Case: Shango v. Jurich

1:74-03598 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Filed Date: Dec. 13, 1974

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Case Summary

An inmate at the Stateville Correction Center in Joliet, Illinois filed a pro se lawsuit in 1981 under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The plaintiff sought injunctive relief from disciplinary proceedings that allegedly violated his due process rights and from the overall conditions of his imprisonment. Specifically, the plaintiff complained of being transferred to Menard Correction Center without due process and of having his personal belonging…

An inmate at the Stateville Correction Center in Joliet, Illinois filed a pro se lawsuit in 1981 under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The plaintiff sought injunctive relief from disciplinary proceedings that allegedly violated his due process rights and from the overall conditions of his imprisonment. Specifically, the plaintiff complained of being transferred to Menard Correction Center without due process and of having his personal belongings confiscated during the transfer. The District Court (Judge Milton Shadur) granted the injunction on July 13, 1981. Shango v. Jurich, 521 F.Supp. 1196 (N.D. Ill. 1981).

The defendants appealed and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit (Judge Jesse E. Eschbach) reversed and remanded. Shango v. Jurich, 681 F.2d 1091 (7th Cir. 1982).

After remand, the District Court held that the only issue on which the plaintiff might be entitled to relief was the allegation of due process violations in disciplinary treatment. The District Court found the defendants liable but ruled that further investigation was necessary before appropriate relief could be determined. Shango v. Jurich, 608 F.Supp. 931 (N.D. Ill. 1985).

In 1988, the District Court heard four consolidated and two previously unconsolidated cases against prison officials, including this case. The District Court (Judge Ann Williams) awarded $1 in nominal damages on the plaintiff's due process claim, holding that the same disciplinary action would have resulted had the plaintiff's due process rights not been violated. Shango v. Jurich, 1988 WL 76996 (N.D.Ill. July 18, 1988).

The plaintiff appealed and the Court of Appeals (Judge Harlington Wood, Jr.) affirmed the District Court. Shango v. Jurich, 965 F.2d 289 (7th Cir. 1992).

District Court. Shango v. Jurich, 965 F.2d 289 (7th Cir. 1992).

On February 18, 2016, one of the plaintiffs from the consolidated cases filed a motion, seeking sanction against the defendant Illinois Department of Corrections (“DOC”) for violating the consent decree. Similarly, on July 18, 2016, another plaintiff from the consolidated cases moved for monetary sanctions and enforcement of consent decree. The case was assigned to J. Harry D. Leinenweber on February 29, 2016. On September 2, 2016, the court acknowledged its jurisdiction on the case and required the defendant, the DOC, to file a response. However, on February 1, 2017, the court granted the defendant’s motion to dismiss the case for plaintiff’s failure to state a claim.

 

Summary Authors

David Terry (3/22/2006)

Sowon Yoon (2/21/2026)

People

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Judge(s)

Leinenweber, Harry Daniel (Illinois)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Bertocchi, Joel David (Illinois)

Heidelberg, Shango Cleve (Illinois)

Attorney for Defendant

Horvat, T. Andrew (Illinois)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Harney, Christopher James (Illinois)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

1:74-03598

76-03068

76-03379

77-00103

Memorandum Opinion and Order

July 13, 1981

July 13, 1981

Order/Opinion

521 F.Supp. 1196

81-02175

81-03079

Opinion

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

Aug. 10, 1982

Aug. 10, 1982

Order/Opinion

681 F.2d 1091

1:74-03598

76-03088

76-03379

77-00103

Memorandum Opinion and Order

April 10, 1985

April 10, 1985

Order/Opinion

608 F.Supp. 931

1:74-03598

76-03068

76-03379

77-00103

75-03388

76-03600

Memorandum Opinion and Order

July 18, 1988

July 18, 1988

Order/Opinion

1988 WL 76996

1:74-03598

76-03068

76-03379

77-00103

75-03388

76-03600

Memorandum Opinion and Order

June 27, 1989

June 27, 1989

Order/Opinion

1989 WL 75446

89-02620

Opinion

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

June 2, 1992

June 2, 1992

Order/Opinion

965 F.2d 289

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/8843539/shango-cleve-heidelberg-jr-v-sielaff/

Last updated April 20, 2026, 4:30 a.m.

