOTION for Enlargement of Time to file answer by defendants (smnd) (Entered: 03/08/2013)

March 20, 1985

March 20, 1985

PACER
6

SUGGESTIONS in Support of 5 Motion for Enlargement of Time by defendants (smnd) (Entered: 03/08/2013)

March 20, 1985

March 20, 1985

PACER
7

ORDER ENTERED: Defendants' motion 5 for enlargement of time is granted. Signed by District Judge Dale E. Saffels on 03/20/1985. (smnd) (Entered: 03/08/2013)

March 20, 1985

March 20, 1985

PACER
8

ORDER ENTERED: Attorney Richard C. Wallace's motion 3 to withdraw as counsel for plaintiffs is granted. Signed by District Judge Dale E. Saffels on 03/28/1985. (smnd) (Entered: 03/08/2013)

March 28, 1985

March 28, 1985

PACER
9

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of plaintiffs' interrogatories to defendants (smnd) (Entered: 03/08/2013)

April 1, 1985

April 1, 1985

PACER
10

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of plaintiffs' request for production of documents to defendants (smnd) (Entered: 03/08/2013)

April 1, 1985

April 1, 1985

PACER
11

AMENDED COMPLAINT filed by plaintiffs for declaratory judgment, injunctive relief and other appropriate relief (smnd) (Entered: 03/08/2013)

April 3, 1985

April 3, 1985

PACER
12

SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT filed by plaintiffs for declaratory judgment, injunctive relief and other appropriate relief (smnd) (Entered: 03/08/2013)

April 16, 1985

April 16, 1985

PACER
13

ANSWER to Second Amended Complaint by defendants (smnd) (Entered: 03/08/2013)

April 22, 1985

April 22, 1985

PACER
14

MOTION for Order Establishing Class Action and for Certification of the Class by plaintiffs (smnd) (Main Document 14 replaced on 3/25/2013) (smnd). (Entered: 03/08/2013)

April 26, 1985

April 26, 1985

PACER
15

MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT of 14 Motion for Order Establishing Class Action and for Certification by plaintiffs (smnd) (Entered: 03/08/2013)

April 26, 1985

April 26, 1985

PACER
16

NOTICE OF SERVICE of interrogatory answers of defendants to plaintiffs (smnd) (Entered: 03/08/2013)

May 6, 1985

May 6, 1985

PACER
17

NOTICE OF SERVICE of defendants' responses to plaintiffs' request for production of documents (smnd) (Entered: 03/08/2013)

May 6, 1985

May 6, 1985

PACER
18

RESPONSE by defendants to 14 motion for certification of a class action (smnd) (Entered: 03/08/2013)

May 6, 1985

May 6, 1985

PACER
19

NOTICE OF SERVICE of defendants' first interrogatories and first request for production of documents to plaintiffs (smnd) (Entered: 03/08/2013)

May 14, 1985

May 14, 1985

PACER
20

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: Plaintiffs' motion for an order establishing a class action and for certification of a class is hereby held in abeyance pending additional limited discovery. The parties shall have sixty (60) days from the date this memorandum and order is filed in which to conduct discovery relevant to the issues of class certification. Plaintiffs thereafter shall have fifteen (15) days to supplement their brief and defendants shall have ten (10) days thereafter to respond. Signed by District Judge Dale E. Saffels on 06/06/1985. (smnd) (Entered: 03/08/2013)

June 7, 1985

June 7, 1985

PACER
21

MOTION for Extension of Time to respond to defendants' discovery requests by plaintiffs (smnd) (Entered: 03/08/2013)

June 17, 1985

June 17, 1985

PACER
22

SUGGESTIONS IN SUPPORT of plaintiffs' motion 21 for extension of time to respond to defendants' discovery requests (smnd) (Entered: 03/08/2013)

June 17, 1985

June 17, 1985

PACER
23

ORDER ENTERED: Plaintiffs have up to and including July 31, 1985, to respond to the foregoing discovery requests of defendants. Signed by Magistrate Judge John C. Tillotson on 07/01/1985. (smnd) (Entered: 03/08/2013)

July 18, 1985

July 18, 1985

PACER
24

SCHEDULING ORDER ENTERED: Final pretrial order scheduled for 11/13/1985 at 11:30 a.m. conducted by telephone to be initiated by Magistrate Judge. Signed by Magistrate Judge John C. Tillotson on 07/12/1985. (smnd) (Entered: 03/08/2013)

