Case: Orndorff v. Jefferson County

3:02-cv-05096 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington

Filed Date: Feb. 25, 2002

Closed Date: 2004

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Case Summary

On February 25, 2002, an inmate at the Jefferson County Jail in Port Hadlock, Washington, brought a class action lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington against Jefferson County and corrections officials alleging inadequate health care, access to courts, staffing and unsanitary conditions. The inmates were represented by the American Civil Liberties Union. On August 22, 2002, the court certified the class as all current or future persons…

On February 25, 2002, an inmate at the Jefferson County Jail in Port Hadlock, Washington, brought a class action lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington against Jefferson County and corrections officials alleging inadequate health care, access to courts, staffing and unsanitary conditions. The inmates were represented by the American Civil Liberties Union. On August 22, 2002, the court certified the class as all current or future persons incarcerated in the Jefferson County Jail. The parties entered into a settlement agreement in which the defendants agreed to seek mental health accreditation for the jail, maintain the temperature in the jail within a mandated range, ensure inmates receive adequate hygiene supplies, offer recreation to inmates at least one hour per day seven days per week, fix and maintain the plumbing, provide personal storage for each inmate, prepare fire preparedness plans, maintain a log for use of the crisis cell and use of force, revise grievance and medical request forms, and prohibit jail staff from reading inmate mail. On January 27, 2004, after a fairness hearing the court (Judge Ronald Leighton) approved the settlement agreement and dismissed the case.

Summary Authors

Jaclyn Adams (4/5/2006)

People


Judge(s)

Leighton, Ronald B. (Washington)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Caplan, Aaron H. (Washington)

Fathi, David Cyrus (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Payne, Jon A. (Washington)

Silke, David W. (Washington)

Judge(s)

Leighton, Ronald B. (Washington)

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3:02-cv-05096

Docket [PACER]

March 10, 2005

March 10, 2005

Docket
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Complaint- Class Action

Feb. 25, 2002

Feb. 25, 2002

Complaint

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Settlement Agreement

Oct. 6, 2003

Oct. 6, 2003

Settlement Agreement
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Order Approving Settlment Agreement and Dismissing Litigation

Jan. 27, 2004

Jan. 27, 2004

Order/Opinion

3:02-cv-05096

Court Approves Settlement of ACLU Lawsuit to Improve Conditions at County Jail in Washington State

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Jan. 28, 2004

Jan. 28, 2004

Press Release

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Docket

Last updated March 27, 2024, 3:15 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
1

COMPLAINT class action (Summons(es) issued) Receipt # 404849 (JAB) (Entered: 02/26/2002)

Feb. 25, 2002

Feb. 25, 2002

2

MOTION by plaintiff to certify class action NOTED FOR 3/29/02 (JAB) (Entered: 02/26/2002)

Feb. 25, 2002

Feb. 25, 2002

LODGED ORDER: re: motion to certify class action [2-1] (JAB) (Entered: 02/26/2002)

Feb. 26, 2002

Feb. 26, 2002

3

MINUTE ORDER RE: INITIAL DISCLOSURES, JOINT STATUS REPORT AND EARLY SETTLEMENT. Joint Status Report due 5/13/02 (cc: counsel, Judge) (EC) (Entered: 02/26/2002)

Feb. 26, 2002

Feb. 26, 2002

4

MINUTE ORDER re: DISCOVERY and DEPOSITIONS by Judge Robert J. Bryan (cc: counsel, Judge) (EC) (Entered: 02/26/2002)

Feb. 26, 2002

Feb. 26, 2002

5

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for all dfts by David W Silke (CAR) (Entered: 03/06/2002)

March 6, 2002

March 6, 2002

6

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE upon defendant Steve Richmond of summons/complaint on 3/11/02 (CM) (Entered: 03/19/2002)

March 18, 2002

March 18, 2002

7

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of summons/complaint upon Donna M. Eldridge on 3/12/02 (EC) (Entered: 03/20/2002)

March 20, 2002

March 20, 2002

9

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE upon defendant Peter Piccini of summons/complaint on 3/15/02 (EC) (Entered: 03/21/2002)

March 20, 2002

March 20, 2002

10

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE upon defendant Carla Schuck of summons/complaint on 3/14/02 (EC) (Entered: 03/21/2002)

