Case: Wood v. Hancock County

Wood v. Hancock

Wood v. Hancock County Sheriff's Department

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

Wood v. Hancock

COMPLAINT filed; FILING FEE $ 150.00 RECEIPT # 44728; jury demand (Service of Process Deadline 8/30/02 ) (err) (Entered: 05/02/2002)

SUMMONS(ES) issued for HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN (err) (Entered: 05/02/2002)

ANSWER to Complaint by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN (Attorney PETER T. MARCHESI), (err) (Entered: 05/22/2002)

SCHEDULING ORDER setting Discovery cutoff 9/25/02 ; Deadline for filing of all motions 10/2/02 ; Ready for Trial Date 1/6/03 ; ( signed by MAG. JUDGE MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK ) cc: cnsl. CONSENT FORM mailed to pltf cnsl. (bld) (Entered: 05/23/2002)

REPORT of Conference of Counsel re: answers to interrogatories ( signed by MAG. JUDGE MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK ) cc: cnsl (jgw) (Entered: 09/04/2002)

REPORT of Telephone Conference of Counsel re. discovery at deposition of Captain Linda Hannan ( signed by MAG. JUDGE MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK ) cc: cnsl (err) (Entered: 09/16/2002)

MOTION with memorandum in support by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN for Judgment on the Pleadings , for Summary Judgment ; Response to Motion due 10/23/02 for GEOFFREY V V WOOD (err) (Entered: 10/02/2002)

STATEMENT of Material Fact by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN (err) (Entered: 10/02/2002)

AFFIDAVIT of Linda Hannan filed in support of #6 Mtn for Summary Judgment (err) (Entered: 10/02/2002)

AFFIDAVIT of William Clark filed in support of #6 Mtn for Summary Judgment (err) (Entered: 10/02/2002)

AFFIDAVIT of William Sturgeon filed in support of #6 Mtn for Sum Jgm (err) (Entered: 10/02/2002)

DISCOVERY Citations per Local Rule 26 by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN (err) (Entered: 10/02/2002)

DESIGNATION of Expert Witnesses by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN (err) (Entered: 10/02/2002)

DEPOSITION Transcript of Geoffrey V.V. Wood filed by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN (err) (Entered: 10/02/2002)

MOTION by GEOFFREY V V WOOD to Exclude and/or limit dfts proposed testimony of experts ; Response to Motion due 10/23/02 for LINDA HANNAN, for SHERIFF, HANCOCK, for HANCOCK, COUNTY OF (jgw) (Entered: 10/03/2002)

RESPONSE by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN to [12-1] motion to Exclude and/or limit dfts proposed testimony of experts ; Reply to Response due 10/29/02 for GEOFFREY V V WOOD (bld) (Entered: 10/18/2002)

RESPONSE by GEOFFREY V V WOOD to [6-1] motion for Judgment on the Pleadings ; Reply to Response due 11/4/02 for LINDA HANNAN, for SHERIFF, HANCOCK, for HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, [6-2] motion for Summary Judgment ; Reply to Response due 11/4/02 for LINDA HANNAN, for SHERIFF, HANCOCK, for HANCOCK, COUNTY OF (bld) (Entered: 10/24/2002)

RESPONSE TO STATEMENT of Material Fact by GEOFFREY V V WOOD re: [7-1] fact statement (bld) (Entered: 10/24/2002)

AFFIDAVIT of Geoffrey Wood (bld) (Entered: 10/24/2002)

DEPOSITION Transcript of Linda Hannan filed by GEOFFREY V V WOOD (bld) (Entered: 10/24/2002)

MOTION by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN to Extend Time to file reply in support of mtn for s/j and a motion to strike ; Response to Motion due 11/22/02 for GEOFFREY V V WOOD (jgw) (Entered: 11/01/2002)

ENDORSEMENT on Motion granting [17-1] motion to Extend Time to file reply in support of mtn for s/j and a motion to strike, Reply to Response to Motion reset to 11/12/02 for LINDA HANNAN, for SHERIFF, HANCOCK, for HANCOCK, COUNTY OF for [6-1] motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, reset to 11/12/02 for LINDA HANNAN, for SHERIFF, HANCOCK, for HANCOCK, COUNTY OF for [6-2] motion for Summary Judgment ( signed by MAG. JUDGE MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK ) cc: cnsl (err) (Entered: 11/04/2002)