July 18, 1985

July 18, 1985

PACER
25

NOTICE OF SERVICE of plaintiffs' interrogatory responses (smnd) (Entered: 03/08/2013)

Aug. 1, 1985

Aug. 1, 1985

PACER
26

NOTICE OF SERVICE of plaintiffs' responses to defendants' first request for production of documents (smnd) (Entered: 03/08/2013)

Aug. 1, 1985

Aug. 1, 1985

PACER
27

NOTICE OF SERVICE of plaintiffs' supplemental interrogatory responses (smnd) (Entered: 03/08/2013)

Aug. 22, 1985

Aug. 22, 1985

PACER
28

MOTION of plaintiffs for leave to file supplemental brief in support of motion for class certification out of time (smnd) (Entered: 03/08/2013)

Aug. 22, 1985

Aug. 22, 1985

PACER
29

SUGGESTIONS IN SUPPORT of 28 motion for leave to file plaintiffs' supplemental brief out of time (smnd) (Entered: 03/08/2013)

Aug. 22, 1985

Aug. 22, 1985

PACER
30

ORDER ENTERED: Plaintiffs are allowed to file their supplemental brief in support of motion for class certification out of time. Signed by District Judge Dale E. Saffels on 08/23/1985. (smnd) (Entered: 03/08/2013)

Aug. 23, 1985

Aug. 23, 1985

PACER
31

SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification (Attachments: #(1) Exhibit A; #(2) Exhibit B; #(3) Exhibit C; #(4) Exhibit D; #(5) Exhibit E; #(6) Exhibit F) (smnd) (Entered: 03/08/2013)

Aug. 23, 1985

Aug. 23, 1985

PACER
32

MOTION for Leave to File Suggestions Opposing Supplemental Brief in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification by Defendants (smnd) (Entered: 03/08/2013)

Sept. 3, 1985

Sept. 3, 1985

PACER
33

ORDER ENTERED: Defendants' time within which to file their response to plaintiffs' supplemental brief in support of class certification is extended to and including September 4, 1985. Signed by District Judge Sam A. Crow on 09/03/1985. (smnd) (Entered: 03/08/2013)

Sept. 3, 1985

Sept. 3, 1985

PACER
34

SUGGESTIONS in Opposition to Motion for Order Establishing Class Action and for Certification of the Class by Defendants (Attachments: #(1) Exhibit I; #(2) Exhibit II; #(3) Exhibit III; #(4) Exhibit IV; #(5) Exhibit V; #(6) Exhibit VI) (smnd) (Entered: 03/08/2013)

Sept. 5, 1985

Sept. 5, 1985

PACER
35

MOTION to Strike Supplemental Affidavit in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Classification or Alternatively Motion for Leave to Supplement Defendants' Suggestions Opposing Class Certification by defendants (smnd) (Entered: 03/08/2013)

Sept. 10, 1985

Sept. 10, 1985

PACER
36

SUPPLEMENTAL AFFIDAVIT in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Classification by plaintiffs (smnd) (Entered: 03/08/2013)

Sept. 11, 1985

Sept. 11, 1985

PACER
37

SUGGESTIONS by plaintiffs in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Strike Supplemental Affidavit in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Certification or Alternatively Motion for Leave to Supplement Defendants' Suggestions Opposing Class Certification (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

Sept. 12, 1985

Sept. 12, 1985

PACER
38

MOTION of defendants for Protective Order (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

Sept. 24, 1985

Sept. 24, 1985

PACER
39

PROTECTIVE ORDER ENTERED: In the event that documents or portions of transcripts designated confidential are deposited with the clerk of the court, they shall be filed in an envelope bearing confidential designation. This order shall continue in effect until further order of the court. Within 90 days of final adjudication, materials under seal of the clerk of this court shall be disposed of as the court may order according to stipulation of interested parties, upon motion of any interested party or upon court's own initiative. Signed by District Judge Dale E. Saffels on 10/09/1985. (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

Oct. 15, 1985

Oct. 15, 1985

PACER
40

NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants' Supplemental Response to Plaintiffs' Request for Production of Documents (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

Oct. 29, 1985

Oct. 29, 1985

PACER
41

MOTION of plaintiffs for an Order Compelling Discovery and for Plaintiffs' Reasonable Expenses (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

Oct. 30, 1985

Oct. 30, 1985

PACER
42

SUGGESETIONS of plaintiffs in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for an Order Compelling Discovery and for Plaintiffs' Reasonable Expenses (Attachments: #(1) Exhibit A; #(2) Exhibit B; #(3) Exhibit C) (smnd) Modified on 3/11/2013 (smnd). (Entered: 03/11/2013)

