Case: Mann v. Donald

7:08-cv-00005 | U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia

Filed Date: Jan. 8, 2008

Closed Date: April 17, 2013

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Case Summary

On January 8, 2008, a group of inmates filed a class action civil rights lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983, alleging that officers with the Georgia Department of Corrections had engaged in a pattern and practice of systematically beating restrained inmates in violation of the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution, the civil rights laws of the United States and the Georgia Constitution and laws. Plaintiffs alleged that the beatings …

On January 8, 2008, a group of inmates filed a class action civil rights lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983, alleging that officers with the Georgia Department of Corrections had engaged in a pattern and practice of systematically beating restrained inmates in violation of the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution, the civil rights laws of the United States and the Georgia Constitution and laws. Plaintiffs alleged that the beatings and torture were afflicted primarily by members of CERT Team ("Correctional Emergency Response Team"). Plaintiffs were represented by private counsel and sought declaratory and injunctive relief, monetary damages and class certification.

On March 14, 2011, the Court (Judge Hugh Lawson) dismissed several claims pursuant to the defendants' motion to dismiss. The Court found that several of the prisoner plaintiffs failed to exhaust their administrative remedies. Additionally, several defendants were dismissed for failure to plead the claims in adequate detail, as required by Ashcroft v. Iqbal, 129 S.Ct. 1937.

On March 14, 2012, the Court severed the claims asserted by two of the plaintiffs pursuant to Rule 21, dismissed several more defendants, and set trial on the remaining claims for July 2012. On July 2, 2012, the plaintiffs stipulated to dismissal of the lawsuit, which the court entered on April 17, 2013. 

Summary Authors

Dan Dalton (1/15/2008)

Christina Bonanni (10/27/2013)

People

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Judge(s)

Hodge, Richard L. (Georgia)

Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney for Defendant

DAVIDSON, MEGHAN ROBSON (Georgia)

ERICKSEN, MATTHEW A (Georgia)

GRAY, HARVEY S (Georgia)

Hirsch, Michelle J. (Georgia)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

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Docket [PACER]

April 16, 2013

April 16, 2013

Docket
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Complaint - Class Action

Jan. 8, 2008

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Complaint
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Order

March 25, 2009

March 25, 2009

Order/Opinion

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Appeal From the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

April 27, 2009

April 27, 2009

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Order

March 14, 2011

March 14, 2011

Order/Opinion

2011 WL 867556

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Order

March 14, 2012

March 14, 2012

Order/Opinion
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Entry of Dismissal

April 17, 2013

April 17, 2013

Order/Opinion

Docket

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Last updated March 24, 2026, 4:46 a.m.

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1 Jan. 8, 2008

COMPLAINT against all defendants, Filing Fee $ 350, Receipt Number 509649, filed by Rickie Lee Fox, Jodrph Daniel Fincher, Shedrick D. Ross, Astaniel Jarvis Mann, Pip Heng, Elijah Adcock, Ronny N. Askew. Service of Complaint due by 5/12/2008. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(sbd) (Entered: 01/08/2008)

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2 Jan. 9, 2008

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Richard L. Hodge issued at the direction of the Court. (sbd) (Entered: 01/09/2008)

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3 Feb. 4, 2008

MOTION to Strike by James Donald, Rick Jacobs, Sarah Draper, Sharon Lewis, Captain Morris, Officer Powell, Jesse Howell, T. Brown, Officer Cannon, Officer Snake, Officer Smith, Officer Bates filed by Tina M. Piper.. Motion(s) referred to Richard L. Hodge.(Piper, Tina) (Entered: 02/04/2008)

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4 Feb. 4, 2008

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Officer Powell. (sbd) (Entered: 02/05/2008)

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5 Feb. 4, 2008

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Captain Morris. (sbd) (Entered: 02/05/2008)

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6 Feb. 4, 2008

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Officer Bates. (sbd) (Entered: 02/05/2008)

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7 Feb. 4, 2008

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Officer Cannon. (sbd) (Entered: 02/05/2008)

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8 Feb. 4, 2008

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to T. Brown. (sbd) (Entered: 02/05/2008)

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9 Feb. 4, 2008

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Officer Snake. (sbd) (Entered: 02/05/2008)

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10 Feb. 4, 2008

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Jesse Howell. (sbd) (Entered: 02/05/2008)

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11 Feb. 4, 2008

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Officer Smith. (sbd) (Entered: 02/05/2008)

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12 Feb. 20, 2008

RESPONSE filed by Rickie Lee Fox, Jodrph Daniel Fincher, Shedrick D. Ross, Astaniel Jarvis Mann, Pip Heng, Elijah Adcock, Ronny N. Askew re 3 MOTION to Strike (Stokes, McNeill) (Entered: 02/20/2008)

