Case: U.S. v. Illinois

1:92-cv-00694 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Filed Date: Jan. 28, 1992

Closed Date: Feb. 14, 1996

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Case Summary

On January 28, 1992, the United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of residents at the W.A. Howe Developmental Center pursuant to the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA), 42 U.S.C. § 1997 et seq. against the State of Illinois and W.A. Howe Developmental Center in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The DOJ alleged that the defendants deprived residents of the facility of their constitut…

On January 28, 1992, the United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of residents at the W.A. Howe Developmental Center pursuant to the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA), 42 U.S.C. § 1997 et seq. against the State of Illinois and W.A. Howe Developmental Center in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The DOJ alleged that the defendants deprived residents of the facility of their constitutional rights, privileges, and immunities and it sought injunctive relief.

The DOJ specifically alleged that defendants subjected residents to unreasonable risks to their personal safety and undue bodily restraint by failing to provide appropriate individualized training and behavioral programs. It was also alleged that the defendants provided inadequate medical care, kept inadequate record review systems, subjected residents to undue bodily restraint by failing to ensure restraints were administered by qualified professionals according to professional judgment, failed to prescribe and administer psychotropic medication safely and pursuant to professional judgment, and failed to employ adequate staff.

On January 4, 1994, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (Judge Paul E. Plunkett) issued a consent decree. The Court ordered that the defendants provide each resident a training program designed to reduce unreasonable risks to personal safety and unreasonable use of bodily restraints. Defendants were also required to ensure that bodily restraints and time out were administered only pursuant to professional judgment. Further, defendants were also required to provide adequate medical care and medical specialty services, ensure that prescription medications were appropriately prescribed and administered, establish and maintain adequate medical records for each resident, and employ adequate staff in ratios set forth in the consent decree.

The Court anticipated that defendants would fully implement the provisions of the consent decree within two years. The Court maintained jurisdiction over this action until all provision were fully implemented and appointed a panel of experts to monitor the defendants' compliance (the monitors appointed were psychology expert Johnny L. Matson, Ph.D., medical expert Robert B. Kugel, M.D., and physical management expert Karen M. Green-McGowan). The docket ends on February 14, 1996 with the Court (Judge Plunkett) entering a minute order granting the Agreed Motion to Terminate Consent Decree and Dismiss Case.

Summary Authors

Emilee Baker (7/25/2006)

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Barr, William P. (District of Columbia)

Chen, Pamela K. (District of Columbia)

Dunne, John R. (District of Columbia)

Fitzgerald, Patrick J. (Illinois)

Attorney for Defendant

Brummet, Delilah (Illinois)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

1:92-cv-00694

Docket [PACER]

Feb. 14, 1996

Feb. 14, 1996

Docket

Notice Letter re: CRIPA Continuing Investigation of Howe Developmental Center, Tinley Park

No Court

May 20, 1988

May 20, 1988

Notice Letter

Findings Letter re: the W.A. Howe Developmental Center, 42 U.S.C. Section 1997b (a) (1)

No Court

July 31, 1989

July 31, 1989

Findings Letter/Report

1:92-cv-00694

Complaint

Jan. 13, 1992

Jan. 13, 1992

Complaint
91

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Consent Decree

Jan. 4, 1994

Jan. 4, 1994

Settlement Agreement
94

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Agreed Motion to Terminate Consent Decree and Dismiss Case

Feb. 14, 1996

Feb. 14, 1996

Pleading / Motion / Brief
95

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Minute Order

Feb. 16, 1996

Feb. 16, 1996

Order/Opinion

Docket

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Last updated Jan. 26, 2024, 3:01 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
1

COMPLAINT - Civil cover sheet - Appearance(s) of Elizabeth Muir Landes, Fred L. Foreman, John R. Dunne as attorney(s) for plaintiff ( 4 originals and 4 copies summons(es) issued.) ( Documents: 1-1 through 1-2) (cdh) (Entered: 01/31/1992)

Jan. 28, 1992

Jan. 28, 1992

PACER
2

MINUTE ORDER of 2/25/92 by Hon. Paul E. Plunkett: Status hearing set for April 3, 1992 at 9:15 a.m. Mailed notice (vmj) (Entered: 02/26/1992)