Oct. 30, 1985

Oct. 30, 1985

PACER
43

MOTION of plaintiffs for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery and to Amend Scheduling Order (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

Oct. 30, 1985

Oct. 30, 1985

PACER
44

SUGGESTIONS in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery and to Amend Scheduling Order (Attachments: #(1) Exhibit A) (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

Oct. 30, 1985

Oct. 30, 1985

PACER
45

MOTION of defendants for Leave to File Witness and Exhibit Lists Out of Time (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

Oct. 31, 1985

Oct. 31, 1985

PACER
46

RESPONSE of Defendants' to Plaintiffs' Motion and Suggestions in Support for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery and to Amend Scheduling Order (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

Nov. 12, 1985

Nov. 12, 1985

PACER
47

SUGGESTIONS of defendants in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for an Order Compelling Discovery and for Plaintiffs' Reasonable Expenses (Attachments: #(1) Exhibit 1; #(2) Exhibit 2) (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

Nov. 12, 1985

Nov. 12, 1985

PACER
48

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER ENTERED: Plaintiffs' motion for certification of class action is denied. Defendants' motion objecting to affidavit of Tommy Watson is sustained. Signed by District Judge Dale E. Saffels on 11/13/1985. (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

Nov. 13, 1985

Nov. 13, 1985

PACER
49

SECOND SCHEDULING ORDER ENTERED: A final pretrial conference shall be scheduled for 05/14/86 at 11:00 a.m. at Courtroom, Federal Building, Leavenworth, Kansas. Signed by Magistrate Judge John C. Tillotson on 11/18/1985. (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

Nov. 20, 1985

Nov. 20, 1985

PACER
50

ORDER ENTERED: Defendants' motion for leave to file lists of witnesses and exhibits out of time 45 is granted. The clerk shall file lists of witness and exhibits. Plaintiffs' motion for extension of time to complete discovery 43 is rendered moot by reason of court's second scheduling order. Signed by Magistrate Judge John C. Tillotson on 11/18/1985. (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

Nov. 20, 1985

Nov. 20, 1985

PACER
51

DEFENDANTS' WITNESS LIST AND EXHIBIT LIST (smnd) (Main Document 51 replaced on 3/25/2013) (smnd). (Entered: 03/11/2013)

Nov. 20, 1985

Nov. 20, 1985

PACER
52

ORDER ENTERED: Plaintiffs' motion for order compelling discovery and for reasonable expense is granted and plaintiffs' interrogatories 1, 3, 24, 26 and 29, and request for production of documents C, F, I, K and L, be appropriately responded to within thirty (30) days from the date of this order. Based upon defendants' response 49 to plaintiffs' motion, the Magistrate finds that defendants were substantially justified in maintaining their objections herein and there should be no award of expense in connection with this motion. Signed by Magistrate Judge John C. Tillotson on 12/09/85. (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

Dec. 11, 1985

Dec. 11, 1985

PACER
53

NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants' Second Supplemental Response to Plaintiffs' Request for Production (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

Jan. 8, 1986

Jan. 8, 1986

PACER
54

NOTICE OF SERVICE of Supplemental Responses to Plaintiffs' Interrogatories 1, 3, 24, 26 and 29 (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

Jan. 8, 1986

Jan. 8, 1986

PACER
55

NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Father Carl Kabat's Supplemental Responses to Defendants' First Interrogatories (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

Feb. 6, 1986

Feb. 6, 1986

PACER
56

DEFENDANTS' SUPPLEMENTAL EXHIBIT LIST (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

March 3, 1986

March 3, 1986

PACER
57

DEFENDANTS' SUPPLEMENTAL WITNESS LIST (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

March 3, 1986

March 3, 1986

PACER
58

NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants' Supplemental Response to Plaintiffs' Interrogatory Number 3 (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

March 7, 1986

March 7, 1986

PACER
59

MOTION of defendants to Dismiss (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

March 24, 1986

March 24, 1986

PACER
60

SUGGESTIONS of defendants in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss (Attachments: #(1) Exhibit 1; #(2) Exhibit 2; #(3) Exhibit 3; #(4) Exhibit 4; #(5) Exhibit 5; #(6) Exhibit 6) (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

March 24, 1986

March 24, 1986

PACER
61

MOTION of defendants for Extension of Time to Submit Expert Information (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