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523 Feb. 18, 2016

MOTION by Michael Thomas for sanctions / monetary damages for violations and intentional violation of consent decree's; Notice. (Envelope postmark 02/16/2016; institution mail room (02/16/2016) (sr, ) (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/29/2016: # 1 Envelope) (sr, ). (Entered: 02/29/2016)

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523 Feb. 18, 2016

MOTION by Michael Thomas for sanctions / monetary damages for violations and intentional violation of consent decree's; Notice. (Envelope postmark 02/16/2016; institution mail room (02/16/2016) (sr, ) (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/29/2016: # 1 Envelope) (sr, ). (Entered: 02/29/2016)

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524 Feb. 18, 2016

CONSENT Decree by Michael Thomas (sr, ) (Entered: 02/29/2016)

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524 Feb. 18, 2016

CONSENT Decree by Michael Thomas (sr, ) (Entered: 02/29/2016)

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525 Feb. 23, 2016

MOTION by Michael Thomas for sanctions, for non compliance of attached consent decree; Notice. (Exhibits) (Envelope postmark 02/19/2016; institution mail room (02/19/2016) (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(sr, ) (Entered: 02/29/2016)

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525 Feb. 23, 2016

MOTION by Michael Thomas for sanctions, for non compliance of attached consent decree; Notice. (Exhibits) (Envelope postmark 02/19/2016; institution mail room (02/19/2016) (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(sr, ) (Entered: 02/29/2016)

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522 Feb. 26, 2016

MICROFICHE DOCKET received from Federal Archives on 02/26/2016 (sr, ) (Entered: 02/26/2016)

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522 Feb. 26, 2016

MICROFICHE DOCKET received from Federal Archives on 02/26/2016 (sr, ) (Entered: 02/26/2016)

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526 Feb. 29, 2016

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ORDER: Case reassigned to the Honorable Harry D. Leinenweber for all further proceedings. Signed by Executive Committee on 2/29/2016.(mr, ) (Entered: 02/29/2016)

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526 Feb. 29, 2016

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ORDER: Case reassigned to the Honorable Harry D. Leinenweber for all further proceedings. Signed by Executive Committee on 2/29/2016.(mr, ) (Entered: 02/29/2016)

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527 April 21, 2016

MOTION by Movant Aaron Stewart for Status. (aee, ) (Entered: 04/25/2016)

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527 April 21, 2016

MOTION by Movant Aaron Stewart for Status. (aee, ) (Entered: 04/25/2016)

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528 April 21, 2016

NOTICE of Motion by Aaron Stewart. (aee, ) (Entered: 04/25/2016)

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528 April 21, 2016

NOTICE of Motion by Aaron Stewart. (aee, ) (Entered: 04/25/2016)

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529 May 16, 2016

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Harry D. Leinenweber: Status hearing set for 6/28/2016 at 09:00 AM.Mailed notice (wp, ) (Entered: 05/16/2016)

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529 May 16, 2016

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Harry D. Leinenweber: Status hearing set for 6/28/2016 at 09:00 AM.Mailed notice (wp, ) (Entered: 05/16/2016)

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530 May 27, 2016

MAIL RETURNED, for document # 529 sent to Shango Cleve Heidelberg returned as undeliverable, return to sender. No new contact information received. (ags, ) (Entered: 05/31/2016)

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530 May 27, 2016

MAIL RETURNED, for document # 529 sent to Shango Cleve Heidelberg returned as undeliverable, return to sender. No new contact information received. (ags, ) (Entered: 05/31/2016)

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531 May 27, 2016

MAIL RETURNED, for document # 529 sent to Michael Thomas returned as undeliverable, return to sender. No new contact information received. (ags, ) (Entered: 05/31/2016)

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531 May 27, 2016

MAIL RETURNED, for document # 529 sent to Michael Thomas returned as undeliverable, return to sender. No new contact information received. (ags, ) (Entered: 05/31/2016)

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532 July 28, 2016

LETTER from Aaron Stewart dated 7/25/2016. (pk,) (Entered: 08/01/2016)

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532 July 28, 2016

LETTER from Aaron Stewart dated 7/25/2016. (pk,) (Entered: 08/01/2016)

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533 July 28, 2016

MOTION by Movant Aaron Stewart for monetary sanctions and enforcement of all standing consent decrees for violations. (pk,) (Entered: 08/01/2016)