Deadline updated; Remember to place #12 under advisement when #6 is ready on 11/12/02 (jgw) (Entered: 11/05/2002)

Unopposed MOTION by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN for Leave to File Reply Memo in excess of 7 pages (err) (Entered: 11/12/2002)

Motion(s) referred: [18-1] motion for Leave to File Reply Memo in excess of 7 pages referred to MAG. JUDGE MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK (err) (Entered: 11/12/2002)

REPLY by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN to response to [6-1] motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, [6-2] motion for Summary Judgment (err) (Entered: 11/12/2002)

MOTION by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN to Strike portions of [16-1] affidavit (Mtn to strike Paragraph 8 of Affidavit and Paragraphs 2, 3, 9, 10, 12 & 22 of #15 resp to stmt of fact), [15-1] statement response by GEOFFREY V V WOOD ; Response to Motion due 12/3/02 for GEOFFREY V V WOOD (err) Modified on 11/12/2002 (Entered: 11/12/2002)

ENDORSEMENT on Motion granting (w/o obj) [18-1] motion for Leave to File Reply Memo in excess of 7 pages ( signed by MAG. JUDGE MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK ) cc: cnsl (err) (Entered: 11/12/2002)

ON TRIAL LIST for 2/5/03 ; Final Pre-Trial Memorandum due 12/27/02 for LINDA HANNAN, for SHERIFF, HANCOCK, for HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, for GEOFFREY V V WOOD ; Final Pre-Trial Conference set for 2:30 1/7/03 before MAG. JUDGE MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK ; cc: cnsl (err) (Entered: 11/16/2002)

RESPONSE by GEOFFREY V V WOOD to [21-1] motion to Strike portions of [16-1] affidavit (Mtn to strike Paragraph 8 of Affidavit and Paragraphs 2, 3, 9, 10, 12 & 22 of #15 resp to stmt of fact), [15-1] statement response by GEOFFREY V V WOOD ; Reply to Response due 12/9/02 for LINDA HANNAN, for SHERIFF, HANCOCK, for HANCOCK, COUNTY OF (seal user) (Entered: 11/27/2002)

REPLY by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN to response to [21-1] motion to Strike portions of [16-1] affidavit (Mtn to strike Paragraph 8 of Affidavit and Paragraphs 2, 3, 9, 10, 12 & 22 of #15 resp to stmt of fact), [15-1] statement response by GEOFFREY V V WOOD (gbc) (Entered: 12/09/2002)

FINAL PRETRIAL MEMORANDUM by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN (err) (Entered: 12/24/2002)

FINAL PRETRIAL MEMORANDUM by GEOFFREY V V WOOD (jgw) (Entered: 12/30/2002)

Motion(s) referred: [21-1] motion to Strike portions of [16-1] affidavit (Mtn to strike Paragraph 8 of Affidavit and Paragraphs 2, 3, 9, 10, 12 & 22 of #15 resp to stmt of fact), [15-1] statement response by GEOFFREY V V WOOD referred to MAG. JUDGE MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK, [6-1] motion for Judgment on the Pleadings referred to MAG. JUDGE MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK, [6-2] motion for Summary Judgment referred to MAG. JUDGE MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK, [12-1] motion to Exclude and/or limit dfts proposed testimony of experts referred to MAG. JUDGE MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK (jgw) (Entered: 01/02/2003)

RECOMMENDED DECISION of MAG. JUDGE MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK Re: [6-1] motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, [6-2] motion for Summary Judgment; recommending denial of mtn for s/j and motion for judgment on pleadings ; Motion no longer referred Objections to R and R due by 1/27/03 for LINDA HANNAN, for SHERIFF, HANCOCK, for HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, for GEOFFREY V V WOOD ; cc:cnsl (bld) (Entered: 01/07/2003)

REPORT OF FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE AND ORDER filed, set trial brief deadline for 1/29/03 for LINDA HANNAN, for SHERIFF, HANCOCK, for HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, for GEOFFREY V V WOOD est time of trial 3 days ( signed by MAG. JUDGE MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK ) cc: cnsl (bld) (Entered: 01/08/2003)