March 26, 1986

March 26, 1986

PACER
62

SUGGESTIONS of defendants in Support of Motion for Extension of Time to Submit Expert Information (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

March 26, 1986

March 26, 1986

PACER
63

MOTION of plaintiffs for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery and to Amend Scheduling Order (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

April 1, 1986

April 1, 1986

PACER
64

SUGGESTIONS of plaintiffs in Support of Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery and to Amend Scheduling Order (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

April 1, 1986

April 1, 1986

PACER
65

MOTION AND SUGGESTIONS of plaintiffs for Leave to File Witness and Exhibit Lists Out of Time (Attachments: #(1) Plaintiffs' Witness & Exhibit Lists) (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

April 1, 1986

April 1, 1986

PACER
66

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS by counsel for plaintiffs (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

April 2, 1986

April 2, 1986

PACER
67

ORDER ENTERED: The second scheduling order 49 is amended. Plaintiffs' expert's report shall be furnished to defendants' counsel on or before May 1, 1986; defendants' expert's report shall be furnished to plaintiffs' counsel on or before June 1, 1986; all remaining discovery shall be completed by July 1, 1986; all amendments to pleadings, parties or requests therefor shall be filed on or before July 1, 1986; and any dispositive motions and supporting memoranda shall be filed on or before July 1, 1986. A final pretrial conference shall be held July 9, 1986, at 11:00 a.m. The remaining provisions of the second scheduling order shall remain in full force and effect. Signed by Magistrate Judge John C. Tillotson on 04/02/86. (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

April 3, 1986

April 3, 1986

PACER
68

ORDER ENTERED: Plaintiffs' motion for leave to file witness and exhibit lists out of time is granted. Signed by Magistrate Judge John C. Tillotson on 04/02/86. (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

April 3, 1986

April 3, 1986

PACER
69

WITNESS LIST of plaintiffs (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

April 3, 1986

April 3, 1986

PACER
70

EXHIBIT LIST of plaintiffs (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

April 3, 1986

April 3, 1986

PACER
71

MOTION of plaintiffs for Extension of Time to Respond to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

April 7, 1986

April 7, 1986

PACER
72

SUGGESTIONS of plaintiffs in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

April 7, 1986

April 7, 1986

PACER
73

NOTICE OF SERVICE of plaintiffs' Supplemental Interrogatory Responses (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

April 9, 1986

April 9, 1986

PACER
74

ORDER ENTERED: Plaintiffs' time in which to file a response to defendants' motion to dismiss is extended to and including April 14, 1986. Signed by Magistrate Judge John C. Tillotson on 04/09/86. (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

April 10, 1986

April 10, 1986

PACER
75

MOTION of plaintiffs for Leave to File Out of Time (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

April 15, 1986

April 15, 1986

PACER
76

SUGGESTIONS of plaintiffs in Support of Motion for Leave to File Plaintiffs' Suggestions in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Out Of Time (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

April 15, 1986

April 15, 1986

PACER
77

MOTION to Intervene by Richard Trotter and Nickie Ray Bowie (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

April 15, 1986

April 15, 1986

PACER
78

SUGGESTIONS of plaintiffs in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss (Attachments: #(1) Exhibit 1) (smnd) (Main Document 78 replaced on 3/26/2013) (smnd). (Entered: 03/11/2013)

April 15, 1986

April 15, 1986

PACER
79

RENEWED MOTION of plaintiffs for Order Establishing Class Action and for Certification of the Case (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

April 15, 1986

April 15, 1986

PACER
80

MEMORANDUM in Support of Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Certification of a Class Action (Attachments: #(1) Exhibit A; #(2) Exhibit B; #(3) Exhibit C; #(4) Exhibit D; #(5) Exhibit E; #(6) Exhibit F; #(7) Exhibit G; #(8) Exhibit H; #(9) Exhibit I; #(10) Exhibit J; #(11) Exhibit K) (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

April 15, 1986

April 15, 1986

PACER
81

MOTION of defendants for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiffs' Suggestions in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss, Plaintiffs' Motion to Intervene and Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Class Certification (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

April 21, 1986

April 21, 1986

PACER
82

SUGGESTIONS of defendants in Support of Defendants' Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiffs' Suggestions in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss, Plaintiffs' Motion to Intervene and Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Class Certification (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

April 21, 1986

April 21, 1986

PACER
83

ORDER ENTERED: Plaintiffs are allowed to file their Suggestions in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss out of time. Signed by Magistrate Judge John C. Tillotson on 04/22/86. (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

