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)

People

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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)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

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 of Investigation or Suit/Demand 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

1:92-cv-00694

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 March 18, 2026, 5:24 a.m.

ECF Number Date Description Link
1 Jan. 28, 1992

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)

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2 Feb. 25, 1992

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)

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3 Feb. 26, 1992

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

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4 Feb. 26, 1992

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

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5 March 20, 1992

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)

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6 March 23, 1992

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

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7 March 23, 1992

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)

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8 March 25, 1992

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)

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9 March 27, 1992

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

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10 April 3, 1992

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

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11 April 3, 1992

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)

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12 May 1, 1992

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

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13 May 1, 1992

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

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14 May 1, 1992

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)

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15 May 1, 1992

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

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16 May 1, 1992

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)

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17 May 1, 1992

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)

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May 1, 1992

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

18 May 20, 1992

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

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19 May 29, 1992

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)

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20 June 12, 1992

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

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21 July 7, 1992

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)

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22 July 7, 1992

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)

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23 July 7, 1992

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

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24 July 7, 1992

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

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July 7, 1992

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)

25 July 9, 1992

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)

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26 July 9, 1992

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)

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27 July 30, 1992

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)

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28 Aug. 4, 1992

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)

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29 Aug. 17, 1992

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

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30 Aug. 17, 1992

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

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31 Aug. 17, 1992

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

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32 Aug. 17, 1992

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

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33 Sept. 18, 1992

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)

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34 Sept. 29, 1992

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

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35 Sept. 29, 1992

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)

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36 Oct. 6, 1992

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

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37 Oct. 7, 1992

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

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38 Oct. 14, 1992

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)

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39 Oct. 26, 1992

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)

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40 Oct. 26, 1992

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)

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41 Nov. 12, 1992

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

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42 Nov. 12, 1992

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)

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43 Nov. 12, 1992

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

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44 Nov. 12, 1992

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)

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45 Nov. 12, 1992

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

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46 Nov. 12, 1992

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

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47 Nov. 12, 1992

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

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48 Nov. 23, 1992

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

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49 Nov. 23, 1992

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

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50 Nov. 24, 1992

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

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51 Nov. 24, 1992

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

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52 Nov. 24, 1992

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)

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53 Dec. 4, 1992

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

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54 Dec. 9, 1992

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)

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55 Dec. 14, 1992

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

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56 Dec. 15, 1992

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

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57 Dec. 24, 1992

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)

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58 Jan. 4, 1993

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

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59 Jan. 29, 1993

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)

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60 Jan. 29, 1993

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

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61 Jan. 29, 1993

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)

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62 Jan. 29, 1993

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

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63 Jan. 29, 1993

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)

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64 Jan. 29, 1993

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

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65 Jan. 29, 1993

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)

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66 Feb. 1, 1993

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

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67 Feb. 1, 1993

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

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68 Feb. 1, 1993

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

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69 Feb. 16, 1993

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)

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70 Feb. 16, 1993

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)

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71 March 2, 1993

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

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72 March 10, 1993

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)

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73 March 17, 1993

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)

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74 March 17, 1993

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)

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75 March 17, 1993

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

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76 March 24, 1993

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

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77 April 9, 1993

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

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78 April 9, 1993

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)

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79 April 30, 1993

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)

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80 May 28, 1993

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)

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81 May 28, 1993

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)

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82 Aug. 23, 1993

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)

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83 Sept. 1, 1993

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

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84 Oct. 14, 1993

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)

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85 Oct. 28, 1993

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)

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86 Nov. 8, 1993

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)

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87 Dec. 1, 1993

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)

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88 Jan. 3, 1994

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

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89 Jan. 3, 1994

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

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90 Jan. 3, 1994

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)

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91 Jan. 3, 1994

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

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92 Jan. 11, 1994

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)

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93 Feb. 9, 1994

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

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94 Feb. 14, 1996

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

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95 Feb. 14, 1996

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)

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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

State

W.A. Howe Developmental Center

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Other Dockets:

Northern District of Illinois 1:92-cv-00694

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Findings Letter/Report

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Order Duration: 1994 - 1996

Issues

General/Misc.:

Incident/accident reporting & investigations

Individualized planning

Neglect by staff

Record-keeping

Staff (number, training, qualifications, wages)

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Assault/abuse by non-staff (facilities)

Assault/abuse by staff (facilities)

Restraints (physical)

Medical/Mental Health Care:

Medical care, general

Medication, administration of

Recommended Citation