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13 Feb. 28, 2008

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Rick Jacobs. (sbd) (Entered: 02/29/2008)

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14 March 4, 2008

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Michelle Jeanette Hirsch on behalf of James Donald, Rick Jacobs, Sarah Draper, Sharon Lewis, Warden Hart, Deputy Warden McLaughlin, Albert Jones, Captain Morris, Lt. Maine, Officer Powell, Jesse Howell, T. Brown, Officer Yancey, Officer Cannon, Officer Snake, Officer Smith, Officer Shane, Officer Radcliff, Sergeant Bond, Officer Page, Officer Daniel, Officer Bates (Hirsch, Michelle) (Entered: 03/04/2008)

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15 March 4, 2008

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Motion to Dismiss by James Donald, Rick Jacobs, Sarah Draper, Sharon Lewis, Warden Hart, Deputy Warden McLaughlin, Albert Jones, Captain Morris, Lt. Maine, Officer Powell, Jesse Howell, T. Brown, Officer Yancey, Officer Cannon, Officer Snake, Officer Smith, Officer Shane, Officer Radcliff, Sergeant Bond, Officer Page, Officer Daniel, Officer Bates filed by Michelle Jeanette Hirsch. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order). Motion(s) referred to Richard L. Hodge.(Hirsch, Michelle) (Entered: 03/04/2008)

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March 5, 2008

This is a text only entry; no document issued. ORDER granting 15 Motion for Leave to File Excess PagesOrdered by U.S. Mag. Judge Richard L. Hodge on 03/05/2008 (RLH)

16 March 10, 2008

MOTION to Stay Discovery by James Donald, Rick Jacobs, Sarah Draper, Sharon Lewis, Warden Hart, Deputy Warden McLaughlin, Albert Jones, Captain Morris, Lt. Maine, Officer Powell, Jesse Howell, T. Brown, Officer Yancey, Officer Cannon, Officer Snake, Officer Smith, Officer Shane, Officer Radcliff, Sergeant Bond, Officer Page, Officer Bates filed by Michelle Jeanette Hirsch. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order). Motion(s) referred to Richard L. Hodge.(Hirsch, Michelle) (Entered: 03/10/2008)

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17 March 10, 2008

REPLY to Response filed by James Donald, Rick Jacobs, Sarah Draper, Sharon Lewis, Warden Hart, Deputy Warden McLaughlin, Albert Jones, Captain Morris, Lt. Maine, Officer Powell, Jesse Howell, T. Brown, Officer Yancey, Officer Cannon, Officer Snake, Officer Smith, Officer Shane, Officer Radcliff, Sergeant Bond, Officer Page, Officer Bates re 3 MOTION to Strike (Hirsch, Michelle) (Entered: 03/10/2008)

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18 March 10, 2008

MOTION to Dismiss Complaint by James Donald, Rick Jacobs, Sarah Draper, Sharon Lewis, Warden Hart, Deputy Warden McLaughlin, Albert Jones, Captain Morris, Lt. Maine, Officer Powell, Jesse Howell, T. Brown, Officer Yancey, Officer Cannon, Officer Snake, Officer Smith, Officer Shane, Officer Radcliff, Sergeant Bond, Officer Page, Officer Bates filed by Michelle Jeanette Hirsch. (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Support of their Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Affidavit of Shevondah Fields). Motion(s) referred to Richard L. Hodge.(Hirsch, Michelle) (Entered: 03/10/2008)

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19 March 25, 2008

MOTION for Extension of Time to File as to 16 MOTION to Stay Discovery, 18 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint by Rickie Lee Fox, Jodrph Daniel Fincher, Shedrick D. Ross, Astaniel Jarvis Mann, Pip Heng, Elijah Adcock, Ronny N. Askew filed by McNeill Stokes. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order). Motion(s) referred to Richard L. Hodge.(Stokes, McNeill) (Entered: 03/25/2008)

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April 9, 2008

MOTION(S) REFERRED: 3 MOTION to Strike to Judge Richard L. Hodge. Motion(s) referred to Richard L. Hodge.(sbd)

20 April 23, 2008

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Plaintiffs' Response to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by Rickie Lee Fox, Jodrph Daniel Fincher, Shedrick D. Ross, Astaniel Jarvis Mann, Pip Heng, Elijah Adcock, Ronny N. Askew filed by McNeill Stokes. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order). Motion(s) referred to Richard L. Hodge.(Stokes, McNeill) (Entered: 04/23/2008)

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21 April 24, 2008

RESPONSE filed by Rickie Lee Fox, Jodrph Daniel Fincher, Shedrick D. Ross, Astaniel Jarvis Mann, Pip Heng, Elijah Adcock, Ronny N. Askew re 18 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, E & F)(Stokes, McNeill) (Entered: 04/24/2008)