April 25, 1986

April 25, 1986

PACER
84

ORDER ENTERED: Defendants' motion for extension of time to respond to plaintiffs' suggestions in opposition to defendants' motion to dismiss, plaintiffs' motion to intervene and plaintiffs' renewed motion for class certificateion is granted. Defendants are granted to and including May 13, 1986, in which to file their replies to plaintiffs' suggestions and motions. Signed by Magistrate Judge John C. Tillotson on 04/23/86. (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

April 25, 1986

April 25, 1986

PACER
85

JOINT MOTION of parties to Abate Proceedings for Ninety Days (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

May 12, 1986

May 12, 1986

PACER
86

SUGGESTIONS in Support of Motion to Abate Proceedings for Ninety Days (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

May 12, 1986

May 12, 1986

PACER
87

ORDER ABATING PROCEEDINGS FOR NINETY DAYS ENTERED: The schedule for proceeding herein is suspended until August 11, 1986. On or before that date, the parties shall file a report with the court on the progress of settlement negotiations. Signed by District Judge Dale E. Saffels on 05/12/86. (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

May 12, 1986

May 12, 1986

PACER
88

JOINT REPORT of Parties on Progress of Settlement Negotiations and JOINT MOTION to Abate Proceedings for an Additional Ninety Days (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

Aug. 12, 1986

Aug. 12, 1986

PACER
89

ORDER ABATING PROCEEDING FOR ADDITIONAL NINETY DAYS: The schedule for proceeding herein is further suspended until November 10, 1986. On or before that date, the parties shall file a report with the court on the progress of settlement netogiations. Signed by District Judge Dale E. Saffels on 08/12/86. (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

Aug. 12, 1986

Aug. 12, 1986

PACER
90

LETTER to Magistrate Judge re: settlement negotiations (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

Aug. 22, 1986

Aug. 22, 1986

PACER
91

JOINT REPORT of Parties on Progress of Settlement Negotiations and JOINT MOTION to Abate Proceedings for an Additional Ninety Days (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

Nov. 12, 1986

Nov. 12, 1986

PACER
92

ORDER ABATING PROCEEDING FOR AN ADDITIONAL NINETY DAYS: The schedule for proceeding further is suspended until February 9, 1987. On or before that date, the parties shall file a report with the court on the progress of settlement negotiations. Signed by District Judge Dale E. Saffels on 11/12/86. (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

Nov. 12, 1986

Nov. 12, 1986

PACER
93

JOINT REPORT of Parties on Progress of Settlement Negotiations and JOINT MOTION to Abate Proceedings for an Additional Forty-Five Days (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

Feb. 9, 1987

Feb. 9, 1987

PACER
94

ORDER ABATING PROCEEDING FOR AN ADDITIONAL FORTY-FIVE DAYS: The schedule for proceeding herein is further suspended until March 26, 1987. On or before that date, the parties shall file a report with the court on the progress of settlement negotiations. Signed by District Judge Dale E. Saffels on 02/09/87. (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

Feb. 9, 1987

Feb. 9, 1987

PACER
95

CONSENT JUDGMENT AND DECREE ENTERED: This court shall retain jurisdiction concerning all matters until one year from the date of inmate occupancy of the new jail facility. If defendants are in satisfactory compliance with all terms and conditions of this order at that time, the case may be dismissed by agreement of the parties. Assessment of costs and attorneys' fees, if any, are reserved for later determination. Signed by District Judge Dale E. Saffels on 03/30/87. (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

March 30, 1987

March 30, 1987

PACER
96

FIRST QUARTERLY REPORT of defendants (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

July 15, 1987

July 15, 1987

PACER
97

MOTION of plaintiffs for Attorney Fee Award (Attachments: #(1) Exhibits) (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

Oct. 5, 1987

Oct. 5, 1987

PACER
98

SUGGESTIONS of plaintiffs in Support of Motion for Attorney Fee Award (Attachments: #(1) Affidavits) (smnd) (Entered: 03/11/2013)

Oct. 5, 1987

Oct. 5, 1987

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: Kansas

Case Type(s):

Jail Conditions

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 27, 1985

Closing Date: 2011

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

prisoners of the Wyandotte County Jail

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: Unknown

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Wyandotte County Jail (Wyandotte), County

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Any published opinion

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: 1987 - 2011

Issues

General:

Totality of conditions

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Crowding / caseload

Type of Facility:

Government-run