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533 July 28, 2016

MOTION by Movant Aaron Stewart for monetary sanctions and enforcement of all standing consent decrees for violations. (pk,) (Entered: 08/01/2016)

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534 Aug. 15, 2016

MOTION by Movant Michael A. Seddens for rule to show cause (Exhibits); Notice. (tt, ) (Entered: 08/23/2016)

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534 Aug. 15, 2016

MOTION by Movant Michael A. Seddens for rule to show cause (Exhibits); Notice. (tt, ) (Entered: 08/23/2016)

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535 Aug. 15, 2016

RULE to Show Cause by Michael A. Seddens. Notice; (Exhibits). (aee, ) (Entered: 08/23/2016)

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535 Aug. 15, 2016

RULE to Show Cause by Michael A. Seddens. Notice; (Exhibits). (aee, ) (Entered: 08/23/2016)

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536 Sept. 2, 2016

ORDER: Plaintiffs Michael Thomas has filed a motion alleging violations of the Consent Decree and seeking compliance therewith, ECF Nos. 523, 525 . In Paragraph F of the Consent Decree, the Court specifically retained jurisdiction for the purpose of carrying out, enforcing and/or modifying the terms and conditions contained in the Decree. ECF No. 524 . Having jurisdiction to review this matter, the Court requests the Attorney General's response to the pending motions, to be filed by 11/4/2016. The Court will rule by mail thereafter. The Clerk of the Court is directed to mail a copy of this order to the Attorney General. Signed by the Honorable Harry D. Leinenweber on 9/2/2016. Mailed notice. (jjr, ) (Entered: 09/06/2016)

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536 Sept. 2, 2016

ORDER: Plaintiffs Michael Thomas has filed a motion alleging violations of the Consent Decree and seeking compliance therewith, ECF Nos. 523, 525 . In Paragraph F of the Consent Decree, the Court specifically retained jurisdiction for the purpose of carrying out, enforcing and/or modifying the terms and conditions contained in the Decree. ECF No. 524 . Having jurisdiction to review this matter, the Court requests the Attorney General's response to the pending motions, to be filed by 11/4/2016. The Court will rule by mail thereafter. The Clerk of the Court is directed to mail a copy of this order to the Attorney General. Signed by the Honorable Harry D. Leinenweber on 9/2/2016. Mailed notice. (jjr, ) (Entered: 09/06/2016)

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Sept. 6, 2016

MAILED a copy of the order dated 9/2/2016 to the Attorney General. (jjr, )

Sept. 6, 2016

MAILED a copy of the order dated 9/2/2016 to the Attorney General. (jjr, )

537 Oct. 24, 2016

MOTION by Defendants Charles Deyoung, Mary Jurich, Allyn Sielaff for extension of time to file answer and clarification of court order (Horvat, T.) FILED on the incorrect docket. (Docket Text Modified by Clerks Office.). (Entered: 10/24/2016)

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537 Oct. 24, 2016

MOTION by Defendants Charles Deyoung, Mary Jurich, Allyn Sielaff for extension of time to file answer and clarification of court order (Horvat, T.) FILED on the incorrect docket. (Docket Text Modified by Clerks Office.). (Entered: 10/24/2016)

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538 Oct. 24, 2016

MOTION by Defendants Charles Deyoung, Mary Jurich, Allyn Sielaff for extension of time to file answer and clarification of order (Horvat, T.) (Entered: 10/24/2016)

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538 Oct. 24, 2016

MOTION by Defendants Charles Deyoung, Mary Jurich, Allyn Sielaff for extension of time to file answer and clarification of order (Horvat, T.) (Entered: 10/24/2016)

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539 Oct. 24, 2016

NOTICE of Motion by T. Andrew Horvat for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer 538 before Honorable Harry D. Leinenweber on 11/2/2016 at 09:30 AM. (Horvat, T.) (Entered: 10/24/2016)

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539 Oct. 24, 2016

NOTICE of Motion by T. Andrew Horvat for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer 538 before Honorable Harry D. Leinenweber on 11/2/2016 at 09:30 AM. (Horvat, T.) (Entered: 10/24/2016)

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540 Oct. 25, 2016

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Harry D. Leinenweber:Defendants' Motion for extension of time to answer having been filed in the wrong case 537 is stricken.Mailed notice (wp, ) (Entered: 10/25/2016)