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22 April 24, 2008

RESPONSE filed by Rickie Lee Fox, Jodrph Daniel Fincher, Shedrick D. Ross, Astaniel Jarvis Mann, Pip Heng, Elijah Adcock, Ronny N. Askew re 16 MOTION to Stay Discovery (Stokes, McNeill) (Entered: 04/24/2008)

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April 24, 2008

This is a text only entry; no document issued. ORDER granting 19 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Ordered by U.S. Mag. Judge Richard L. Hodge on 04/24/2008 (RLH)

April 24, 2008

This is a text only entry; no document issued. ORDER granting 20 Motion for Leave to File Excess PagesOrdered by U.S. Mag. Judge Richard L. Hodge on 04/24/2008 (RLH)

23 May 5, 2008

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Reply in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by James Donald, Rick Jacobs, Sarah Draper, Sharon Lewis, Warden Hart, Deputy Warden McLaughlin, Albert Jones, Captain Morris, Lt. Maine, Officer Powell, Jesse Howell, T. Brown, Officer Yancey, Officer Cannon, Officer Snake, Officer Smith, Officer Shane, Officer Radcliff, Sergeant Bond, Officer Page, Officer Daniel, Officer Bates filed by Michelle Jeanette Hirsch. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order). Motion(s) referred to Richard L. Hodge.(Hirsch, Michelle) (Entered: 05/05/2008)

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24 May 6, 2008

REPLY to Response filed by James Donald, Rick Jacobs, Sarah Draper, Sharon Lewis, Warden Hart, Deputy Warden McLaughlin, Albert Jones, Captain Morris, Lt. Maine, Officer Powell, Jesse Howell, T. Brown, Officer Yancey, Officer Cannon, Officer Snake, Officer Smith, Officer Shane, Officer Radcliff, Sergeant Bond, Officer Page, Officer Daniel, Officer Bates re 18 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint (Hirsch, Michelle) (Entered: 05/06/2008)

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25 May 6, 2008

REPLY to Response filed by James Donald, Rick Jacobs, Sarah Draper, Sharon Lewis, Warden Hart, Deputy Warden McLaughlin, Albert Jones, Captain Morris, Lt. Maine, Officer Powell, Jesse Howell, T. Brown, Officer Yancey, Officer Cannon, Officer Snake, Officer Smith, Officer Shane, Officer Radcliff, Sergeant Bond, Officer Page, Officer Daniel, Officer Bates re 16 MOTION to Stay Discovery (Hirsch, Michelle) (Entered: 05/06/2008)

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May 6, 2008

This is a text only entry; no document issued. ORDER granting 23 Motion for Leave to File Excess PagesOrdered by U.S. Mag. Judge Richard L. Hodge on 05/06/2008 (RLH)

May 7, 2008

MOTION(S) REFERRED: 16 MOTION to Stay Discovery, 18 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint to Judge Richard L. Hodge.. Motion(s) referred to Richard L. Hodge.(sbd)

26 July 1, 2008

NOTICE Defendants' Notice of Supplemental Authority in Support of Their Motion to Dismiss by James Donald, Rick Jacobs, Sarah Draper, Sharon Lewis, Warden Hart, Deputy Warden McLaughlin, Albert Jones, Captain Morris, Lt. Maine, Officer Powell, Jesse Howell, T. Brown, Officer Yancey, Officer Cannon, Officer Snake, Officer Smith, Officer Shane, Officer Radcliff, Sergeant Bond, Officer Page, Officer Daniel, Officer Bates re 18 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint (Hirsch, Michelle) (Entered: 07/01/2008)

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27 July 24, 2008

MOTION Motion to Join as Plaintiffs Ellis Keel, Michael A. Walker, George C. Haskell, Andrew Hart, and Joseph Alan Greene and Motion to Join Additional Defendants re 1 Complaint, by Rickie Lee Fox, Jodrph Daniel Fincher, Shedrick D. Ross, Astaniel Jarvis Mann, Pip Heng, Elijah Adcock, Ronny N. Askew filed by McNeill Stokes.. Motion(s) referred to Richard L. Hodge.(Stokes, McNeill) (Entered: 07/24/2008)

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28 July 28, 2008

RESPONSE to Defendants' Notice of Supplemental Authority filed by Rickie Lee Fox, Jodrph Daniel Fincher, Shedrick D. Ross, Astaniel Jarvis Mann, Pip Heng, Elijah Adcock, Ronny N. Askew re 18 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Bryant v. Rich - Motion for Reconsideration En Banc)(Stokes, McNeill) Modified on 7/29/2008 (sbd). (Entered: 07/28/2008)

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29 Aug. 6, 2008

ORDER granting 16 Motion to Stay; granting 3 Motion to Strike Ordered by U.S. Mag. Judge Richard L. Hodge on 8/6/2008 (msd) (Entered: 08/06/2008)