Feb. 25, 1992

Feb. 25, 1992

PACER
3

RETURN OF SERVICE of summons executed upon defendant Kathleen A. Muniz on 2/20/92. (vmj) (Entered: 02/27/1992)

Feb. 26, 1992

Feb. 26, 1992

PACER
4

RETURN OF SERVICE executed upon defendant Leigh Steiner on 2/20/92. (vmj) (Entered: 02/27/1992)

Feb. 26, 1992

Feb. 26, 1992

PACER
5

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for defendants' Leigh Steiner, James R. Edgar and Kathleen A. Muniz by Mitchell Katten and Marita Clare Sullivan. (vmj) (Entered: 03/23/1992)

March 20, 1992

March 20, 1992

PACER
6

MOTION by defendants' for enlargement of time ; Notice of motion. (vmj) (Entered: 03/24/1992)

March 23, 1992

March 23, 1992

PACER
7

MINUTE ORDER of 3/23/92 by Hon. Paul E. Plunkett: Defendants' motion for enlargement of time [6-1] to answer or otherwise plead, to and including April 9, 1992, granted. Mailed notice (vmj) (Entered: 03/24/1992)

March 23, 1992

March 23, 1992

PACER
8

MINUTE ORDER of 3/25/92 by Hon. Paul E. Plunkett: Minute order dated March 23, 1992 is modified as follows: The defendants are granted an extension of time in which to answer or otherwise plead to the complaint to and including April 3, 1993. Mailed notice (vmj) (Entered: 03/26/1992)

March 25, 1992

March 25, 1992

PACER
9

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for plaintiff by Edward A. Stutman, Pamela K. Chen and Judith C. Preston. (vmj) (Entered: 03/30/1992)

March 27, 1992

March 27, 1992

PACER
10

ANSWER by defendants'; Notice of filing. (vmj) (Entered: 04/06/1992)

April 3, 1992

April 3, 1992

PACER
11

MINUTE ORDER of 4/3/92 by Hon. Paul E. Plunkett: Status hearing held; continued to July 7, 1992 at 9:15 a.m. Written discovery to be completed on or before June 3, 1992. Deposition discovery to be completed on or before September 3, 1992. Mailed notice (vmj) (Entered: 04/06/1992)

April 3, 1992

April 3, 1992

PACER
12

MOTION by plaintiff for leave to serve more than twenty interrogatories (Exhibit); Notice of motion. (vmj) (Entered: 05/04/1992)

May 1, 1992

May 1, 1992

PACER
13

MEMORANDUM by plaintiff in support of motion for leave to serve more than twenty interrogatories [12-1]. (vmj) (Entered: 05/04/1992)

May 1, 1992

May 1, 1992

PACER

Oral MOTION by defendants' to extend time to comply with written discovery, to and including June 19, 1992 . (vmj) Modified on 05/04/1992

May 1, 1992

May 1, 1992

PACER
14

MINUTE ORDER of 5/1/92 by Hon. Paul E. Plunkett: Plaintiff's motion for leave to serve more than twenty interrogatories [12-1], granted. Defendants' oral motion to extend time to comply with written discovery, to and including June 19, 1992 [0-1], granted. No notice (vmj) (Entered: 05/04/1992)

May 1, 1992

May 1, 1992

PACER
15

MOTION by plaintiff to strike affirmative defenses and for partial summary judgment ; Notice of motion. (vmj) (Entered: 05/04/1992)

May 1, 1992

May 1, 1992

PACER
16

MEMORANDUM by plaintiff in support of motion to strike affirmative defenses [15-1] and for partial summary judgment [15-2] (Exhibits). (vmj) (Entered: 05/04/1992)

May 1, 1992

May 1, 1992

PACER
17

MINUTE ORDER of 5/1/92 by Hon. Paul E. Plunkett: Answer brief to motion due May 29, 1992. Reply to answer brief due June 12, 1992. Ruling on motion to strike [15-1] and for partial summary judgment [15-2] set for Aug. 18, 1992 at 9:15 a.m. Status hearing set for July 7, 1992 at 9:15 a.m. to stand. Mailed notice (vmj) (Entered: 05/04/1992)