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540 Oct. 25, 2016

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Harry D. Leinenweber:Defendants' Motion for extension of time to answer having been filed in the wrong case 537 is stricken.Mailed notice (wp, ) (Entered: 10/25/2016)

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541 Oct. 27, 2016

AMENDED (as to date) NOTICE of Motion by T. Andrew Horvat for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer 538 before Honorable Harry D. Leinenweber on 11/1/2016 at 09:30 AM. (Horvat, T.) (Entered: 10/27/2016)

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541 Oct. 27, 2016

AMENDED (as to date) NOTICE of Motion by T. Andrew Horvat for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer 538 before Honorable Harry D. Leinenweber on 11/1/2016 at 09:30 AM. (Horvat, T.) (Entered: 10/27/2016)

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542 Nov. 1, 2016

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Harry D. Leinenweber:Motion hearing held on 11/1/2016. Defendant's Motion for extension of time to 12/1/2016 in which to answer or otherwise plead to Plaintiffs' motions 538 is granted. Plaintiff Aaron Stewart is barred from filing documents until he obtains leave of court to allow him to procced. Status hearing set for 12/7/2016 at 09:00 AM.Mailed notice (wp, ) (Entered: 11/01/2016)

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542 Nov. 1, 2016

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Harry D. Leinenweber:Motion hearing held on 11/1/2016. Defendant's Motion for extension of time to 12/1/2016 in which to answer or otherwise plead to Plaintiffs' motions 538 is granted. Plaintiff Aaron Stewart is barred from filing documents until he obtains leave of court to allow him to procced. Status hearing set for 12/7/2016 at 09:00 AM.Mailed notice (wp, ) (Entered: 11/01/2016)

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543 Nov. 14, 2016

LETTER from Aaron Stewart dated 9/9/2016. (jjr, ) (Entered: 11/16/2016)

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543 Nov. 14, 2016

LETTER from Aaron Stewart dated 9/9/2016. (jjr, ) (Entered: 11/16/2016)

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544 Nov. 14, 2016

OBJECTION by Aaron Stewart to Defendants Motion for Extention of Time and Clarification of Court Order 538 . (Exhibits). (jjr, ) (Entered: 11/16/2016)

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544 Nov. 14, 2016

OBJECTION by Aaron Stewart to Defendants Motion for Extention of Time and Clarification of Court Order 538 . (Exhibits). (jjr, ) (Entered: 11/16/2016)

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545 Nov. 28, 2016

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM (Horvat, T.) (Entered: 11/28/2016)

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545 Nov. 28, 2016

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM (Horvat, T.) (Entered: 11/28/2016)

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547 Dec. 7, 2016

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Harry D. Leinenweber:Status hearing held on 12/7/2016.Plaintiff response to defendant's motion to dismiss to be filed by 12/28/2016. The court will rule orally on 1/26/2017 at 9:00 a.m..Mailed notice (wp, ) (Entered: 12/09/2016)

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547 Dec. 7, 2016

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Harry D. Leinenweber:Status hearing held on 12/7/2016.Plaintiff response to defendant's motion to dismiss to be filed by 12/28/2016. The court will rule orally on 1/26/2017 at 9:00 a.m..Mailed notice (wp, ) (Entered: 12/09/2016)

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546 Dec. 8, 2016

MOTION by Unknown Michael Thomas to voluntarily withdraw motions. (Exhibits). (Envelope postmarked on 12/6/2016). (jjr, ) (Entered: 12/09/2016)

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546 Dec. 8, 2016

MOTION by Unknown Michael Thomas to voluntarily withdraw motions. (Exhibits). (Envelope postmarked on 12/6/2016). (jjr, ) (Entered: 12/09/2016)

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548 Dec. 16, 2016

MAIL RETURNED, for document # 547 sent to Shango Cleve Heidelberg returned as undeliverable, return to sender. New address found, re-mailed to Stateville - STV, P.O. Box 112, Joliet, IL 60434 (ags, ) (Entered: 12/20/2016)

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548 Dec. 16, 2016

MAIL RETURNED, for document # 547 sent to Shango Cleve Heidelberg returned as undeliverable, return to sender. New address found, re-mailed to Stateville - STV, P.O. Box 112, Joliet, IL 60434 (ags, ) (Entered: 12/20/2016)

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549 Dec. 29, 2016

RESPONSE by Movant Aaron Stewart to Defendants motion to dismiss (Notice) (Envelope postmark 12/27/2016) (bg, ) (Entered: 12/30/2016)