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30 Aug. 11, 2008

THIS RESPONSE WAS FILED IN ERROR AND HAS BE REFILED CORRECTLY AT #31. RESPONSE filed by James Donald, Sarah Draper, Sharon Lewis, Warden Hart, Deputy Warden McLaughlin, Albert Jones, Captain Morris, Lt. Maine, Officer Powell, Jesse Howell, T. Brown, Officer Yancey, Officer Cannon, Officer Snake, Officer Smith, Officer Shane, Officer Radcliff, Sergeant Bond, Officer Page, Officer Daniel, Officer Bates re 18 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint (Piper, Tina) Modified text on 8/12/2008 (sbd). (Entered: 08/11/2008)

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31 Aug. 11, 2008

RESPONSE filed by James Donald, Sarah Draper, Sharon Lewis, Warden Hart, Deputy Warden McLaughlin, Albert Jones, Captain Morris, Lt. Maine, Officer Powell, Jesse Howell, T. Brown, Officer Yancey, Officer Cannon, Officer Snake, Officer Smith, Officer Shane, Officer Radcliff, Sergeant Bond, Officer Page, Officer Daniel, Officer Bates re 27 MOTION Motion to Join as Plaintiffs Ellis Keel, Michael A. Walker, George C. Haskell, Andrew Hart, and Joseph Alan Greene and Motion to Join Additional Defendants re 1 Complaint,MOTION Motion to Join as Plaintiffs Ellis Keel, Michael A. Walker, George C. Haskell, Andrew Hart, and Joseph Alan Greene and Motion to Join Additional Defendants re 1 Complaint, (Piper, Tina) (Entered: 08/11/2008)

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32 Jan. 6, 2009

MOTION for Copy of Complaint Waiving Fee Due To Indigency filed by Movant, Alonzo Morefield, Jr. Motion(s) referred to Richard L. Hodge.(sbd) (Entered: 01/06/2009)

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33 Feb. 24, 2009

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION re 18 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint filed by T. Brown, Sarah Draper, James Donald, Officer Shane, Warden Hart, Officer Page, Officer Snake, Albert Jones, Captain Morris, Officer Bates, Officer Cannon, Officer Powell, Rick J acobs, Deputy Warden McLaughlin, Officer Smith, Officer Radcliff, Officer Yancey, Lieutenant Maine, Jesse Howell, Sergeant Bond, Sharon Lewis. TO GRANT IN PART AND TO DENY IN PART. Objections to R&R due by 3/19/2009. Ordered by U.S. Mag. Judge Richard L. Hodge on 02/24/2009. (RLH)

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34 Feb. 27, 2009

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION re 27 MOTION Motion to Join as Plaintiffs Ellis Keel, Michael A. Walker, George C. Haskell, Andrew Hart, and Joseph Alan Greene and Motion to Join Additional Defendants re 1 Complaint,MOTION Motion to Join as Plaintiffs Ellis Keel, Michael A. Walker, George C. Haskell, Andrew Hart, and Joseph Alan Greene and Motion to Join Additional Defendants re 1 Complaint, filed by Pip Heng, Ronny N Askew, Astaniel Jarvis Mann, Shedrick D. Ross, Jodrph Daniel Fincher, Rickie Lee Fox, Elijah Adcock Objections to R&R due by 3/23/2009. Ordered by U.S. Mag. Judge Richard L. Hodge on 02/27/2009. (RLH)

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35 March 9, 2009

ORDER modifying recommendation of February 26, 2009. Ordered by U.S. Mag. Judge Richard L. Hodge on 03/09/2009. (RLH) (Entered: 03/09/2009)

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36 March 11, 2009

MOTION for Status of Motion Docket No. 32 filed by Alonzo Morefield, Jr. Motion(s) referred to Richard L. Hodge.(sbd) (Entered: 03/11/2009)

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37 March 12, 2009

ORDER denying 32 Motion for a free copy of the complaint by a non-party movant. Ordered by U.S. Mag. Judge Richard L. Hodge on 03/12/2009 (RLH) (Entered: 03/12/2009)

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38 March 16, 2009

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Plaintiff's Objections to Magistrate Judge's Recommendation by Rickie Lee Fox, Jodrph Daniel Fincher, Shedrick D. Ross, Astaniel Jarvis Mann, Pip Heng, Elijah Adcock, Ronny N Askew filed by McNeill Stokes. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order). Motion(s) referred to Richard L. Hodge.(Stokes, McNeill) (Entered: 03/16/2009)

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39 March 16, 2009

OBJECTION to 33 Report and Recommendations filed by Rickie Lee Fox, Jodrph Daniel Fincher, Shedrick D. Ross, Astaniel Jarvis Mann, Pip Heng, Elijah Adcock, Ronny N Askew Response to Objections to Report and Recommendation due by 4/2/2009. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 and 2)(Stokes, McNeill) (Entered: 03/16/2009)