March 20, 2002

March 20, 2002

8

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of summons/complaint, motion for class certification upon Donna Eldridge on 3/12/02 (EC) (Entered: 03/21/2002)

March 21, 2002

March 21, 2002

PROPOSED Stip/Order to Renote Motion re: motion to certify class action [2-1] (EC) (Entered: 03/28/2002)

March 28, 2002

March 28, 2002

11

STIPULATION and ORDER by Judge Robert J. Bryan: RENOTED FOR 4/26/02 motion to certify class action [2-1] (cc: counsel, Judge) (EC) (Entered: 03/28/2002)

March 28, 2002

March 28, 2002

PROPOSED Stip/Order to Renote Mtn (CAR) (Entered: 04/22/2002)

April 22, 2002

April 22, 2002

12

STIPULATION and ORDER by Judge Robert J. Bryan that the motion for class certification [2-1] isi RENOTED to 5/24/02. **SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS** (cc: Judge) (CAR) (Entered: 04/23/2002)

April 22, 2002

April 22, 2002

13

JOINT STATUS REPORT AND DISCOVERY PLAN filed by all parties. Est. Trial Days: 5-7 Attornies: attorney for defendant, attorney for plaintiff (EC) (Entered: 05/15/2002)

May 15, 2002

May 15, 2002

PROPOSED Stip/Order to Renote motion to certify class action [2-1] to 6/28/02 (EC) (Entered: 05/15/2002)

May 15, 2002

May 15, 2002

14

STIPULATION and ORDER by Judge Robert J. Bryan: RENOTED FOR 6/28/02 motion to certify class action [2-1] (cc: counsel, Judge) (EC) (Entered: 05/16/2002)

May 16, 2002

May 16, 2002

16

ANSWER to complaint [1-1] by defendant (EC) (Entered: 06/05/2002)

June 4, 2002

June 4, 2002

PROPOSED Stip/Order to Renote Motion to certify class action [2-1] (EC) (Entered: 06/19/2002)

June 19, 2002

June 19, 2002

17

STIPULATION and ORDER by Judge Jack E. Tanner RENOTING FOR 7/12/02 motion to certify class action [2-1] (cc: counsel, Judge) (EC) (Entered: 06/21/2002)

June 21, 2002

June 21, 2002

PROPOSED Stip/Order to Renote Motion re: motion to certify class action [2-1] (EC) (Entered: 07/10/2002)

July 8, 2002

July 8, 2002

18

STIPULATION and ORDER by Judge Robert J. Bryan: RENOTED FOR 8/23/02 motion to certify class action [2-1]; response ddl 8/15/02; reply ddl 8/22/02 (cc: counsel, Judge) (EC) (Entered: 07/12/2002)

July 12, 2002

July 12, 2002

19

NOTICE of Unavailability of counsel David W Silke for defendant Steve Richmond from 7/11/02 to 7/25/02 (EC) (Entered: 07/15/2002)

July 15, 2002

July 15, 2002

PROPOSED Stipulation & Order to Compel the Attendance of Plt Shawn Orndorff at His Deposision Noted for Aug 1, 2002 (DK) (Entered: 07/23/2002)

July 22, 2002

July 22, 2002

20

STIPULATION and ORDER to compel attendance of Pl Shawn Orndorff at depo noted for 8/1/02 by Judge Robert J. Bryan (cc: counsel, Judge) (EC) (Entered: 07/24/2002)

July 24, 2002

July 24, 2002

21

Dfts' Mem in Opp to pltf's motion to certify class action [2-1] (DK) (Entered: 08/19/2002)

Aug. 16, 2002

Aug. 16, 2002

22

Dfts' DECLARATION of David W. Silke re mtn for class certification [21-1] (DK) (Entered: 08/19/2002)

Aug. 16, 2002

Aug. 16, 2002

23

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE by defendant of motion response [21-1], of declaration [22-1] (DK) (Entered: 08/19/2002)

Aug. 16, 2002

Aug. 16, 2002

24

REPLY by plaintiff TO RESPONSE to P's motion to certify class action [2-1] (EC) (Entered: 08/23/2002)