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549 Dec. 29, 2016

RESPONSE by Movant Aaron Stewart to Defendants motion to dismiss (Notice) (Envelope postmark 12/27/2016) (bg, ) (Entered: 12/30/2016)

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550 Jan. 25, 2017

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Harry D. Leinenweber:Ruling date of 1/24/2017 is stricken. Mailed notice (wp, ) (Entered: 01/25/2017)

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550 Jan. 25, 2017

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Harry D. Leinenweber:Ruling date of 1/24/2017 is stricken. Mailed notice (wp, ) (Entered: 01/25/2017)

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551 Feb. 1, 2017

ORDER: The Court grants the Illinois Department of Corrections' Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to Rule 12 (b)(6) ECF No. 545 . The Court will recruit counsel to represent the Plaintiffs in this matter going forward. Signed by the Honorable Harry D. Leinenweber on 2/1/2017. Mailed notice. (jjr, ) (Entered: 02/01/2017)

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551 Feb. 1, 2017

ORDER: The Court grants the Illinois Department of Corrections' Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to Rule 12 (b)(6) ECF No. 545 . The Court will recruit counsel to represent the Plaintiffs in this matter going forward. Signed by the Honorable Harry D. Leinenweber on 2/1/2017. Mailed notice. (jjr, ) (Entered: 02/01/2017)

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552 Feb. 2, 2017

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Harry D. Leinenweber: Pursuant to the Courts order issued on February 1, 2017, the following motions are denied as moot: ECF No. 523, ECF. NO. 525, ECF No. 527, ECF No. 533, ECF No. 534, and ECF No. 546 . Mailed notice (wp, ) (Entered: 02/02/2017)

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552 Feb. 2, 2017

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Harry D. Leinenweber: Pursuant to the Courts order issued on February 1, 2017, the following motions are denied as moot: ECF No. 523, ECF. NO. 525, ECF No. 527, ECF No. 533, ECF No. 534, and ECF No. 546 . Mailed notice (wp, ) (Entered: 02/02/2017)

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553 Feb. 24, 2017

ORDER : The Court recruits Joel David Bertocchi of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, 222 North LaSalle Street, Suite 300, Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312)704-3130, email: jbertocchi@hinshawlaw.com to represent the plaintiffs in this matter. The Clerk of the court is directed to mail Attorney Bertocchi a copy of the court' s order dated 2/1/2017 # 551 . Signed by the Honorable Harry D. Leinenweber on 2/24/2017. Mailed notice. (jjr, ) (Entered: 02/24/2017)

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553 Feb. 24, 2017

ORDER : The Court recruits Joel David Bertocchi of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, 222 North LaSalle Street, Suite 300, Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312)704-3130, email: jbertocchi@hinshawlaw.com to represent the plaintiffs in this matter. The Clerk of the court is directed to mail Attorney Bertocchi a copy of the court' s order dated 2/1/2017 # 551 . Signed by the Honorable Harry D. Leinenweber on 2/24/2017. Mailed notice. (jjr, ) (Entered: 02/24/2017)

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MAILED a copy of the court's order dated 2/1/2017 # 551 to Attorney Joel David Bertocchi. (jjr, )

Feb. 24, 2017

MAILED a copy of the court's order dated 2/1/2017 # 551 to Attorney Joel David Bertocchi. (jjr, )

554 Feb. 27, 2017

MOTION by Unknown Michael Thomas to withdraw as counsel for plaintiffs (Bertocchi, Joel) (Entered: 02/27/2017)

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554 Feb. 27, 2017

MOTION by Unknown Michael Thomas to withdraw as counsel for plaintiffs (Bertocchi, Joel) (Entered: 02/27/2017)

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555 Feb. 27, 2017

NOTICE of Motion by Joel David Bertocchi for presentment of motion to withdraw 554 before Honorable Harry D. Leinenweber on 3/22/2017 at 09:30 AM. (Bertocchi, Joel) (Entered: 02/27/2017)

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555 Feb. 27, 2017

NOTICE of Motion by Joel David Bertocchi for presentment of motion to withdraw 554 before Honorable Harry D. Leinenweber on 3/22/2017 at 09:30 AM. (Bertocchi, Joel) (Entered: 02/27/2017)

