Case: Beehler v. Jeffes

3:83-cv-01024 | U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

Filed Date: July 25, 1983

Closed Date: 1993

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Case Summary

On July 25, 1983, the female inmates of the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections at Muncy filed a class action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, Scranton Division. The plaintiffs, represented by attorneys from Women's Law Project and American Civil Rights Union, asked the court for equitable relief. The plaintiffs' claims are based on sex discrimination, unsafe conditions of confinement…

On July 25, 1983, the female inmates of the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections at Muncy filed a class action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, Scranton Division. The plaintiffs, represented by attorneys from Women's Law Project and American Civil Rights Union, asked the court for equitable relief.

The plaintiffs' claims are based on sex discrimination, unsafe conditions of confinement, violations of their due process rights, and interference with their religious freedom. Specifically, the plaintiffs claimed that the programs, services and facilities for female inmates were inferior to those afforded male prisoners in Pennsylvania correctional institutions.

On June 30, 1986, in a published opinion by Chief Judge William J. Nealon, the Court concluded that because of the claim preclusive aspect of the res judicata doctrine, plaintiffs in this case are precluded from asserting the majority of their § 1983 and federal constitutional claims. In the current action, many of the plaintiffs' claims involve the same causes of action raised and made part of the consent decree in an earlier case, Imprisoned Citizens Union v. Shapp, Case Nos. 70-2545, 70-3054, 71-0513, 71-1006 (E.D.Pa.) ("I.C.U."). However, the Court also concluded that those causes of action based on physical safety hazards, a lack of privacy, gender discrimination and reliance on unreliable urine tests are not precluded in this case.

On January 10, 1992, Judge Edwin M. Kosik concluded that the 8th Amendment constitutional right of the plaintiffs was not violated. Accordingly, the plaintiff's claim for equitable relief was denied. At some point in this case, the parties reached a settlement (referred to as "stipulation" in the Docket) and it was approved by Judge Edwin M. Kosik. However, the details of the settlement cannot be reproduced and verified at this moment. Plaintiffs were also awarded counsel fees and costs from the defendants in the amount of $545,327.49 at the end of the case.

Plaintiffs appealed the case to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. In March, 1993, the Court of Appeals denied appellants' request for a rehearing and affirmed the judgment of the District Court.

 

Summary Authors

Xin Chen (3/30/2011)

People


Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Behravesh, Ann E. (Pennsylvania)

Borden, Rebecca (Pennsylvania)

Dolan, Daniel R. (New Mexico)

Attorney for Defendant

Brier, Daniel T. (Pennsylvania)

Doyle, Daniel J. (Pennsylvania)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

3:83-cv-01024

Docket (PACER)

June 10, 1994

June 10, 1994

Docket

3:83-cv-01024

Published Opinion

June 30, 1986

June 30, 1986

Order/Opinion

664 F.Supp. 931

Docket

Last updated March 26, 2025, 8:30 a.m.

ECF Number Date Description Link
177 July 10, 1989

Written status report from Theodore Otto, Bureau of Corrections, with exhibits, copies to all counsel. (bs) (Entered: 07/13/1989)

PACER
179 Aug. 8, 1989

Written status report from Theodore Otto with attachments. cc to all counsel. (bs) (Entered: 08/10/1989)

PACER
180 Aug. 18, 1989

MOTION by plaintiffs, for partial dismissal w/ attachments and c of s. (cd) (Entered: 08/18/1989)

PACER
180 Aug. 18, 1989

Notice by plaintiffs of partial dismissal (cd) (Entered: 08/18/1989)

PACER
180 Aug. 18, 1989

Memorandum of Law by plaintiffs re motion for partial dismissal w/ exhibits. (cd) Modified on 08/18/1989 (Entered: 08/18/1989)

PACER
181 Aug. 21, 1989

MOTION with brief in support by plaintiff Toni Anderson, plaintiff Pauletta Beehler, plaintiff Marie Scott, plaintiff Patricia Smith, plaintiff Sharon Wiggins, for partial dismissal of class action , with exhibit, C of S 8/16/89. (bs) (Entered: 08/21/1989)

PACER
Aug. 21, 1989

Proposed Order by plaintiff Toni Anderson, plaintiff Pauletta Beehler, plaintiff Marie Scott, plaintiff Patricia Smith, plaintiff Sharon Wiggins granting partial dismissal of class action. (bs) (Entered: 08/21/1989)

