Murphy v. Champion et al

Federal Civil Lawsuit Connecticut District Court, Case No. 3:16-cv-01812
District Judge Dominic J. Squatrito, presiding
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Parties
No Logo Anonymized Party [CE76C82], Plaintiff

Represented by Shipman & Goodwin LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Glenn M. Cunningham +1 860 251 5000 +1 860 251 5600 gcunningham@goodwin.com
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No Logo Brook, Defendant

Represented by Office of the Connecticut Attorney General

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Matthew B. Beizer +1 860 808 5450 +1 860 808 5591 matthew.beizer@ct.gov
No Logo Champion, Defendant

Represented by Office of the Connecticut Attorney General

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Matthew B. Beizer +1 860 808 5450 +1 860 808 5591 matthew.beizer@ct.gov
No Logo Jane Doe, Defendant
No Logo John Doe, Defendant
Attributes
Nature of Suit 555 - Civil Rights (Prison Condition)
Cause Section 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights
Jurisdiction Federal Question
Case Status closed
Jury Demand Plaintiff
Monetary Demand $500,000
Anonymization By SCALES
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Blank  Filed: 3/28/2018, Entered: 3/28/2018
JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS SURVEY: The following link to the confidential survey requires you to log into CM/ECF for SECURITY purposes. Once in CM/ECF you will be prompted for the case number. Although you are receiving this survey through CM/ECF, it is hosted on an independent website called SurveyMonkey. Once in SurveyMonkey, the survey is located in a secure account. The survey is not docketed and it is not sent directly to the judge. To ensure anonymity, completed surveys are held up to 90 days before they are sent to the judge for review. We hope you will take this opportunity to participate, please click on this link: https://ecf.ctd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/Dispatch.pl?survey (Pipech, L.)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 34 Filed: 3/28/2018, Entered: 3/28/2018
JUDGMENT entered in favor of defendants and this case is closed.For Appeal Forms please go to the following website: http://www.ctd.uscourts.gov/forms/all-forms/appeals_forms. Signed by Clerk on 3/28/2018.(Pipech, L.)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 33 Filed: 3/23/2018, Entered: 3/26/2018 Court Filing
MEMORANDUM OF DECISION granting 21 Motion for Summary Judgment. The Clerk is directed to enter judgment in favor of the defendants and close this case. So Ordered by Judge Dominic J. Squatrito on 3/23/2018. (Pipech, L.) Modified text on 3/27/2018 (Pipech, L.).
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 32 Filed: 11/29/2017, Entered: 11/29/2017
RESPONSE re 30 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, by Brook, Champion. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Lea Walsh with attachments)(Beizer, Matthew)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 31 Filed: 11/21/2017, Entered: 11/21/2017
Statement of Material Facts re 21 MOTION for Summary Judgment in Response to Defendant's Local Rule 56(a)(1) Statement filed by CE76C82. (Cunningham, Glenn)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 30 Filed: 11/21/2017, Entered: 11/21/2017
Memorandum in Opposition re 21 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by CE76C82. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of CE76C82 in Support of Plaintiff's Opposition to Motion for Summary Judgment)(Cunningham, Glenn)
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Blank 29 Filed: 11/20/2017, Entered: 11/21/2017 Court Filing
ORDER OF TRANSFER. Case reassigned to Judge Dominic J. Squatrito for all further proceedings. Signed by Clerk on 11/20/2017. (Walker, A)
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Blank  Filed: 9/25/2017, Entered: 9/27/2017
Reset Deadlines as to 21 MOTION for Summary Judgment . Responses due by 11/30/2017 (Johnson, D.)
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Blank 28 Filed: 9/25/2017, Entered: 9/25/2017 Court Filing
ORDER. Plaintiff's 27 Motion for an Extension of Time is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Michael P. Shea on 9/25/2017. (Taykhman, N.)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 27 Filed: 9/22/2017, Entered: 9/22/2017
Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 21 MOTION for Summary Judgment until November 30, 2017 by CE76C82. (Cunningham, Glenn)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 26 Filed: 9/8/2017, Entered: 9/8/2017
NOTICE of Appearance by Glenn M. Cunningham on behalf of CE76C82 (Cunningham, Glenn)
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Blank 25 Filed: 8/24/2017, Entered: 8/24/2017
Order Appointing Pro Bono Counsel Glenn M. Cunningham for CE76C82 pursuant to D. Conn L. Civ. R 83.10. Counsel is directed to contact their client and file an appearance as soon as possible.This appointment is for the sole purpose of preparing a response to defendants' motion for summary judgment. Signed by Clerk on 8/24/17.(Bauer, J.)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 24 Filed: 7/26/2017, Entered: 7/26/2017 Court Filing
ORDER. As set forth herein, the Motion to Amend 20 to add exhibits/evidence to the complaint is DENIED without prejudice. Signed by Judge Michael P. Shea on 7/26/17. (Tegeler, D.)
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Blank 23 Filed: 7/21/2017, Entered: 7/21/2017 Court Filing
ORDER. Plaintiff's motion 22 for extension of time and motion 19 to appoint counsel are GRANTED. The Court hereby directs the Clerk's office to appoint counsel from the pro bono list, for the sole purpose of preparing a response to defendants' motion for summary judgment. Should counsel wish to remain in the case and continue to represent the plaintiff after any ruling by the Court on summary judgment, counsel should file a statement so indicating within 7 days after the court's ruling on the motion for summary judgment. If no such statement is filed, counsel's appearance will be automatically terminated on the 8th day after the ruling on the motion for summary judgment. The deadline for plaintiff to respond to the motion for summary judgment is STAYED pending appointment of counsel. Once counsel files an appearance, within 14 days he/she may file a motion for extension requesting a reasonable period to become acquainted with the case and respond to the summary judgment motion. Signed by Judge Michael P. Shea on 7/21/17. (Tegeler, D.)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 22 Filed: 7/14/2017, Entered: 7/20/2017
MOTION for Extension of Time on Summary Judgment re 21 MOTION for Summary Judgment by CE76C82. (Hernandez, T.)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 21 Filed: 6/28/2017, Entered: 6/28/2017
MOTION for Summary Judgment by Brook, Champion.Responses due by 7/19/2017 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit A - DOC Administrative Directive 9.6, # 3 Exhibit B - Affidavit of Louis Kopacz, # 4 Exhibit C - Affidavit of Lea Walsh, # 5 Exhibit D - Inmate Movement Sheet, # 6 Statement of Material Facts, # 7 Notice to Pro Se Litigant)(Beizer, Matthew)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 20 Filed: 6/23/2017, Entered: 6/26/2017
MOTION to AMEND 1 COMPLAINT filed by CE76C82.(Hernandez, T.) Modified to convert to Motion on 6/27/2017 (Hernandez, T.).
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 19 Filed: 3/20/2017, Entered: 3/21/2017
MOTION to Appoint Counsel by CE76C82. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (Shafer, J.)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 18 Filed: 3/9/2017, Entered: 3/9/2017
DEFENDANTS' ANSWER to 1 Complaint with Affirmative Defenses by Brook, Champion.(Beizer, Matthew)
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Blank  Filed: 3/6/2017, Entered: 3/7/2017
Answer deadline updated for Brook to 3/13/2017; Champion to 3/13/2017. (Johnson, D.)
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Blank 17 Filed: 3/6/2017, Entered: 3/6/2017 Court Filing
ORDER. The Court notes that waivers of service were sent to the defendants on 12/29/16 and returned executed. Over 60 days have passed since that date and defendants have failed to file an answer or other responsive pleading as required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(a)(1) and this Court's Order 8 . Accordingly, Defendants are ordered to file a responsive pleading by March 13, 2017. Signed by Judge Michael P. Shea on 3/6/17. (Tegeler, D.)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 16 Filed: 2/24/2017, Entered: 2/24/2017
NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew B. Beizer on behalf of Brook, Champion (Beizer, Matthew)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 15 Filed: 2/7/2017, Entered: 2/7/2017
AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Complaint served on All defendants c/o Attorney General on 1/30/2017, filed by CE76C82. (Nuzzi, T)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 14 Filed: 1/30/2017, Entered: 1/30/2017
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Champion: waiver sent on 12/29/2016, answer due 2/27/2017. (Shafer, J.)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 13 Filed: 1/26/2017, Entered: 1/26/2017 Court Filing
ORDER. As set forth herein, the Motion 11 to Reopen and to Mail Documents is DENIED as moot to the extent that it seeks to reopen the case and DENIED to the extent that it seeks permission for the plaintiff to mail documents to the court or clerk. Signed by Judge Michael P. Shea on 1/26/17. (Tegeler, D.)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 12 Filed: 1/10/2017, Entered: 1/10/2017
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Brook: waiver sent on 12/29/2016, answer due 2/27/2017. (Shafer, J.)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 11 Filed: 1/9/2017, Entered: 1/10/2017
MOTION to Mail in Paperwork by CE76C82.Responses due by 1/30/2017 (Payton, R.)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 10 Filed: 1/9/2017, Entered: 1/10/2017
NOTICE of Change of Address by CE76C82 (Payton, R.)
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Blank  Filed: 12/29/2016, Entered: 12/29/2016
REQUEST FOR WAIVER of Service sent to Champion and Brook on 12/29/2016. Waiver of Service due by 2/2/2017. (Shafer, J.)
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Blank  Filed: 12/28/2016, Entered: 12/28/2016
USM 285 forms together with 9 Summons, 1 Complaint, 8 Initial Review Order, and 6 Order granting IFP reviewed and sent to USM for service on defendants. Marshals Return of Service on Summons due by 1/17/2017. (Shafer, J.)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 9 Filed: 12/28/2016, Entered: 12/28/2016
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 and LR 4 as to *Brook, Champion* with answer to complaint due within *21* days. Pro Se CE76C82 #271825* *Osborn C.I.* *335 Bilton Road P.O. Box 100* *Somers, CT 06071*. (Shafer, J.)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 8 Filed: 12/27/2016, Entered: 12/27/2016 Court Filing
INITIAL REVIEW ORDER. Signed by Judge Michael P. Shea on 12/27/16. (Tegeler, D.)
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Blank  Filed: 11/22/2016, Entered: 11/22/2016
Docket Entry Correction re Terminated Case - CLOSED IN ERROR (Johnson, D.)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 7 Filed: 11/21/2016, Entered: 11/22/2016
RESPONSE re 4 Protective Order filed by CE76C82. (Sundie, T)
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Blank 6 Filed: 11/8/2016, Entered: 11/8/2016 Court Filing
ORDER granting 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. If you change your address at any time during the litigation of this case, Local Rule 83.1(c)2 provides that you must notify the court. Failure to do so can result in the dismissal of your case. Signed by Judge William I. Garfinkel on 11/8/2016. (Fazekas, J.)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 5 Filed: 11/3/2016, Entered: 11/7/2016 Court Filing
PRISCS - STANDING ORDER ON PRISONER ELECTRONIC FILING PROGRAM Signed by Judge Janet C. Hall on 11/3/2016.(Fazekas, J.)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 4 Filed: 11/3/2016, Entered: 11/7/2016 Court Filing
PRISCS - STANDING PROTECTIVE ORDER Signed by Judge Michael P. Shea on 11/3/2016.(Fazekas, J.)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 3 Filed: 11/3/2016, Entered: 11/7/2016 Court Filing
PRISCS - ELECTRONIC FILING ORDER - PLEASE ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH COURTESY COPY REQUIREMENTS IN THIS ORDER Signed by Judge Michael P. Shea on 11/3/2016.(Fazekas, J.)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 2 Filed: 11/3/2016, Entered: 11/7/2016
PRISCS - MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by CE76C82. (Fazekas, J.)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 1 Filed: 11/3/2016, Entered: 11/7/2016
PRISCS - COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by CE76C82.(Fazekas, J.)
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