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40 March 16, 2009

MOTION to Certify Class by Rickie Lee Fox, Jodrph Daniel Fincher, Shedrick D. Ross, Astaniel Jarvis Mann, Pip Heng, Elijah Adcock, Ronny N Askew filed by McNeill Stokes. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion for Class Certification). Motion(s) referred to Richard L. Hodge.(Stokes, McNeill) (Entered: 03/16/2009)

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41 March 18, 2009

OBJECTION to 33 Report and Recommendations filed by James Donald, Rick Jacobs, Sarah Draper, Sharon Lewis, Warden Hart, Deputy Warden McLaughlin, Albert Jones, Captain Morris, Lieutenant Maine, Officer Powell, Jesse Howell, T. Brown, Officer Yancey, Officer Cannon, Officer Snake, Officer Smith, Officer Shane, Officer Radcliff, Sergeant Bond, Officer Page, Officer Daniel, Officer Bates Response to Objections to Report and Recommendation due by 4/6/2009. (Hirsch, Michelle) (Entered: 03/18/2009)

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42 March 25, 2009

ORDER granting in part and denying in part 18 Motion to Dismiss; adopting Report and Recommendations re 33 Report and Recommendations; finding as moot 38 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages; committed back to Magistrate Judge for further proceedings. Ordered by Judge Hugh Lawson on 3/25/2009. (nbp)

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43 March 25, 2009

ORDER granting 27 Motion ; adopting Report and Recommendations re 34 Report and Recommendations. Ordered by Judge Hugh Lawson on 3/25/2009. (nbp)

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44 March 25, 2009

MOTION for Reconsideration re 42 Order on Motion to Dismiss,, Order on Report and Recommendations,, Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages, by Rickie Lee Fox, Jodrph Daniel Fincher, Shedrick D. Ross, Astaniel Jarvis Mann, Pip Heng, Elijah Adcock, Ronny N Askew filed by McNeill Stokes. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A). Motion(s) referred to Richard L. Hodge.(Stokes, McNeill) (Entered: 03/25/2009)

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45 March 26, 2009

RESPONSE filed by James Donald, Rick Jacobs, Sarah Draper, Sharon Lewis, Warden Hart, Deputy Warden McLaughlin, Albert Jones, Lieutenant Maine, Officer Powell, Jesse Howell, T. Brown, Officer Yancey, Officer Cannon, Officer Snake, Officer Smith, Officer Radcliff re 40 MOTION to Certify Class (Hirsch, Michelle) (Entered: 03/26/2009)

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46 March 27, 2009

NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 37 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief by Alonzo Morefield, Jr. Transcript Information Form due by 4/15/2009. (sbd) (Entered: 03/27/2009)

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47 March 27, 2009

Letter of Transmittal re 46 Notice of Appeal. Certified Copy of Notice of Appeal, Docket Sheet, Order and Judgment mailed to USCA. NOTICE: A Civil Appeal Statement must be filed with the Court of Appeals. A copy of this form may be obtained from the District Clerk's Office or the district court internet site (www.gamd.uscourts.gov). (sbd) (Entered: 03/27/2009)

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48 March 31, 2009

RESPONSE filed by James Donald, Rick Jacobs, Sarah Draper, Sharon Lewis, Warden Hart, Deputy Warden McLaughlin, Albert Jones, Captain Morris, Lieutenant Maine, Officer Powell, Jesse Howell, T. Brown, Officer Yancey, Officer Cannon, Officer Snake, Officer Smith, Officer Shane, Officer Radcliff, Sergeant Bond, Officer Page, Officer Daniel, Officer Bates re 44 MOTION for Reconsideration re 42 Order on Motion to Dismiss,, Order on Report and Recommendations,, Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages,MOTION for Reconsideration re 42 Order on Motion to Dismiss,, Order on Report and Recommendations,, Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages, (Hirsch, Michelle) (Entered: 03/31/2009)

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49 April 1, 2009

ORDER denying 44 Motion for Reconsideration. Ordered by Judge Hugh Lawson on 4/1/2009. (nbp)

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50 April 2, 2009

USCA Case Number 09-11573E re 46 Notice of Appeal filed by Alonzo Morefield, Jr. (sbd) (Entered: 04/02/2009)

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51 April 9, 2009

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Matthew R. Lavallee on behalf of Officer Smith (Lavallee, Matthew) (Entered: 04/09/2009)

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52 April 10, 2009

MOTION for More Definite Statement by James Donald, Rick Jacobs, Sarah Draper, Sharon Lewis, Warden Hart, Deputy Warden McLaughlin, Albert Jones, Lieutenant Maine, Officer Powell, Jesse Howell, T. Brown, Officer Yancey, Officer Cannon, Officer Snake filed by Michelle Jeanette Hirsch. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order). Motion(s) referred to Richard L. Hodge.(Hirsch, Michelle) (Entered: 04/10/2009)