PACER
182 Aug. 30, 1989

ORDER by Judge Edwin M. Kosik granting order proposed [0−0] granting motion for partial dismissal of class action [181−1] It is ordered that the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, &16th claims of plaintiffs' complaint are voluntarily dismissed w/o prejudice and 11th claim is dismissed without prejudice. Dismissal of above claims does not prejudice plaintiffs' claims for attorney fees and costs for the claims dismissed. (cc: all counsel) (bs) (Entered: 08/31/1989)

PACER
184 Sept. 12, 1989

Mail Returned containing order of 8/30/89 to Susan Carey Nicholas, Esq. − forwarding address expired. (bs) (Entered: 09/20/1989)

PACER
183 Sept. 19, 1989

ORDER by Judge Edwin M. Kosik vacating [182−1] order granting plaintiff's motion for partial dismissal. Notice shall be given to members of the class in the form proposed by plaintiffs. (cc: all counsel) original in security. (bs) (Entered: 09/19/1989)

PACER
185 Sept. 27, 1989

Mail Returned addressed to Atty. Nicholas with copy of order dated 9/19/89. − No forwarding address. (bs) (Entered: 10/11/1989)

PACER
Nov. 22, 1989

Proposed Order by plaintiff Toni Anderson, plaintiff Pauletta Beehler, plaintiff Marie Scott, plaintiff Patricia Smith, plaintiff Sharon Wiggins granting partial dismissal of class action. (bs) (Entered: 11/24/1989)

PACER
186 Nov. 27, 1989

ORDER by Judge Edwin M. Kosik granting order proposed Partial dismissal of Class Action [0−0] (cc: all counsel) (bs) (Entered: 11/27/1989)

PACER
187 Dec. 4, 1989

Mail Returned addressed to Atty. Nicholas containing order order of 11/27/89 − not remailed. (bs) (Entered: 12/11/1989)

PACER
188 Dec. 11, 1989

Written status report from DAG Amy Zapp. cc to all cnsl. (bs) (Entered: 12/11/1989)

PACER
Dec. 11, 1989

Proposed Order (Stip) by plaintiffs and defendants, re: 6 mos. continuation of stip of 6/8/89. (bs) (Entered: 12/13/1989)

PACER
190 Dec. 15, 1989

Written status report by Atty. Otto. cc to all cnsl. (bs) (Entered: 12/19/1989)

PACER
189 Dec. 18, 1989

ORDER by Judge Edwin M. Kosik granting order proposed granting continuation of stip of parties which was approved 6/8/89. [0−0] (cc: all counsel) (bs) (Entered: 12/18/1989)

PACER
191 Jan. 17, 1990

Written monthly status report by defendant cnsl. Theodore Otto. C of S per letter. (bs) (Entered: 01/18/1990)

PACER
192 April 23, 1990

Written status report by defendant Glen Jeffes. cc to all cnsl. (bs) (Entered: 04/23/1990)

PACER
193 June 18, 1990

Written status report by plaintiffs w/exh. cc to all cnsl. (bs) (Entered: 06/18/1990)

PACER
194 June 29, 1990

Stipulation of all parties for 2nd 6 month continuation of stip filed on 6/5/89 (attached) w/following amendments: 1. doc. which appears as Exh. A is replaced by Appendix B (attached). 2. The reported provisions specified in Part IV sec. K of stip are eliminated; the info. ordinarily reported therein will be included instead of monthly reports to be supplied. (bs) (Entered: 07/02/1990)

PACER
194 July 9, 1990

ORDER by Judge Edwin M. Kosik granting stipulation [194−1] that doc. Exh. A filed 6/5/89 is replaced w/appex. B attached; reporting provisions specified in Part IV K of stip are eliminated instead monthly reports will be supplied. (cc: all counsel) (bs) (Entered: 07/09/1990)

PACER
196 July 19, 1990

Mail Returned containing stip order of 6/29/90 to Atty. Dolan. (bs) (Entered: 07/19/1990)

PACER
197 July 19, 1990

Mail Returned containing stip &order of 6/29/90 addressed to Susan Cary Nicholas, Esq. (bs) (Entered: 07/19/1990)

PACER
198 July 23, 1990

ORDER by Judge Edwin M. Kosik ;pretrial conferenceon issue of Medical Monitoring is scheduled for 1:00 9/6/90 (cc: all counsel) (bs) (Entered: 07/23/1990)