ENDORSEMENT on Motion ; deferring ruling on [12-1] motion to Exclude and/or limit dfts proposed testimony of experts until time of trial ( signed by Judge GEORGE Z. SINGAL ) cc: cnsl (jgw) (Entered: 01/08/2003)

Motions No Longer Referred: [12] Motion to Exclude(jgw, ) (Entered: 03/03/2003)

Letter MOTION by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF for Protection from Trial for dates of 2/6-10 and 2/17-21/03 (bld) (Entered: 01/17/2003)

MOTION by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN to Extend Time to file objections to R&R (bld) (Entered: 01/24/2003)

ENDORSEMENT on Motion granting [29-1] motion to Extend Time to file objections to R&R, Objections reset to 1/29/03 for LINDA HANNAN, for SHERIFF, HANCOCK, for HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, for GEOFFREY V V WOOD for [26-1] motion RECOMMENDED DECISION of MAG. JUDGE MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK Re: [6-1] motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, [6-2] motion for Summary Judgment; recommending denial of mtn for s/j and motion for judgment on pleadings (B. DeRoche, Deputy Clerk) cc: cnsl (bld) (Entered: 01/24/2003)

TRIAL BRIEF by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN (bld) (Entered: 01/29/2003)

Exhibit list by GEOFFREY V V WOOD, HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN (bld) (Entered: 01/29/2003)

Witness list by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN (bld) (Entered: 01/29/2003)

Proposed voir dire questions by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN (bld) (Entered: 01/29/2003)

STIPULATIONS (bld) (Entered: 01/29/2003)

OBJECTION by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK, LINDA HANNAN to [26-1] motion RECOMMENDED DECISION of MAG. JUDGE MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK Re: [6-1] motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, [6-2] motion for Summary Judgment; recommending denial of mtn for s/j and motion for judgment on pleadings ; Response to Objections to RR due 2/18/03 for GEOFFREY V V WOOD ; (bld) (Entered: 01/29/2003)

TRIAL BRIEF by GEOFFREY V V WOOD (err) Modified on 01/30/2003 (Entered: 01/30/2003)

Proposed voir dire questions by GEOFFREY V V WOOD (err) Modified on 01/30/2003 (Entered: 01/30/2003)

Proposed Jury Verdict Form by GEOFFREY V V WOOD (err) (Entered: 01/30/2003)

Witness list by GEOFFREY V V WOOD (err) (Entered: 01/30/2003)

Response to Objection to Report and Recommended Decision re [26] Report and Recommended Decision, filed by GEOFFREY V V WOOD. (bld) (Entered: 02/11/2003)

Motions Taken Under Advisement: [26] Report and Recommended Decision(bld) (Entered: 02/11/2003)

Letter MOTION for Protection from Trial for dates of April 9-26, 2003 by SHERIFF, HANCOCK COUNTY. (jgw, ) (Entered: 02/12/2003)

ORDER AFFIRMING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS denying [6] Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, Motion for Summary Judgment filed by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF, HANCOCK COUNTY, LINDA HANNAN, [26] Report and Recommended Decision, Signed by Judge GEORGE Z. SINGAL on 2/12/03. (jgw, ) (Entered: 02/13/2003)

ORDER/endorsement granting [35] Motion for Protection from Trial 4/9-26/03 Signed by Judge GEORGE Z. SINGAL on 2/12/03. (jgw, ) (Entered: 02/13/2003)

Set Deadlines/Hearings : On Trial List for 3/11/2003.(err, ) (Entered: 02/21/2003)

Letter MOTION for Protection from Trial for dates of 2/18-19/03 by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, LINDA HANNAN, SHERIFF, HANCOCK COUNTY. (jgw, ) (Entered: 02/28/2003)

Motions Taken Under Advisement: [37] Letter MOTION for Protection from Trial for dates of 2/18-19/03(jgw, ) (Entered: 02/28/2003)