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53 April 10, 2009

MOTION for More Definite Statement by Officer Smith filed by Matthew R. Lavallee.. Motion(s) referred to Richard L. Hodge.(Lavallee, Matthew) (Entered: 04/10/2009)

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54 April 10, 2009

MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis on Appeal filed by Alonzo Morefield, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Envelope). Motion(s) referred to Richard L. Hodge.(sbd) (Entered: 04/13/2009)

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55 April 13, 2009

NOTICE of Substitution of Counsel by Officer Radcliff (Gray, Harvey) (Entered: 04/13/2009)

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56 April 13, 2009

MOTION for More Definite Statement by Officer Radcliff filed by Harvey S. Gray.. Motion(s) referred to Richard L. Hodge.(Gray, Harvey) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/13/2009: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (rlw). (Entered: 04/13/2009)

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57 April 29, 2009

USCA Order of Dismissal as to 46 Notice of Appeal filed by Alonzo Morefield, Jr. (sbd) (Entered: 04/29/2009)

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58 May 4, 2009

RESPONSE filed by Ellis Keel, Michael A Walker, George C Haskell, Jr, Andrew Hart, Joseph Alan Greene, Pip Heng, Ronny N Askew re 53 MOTION for More Definite Statement, 56 MOTION for More Definite Statement, 52 MOTION for More Definite Statement (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Amended Complaint)(Stokes, McNeill) (Entered: 05/04/2009)

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59 May 13, 2009

REPLY to Response filed by James Donald, Rick Jacobs, Sarah Draper, Sharon Lewis, Warden Hart, Deputy Warden McLaughlin, Albert Jones, Lieutenant Maine, Officer Powell, Jesse Howell, T. Brown, Officer Yancey, Officer Cannon, Officer Snake re 52 MOTION for More Definite Statement (Hirsch, Michelle) (Entered: 05/13/2009)

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60 June 15, 2009

MOTION for Leave to File Deem Amended Complaint Filed and Setting Time Within Which to Respond to Amended Complaint by James Donald, Rick Jacobs, Sarah Draper, Sharon Lewis, Warden Hart, Deputy Warden McLaughlin, Albert Jones, Lieutenant Maine, Officer Powell, Jesse Howell, T. Brown, Officer Yancey, Officer Cannon, Officer Snake, Officer Smith, Officer Radcliff, Pip Heng, Ronny N Askew filed by Michelle Jeanette Hirsch. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order). Motion(s) referred to Richard L. Hodge.(Hirsch, Michelle) (Entered: 06/15/2009)

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61 Dec. 30, 2009

ORDER denying 52 Motion for More Definite Statement; denying 53 Motion for More Definite Statement; denying 56 Motion for More Definite Statement; denying 60 Motion for Leave to FileOrdered by U.S. Mag. Judge G. Mallon Faircloth on 12/30/09 (GMF) (Entered: 12/30/2009)

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62 Dec. 30, 2009

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION re 40 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Pip Heng, Ronny N Askew, Astaniel Jarvis Mann, Shedrick D. Ross, Jodrph Daniel Fincher, Rickie Lee Fox, Elijah Adcock, 54 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Alonzo Morefield, Jr Ordered by U.S. Mag. Judge G. Mallon Faircloth on 12/30/09. (GMF)

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63 Jan. 14, 2010

OBJECTION to 62 Report and Recommendations filed by Rickie Lee Fox, Jodrph Daniel Fincher, Shedrick D. Ross, Ellis Keel, Michael A Walker, George C Haskell, Jr, Andrew Hart, Joseph Alan Greene, Astaniel Jarvis Mann, Pip Heng, Ronny N Askew (Stokes, McNeill) (Entered: 01/14/2010)

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64 Jan. 20, 2010

AMENDED COMPLAINT against all defendants all defendants.,filed by Ellis Keel, Michael A Walker, George C Haskell, Jr, Andrew Hart, Joseph Alan Greene, Pip Heng, Ronny N Askew. (Stokes, McNeill) (Entered: 01/20/2010)

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65 Jan. 22, 2010

RESPONSE TO OBJECTION TO REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS filed by James Donald, Rick Jacobs, Sarah Draper, Sharon Lewis, Warden Hart, Deputy Warden McLaughlin, Albert Jones, Lieutenant Maine, Officer Powell, Jesse Howell, T. Brown, Officer Yancey, Officer Cannon, Officer Snake in re: 63 Report and Recommendations (Piper, Tina) (Entered: 01/22/2010)

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66 Jan. 22, 2010

RESPONSE TO OBJECTION TO REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS filed by Officer Smith in re: 63 Report and Recommendations (Lavallee, Matthew) (Entered: 01/22/2010)