PACER
199 July 27, 1990

Written status report by Theoore Otto cnsl. or defendant Glen Jeffes. C of S per letter. (bs) (Entered: 07/30/1990)

PACER
200 July 30, 1990

Mail Returned containing order of 7/23/90 to Atty. Dolan − no forwarding address. (bs) (Entered: 07/31/1990)

PACER
201 July 30, 1990

Mail Returned containing order of 7/23/90 addressed to Atty. Susan Cary Nicholas. (bs) (Entered: 08/02/1990)

PACER
202 Sept. 4, 1990

Pre−Trial Memorandum submitted by plaintiff Toni Anderson, plaintiff Pauletta Beehler, plaintiff Marie Scott, plaintiff Patricia Smith, plaintiff Sharon Wiggins (bs) (Entered: 09/05/1990)

PACER
203 Sept. 4, 1990

Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law by plaintiff Toni Anderson, plaintiff Pauletta Beehler, plaintiff Marie plaintiff Patricia Smith, plaintiff Sharon Wiggins. C of S 9/4/90. (bs) (Entered: 09/05/1990)

PACER
204 Sept. 4, 1990

Pre−Trial Memorandum submitted by defendant Ann M Goolsby, defendant Carolyn Hill, defendant Glen Jeffes, defendant Ronald J Marks, defendant Richard Nierle, defendant Robert C Wilburn. C of S 9/4/90. (bs) (Entered: 09/06/1990)

PACER
Sept. 6, 1990

PRE−TRIAL CONF. HELD on 9/6/90. Tenative trial date for October. Cnsl. to advise Court re: transcripts and availability of witnesses. (bs) (Entered: 09/07/1990)

PACER
205 Sept. 14, 1990

ORDER by Judge Edwin M. Kosik Nonjury trial on medical monitoring is set 9:00 10/11/90 (cc: all counsel, Warden &USM) (bs) Modified on 09/14/1990 (Entered: 09/14/1990)

PACER
Sept. 24, 1990

Substitution of counsel: terminating attorney Rebecca Borden for Sharon Wiggins, attorney Susan Cary Nicholas for Sharon Wiggins, attorney Rebecca Borden for Patricia Smith, attorney Susan Cary Nicholas for Patricia Smith, attorney Rebecca Borden for Marie Scott, attorney Susan Cary Nicholas for Marie Scott, attorney Rebecca Borden for Pauletta Beehler, attorney Susan Cary Nicholas for Pauletta Beehler, attorney Rebecca Borden for Toni Anderson, attorney Susan Cary Nicholas for Toni Anderson and substituting attorney Linda Wharton. (bs) (Entered: 09/24/1990)

PACER
206 Sept. 25, 1990

Transcript filed of preliminary injunction hearing held 12/16/88 − Testimony of John Emerich. (Spearing). (bs) (Entered: 10/01/1990)

PACER
207 Sept. 25, 1990

Transcript filed of Preliminary Inj. Hearing held 12/16/88 − Testimony of Jerry Roseman. (Spearing) (bs) (Entered: 10/01/1990)

PACER
208 Sept. 25, 1990

Transcript filed of Preliminary Inj. Hearing held 12/16/88− Testimony of Donald Miller. (Spearing) (bs) (Entered: 10/01/1990)

PACER
209 Sept. 26, 1990

Transcript filed of Preliminary Inj. Hearing held 12/16/88 − Testimony of Sharon Wiggins. (Spearing) (bs) (Entered: 10/01/1990)

PACER
210 Oct. 5, 1990

RETURN OF SERVICE of Subpoena executed upon Donald E. Miller on 10/1/90 by USM (MFE $7.80) (bs) (Entered: 10/11/1990)

PACER
212 Oct. 11, 1990

ENTRY OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for defendant Carolyn Hill, defendant Glen Jeffes, defendant Ronald J Marks, defendant Richard Nierle, defendant Robert C Wilburn of DAG Daniel Doyle. C of S 10/11/90. (bs) (Entered: 10/11/1990)

PACER
213 Nov. 7, 1990

Transcript filed of non jury trial held 10/11/90. (Kunigiel) (bs) (Entered: 11/07/1990)

PACER
214 Jan. 28, 1991

Letter to court from Atty. Thomas Place re: briefing schedule concerning issue on med. monitoring. cc: Zapp (bs) (Entered: 01/28/1991)