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556 March 13, 2017

REQUEST by Michael Thomas for Status on Appointment of Counsel;notice (Envelope postmarked 03/10/2017). (rm, ) (Entered: 03/15/2017)

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556 March 13, 2017

REQUEST by Michael Thomas for Status on Appointment of Counsel;notice (Envelope postmarked 03/10/2017). (rm, ) (Entered: 03/15/2017)

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559 March 22, 2017

ORDER: Motion Hearing Held on 3/22/2017. Joel D. Bertocchi's Motion to Withdraw as counsel for Plaintiffs is granted. The Court recruits Andrew H. Perellis, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, 233 South Wacker Drive, Suite 8000, Chicago, IL 6060, (312) 460-5000, Email: aperellis@seyfarth.com, to represent the plaintiff in this matter. The Clerk of the court is directed to mail Attorney Betocchi a copy of the court's order dated 2/1/2017 [# 55 ]. Signed by the Honorable Harry D. Leinenweber on 3/22/2017.mailed notice (Received for docketing on 4/7/17). (rm, ) (Entered: 04/07/2017)

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559 March 22, 2017

ORDER: Motion Hearing Held on 3/22/2017. Joel D. Bertocchi's Motion to Withdraw as counsel for Plaintiffs is granted. The Court recruits Andrew H. Perellis, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, 233 South Wacker Drive, Suite 8000, Chicago, IL 6060, (312) 460-5000, Email: aperellis@seyfarth.com, to represent the plaintiff in this matter. The Clerk of the court is directed to mail Attorney Betocchi a copy of the court's order dated 2/1/2017 [# 55 ]. Signed by the Honorable Harry D. Leinenweber on 3/22/2017.mailed notice (Received for docketing on 4/7/17). (rm, ) (Entered: 04/07/2017)

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557 March 23, 2017

MOTION by Movant Aaron Stewart for leave to file attached motion for relief from judgment. (Envelope postmarked 03/21/2017) (rm, ) (Entered: 03/24/2017)

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557 March 23, 2017

MOTION by Movant Aaron Stewart for leave to file attached motion for relief from judgment. (Envelope postmarked 03/21/2017) (rm, ) (Entered: 03/24/2017)

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558 March 23, 2017

MOTION by Movant Aaron Stewart for relief from judgment (Exhibits) (Envelope postmarked 3/21/2017). (rm, ) (Entered: 03/24/2017)

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558 March 23, 2017

MOTION by Movant Aaron Stewart for relief from judgment (Exhibits) (Envelope postmarked 3/21/2017). (rm, ) (Entered: 03/24/2017)

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560 May 4, 2017

MOTION by Movant Aaron Stewart for leave to file request for status; Notice. (Envelope postmarked 5/2/2017; institution mail) (ph, ) (Entered: 05/08/2017)

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560 May 4, 2017

MOTION by Movant Aaron Stewart for leave to file request for status; Notice. (Envelope postmarked 5/2/2017; institution mail) (ph, ) (Entered: 05/08/2017)

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561 May 16, 2017

ATTORNEY Appearance for Unknown Michael Thomas by Christopher James Harney (Harney, Christopher) (Entered: 05/16/2017)

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561 May 16, 2017

ATTORNEY Appearance for Unknown Michael Thomas by Christopher James Harney (Harney, Christopher) (Entered: 05/16/2017)

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562 May 18, 2017

ATTORNEY Appearance for Unknown Michael Thomas by Andrew H. Perellis (Perellis, Andrew) (Entered: 05/18/2017)

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562 May 18, 2017

ATTORNEY Appearance for Unknown Michael Thomas by Andrew H. Perellis (Perellis, Andrew) (Entered: 05/18/2017)

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563 May 18, 2017

MOTION by Movant Aaron Stewart for status. (Envelope postmarked 5/16/2017; institution mail) (ph, ) (Entered: 05/22/2017)

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563 May 18, 2017

MOTION by Movant Aaron Stewart for status. (Envelope postmarked 5/16/2017; institution mail) (ph, ) (Entered: 05/22/2017)

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564 May 18, 2017

NOTICE of Motion by Aaron Stewart re MOTION by Movant Aaron Stewart 563 . (Envelope postmarked 5/16/2017; institution mail) (ph, ) (Entered: 05/22/2017)