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67 Jan. 22, 2010

RESPONSE TO OBJECTION TO REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS filed by Officer Radcliff in re: 63 Report and Recommendations (Gray, Harvey) (Entered: 01/22/2010)

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68 Feb. 4, 2010

ORDER denying 40 Motion to Certify Class; adopting Report and Recommendations re 62 Report and Recommendations.Ordered by Judge Hugh Lawson on 2/4/2010. (nbp)

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69 Feb. 11, 2010

MOTION for the Court to furnish copies filed by Alonzo Morefield(Attachments: # 1 Envelope). Motion(s) referred to Richard L. Hodge.(sbd) Modified text on 5/5/2010 (sbd). Modified on 6/10/2010 to correct spelling of movant's name (sbd). (Entered: 02/11/2010)

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70 March 16, 2010

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Defendants' Brief in Support of Their Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint by James Donald, Rick Jacobs, Sarah Draper, Sharon Lewis, Warden Hart, Deputy Warden McLaughlin, Albert Jones, Lieutenant Maine, Officer Powers, Jesse Howell, T. Brown, Officer Yancey, Officer Cannon, Officer Schnake filed by Michelle Jeanette Hirsch. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order). Motion(s) referred to Richard L. Hodge.(Hirsch, Michelle) (Entered: 03/16/2010)

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71 March 18, 2010

MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint by James Donald, Rick Jacobs, Sarah Draper, Sharon Lewis, Warden Hart, Deputy Warden McLaughlin, Albert Jones, Officer Lucas, Officer Proctor, Officer Glynn, Officer Jackson, Lieutenant Riddall, Lieutenant Maine, Officer Powers, Jesse Howell, T. Brown, Officer Yancey, Officer Cannon, Officer Schnake, Officer Williams filed by Michelle Jeanette Hirsch. (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Support of Their Motion To Dismiss Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint, # 2 Exhibit A-Affidavit of Artis Singleton, # 3 Exhibit A-Attachment 1, # 4 Exhibit A-Attachment 2, # 5 Exhibit A-Attachment 3, # 6 Exhibit A-Attachment 4, # 7 Exhibit A-Attachment 5, # 8 Exhibit A-Attachment 6, # 9 Exhibit A-Attachment 7). Motion(s) referred to Richard L. Hodge.(Hirsch, Michelle) (Entered: 03/18/2010)

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72 March 22, 2010

NOTICE of Death by Officer Cannon (Hirsch, Michelle) (Entered: 03/22/2010)

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73 March 22, 2010

MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint by Officer Radcliff filed by Harvey S. Gray. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support). Motion(s) referred to Richard L. Hodge.(Gray, Harvey) (Entered: 03/22/2010)

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74 March 22, 2010

MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint by Officer Smith filed by Matthew R. Lavallee. (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint). Motion(s) referred to Richard L. Hodge.(Lavallee, Matthew) (Entered: 03/22/2010)

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75 March 31, 2010

NOTICE of Change of Address by Alonzo Morefield, Jr. (sbd) (Entered: 03/31/2010)

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76 April 2, 2010

ORDER DENYING NON-PARTY MOTION Ordered by U.S. Mag. Judge G. Mallon Faircloth on 4/2/10. (GMF) (Entered: 04/02/2010)

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77 April 2, 2010

MOTION for Extension of Time to File as to 71 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint by Ellis Keel, Michael A Walker, George C Haskell, Jr, Andrew Hart, Joseph Alan Greene, Ronny N Askew filed by McNeill Stokes. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order). Motion(s) referred to Richard L. Hodge.(Stokes, McNeill) (Entered: 04/02/2010)

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78 April 7, 2010

MOTION for Copies and to Add Movant as a Material Witness Filed by Alonzo Morefield, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope). Motion(s) referred to Richard L. Hodge.(rlw) (Entered: 04/07/2010)

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79 April 14, 2010

NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 76 Order by Alonzo Morefield, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(sbd) (Entered: 04/14/2010)

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80 April 14, 2010

Letter of Transmittal re 79 Notice of Appeal. Certified Copy of Notice of Appeal, Docket Sheet and Order mailed to USCA. NOTICE: A Civil Appeal Statement must be filed with the Court of Appeals. A copy of this form may be obtained from the District Clerk's Office or the district court internet site (www.gamd.uscourts.gov). (sbd) (Entered: 04/14/2010)

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81 April 16, 2010

MOTION for Extension of Time to File to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff Second Amended Complaint as to 74 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint by Ellis Keel, Michael A Walker, George C Haskell, Jr, Andrew Hart, Joseph Alan Greene, Pip Heng, Ronny N Askew filed by McNeill Stokes. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order). Motion(s) referred to Richard L. Hodge.(Stokes, McNeill) (Entered: 04/16/2010)