Aug. 22, 2002

Aug. 22, 2002

25

DECLARATION of Bob Allen by plaintiff re P's motion to certify class action [2-1] (EC) (Entered: 08/23/2002)

Aug. 22, 2002

Aug. 22, 2002

26

DECLARATION of Kenneth B. Baker by plaintiff re P's motion to certify class action [2-1] (EC) (Entered: 08/23/2002)

Aug. 22, 2002

Aug. 22, 2002

27

DECLARATION of Brittany Bowman by plaintiff re P's motion to certify class action [2-1] (EC) (Entered: 08/23/2002)

Aug. 22, 2002

Aug. 22, 2002

28

DECLARATION of Brook R. Call by plaintiff re P's motion to certify class action [2-1] (EC) (Entered: 08/23/2002)

Aug. 22, 2002

Aug. 22, 2002

29

DECLARATION of Aaron H. Caplan by plaintiff re P's motion to certify class action [2-1] (EC) (Entered: 08/23/2002)

Aug. 22, 2002

Aug. 22, 2002

30

DECLARATION of Heath Cowing by plaintiff re P's motion to certify class action [2-1] (EC) (Entered: 08/23/2002)

Aug. 22, 2002

Aug. 22, 2002

31

DECLARATION of Michael DiPietro by plaintiff re P's motion to certify class action [2-1] (EC) (Entered: 08/23/2002)

Aug. 22, 2002

Aug. 22, 2002

32

DECLARATION of Dave Crook by plaintiff re P's motion to certify class action [2-1] (EC) (Entered: 08/23/2002)

Aug. 22, 2002

Aug. 22, 2002

33

DECLARATION of Roger Dumont by plaintiff re P's motion to certify class action [2-1] (EC) (Entered: 08/23/2002)

Aug. 22, 2002

Aug. 22, 2002

34

DECLARATION of Albert Dyke by plaintiff re P's motion to certify class action [2-1] (EC) (Entered: 08/23/2002)

Aug. 22, 2002

Aug. 22, 2002

35

DECLARATION of Susie Erikson by plaintiff re P's motion to certify class action [2-1] (EC) (Entered: 08/23/2002)

Aug. 22, 2002

Aug. 22, 2002

36

DECLARATION of Alicia Erikson by plaintiff re P's motion to certify class action [2-1] (EC) (Entered: 08/23/2002)

Aug. 22, 2002

Aug. 22, 2002

37

DECLARATION of Carolyn Hoffmann by plaintiff re P's motion to certify class action [2-1] (EC) (Entered: 08/23/2002)

Aug. 22, 2002

Aug. 22, 2002

38

DECLARATION of John French by plaintiff re P's motion to certify class action [2-1] (EC) (Entered: 08/23/2002)

Aug. 22, 2002

Aug. 22, 2002

39

DECLARATION of Mark Jochem by plaintiff re P's motion to certify class action [2-1] (EC) (Entered: 08/23/2002)

Aug. 22, 2002

Aug. 22, 2002

40

DECLARATION of David James by plaintiff re P's motion to certify class action [2-1] (EC) (Entered: 08/23/2002)

Aug. 22, 2002

Aug. 22, 2002

41

DECLARATION of Reid Johnston by plaintiff re P's motion to certify class action [2-1] (EC) (Entered: 08/23/2002)

Aug. 22, 2002

Aug. 22, 2002

42

DECLARATION of Amber Mallory by plaintiff re P's motion to certify class action [2-1] (EC) (Entered: 08/23/2002)

Aug. 22, 2002

Aug. 22, 2002

43

DECLARATION of Douglas Montgomery by plaintiff re P's motion to certify class action [2-1] (EC) (Entered: 08/23/2002)

Aug. 22, 2002

Aug. 22, 2002

44

DECLARATION of John Mallory by plaintiff re P's motion to certify class action [2-1] (EC) (Entered: 08/23/2002)

Aug. 22, 2002

Aug. 22, 2002

45

DECLARATION of David McMillon by plaintiff re P's motion to certify class action [2-1] (EC) (Entered: 08/23/2002)

Aug. 22, 2002

Aug. 22, 2002

46

DECLARATION of George C. Reutter by plaintiff re P's motion to certify class action [2-1] (EC) (Entered: 08/23/2002)

