Case: Morris v. Barwick

3:24-cv-01649 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois

Filed Date: July 2, 2024

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Case Summary

[This summary is temporary while we research the case further.] A prisoner plaintiff filed this case against the Illinois Department of Corrections warden and a physician, alleging defendants had violated his Eighth Amendment rights, the ADA and/or Rehab Act by denying him certain medical treatment and accommodations. The case is ongoing.

People

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Judge(s)

Daly, Reona Jean (Illinois)

Yandle, Staci Michelle (Illinois)

Judge(s)

Daly, Reona Jean (Illinois)

Yandle, Staci Michelle (Illinois)

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Documents in this case

11 3:24-cv-01649	Complaint	Aug. 5, 2024	Aug. 5, 2024 Complaint
12 3:24-cv-01649	Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and/or Preliminary Injunction	Aug. 7, 2024	Aug. 7, 2024 Pleading / Motion / Brief
17 3:24-cv-01649	Memorandum and Order	Aug. 12, 2024	Aug. 12, 2024 Order/Opinion
61 3:24-cv-01649	Order	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2024 Order/Opinion 2024 WL 4635131
64 3:24-cv-01649	Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment on the Issue of Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies	Jan. 2, 2025	Jan. 2, 2025 Pleading / Motion / Brief

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Last updated April 20, 2026, 8:37 a.m.

ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	July 2, 2024	Temporary Restraining Order	RECAP
2	July 2, 2024	Proceed In Forma Pauperis	RECAP
3	July 2, 2024	Recruitment of Counsel	RECAP
	July 8, 2024	Order
	July 16, 2024	Order on Motion for Recruitment of Counsel
	July 16, 2024	Order on Motion for TRO
11	Aug. 5, 2024	Amended Complaint	Clearinghouse
12	Aug. 7, 2024	Temporary Restraining Order	Clearinghouse
13	Aug. 7, 2024	Proceed In Forma Pauperis	RECAP
14	Aug. 7, 2024	Recruitment of Counsel	RECAP
	Aug. 8, 2024	Order Directing Prisoner Payment AND ~Util - Terminate Motions
17	Aug. 12, 2024	ORDER FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS on ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, JOHN BARWICK, and PERCY MYERS. The 11 Complaint survives review under 28 U.S.C. 1915A. COUNT 1 will proceed against MYERS and BARWICK, and COUNT 2 will proceed against ILLINOIS DEP ARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS and BARWICK (official capacity). Plaintiff's 14 Motion for Recruitment of Counsel and 12 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order are DENIED. The Court DEFERS a decision on the 12 Motion for a Preliminary Injunction un til Defendants respond. Warden Barwick, named in an official capacity, is ORDERED to respond to the pending motion within 14 days of accepting service of this lawsuit. The Court will then review the response and determine whether a hearing on this motion is necessary before a decision. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to ENTER the standard qualified protective order pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Signed by Judge Staci M. Yandle on 8/12/2024. (jsy)	Clearinghouse
19	Aug. 12, 2024	HIPAA Qualified Protective Order	RECAP
	Aug. 27, 2024	Order
33	Sept. 4, 2024	Recruitment of Counsel	RECAP
34	Sept. 4, 2024	Sanctions	RECAP
37	Sept. 9, 2024	Video Writ Issued	RECAP
	Sept. 9, 2024	Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
40	Sept. 18, 2024	Leave to File Document	RECAP
	Sept. 20, 2024	Order on Motion for Leave to File
	Sept. 20, 2024	Order on Motion for Recruitment of Counsel
48	Sept. 23, 2024	Miscellaneous Relief	RECAP
	Sept. 25, 2024	Order
53	Sept. 30, 2024	Leave to File Document	RECAP
55	Oct. 1, 2024	Video Writ Issued	RECAP
	Oct. 1, 2024	Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
	Oct. 21, 2024	Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines
61	Oct. 31, 2024	ORDER: Plaintiff's 12 Motion for Preliminary Injunction is GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART. On or before November 14, 2024, IDOC SHALL arrange for Plaintiff to be evaluated by a physician or physician extender at Pinckneyville Correcti onal Center to determine whether additional treatment or supportive devices are necessary for Plaintiff's stenosis. On or before November 15, 2024, counsel for IDOC shall file a notice with the Court that includes the record from Plaintiff' ;s evaluation by the physician or physician extender. If the handwriting of that evaluation is illegible, counsel for IDOC shall submit evidence necessary for the record to reflect the physician's (or physician extender's) findings and reco mmended treatment (if any) accurately and completely. Plaintiff's MOTION for Sanctions is DENIED. Plaintiff's MOTION to Receive Correct Motion from Defendant Barwick is DENIED AS MOOT. Plaintiff's 53 MOTION for Leave is DENIED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Reona J. Daly on 10/31/2024. (lmo)	Clearinghouse
62	Nov. 5, 2024	Scheduling Order	RECAP
64	Jan. 2, 2025	Summary Judgment	Clearinghouse
65	Jan. 2, 2025	Withdraw	RECAP
67	Jan. 22, 2025	Appoint Counsel	RECAP
70	Jan. 29, 2025	Status	RECAP
72	Jan. 30, 2025	Amend/Correct	RECAP
78	March 27, 2025	Status	RECAP
79	June 9, 2025	Substitute Attorney	RECAP
83	July 22, 2025	ORDER: Defendant Barwick's 64 Motion for Summary Judgment on Count I is GRANTED. Count I against Defendant Barwick is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. The Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment at the close of the case. Signed by Magistrate Judge Reona J. Daly on 7/22/2025. (lmo)	RECAP
84	July 22, 2025	Order on Motion for Status AND Order on Motion to Amend/Correct AND Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel	RECAP
	July 22, 2025	Order on Motion to Substitute Attorney
	July 22, 2025	Order on Motion to Withdraw
86	July 24, 2025	Scheduling Order	RECAP
	July 24, 2025	Order AND ~Util - Set Hearings