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82 April 22, 2010

TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION FORM re 79 Notice of Appeal filed by Alonzo Morefield, Jr. NO TRANSCRIPTS ORDERED. Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(sbd) (Entered: 04/22/2010)

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83 April 26, 2010

USCA Case Number 10-11736-G re 79 Notice of Appeal filed by Alonzo Morefield, Jr. (sbd) (Entered: 04/26/2010)

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84 April 26, 2010

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Plaintiff's Resonse to Defendants' Second Motion to Dismiss by Ellis Keel, Michael A Walker, George C Haskell, Jr, Andrew Hart, Joseph Alan Greene, Pip Heng, Ronny N Askew filed by McNeill Stokes. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order). Motion(s) referred to Richard L. Hodge.(Stokes, McNeill) (Entered: 04/26/2010)

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85 April 26, 2010

RESPONSE filed by Ellis Keel, Michael A Walker, George C Haskell, Jr, Andrew Hart, Joseph Alan Greene, Pip Heng, Ronny N Askew re 74 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint, 71 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint, 73 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - E)(Stokes, McNeill) (Entered: 04/26/2010)

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86 May 4, 2010

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Reply Brief In Support of Motion to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint by James Donald, Rick Jacobs, Sarah Draper, Sharon Lewis, Warden Hart, Deputy Warden McLaughlin, Albert Jones, Lieutenant Maine, Officer Powers, Jesse Howell, T. Brown, Officer Yancey, Officer Cannon, Officer Schnake filed by Tina M. Piper. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order). Motion(s) referred to Richard L. Hodge.(Piper, Tina) (Entered: 05/04/2010)

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May 6, 2010

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT. Case reassigned to US Mag Judge Thomas Q. Langstaff for all further proceedings. Motion(s) referred to Thomas Q. Langstaff.(sbd)

87 May 12, 2010

REPLY to Response filed by James Donald, Rick Jacobs, Sarah Draper, Sharon Lewis, Warden Hart, Deputy Warden McLaughlin, Albert Jones, Officer Lucas, Officer Proctor, Officer Glynn, Officer Jackson, Lieutenant Riddall, Lieutenant Maine, Officer Powers, Jesse Howell, T. Brown, Officer Yancey, Officer Cannon, Officer Schnake, Officer Williams re 71 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint (Hirsch, Michelle) (Entered: 05/12/2010)

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88 May 12, 2010

REPLY to Response filed by Officer Radcliff re 73 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint (Gray, Harvey) (Entered: 05/12/2010)

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89 May 12, 2010

REPLY filed by Officer Smith re 74 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint (Lavallee, Matthew) Modified text on 5/13/2010 (sbd). (Entered: 05/12/2010)

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90 May 12, 2010

NOTICE of Filing Exhibit in Support of Reply of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint by James Donald, Rick Jacobs, Sarah Draper, Sharon Lewis, Warden Hart, Deputy Warden McLaughlin, Albert Jones, Officer Lucas, Officer Proctor, Officer Glynn, Officer Jackson, Lieutenant Riddall, Lieutenant Maine, Officer Powers, Jesse Howell, T. Brown, Officer Yancey, Officer Cannon, Officer Schnake, Officer Williams (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Hirsch, Michelle) (Entered: 05/12/2010)

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91 May 19, 2010

USCA Order of Dismissal as to 79 Notice of Appeal filed by Alonzo Morefield, Jr. (sbd) (Entered: 05/19/2010)

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June 15, 2010

This is a text only entry; no document issued. ORDER granting 70 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages; granting 77 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply ; granting 81 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply ; granting 84 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages; granting 86 Motion for Leave to File Excess PagesOrdered by US Mag Judge Thomas Q Langstaff on 06/15/2010 (msd)

92 Dec. 16, 2010

ORDER denying 78 Motion Ordered by US Mag Judge Thomas Q Langstaff on 12/16/2010 (msd) (Entered: 12/16/2010)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Georgia

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Strip Search Cases

Key Dates

Filing Date: Jan. 8, 2008

Closing Date: April 17, 2013

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

All imates at the Valdosta State Prison and at other Georgia prisons who have been subjected to excessive force, summary punishment, or premeditated violence by being beaten while restrained by CERT Team Officers at Valdosta State Prison or other prisons

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Unknown

Defendants

State

Georgia Department of Corrections

Lowndes State Prison

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Other Dockets:

Middle District of Georgia 7:08-cv-00005

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Relief Granted:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Issues

General/Misc.:

Personal injury

Discrimination Basis:

Race discrimination

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female

Male

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Assault/abuse by staff (facilities)

Disciplinary segregation

Grievance procedures

Restraints (physical)

Sex w/ staff; sexual harassment by staff

Strip search policy (facilities)

Medical/Mental Health Care:

Medication, administration of

Mental health care, general

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