PACER
215 Jan. 29, 1991

Steno notes of proceedings − non jury trial held 10/11/90 (Kunigiel) (bs) (Entered: 01/29/1991)

PACER
216 Feb. 1, 1991

Stipulation of all parties re: a third 6 month continuation of stip filed 6/5//89. Attached are replacements to said stipulation of 6/5/89. (bs) (Entered: 02/04/1991)

PACER
216 Feb. 8, 1991

ORDER by Judge Edwin M. Kosik granting stipulation that the doc. which appears as Exh. A to the stip filed on 6/5/89 is replaced by that which appears in Appendix B hereto. That reporting provisions specified in Part IV, K of the Stip are eliminated; the information ordinarily reported therein will be included instead in the monthly reports to be supplied [216−1] (cc: all counsel) (bs) (Entered: 02/08/1991)

PACER
217 Feb. 12, 1991

Undisputed Facts by plaintiffs, &defendants. (bs) (Entered: 02/13/1991)

PACER
218 Feb. 13, 1991

Undisputed facts (corrected copy) by plaintiff &defendant. (bs) (Entered: 02/14/1991)

PACER
219 Feb. 27, 1991

Brief by plaintiffs in support of req. for an order establishing a plan for medical monitoring. (bs) (Entered: 02/28/1991)

PACER
220 March 19, 1991

Brief by defendant Ann M Goolsby, defendant Carolyn Hill, defendant Glen Jeffes, defendant Ronald J Marks, defendant Richard Nierle, defendant Robert C Wilburn in opposition to pltf's req. for asbestos−related medical monitoring w/exh. C of S 3/19/91. (bs) (Entered: 03/22/1991)

PACER
221 April 2, 1991

Reply brief by plaintiffs'. C of S 4/1/91. (bs) (Entered: 04/03/1991)

PACER
222 April 15, 1991

Proposed FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW by plaintiffs. C of S 4/10/91. (bs) (Entered: 04/16/1991)

PACER
223 May 6, 1991

Transcript filed of prelimin. inj. hearing held 12/16/88 − Testimony of Gregory White. (Spearing) (bs) (Entered: 05/08/1991)

PACER
224 May 6, 1991

Transcript filed of prelim. inj. hearing held 12/16/88 − Testimony of Jack Follweiler (Spearing) (bs) (Entered: 05/08/1991)

PACER
225 June 18, 1991

MOTION with brief in support by plaintiffs for an interim award of cnsl fees and costs . C of S 6/14/91. (bs) (Entered: 06/18/1991)

PACER
226 June 18, 1991

Appendix to pltf's mot. for interim award of cnsl. fees and costs. (bs) (Entered: 06/18/1991)

PACER
227 July 5, 1991

MOTION by defendants to extend time to file resp. to pltfs' mot. for interim Attys. fees Cert. of noncon. C of S 7/5/91. (bs) (Entered: 07/11/1991)

PACER
228 July 11, 1991

Brief by plaintiffs in opposition to motion to extend time to file resp. to pltfs' mot. for interim Attys. fees [227−1] ;reply brief due 7/24/91. C of S 7/9/91. (bs) (Entered: 07/15/1991)

PACER
229 July 15, 1991

ORDER by Judge Edwin M. Kosik granting motion to extend time to file resp. to pltfs' mot. for interim Attys. fees [227−1] re motion for an interim award of cnsl fees and costs [225−1] 8/31/91 (cc: all counsel) (bs) (Entered: 07/15/1991)

PACER
230 Sept. 3, 1991

MOTION by defendants to extend time in which to file their br. in oppos. to pltf's mot. for interim award of Attys' fees , Cert. of con. C of S 9/3/91. (bs) (Entered:

PACER
232 Sept. 10, 1991

ORDER by Judge Edwin M. Kosik granting motion to extend time in which to file their br. in oppos. to pltf's mot. for interim award of Attys' fees [230−1] [225−1] until 9/13/91 (cc: all counsel) (bs) (Entered: 09/10/1991)

PACER
233 Sept. 12, 1991

Stipulation of parties to a 6 month continuation of stip of 6/5/89 and 2/8/91. (bs) (Entered: 09/16/1991)

PACER
235 Sept. 16, 1991

MOTION by defendants to strike Cert. of noncon. C of S 9/16/91. (bs) (Entered: 09/19/1991)