ORDER/ENDORSEMENT denying [37] Motion for Protection from Trial Signed by Judge GEORGE Z. SINGAL on 2/28/03. (jgw, ) (Entered: 02/28/2003)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge GEORGE Z. SINGAL : Conference of Counsel held. Dft. ordered to pay costs for pltf. to travel to Colorado for deposition. (Court Reporter NONE) (mo, ) (Entered: 03/07/2003)

REPORT OF TELEPHONE CONFERENCE OF COUNSEL AND ORDER re. Defendant to pay out-of pocket expenses, lodging and airfare to site of deposition of expert witness Dr. William Sturgeon Signed by Judge GEORGE Z. SINGAL on 3/6/2003. (err, ) (Entered: 03/10/2003)

Amended Witness List by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, LINDA HANNAN, SHERIFF, HANCOCK COUNTY. (err, ) (Entered: 03/11/2003)

Amended Consolidated Exhibit List by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, LINDA HANNAN, SHERIFF, HANCOCK COUNTY.. (err, ) (Entered: 03/11/2003)

Proposed Jury Instructions by GEOFFREY V V WOOD. (err, ) Modified on 3/11/2003 (mlh, ). Modified on 3/11/2003 (mlh, ). (Entered: 03/11/2003)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge MARGARET J. KRAVCHUK : Jury Selection held. (Court Reporter Julie Edgecomb) (jgw, ) (Entered: 03/12/2003)

Set/ResetHearings : Jury Trial set for 3/18/2003 08:30 AM in Main Courtroom, Bangor before Judge GEORGE Z. SINGAL.(jgw, ) (Entered: 03/12/2003)

Proposed Amended Jury Instruction #7 by GEOFFREY V V WOOD. (bld) (Entered: 03/14/2003)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge GEORGE Z. SINGAL : Conference of Counsel held. Monday March 17 at 9:00 AM objections to deposition due, counsel to initiate conference call on same day at 2:00 PM for Judge Singal to rule on each individual objection. (Court Reporter C. PACKARD) (mo, ) (Entered: 03/17/2003)

REPORT OF TELEPHONE CONFERENCE OF COUNSEL AND ORDER re. deposition of William Sturgeon, expert witness for Defendant. Parties to file supporting materials, case law/arguments by 9:00 a.m. in Bangor on 3/17/2003. Telehone Conference set for 2:00 p.m. on 3/17/2003. Signed by Judge GEORGE Z. SINGAL on 3/14/2003. (err, ) (Entered: 03/18/2003)

MOTION in Limine to Exclude and/or Limit Defendants' Proposed Testimony of William Sturgeon by GEOFFREY V V WOOD. (err, ) (Entered: 03/17/2003)

Proposed Jury Instructions by GEOFFREY V V WOOD. (err, ) (Entered: 03/17/2003)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge GEORGE Z. SINGAL : Telephonic Motion Hearing held re [46] MOTION in Limine to Exclude and/or Limit Defendants' Proposed Testimony of William Sturgeon filed by GEOFFREY V V WOOD. (Court Reporter Julie Edgecomb) (jgw, ) (Entered: 03/17/2003)

Oral ORDER terminating [12] Motion to Exclude, terminating [46] Motion in Limine with respect to expert testimony Signed by Judge GEORGE Z. SINGAL on 3/17/03. (jgw, ) (Entered: 03/17/2003)

REPORT OF TELEPHONE CONFERENCE OF COUNSEL AND ORDER re [46] Motion in Limine, [12] Motion to Exclude; trial to commence at 8:30 a.m.; parties allowed 30 minutes for opening statements. Signed by Judge GEORGE Z. SINGAL on 3/17/03. (jgw, ) (Entered: 03/17/2003)

Proposed Jury Verdict Form by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, LINDA HANNAN, SHERIFF, HANCOCK COUNTY. (err, ) (Entered: 03/17/2003)

Proposed Jury Instructions by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, LINDA HANNAN, SHERIFF, HANCOCK COUNTY. (err, ) (Entered: 03/17/2003)

RESPONSE to Motion re [46] MOTION in Limine to Exclude and/or Limit Defendants' Proposed Testimony of William Sturgeon filed by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, LINDA HANNAN, SHERIFF, HANCOCK COUNTY. (err, ) (Entered: 03/18/2003)

