Case: Meyer v. Blair County Prison Officials
3:25-cv-00328 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Filed Date: Oct. 1, 2025
Case Ongoing
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Case Summary
On October 1, 2025, prisoners incarcerated in Blair County Prison in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania filed a putative class action suit against the prison, as well as prison officials and the District Attorney’s Office, alleging that they were being subjected to “cruel and unusual” prison conditions.
The plaintiffs alleged that the prison had black mold and was infested with mice. The plaintiffs further reported finding mouse feces on meal trays, as well as being bitten by these mice. They also alleged that they are receiving small food portions inadequate to meet the needs of adults. In addition, the plaintiffs stated that they were being denied access to computers, hindering their ability to work on the case, and that they were being prevented from attending court hearings and from making legal calls. Members of the class also reported overcrowding, and experiencing assault from other inmates. The original plaintiff who filed the lawsuit, representing the putative class pro se, sought 20 million dollars in damages.
This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Keith A. Pesto.
As of February 2026, more inmates are seeking leave from the court to join the class.
Summary Authors
Clara Swetnam-Burland (2/21/2026)
People
For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/71528656/parties/meyer-v-blair-county-prison-officials/
Pesto, Keith A. (Pennsylvania)
MEYER, DONALD EARL (Pennsylvania)
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Docket
See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/71528656/meyer-v-blair-county-prison-officials/
Last updated April 17, 2026, 4:45 a.m.
Case Details
State / Territory:
Case Type(s):
Key Dates
Filing Date: Oct. 1, 2025
Case Ongoing: Yes
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
Prisoners at Blair County Prison
Plaintiff Type(s):
Public Interest Lawyer: No
Filed Pro Se: Yes
Class Action Sought: Yes
Class Action Outcome: Pending
Defendants
County
Blair County
Defendant Type(s):
Facility Type(s):
Case Details
Causes of Action:
Other Dockets:
Western District of Pennsylvania 3:25-cv-00328
Available Documents:
Outcome
Prevailing Party: None Yet / None
Relief Sought:
Relief Granted:
Source of Relief:
Issues
General/Misc.:
Access to lawyers or judicial system
Food service / nutrition / hydration
Sanitation / living conditions
Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:
Assault/abuse by staff (facilities)
Case Summary of Meyer v. Blair County Prison Officials, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, http://www.dev.clearinghouse.net/case/47576/ (last updated 2/21/2026).