Aug. 22, 2002

Aug. 22, 2002

48

DECLARATION of Monte Woolman by plaintiff re P's motion to certify class action [2-1] (EC) (Entered: 08/23/2002)

Aug. 22, 2002

Aug. 22, 2002

49

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE by plaintiff of declaration [48-1], of declaration [47-1], of declaration [46-1], of declaration [45-1], of declaration [44-1], of declaration [43-1], of declaration [42-1], of declaration [41-1], of declaration [40-1], of declaration [39-1], of declaration [38-1], of declaration [37-1], of declaration [36-1], of declaration [35-1], of declaration [34-1], of declaration [33-1], of declaration [32-1], of declaration [31-1], of declaration [30-1], of declaration [29-1], of declaration [28-1], of declaration [27-1], of declaration [26-1], of declaration [25-1], of motion reply [24-1] (EC) (Entered: 08/23/2002)

Aug. 22, 2002

Aug. 22, 2002

50

ORDER by Judge Robert J. Bryan GRANTING motion to certify class action: Pltf's mtn for class certification is GRANTED. The court hereby CERTIFIES the following pltf class pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P.23(a) & 23 (b)(2): All persons who are now, or who will in the future be, incarcerated in the Jefferson County Jail. [2-1] (cc: counsel, Judge) (DK) (Entered: 09/04/2002)

Sept. 3, 2002

Sept. 3, 2002

PROPOSED Stip/Order re Class Notice (EC) (Entered: 10/30/2002)

Oct. 29, 2002

Oct. 29, 2002

PROPOSED Stip/Order for Health Care Inf (EC) (Entered: 10/30/2002)

Oct. 29, 2002

Oct. 29, 2002

51

LETTER by Judge Bryan directed to all cnsl re: Stipulated Protective Order for Health Care Information [0-0] (CAR) (Entered: 10/31/2002)

Oct. 31, 2002

Oct. 31, 2002

52

STIPULATION and ORDER RE CLASS NOTICE by Judge Robert J. Bryan: see order for details (cc: counsel, Judge) (EC) (Entered: 11/14/2002)

Nov. 13, 2002

Nov. 13, 2002

PROPOSED Stipulation & Order Re: Discovery Deadlines (DK) (Entered: 11/19/2002)

Nov. 15, 2002

Nov. 15, 2002

56

LETTER from inmate Bill Morris to Judge Bryan re: good-time issues (DK) (Entered: 11/21/2002)

Nov. 19, 2002

Nov. 19, 2002

53

MOTION by plaintiff to compel NOTED FOR 12/6/02 (DK) (Entered: 11/21/2002)

Nov. 20, 2002

Nov. 20, 2002

54

ORDER on Pltfs' Motion to Compel Production of Health Care Information by Judge Robert J. Bryan: Dfts shall produce jail health care records of current or former prisoners requested by Pltfs. Dfts shall disclose the identitites of current or former prisoners who may have required health care while incarcerated at the jail, including the nature of the required health care. Pltfs, shall use the info produced pursuant to this order only for purposes of this litigation, which includes prep of expert opinions & testimony, intro & filing of exhibits. Other disclosures outside the litigation are prohibited. **SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS** [53-1] (cc: counsel, Judge) (DK) Modified on 12/18/2002 (Entered: 11/21/2002)

Nov. 20, 2002

Nov. 20, 2002

55

STIPULATION and ORDER Re: Discovery Deadlines by Judge Robert J. Bryan discovery ddl - 1/31/03; mtn filing ddl - 2/13/03 Disclose Expert Witnesses by 1/3/03; (cc: counsel, Judge) (DK) (Entered: 11/21/2002)

Nov. 20, 2002

Nov. 20, 2002

57

LETTER from Judge Bryan addressed to inmate Bill Morris in response to letter [56-1] (DK) (Entered: 11/21/2002)

Nov. 20, 2002

Nov. 20, 2002

58

MINUTE ORDER by Judge Robert J. Bryan re: conference call conducted on 11/18/02 w/Court & counsel. The Court issued no rulings during this dicussion. **SEE MINUTE ORDER FOR DETAILS** (cc: counsel, Judge) (DK) (Entered: 11/21/2002)