May 1, 1992

May 1, 1992

PACER
18

STIPULATION and order regarding confidentiality; notice of filing. (fce) (Entered: 05/21/1992)

May 20, 1992

May 20, 1992

PACER
19

RESPONSE by defendants' to plaintiff's motion to strike affirmative defenses [15-1] and for partial summary judgment [15-2]; Notice of filing. (vmj) (Entered: 06/02/1992)

May 29, 1992

May 29, 1992

PACER
20

REPLY by plaintiff USA to defendants' response to its motion to strike affirmative defenses and for partial summary judgment. (vmj) (Entered: 06/16/1992)

June 12, 1992

June 12, 1992

PACER
21

MOTION by defendant Kathleen A Muniz, defendant State of Illinois, defendant James R Edgar, defendant Leigh Steiner to compel production of documents (Exhibit) ; notice of motion. (fce) (Entered: 07/08/1992)

July 7, 1992

July 7, 1992

PACER

ORAL MOTION by defendant Kathleen A Muniz, defendant State of Illinois, defendant James R Edgar, defendant Leigh Steiner to withdraw motion to compel production of documents (fce)

July 7, 1992

July 7, 1992

PACER
22

MINUTE ORDER of 7/7/92 by Hon. Paul E. Plunkett : Granting motion to withdraw motion to compel production of documents [0-1], Withdrawing motion to compel production of documents [21-1] Status hearing held All further discovery referred to Magistrate Judge Guzman Case referred to the calendar of Hon. Ronald A. Guzman No notice (fce) (Entered: 07/08/1992)

July 7, 1992

July 7, 1992

PACER
23

LETTER from Laurie J. Weinstein to H. Stuart Cunningham dated 06/30/92. (fce) (Entered: 07/08/1992)

July 7, 1992

July 7, 1992

PACER
24

NOTICE of entry of appearance for plaintiff and withdrawal of appearance for the United States of America. (vmj) (Entered: 07/10/1992)

July 7, 1992

July 7, 1992

PACER
25

MINUTE ORDER of 7/9/92 by Hon. Paul E. Plunkett: Leave is granted to Laurie J. Weinstein [24-1] to substitute her appearance for that of Edward A. Stutman for plaintiff. Mailed notice (vmj) (Entered: 07/10/1992)

July 9, 1992

July 9, 1992

PACER
26

REFERRAL ORDER of 7/9/92: Case referred to Magistrate Ronald A. Guzman pursuant to local General Rule 2.41(b) . (For further detail see order). Mailed notice (vmj) (Entered: 07/13/1992)

July 9, 1992

July 9, 1992

PACER
27

MINUTE ORDER of 7/30/92 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman: Status hearing held. Plaintiff given leave to file motion to compel on or before August 14, 1992. Defendant's reply brief due on or before September 14, 1992. Plaintiff's reply brief due on or before October 5, 1992. Ruling to be by mail. Parties are directed to submit caselaw on the issue of the discovery expert tour on or before July 31, 1992. No notice (vmj) (Entered: 07/31/1992)

July 30, 1992

July 30, 1992

PACER
28

MINUTE ORDER of 8/4/92 by Hon. Paul E. Plunkett: Ruling on motion to strike [15-1] and partial summary judgment [15-2] reset for Sept. 29, 1992 at 9:15 a.m. Status hearing reset for Sept. 29, 1992 at 9:15 a.m. Mailed notice (vmj) (Entered: 08/05/1992)

Aug. 4, 1992

Aug. 4, 1992

PACER
29

LETTER from Pamela Chen to court dated 8/13/92. (vmj) (Entered: 08/18/1992)

Aug. 17, 1992

Aug. 17, 1992

PACER
30

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for plaintiff USA by Benjamin Schoen. (vmj) (Entered: 08/18/1992)

Aug. 17, 1992

Aug. 17, 1992

PACER
31

MOTION by plaintiff USA to compel production of documents . (vmj) (Entered: 08/18/1992)

Aug. 17, 1992

Aug. 17, 1992

PACER
32

MEMORANDUM by plaintiff USA in support of its motion to compel production of documents [31-1] (Attachments). (vmj) (Entered: 08/18/1992)