PACER
234 Sept. 17, 1991

Brief by defendant in opposition to motion for an interim award of cnsl fees and costs [225−1] w/exh. ;reply brief due 9/30/91. C of S 9/16/91. (bs) (Entered: 09/19/1991)

PACER
233 Sept. 19, 1991

ORDER by Judge Edwin M. Kosik granting stipulation [233−1] that a 4th 6 month continuation of stip that was initially filed w/ct. on 6/5/89 and most recently contiued on 2/9/91, (cc: all counsel) (bs) (Entered: 09/19/1991)

PACER
236 Sept. 20, 1991

Brief (Corrected Copy) by defendants in opposition to motion for an interim award of cnsl fees and costs [225−1] ; reply brief due 10/3/91. C of S 9/20/91. (bs) (Entered: 09/24/1991)

PACER
237 Sept. 30, 1991

Brief by defendants in support of motion to strike [235−1] w/exh. C of S 9/30/91. (bs) (Entered: 10/02/1991)

PACER
238 Oct. 11, 1991

Letter to court from cnsl. for plaintiffs asking for ext. of time to file reply br. re: pending mot. for interim award of cnsl. fees and costs. copy to DAG Zapp. (bs) (Entered: 10/11/1991)

PACER
239 Oct. 11, 1991

ORDER by Judge Edwin M. Kosik granting ext. of time to file reply br. in supp. of their motion for an interim award of cnsl fees and costs [225−1] (cc: all counsel) (bs) (Entered: 10/11/1991)

PACER
240 Oct. 17, 1991

Brief by plaintiff in opposition to motion to strike [235−1] ;reply brief due 10/30/91. C of S 10/16/91. (bs) (Entered: 10/17/1991)

PACER
241 Nov. 4, 1991

Reply brief by defendants in support of motion to strike [235−1]. C of S 11/4/91. (bs) (Entered: 11/07/1991)

PACER
242 Nov. 4, 1991

NOTICE of change of address for Atty. Dolan. (bs) (Entered: 11/12/1991)

PACER
243 Nov. 14, 1991

RETURN OF SERVICE of Depos. Subpoena executed on 11/14/91 upon Morey Myers. (bs) (Entered: 11/15/1991)

PACER
244 Nov. 20, 1991

MOTION by Atty. Morey Myers to quash subpoena w/exh. Cert. of con/noncon. C of S 11/20/91. (bs) (Entered: 11/21/1991)

PACER
245 Nov. 27, 1991

MOTION with brief in support by plaintiff for payment of an interlocutory counsel fee pending disposition of their main fees motion Cert. of noncon. C of S 11/26/91. (bs) (Entered: 12/03/1991)

PACER
246 Dec. 5, 1991

Brief by unknown Morey M. Myers in support of motion to quash subpoena [244−1]. C of S 12/5/91/. (bs) (Entered: 12/09/1991)

PACER
247 Dec. 5, 1991

Affidavit of Richard Spiegelman (bs) (Entered: 12/09/1991)

PACER
248 Dec. 5, 1991

Notice by plaintiff of taking deposition of Morey Myers on 10/22/91 at 10:00 am. C of S 10/7/91. (bs) (Entered: 12/13/1991)

PACER
249 Dec. 16, 1991

MEMORANDUM − by defendants in opposition to motion for payment of an interlocutory counsel fee pending disposition of their main fees motion; C of S (jb) (Entered: 12/17/1991)

PACER
Dec. 17, 1991

Remark; Doc #249 to K. (jb) (Entered: 12/17/1991)

PACER
251 Dec. 27, 1991

BRIEF − by plaintiff in opposition to motion to quash subpoena; C of S (jb) (Entered: 12/30/1991)

PACER
252 Jan. 6, 1992

Reply brief by plaintiff in support of motion for payment of an interlocutory counsel fee pending disposition of their main fees motion [245−1]. C of S 1/3/92. (bs) (Entered: 01/06/1992)

PACER
253 Jan. 10, 1992

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: by Judge Edwin M. Kosik [245−1] motion for payment of an interlocutory counsel fee pending disposition of their main fees motion, the ct. concludes (that the interlocutory fee dispute the defts shall pay to cnsl. for pltfs. uncontested amt. of $175,147.59 as partial payment of fees until the ct. determines otherwise) ; denying motion to quash subpoena [244−1] (cc: all counsel) (bs) (Entered: 01/14/1992)