Nov. 20, 2002

Nov. 20, 2002

59

MAIL RETURNED re: response letter re good time credits [57-1] addressed to Bill Norris (CAR) (Entered: 11/26/2002)

Nov. 26, 2002

Nov. 26, 2002

60

MINUTE ORDER by Judge Robert J. Bryan that the above entitled cause of action is DIRECTLY REASSIGNED to the HONORABLE RONALD B. LEIGHTON. All future pleadings shall bear cause number C02-5096 (RJB)RBL and have Judge Leighton's name in the upper right hand corner. Cnsl is directed to amd their pleadings to reflect this chg. (cc: counsel, Judge) (CAR) (Entered: 11/27/2002)

Nov. 27, 2002

Nov. 27, 2002

61

MINUTE ORDER: by Judge Ronald B. Leighton referring matter to Magistrate Martinez for a settlement conference (cc: counsel, Judge) (EC) (Entered: 01/10/2003)

Jan. 9, 2003

Jan. 9, 2003

62

MOTION by plaintiff for partial summary judgment on First Amendment claims NOTED FOR 1/31/03 (EC) (Entered: 01/13/2003)

Jan. 9, 2003

Jan. 9, 2003

63

DECLARATION of Mike Godwin by plaintiff re P's motion for partial summary judgment on First Amendment claims [62-1] (EC) (Entered: 01/13/2003)

Jan. 9, 2003

Jan. 9, 2003

64

DECLARATION of Lara Stemple by plaintiff re P's motion for partial summary judgment on First Amendment claims [62-1] (EC) (Entered: 01/13/2003)

Jan. 9, 2003

Jan. 9, 2003

65

DECLARATION of Gail Gove by plaintiff re P's motion for partial summary judgment on First Amendment claims [62-1] (EC) (Entered: 01/13/2003)

Jan. 9, 2003

Jan. 9, 2003

LODGED ORDER: re: P's motion for partial summary judgment on First Amendment claims [62-1] (EC) (Entered: 01/13/2003)

Jan. 9, 2003

Jan. 9, 2003

66

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE by plaintiff of order lodged [0-0], of declaration [65-1], of declaration [64-1], of declaration [63-1], of motion for partial summary judgment on First Amendment claims [62-1] (EC) (Entered: 01/13/2003)

Jan. 9, 2003

Jan. 9, 2003

67

NOTICE to counsel from Magistrate Judge Martinez of settlement conf scheduled for 2/13/03 @ 9:00. (DK) (Entered: 01/27/2003)

Jan. 23, 2003

Jan. 23, 2003

PROPOSED Stipulation & Order to Renote Motion & Extend Discovery (DK) (Entered: 01/31/2003)

Jan. 30, 2003

Jan. 30, 2003

68

STIPULATION and ORDER by Judge Ronald B. Leighton: RENOTED FOR 2/28/03 P's motion for partial summary judgment on First Amendment claims [62-1], opposition ddl 2/24/03, reply ddl 2/27/03 ; discovery ddl extended to 2/28/03 (cc: counsel, Judge) (EC) (Entered: 02/04/2003)

Feb. 3, 2003

Feb. 3, 2003

69

MINUTE ORDER by Judge Ronald B. Leighton: A settlement conf was conducted & this action has been settled. Pending mtns are stricken as moot. Dismissal papers are due by 4/7/03. (cc: counsel, Judge) (DK) (Entered: 03/20/2003)

March 19, 2003

March 19, 2003

ENT-left msg w/deft cnsl re: submission of dismissal papers (JAB) (Entered: 05/29/2003)

May 29, 2003

May 29, 2003

ENT-cnsl to update/advise clerk of new date for submission of dismissal papers (JAB) (Entered: 06/18/2003)

June 18, 2003

June 18, 2003

Set/Reset Deadlines: Per Counsel Dismissal/Settlement papers will be filed by 7/21/2003. (JAB, ) (Entered: 06/26/2003)

June 26, 2003

June 26, 2003

70

Stipulated MOTION for Approval of Settlement Agreement by Plaintiff Shawn Orndorff. Noting Date 10/14/2003. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A -- Settlement Agreement# 2 Exhibit B -- Proposed Order Directing Notice# 3 Exhibit C -- Notice to Prisoners re Settlement# 4 Exhibit D -- Proposed Order Approving Settlement)(Caplan, Aaron) (Entered: 10/14/2003)