Aug. 17, 1992

Aug. 17, 1992

PACER
33

RESPONSE by defendants' to the United States' motion to compel [31-1] and the United States' memorandum in support (Exhibits); Notice of filing. (vmj) (Entered: 09/21/1992)

Sept. 18, 1992

Sept. 18, 1992

PACER
34

MEMORANDUM, OPINION, AND ORDER. (vmj) (Entered: 09/30/1992)

Sept. 29, 1992

Sept. 29, 1992

PACER
35

MINUTE ORDER of 9/29/92 by Hon. Paul E. Plunkett: Status hearing reset for Oct. 14, 1992 at 9:15 a.m. Enter memorandum opinion and order: We grant the USA's motion to strike [15-1] in part and deny it in part. Because we decide this motion as a motion to strike, the USA's request for the alternative relief of partial summary judgment [15-2] is denied as moot. Telephoned notice (vmj) (Entered: 09/30/1992)

Sept. 29, 1992

Sept. 29, 1992

PACER
36

REPLY by plaintiff USA to defendants' response to the motion to compel production of documents [31-1] (Exhibits). (vmj) (Entered: 10/07/1992)

Oct. 6, 1992

Oct. 6, 1992

PACER
37

DECLARATION of Walter P. Christian, Ph.D. (vmj) (Entered: 10/08/1992)

Oct. 7, 1992

Oct. 7, 1992

PACER
38

MINUTE ORDER of 10/14/92 by Hon. Paul E. Plunkett: Status hearing held; continued to 9 Dec. 92 at 9:15 a.m. October 31, 1992 is the deadline for resolving all document discovery problems. No notice (vmj) (Entered: 10/15/1992)

Oct. 14, 1992

Oct. 14, 1992

PACER
39

MOTION by defendanta' to strike portions of the United States' reply or alternatively for leave to fiile a surreply ; Notice of motion. (vmj) (Entered: 10/29/1992)

Oct. 26, 1992

Oct. 26, 1992

PACER
40

MINUTE ORDER of 10/26/92 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Telephonic hearing held on defendants' motion to strike portions of the United States' reply or alternatively for leave to file a surreply. Defendant given leave to file affidavits opposing those on file for plaintiff on or before November 9, 1992. Ruling to be by mail. Mailed notice (vmj) (Entered: 10/29/1992)

Oct. 26, 1992

Oct. 26, 1992

PACER
41

MOTION by defendants for leave to cite additional authority (Attachments) ; Notice of motion. (eav) (Entered: 11/13/1992)

Nov. 12, 1992

Nov. 12, 1992

PACER
42

MINUTE ORDER of 11/12/92 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Defendants' motion for leave to cite additional authority is granted in part and denied in part. [41-1] Mailed notice (eav) (Entered: 11/13/1992)

Nov. 12, 1992

Nov. 12, 1992

PACER
43

MOTION by defendants for a protective order (Exhibits) ; Notice of motion. (eav) (Entered: 11/13/1992)

Nov. 12, 1992

Nov. 12, 1992

PACER
44

MINUTE ORDER of 11/12/92 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Hearing held on defendants' motion for a protective order. Plaintiff given leave to file a response on or before November 23, 1992. Defendants' reply brief due on or before December 4, 1992. [43-1] Ruling to be by mail. Mailed notice (eav) (Entered: 11/13/1992)

Nov. 12, 1992

Nov. 12, 1992

PACER
45

AFFIDAVIT of Daniel J. Luchins (eav) (Entered: 11/13/1992)

Nov. 12, 1992

Nov. 12, 1992

PACER
46

AFFIDAVIT of Dr. Edward Page-El; Notice of filing (eav) (Entered: 11/13/1992)

Nov. 12, 1992

Nov. 12, 1992

PACER
47

RESPONSE by plaintiff USA to defendants motion for leave to cite additional authority [41-1] (eav) (Entered: 11/13/1992)

Nov. 12, 1992

Nov. 12, 1992

PACER
48

ADDITIONAL ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for plaintiff USA by Robert H. Stern. (vmj) (Entered: 11/24/1992)

Nov. 23, 1992

Nov. 23, 1992

PACER
49

OPPOSITION by plaintiff, USA to defendants' motion for protective order [43-1] (Attachments). (vmj) (Entered: 11/24/1992)