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564 May 18, 2017

NOTICE of Motion by Aaron Stewart re MOTION by Movant Aaron Stewart 563 . (Envelope postmarked 5/16/2017; institution mail) (ph, ) (Entered: 05/22/2017)

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565 June 21, 2017

LETTER from Aaron Stewart dated 6/19/2017. (Envelope postmarked 6/19/2017, institution mail) (ph, ) (Entered: 06/22/2017)

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565 June 21, 2017

LETTER from Aaron Stewart dated 6/19/2017. (Envelope postmarked 6/19/2017, institution mail) (ph, ) (Entered: 06/22/2017)

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566 Aug. 17, 2017

MOTION by Plaintiff Shango Cleve Heidelberg, Jr for leave to file attached motion for relief from judgement (Copy of envelope postmarked 8/15/2017) (ew, ) Modified on 8/22/2017 (ew, ). (Entered: 08/22/2017)

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566 Aug. 17, 2017

MOTION by Plaintiff Shango Cleve Heidelberg, Jr for leave to file attached motion for relief from judgement (Copy of envelope postmarked 8/15/2017) (ew, ) Modified on 8/22/2017 (ew, ). (Entered: 08/22/2017)

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567 Aug. 17, 2017

MOTION by Plaintiff Shango Cleve Heidelberg, Jr for relief from judgement; Notice (Exhibits) (Copy of envelope postmarked 8/15/2017) (ew, ) (Entered: 08/22/2017)

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567 Aug. 17, 2017

MOTION by Plaintiff Shango Cleve Heidelberg, Jr for relief from judgement; Notice (Exhibits) (Copy of envelope postmarked 8/15/2017) (ew, ) (Entered: 08/22/2017)

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568 Oct. 16, 2017

STATEMENT by Aaron Stewart. (Envelope postmarked 10/12/17) (aee, ) (Entered: 10/18/2017)

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568 Oct. 16, 2017

STATEMENT by Aaron Stewart. (Envelope postmarked 10/12/17) (aee, ) (Entered: 10/18/2017)

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569 Jan. 23, 2018

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Harry D. Leinenweber: Mr. Thomas's Request [ECF No. 556] is granted in part. The Court recruited Andrew H. Perellis, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, 233 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 8000, Chicago, IL 60606, as class counsel pursuant to Court Order dated March 22, 2017 [ECF No. 559]. Mr. Stewart's Motions [ECF Nos. 557, 558, 560, 563, 566, 567] are denied given that this Court has ordered that "[n]o further filling by any inmates regarding the matter is called for in light of incoming counsel and the Decree's requirement to proceed through counsel" in its Order dated February 1, 2017 [ECF No. 551]. Mr. Stewart is directed to mail any correspondence regarding the facts of this case to class counsel. Mailed notice(maf) (Entered: 01/23/2018)

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Harry D. Leinenweber: Mr. Thomas's Request [ECF No. 556] is granted in part. The Court recruited Andrew H. Perellis, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, 233 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 8000, Chicago, IL 60606, as class counsel pursuant to Court Order dated March 22, 2017 [ECF No. 559]. Mr. Stewart's Motions [ECF Nos. 557, 558, 560, 563, 566, 567] are denied given that this Court has ordered that "[n]o further filling by any inmates regarding the matter is called for in light of incoming counsel and the Decree's requirement to proceed through counsel" in its Order dated February 1, 2017 [ECF No. 551]. Mr. Stewart is directed to mail any correspondence regarding the facts of this case to class counsel. Mailed notice(maf) (Entered: 01/23/2018)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Illinois

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Key Dates

Filing Date: Dec. 13, 1974

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Inmates at the Stateville Correctional Center challenging the conditions and practices at Stateville which allegedly deprived the plaintiffs of their constitutional right of access to the courts

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Unknown

Filed Pro Se: Yes

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

State

Stateville Correction Center

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Other Dockets:

Northern District of Illinois 1:74-03598

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit 89-02620

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit 81-02175

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit 81-03079

Northern District of Illinois 76-03068

Northern District of Illinois 76-03379

Northern District of Illinois 77-00103

Northern District of Illinois 75-03388

Northern District of Illinois 76-03600

Northern District of Illinois 76-03088

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Sought:

Injunction

Relief Granted:

Damages

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Issues

General/Misc.:

Access to lawyers or judicial system

Disciplinary procedures

Loss or damage to property

Totality of conditions

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Law library access

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