Oct. 14, 2003

Oct. 14, 2003

71

Letter from Both Parties re 70 Stipulated MOTION for Approval of Settlement Agreement . (Caplan, Aaron) (Entered: 10/14/2003)

Oct. 14, 2003

Oct. 14, 2003

72

NOTICE of Proposed Class Action Settlement (Ntc to All Prisoners of the Jefferson County Jail) signed by Judge Ronald B. Leighton(DK, ) (Entered: 10/17/2003)

Oct. 16, 2003

Oct. 16, 2003

73

ORDER Directing Notice to Plaintiff Class **SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS** re 72 Notice of Settlement by Judge Ronald B. Leighton. (DK, ) (Entered: 10/17/2003)

Oct. 16, 2003

Oct. 16, 2003

Date for Entry of Settlment Agreement or set Fairness Hrg re 70 Stipulated MOTION for Approval of Settlement Agreement , 73 Order NOTED on motion calendar; Noting Date 12/19/2003. (JAB, ) (Entered: 10/21/2003)

Oct. 21, 2003

Oct. 21, 2003

74

NOTICE by Bruce Bratton re: Class Action Settlement 70 (ECS, ) Modified on 11/3/2003 (JAB, ). (Entered: 10/29/2003)

Oct. 28, 2003

Oct. 28, 2003

75

Letter from Shawn Orndorff re 70 Stipulated MOTION for Approval of Settlement Agreement . (ECS, ) (Entered: 11/20/2003)

Nov. 19, 2003

Nov. 19, 2003

76

Joint RESPONSE to Inmate Objections re 70 Stipulated MOTION for Approval of Settlement Agreement , 75 Letter. (DK, ) Additional attachment(s) added on 1/2/2004 (JAB, (orig image was missing pg 2) Image Modified on 1/2/2004 (JAB, ). (Entered: 12/08/2003)

Dec. 5, 2003

Dec. 5, 2003

78

MINUTE ORDER vacating second Order Directing Notice to Plaintiff Class and Setting Fairness Hearing. (The Order directing notice to class was previously filed)Signed by Jean Boring as directed by Judge Ronald B. Leighton. (JAB, ) (Entered: 12/29/2003)

Dec. 29, 2003

Dec. 29, 2003

79

NOTICE of Hearing: REASONABLENESS HEARING set for 1/27/2004 11:00 AM in Courtroom B before Hon. Ronald B. Leighton. Signed by Jean Boring as authrorized by Judge Leighton (JAB, ) (Entered: 01/24/2004)

Jan. 23, 2004

Jan. 23, 2004

80

REASONABLNESS HEARING held before Judge Ronald B. Leighton - Dep Clerk: Jean Boring ; CR: Julaine Ryen (USDC) ; Pla Counsel: Aaron Caplan ; Def Counsel: John Payne/David Silke ; In Court Hearing held on 1/27/2004. No members of the class are in attendance. Court has reviewed all objections filed; Court inquires of counsel as to the settlement; For the reasons stated orally, on the record, the 70 Stipulated MOTION for Approval of Settlement Agreement , is GRANTED. (JAB, ) (Entered: 01/27/2004)

Jan. 27, 2004

Jan. 27, 2004

81

ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND DISMISSING LITIGATION by Judge Ronald B. Leighton. (JAB, ) (Entered: 01/27/2004)

Jan. 27, 2004

Jan. 27, 2004

82

NOTICE of Change of Address by Aaron H Caplan (Caplan, Aaron) (Entered: 03/10/2005)

March 10, 2005

March 10, 2005

Case Details

State / Territory: Washington

Case Type(s):

Jail Conditions

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 25, 2002

Closing Date: 2004

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

inmates at the Jefferson County Jail in Port Hadlock, Washington

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: Unknown

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Jefferson County (Port Hadlock, Jefferson), County

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Freedom of speech/association

Equal Protection

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

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: 2004 - 0

Issues

General:

Access to lawyers or judicial system

Disciplinary procedures

Recreation / Exercise

Sanitation / living conditions

Staff (number, training, qualifications, wages)

Totality of conditions

Medical/Mental Health:

Medical care, general

Type of Facility:

Government-run