Nov. 23, 1992

Nov. 23, 1992

PACER
50

MOTION by defendants to compel production of documents ; notice of motion. (ar) (Entered: 11/25/1992)

Nov. 24, 1992

Nov. 24, 1992

PACER
51

APPENDIX A filed by defendants to motion to compel production of documents [50-1] (1 vol.) (ar) (Entered: 11/25/1992)

Nov. 24, 1992

Nov. 24, 1992

PACER
52

MINUTE ORDER of 11/24/92 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Status hearing set for 01/04/93 at 9:30 am. On defendants' motion to compel production of documents [50-1], plaintiff to respond within 21 days by 12/15/92; defendants to reply within 7 days by 12/22/92. Mailed notice (ar) Modified on 11/25/1992 (Entered: 11/25/1992)

Nov. 24, 1992

Nov. 24, 1992

PACER
53

REPLY brief by defendants' in support of their motion for a protective order [43-1]; Notice of filing. (vmj) (Entered: 12/08/1992)

Dec. 4, 1992

Dec. 4, 1992

PACER
54

MINUTE ORDER of 12/9/92 by Hon. Paul E. Plunkett : Status hearing held; continued to Aug. 16, 1993 at 9:15 a.m. All non-expert depositions to be completed between January 1, 1993 and June 15, 1993. All expert depositions to be completed between June 15, 1993 and August 15, 1993. Mailed notice (vmj) (Entered: 12/10/1992)

Dec. 9, 1992

Dec. 9, 1992

PACER
55

MOTION by plaintiff USA to substitute attachment (Attachments); Notice of filing. (vmj) (Entered: 12/16/1992)

Dec. 14, 1992

Dec. 14, 1992

PACER
56

OPPOSITION by plaintiff to defendants' motion to compel production of documents [50-1] (Attachments). (vmj) (Entered: 12/16/1992)

Dec. 15, 1992

Dec. 15, 1992

PACER
57

REPLY by defendants' to plaintiff's o0pposition to defendants' motion to compel production of documents [56-1] (Exhibits); Notice of filing. (vmj) (Entered: 12/28/1992)

Dec. 24, 1992

Dec. 24, 1992

PACER
58

SURREPLY by plaintiff USA to defendants' motion to compel production of documents [50-1]. (vmj) (Entered: 01/06/1993)

Jan. 4, 1993

Jan. 4, 1993

PACER
59

MINUTE ORDER of 1/29/93 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Granting plaintiff's motion to substitute attachment [55-1]. Mailed notice (vmj) (Entered: 02/01/1993)

Jan. 29, 1993

Jan. 29, 1993

PACER
60

ORDER regarding defendant's motion to compel production of documents [50-1]. (vmj) (Entered: 02/01/1993)

Jan. 29, 1993

Jan. 29, 1993

PACER
61

MINUTE ORDER of 1/29/93 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Denying defendant's motion to compel production of documents [50-1]. No notice (vmj) (Entered: 02/01/1993)

Jan. 29, 1993

Jan. 29, 1993

PACER
62

ORDER regarding defendant's motion for a protective order [43-1]. (vmj) (Entered: 02/01/1993)

Jan. 29, 1993

Jan. 29, 1993

PACER
63

MINUTE ORDER of 1/29/93 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Denying defendant's motion for a protective order [43-1] under Rule 26(c) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The defendant's assertion of the deliberative process privilege is, however, sustained. Enter order. No notice (vmj) (Entered: 02/01/1993)

Jan. 29, 1993

Jan. 29, 1993

PACER
64

MEMORANDUM, OPINION, AND ORDER. (vmj) (Entered: 02/01/1993)

Jan. 29, 1993

Jan. 29, 1993

PACER
65

MINUTE ORDER of 1/29/93 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Granting plaintiff's motion to compel production of documents [31-1]. Enter memorandum opinion and order. No notice (vmj) (Entered: 02/01/1993)

Jan. 29, 1993

Jan. 29, 1993

PACER
66

AFFIDAVIT of Daniel J. Luchins. (vmj) (Entered: 02/02/1993)

Feb. 1, 1993

Feb. 1, 1993

PACER
67

AFFIDAVIT of Edward Page-El. (vmj) (Entered: 02/02/1993)