OBJECTION to inquiry by Plaintiff's counsel of William Sturgeon re. [46] MOTION in Limine to Exclude and/or Limit Defendants' Proposed Testimony of William Sturgeon filed by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, LINDA HANNAN, SHERIFF, HANCOCK COUNTY. (err, ) (Entered: 03/18/2003)

ORAL ORDER denying [] Motion to Exclude reference to 7/10/2001 strip search at trial by Judge GEORGE Z. SINGAL on 3/18/2003. (err, ) (Entered: 03/18/2003)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge GEORGE Z. SINGAL : Jury Trial Begun. (Court Reporter Julie Edgecomb) (err, ) (Entered: 03/18/2003)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge GEORGE Z. SINGAL : Jury Trial Continues. (Court Reporter Julie Edgecomb) (err, ) (Entered: 03/19/2003)

Oral MOTION for Judgment as a Matter of Law by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, LINDA HANNAN, SHERIFF, HANCOCK COUNTY. (err, ) (Entered: 03/19/2003)

ORAL ORDER denying [] Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law Signed by Judge GEORGE Z. SINGAL on 3/19/2003. (err, ) (Entered: 03/19/2003)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge GEORGE Z. SINGAL : Jury Trial Continues. (Court Reporter Julie Edgecomb) (err, ) (Entered: 03/20/2003)

Oral MOTION for Judgment as a Matter of Law by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, LINDA HANNAN, SHERIFF, HANCOCK COUNTY. (err, ) (Entered: 03/20/2003)

ORAL ORDER denying [] Renewed Oral Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law Signed by Judge GEORGE Z. SINGAL on 3/20/2003. (err, ) (Entered: 03/20/2003)

JURY VERDICT for Defendants. (err, ) (Entered: 03/21/2003)

Kepreos Order Prohibiting Post-Verdict Contact with Jurors (cc: jurors) Signed for the Court by Deputy Clerk: E. Richardson on 3/20/2003. (err, ) (Entered: 03/21/2003)

Court Jury Instructions and Approved Jury Notebook Contents including Preliminary Jury Instructions and Definitions. (err, ) (Entered: 03/21/2003)

Court Exhibit List (with attached receipt for return of Defendants' Exhibit 1) from Jury Trial held on March 18-20, 2003. (err, ) (Entered: 03/21/2003)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge GEORGE Z. SINGAL : Jury Trial Completed. (Court Reporter Julie Edgecomb) (err, ) (Entered: 03/24/2003)

JUDGMENT in favor of Defendants, HANCOCK COUNTY, SHERIFF, HANCOCK COUNTY and LINDA HANNAN against Plaintiff GEOFFREY V.V. WOOD Signed for the Court by Deputy Clerk: E. Richardson on 3/21/2003. (err, ) (Entered: 03/21/2003)

BILL OF COSTS by HANCOCK, COUNTY OF, LINDA HANNAN, SHERIFF, HANCOCK COUNTY.Responses due by 5/2/2003. (err, ) (Entered: 04/11/2003)

NOTICE OF APPEAL as to [59] Judgment by GEOFFREY V V WOOD. Filing fee $105 (Receipt #47084) (err, ) (Entered: 04/22/2003)

CLERK'S CERTIFICATE Re: [61] Notice of Appeal filed by GEOFFREY V V WOOD Documents Sent to U.S. Court of Appeals: 1 - 61 with depositions of Geoffrey V.V. Wood, Linda Hannan and William Sturgeon. (err, ) (Entered: 04/22/2003)

Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re [61] Notice of Appeal (err, ) (Entered: 04/22/2003)

RESPONSE to Motion re [60] BILL OF COSTS filed by GEOFFREY V V WOOD.Reply due by 5/5/2003. (err, ) (Entered: 04/24/2003)

USCA Case Number 03-1564 for [61] Notice of Appeal filed by GEOFFREY V V WOOD. (bld) (Entered: 05/13/2003)

TRANSCRIPT (Volume I of III) of Proceedings: Jury Trial held on 3/18/2003 before Judge George Z. Singal. Court Reporter: Julie Edgecomb. (err, ) (Entered: 06/03/2003)