PACER
254 Jan. 13, 1992

REPLY BRIEF FILED by Morey M. Myers regarding motion to quash subpoena [244−1] and C of S (ls) (Entered: 01/16/1992)

PACER
Jan. 16, 1992

Remark doc 254 to Kosik (ls) (Entered: 01/16/1992)

PACER
April 20, 1992

Proposed Stipulation of the Parties for a 5th 6 months Stipulation (ls) (Entered: 04/22/1992)

PACER
255 April 24, 1992

Stipulation and ORDER by Judge Edwin M. Kosik :that parties hereby stipulate a 5th 6 month continuation of the stip of the parties that was initially filed w/the ct. on 6/5/89 and most recently continued on 9/19/91. (cc: all counsel) (bs) (Entered: 04/27/1992)

PACER
256 May 7, 1992

Letter to court fr DAG Zapp dated 5/6/92 re discussion of case &attaching copies various record docs from Rauser (jw) (Entered: 05/07/1992)

PACER
257 May 12, 1992

Reply brief by plaintiff in further support of their motion for an interim award of cnsl fees and costs [225−1] and c/s (jw) (Entered: 05/13/1992)

PACER
258 June 24, 1992

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: by Judge Edwin M. Kosik The Ct concludes the 8th Amendment constitutional right of pltfs was not violated. Accordingly, the claim for equitable relief will be denied. (cc: all counsel and pltfs) (jw) (Entered: 06/24/1992)

PACER
259 July 23, 1992

MOTION by plaintiffs to proceed in forma pauperis on appeal (bs) (Entered: 07/29/1992)

PACER
260 July 23, 1992

Notice of appeal by plaintiff Pauletta Beehler, plaintiff Toni Anderson, plaintiff Sharon Wiggins, plaintiff Patricia Smith from District Court order filed 6/24/92 [258−1] (TPO handed to attorney, certified copies, notice of appeal, order being appealed, with info/ack to USCA. (cc: all counsel, C/R and Judge Kosik) (bs) (Entered: 07/29/1992)

PACER
261 July 30, 1992

ORDER by Judge Edwin M. Kosik granting motion to proceed in forma pauperis on appeal [259−1] (cc: all counsel) (bs) (Entered: 07/30/1992)

PACER
262 July 31, 1992

Transcript Purchase Order for dates: Already on file in D.C. Court TPO filed by attorney Place. (bs) (Entered: 08/03/1992)

PACER
Aug. 3, 1992

RECORD COMPLETE FOR PURPOSES OF APPEAL (bs) (Entered: 08/03/1992)

PACER
Aug. 3, 1992

Certified copy of docket in lieu of record on appeal transmitted to USCA (bs) (Entered: 08/03/1992)

PACER
263 Aug. 4, 1992

Notification by Circuit Court of Appellate Docket Number 92−7391 (bs) (Entered: 08/04/1992)

PACER
264 Aug. 11, 1992

Acknowledgement Received from USCA for cert. list in lieu of record on appeal − ack. 8/4/92. (bs) (Entered: 08/11/1992)

PACER
Oct. 22, 1992

Proposed Stipulation of the parties to a sixth six−month continuation of previously stipulation (ls) (Entered: 10/26/1992)

PACER
266 Feb. 1, 1993

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: by Judge Edwin M. Kosik 1. pltfs motion for award of counsel fees and costs is granted in part; 2. ptfs are awarded counsel fees and costs from defts in the amt of $545,327.49; and 3. the awarded counsel fees and costs are to be distributed in accordance with the attached Memorandum. (cc: all counsel) (ls) (Entered: 02/01/1993)

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory:

Pennsylvania

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Key Dates

Filing Date: July 25, 1983

Closing Date: 1993

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

All female prisoners who are or will be confined at the State Correctional Institution at Muncy, PA.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

ACLU Affiliates (any)

Steve Gold

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

State

PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Due Process

Federalism (including 10th Amendment)

Other Dockets:

Middle District of Pennsylvania 3:83-cv-01024

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Relief Granted:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Amount Defendant Pays: $545,327.49

Issues

General/Misc.:

Disciplinary procedures

Fire safety

Religious programs / policies

Discrimination Basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Law library access

Recreation / Exercise

Visiting

Medical/Mental Health Care:

Medical care, general

Recommended Citation