Feb. 1, 1993

Feb. 1, 1993

PACER
68

NOTICE of filing regarding affidavit [67-1], regarding affidavit [66-1]. (vmj) (Entered: 02/02/1993)

Feb. 1, 1993

Feb. 1, 1993

PACER
69

OBJECTIONS by defendants' to the Magistrate's memorandum opinion and order [64-1] granting the plaintiff's motion to compel (Exhibits). (vmj) (Entered: 02/17/1993)

Feb. 16, 1993

Feb. 16, 1993

PACER
70

NOTICE of filing by defendants' regarding objections to the Magistrate's memorandum opinion and order granting the plaintiff's motion to compel [69-1]. (vmj) (Entered: 02/17/1993)

Feb. 16, 1993

Feb. 16, 1993

PACER
71

RESPONSE by plaintiff USA to defendants' objections to Magistrate's order [69-1] (Exhibits). (vmj) (Entered: 03/03/1993)

March 2, 1993

March 2, 1993

PACER
72

MINUTE ORDER of 3/10/93 by Hon. Paul E. Plunkett : Status hearing reset for Aug. 23, 1993 at 9:15 a.m. Mailed notice (vmj) (Entered: 03/11/1993)

March 10, 1993

March 10, 1993

PACER
73

MOTION by defendants' for leave to file their reply to the plaintiff's response to the defendants' objections ; Notice of motion. (vmj) (Entered: 03/18/1993)

March 17, 1993

March 17, 1993

PACER
74

MINUTE ORDER of 3/17/93 by Hon. Paul E. Plunkett : Granting defendants' motion for leave to file their reply to the plaintiff's response to the defendants' objections [73-1]. Telephoned notice (vmj) (Entered: 03/18/1993)

March 17, 1993

March 17, 1993

PACER
75

REPLY by defendants' regarding plaintiff's response to their objections [71-1] (Exhibits). (vmj) (Entered: 03/18/1993)

March 17, 1993

March 17, 1993

PACER
76

LETTER from plaintiff USA attorney Pamela Chen regarding change of post office box mailing address. (vmj) (Entered: 03/25/1993)

March 24, 1993

March 24, 1993

PACER
77

ORDER. (vmj) (Entered: 04/12/1993)

April 9, 1993

April 9, 1993

PACER
78

MINUTE ORDER of 4/9/93 by Hon. Paul E. Plunkett: Enter order: The recommendation of Magistrate Judge Guzman of January 29, 1993 is approved and adopted. Defendants shall produce all records within twenty (20) days of the date of this order. Mailed notice (vmj) (Entered: 04/12/1993)

April 9, 1993

April 9, 1993

PACER
79

MINUTE ORDER of 4/30/93 by Hon. Paul E. Plunkett: The following changes in the court's memorandum opinion and order of April 9, 1993 are made: 1) The reference throughout the opinion to memorial Hosp. for McHenry County v. Shadur are properly cited to volume 664 of the Federal Reporter, second series. 2) On page two, the cite to Ryan should read: (quoting Ryan v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue. 568 F.2d 531, 543 (7th Cir. 1977), cert. denied. 439 U.S. 820 (1978). 3) On page three, the cite to the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act should be 42 U.S.C. Section 1997 rather than 42 U.S.C. Section 1977. Mailed notice (vmj) (Entered: 05/03/1993)

April 30, 1993

April 30, 1993

PACER
80

JOINT MOTION by plaintiff USA, defendant Kathleen A Muniz, defendant James R Edgar, defendant Leigh Steiner, defendant IL, St of to stay discovery ; Notice of motion (fce) (Entered: 06/01/1993)

May 28, 1993

May 28, 1993

PACER
81

MINUTE ORDER of 5/28/93 by Hon. Paul E. Plunkett : Granting motion to stay discovery [80-1]. Discovery to resume on 06/30/93 and plaintiff given until 08/02/93 to complete remaining non-expert depositions. Mailed notice (fce) (Entered: 06/01/1993)

May 28, 1993

May 28, 1993

PACER
82

MINUTE ORDER of 8/23/93 by Hon. Paul E. Plunkett : Status hearing set for 10/15/93 at 9:15 a.m. Mailed notice (fce) (Entered: 08/24/1993)

Aug. 23, 1993

Aug. 23, 1993

PACER
83

TRANSCRIPT of proceedings for the following date(s): 7/7/92 Before Honorable Paul E. Plunkett (fce) (Entered: 09/07/1993)

Sept. 1, 1993

Sept. 1, 1993

PACER
84

MINUTE ORDER of 10/14/93 by Hon. Paul E. Plunkett : Status hearing reset for 10/28/93 at 9:15 am Mailed notice (fce) (Entered: 10/15/1993)

Oct. 14, 1993

Oct. 14, 1993

PACER
85

MINUTE ORDER of 10/28/93 by Hon. Paul E. Plunkett : Status hearing re-set for 11/12/93 at 9:15 a.m. Mailed notice (hp) (Entered: 11/01/1993)

Oct. 28, 1993

Oct. 28, 1993

PACER
86

MINUTE ORDER of 11/8/93 by Hon. Paul E. Plunkett : Status hearing re-set for 12/02/93 at 9:15 A.M. Mailed notice (fce) (Entered: 11/09/1993)

Nov. 8, 1993

Nov. 8, 1993

PACER
87

MINUTE ORDER of 12/1/93 by Hon. Paul E. Plunkett : Status hearing re-set for 01/04/94 at 9:15 a.m. Telephoned notice (fce) (Entered: 12/07/1993)

Dec. 1, 1993

Dec. 1, 1993

PACER
88

JOINT MOTION by plaintiff for entry of consent decree ; Notice of agreed motion (fce) (Entered: 01/04/1994)

Jan. 3, 1994

Jan. 3, 1994

PACER
89

ORDER regarding motion for entry of consent decree [88-1] (fce) (Entered: 01/04/1994)

Jan. 3, 1994

Jan. 3, 1994

PACER
90

MINUTE ORDER of 1/3/94 by Hon. Paul E. Plunkett : Granting motion for entry of consent decree [88-1]. The Consent Decree is hereby entered as an order of this court and this court shall retain jurisdiction over this case until the termination of the consent decree as determined by the terms of the decree. terminating case Mailed notice (fce) (Entered: 01/04/1994)

Jan. 3, 1994

Jan. 3, 1994

PACER
91

CONSENT DECREE by parties (fce) (Entered: 01/04/1994)

Jan. 3, 1994

Jan. 3, 1994

Clearinghouse
92

MINUTE ORDER of 1/11/94 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : All matters relating to the referral of this action having been resolved, the case is returned to the assigned judge for further proceedings. terminating case referral to Hon. Ronald A. Guzman No notice (fce) (Entered: 01/12/1994)

Jan. 11, 1994

Jan. 11, 1994

PACER
93

NOTICE by plaintiff's counsel of change of address (fce) (Entered: 02/11/1994)

Feb. 9, 1994

Feb. 9, 1994

PACER
94

AGREED MOTION by plaintiff to terminate consent decree and to dismiss case (Attachments); Notice of agreed motion (yap) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

Feb. 14, 1996

Feb. 14, 1996

PACER
95

MINUTE ORDER of 2/14/96 by Hon. Paul E. Plunkett: Plaintiff's agreed motion to terminate consent decree entered in this action and [94-1] dismiss case [94-2] with prejudice is granted and so ordered. Mailed notice (yap) (Entered: 02/16/1996)

Feb. 14, 1996

Feb. 14, 1996

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: Illinois

Case Type(s):

Intellectual Disability (Facility)

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Jan. 28, 1992

Closing Date: Feb. 14, 1996

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

United States Department of Justice

Plaintiff Type(s):

U.S. Dept of Justice plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Denied

Defendants

W.A. Howe Developmental Center (Tinley Park), State

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Litigation

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Order Duration: 1994 - 1996

Issues

General:

Incident/accident reporting & investigations

Individualized planning

Neglect by staff

Record-keeping

Restraints : physical

Staff (number, training, qualifications, wages)

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Assault/abuse by staff (facilities)

Assault/abuse by non-staff (facilities)

Medical/Mental Health:

Medical care, general

Medication, administration of

Type of Facility:

Government-run