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Article • May 15, 2010
City of Monroe, Washington Ordered to Produce Requested Records by City of Monroe Ordered to Produce Requested Records On October 26, 2009, a Washington appellate court published its opinion affirming in part, reversing in part and remanding a complaint regarding that state's Public Disclosure Act (PDA). The original complaint was …
Washington State DNA Collection Fee Affirmed on Appeal by On October 15, 2008, Brandy Brewster of Washington State was convicted by a jury for possession of cocaine, for which she was arrested almost two years previously on November 15, 2006. At her sentencing on December 8, 2008, Ms. Brewster was …
"Mere Propinquity" Not Sufficient Probable Cause for Search of Home by "Mere Propinquity" Not sufficient Probable Cause for Search of Home On March 22, 2006, a Sheriff’s Deputy was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. The search for the primary suspect in the …
Summary Judgment Denied in Part in New York Prisoner Extortion/Beating Suit by On October 28, 2009, a New York federal court denied in part New York City jail officials' motion for summary judgment in a lawsuit brought by a Rikers Island pretrial detainee after guards allegedly ignored his request for …
Seventh Circuit Reverses Class Certification in Cook County Jail Case by On September 8, 2008, the Seventh Circuit court of appeals reversed an Illinois federal district court's class certification in a suit over delay in the release of an arrestee while family members were attempting to post bond. Robert Harper …
Arkansas Supreme Court Upholds Changes to Death Penalty Procedures by Frank Williams, Jr., an Arkansas Death Row prisoner, filed a complaint for declaratory judgment in state circuit court, alleging that the Arkansas Department of Corrections (DOC) administrative directive (AD) 08-28 setting forth execution procedures was adopted in violation of the …
Article • May 15, 2010
Sacramento County Agrees to Pay $500 to Settle Tort Claim by In August of 2006, the County of Sacramento agreed to settle a tort claim brought by a prisoner who alleged that he was assaulted by a guard at the Sacramento County Main Jail. The terms of the settlement require …
$50,000 Settlement in California Guard’s Employment Discrimination, Retaliation Lawsuit by The California Department of Corrections paid $50,000 to settle the lawsuit of James Young for employment discrimination and retaliation. On October 13, 2004, Young testified at a court hearing for coworker Julie Nicholson about a sexual harassment lawsuit she filed …
Washington State Settles Prisoner's Personal Injury Claim for $20,000 by On January 8, 2007, the State of Washington settled for $20,000 a personal injury claim brought by a state prisoner. Michael Humburgs, a Washington State state prisoner, was incarcerated at the Larch Mountain Corrections Center when he injured his ankle. …
Article • May 15, 2010
Washington State Settles Wrongful Imprisonment Claim for $5,000 by On November 16, 2006, the State of Washington settled a wrongful imprisonment claim against the Department of Corrections (DOC) for $5,000. Mario Garcia was convicted of burglary and assault and sentenced to 21 months imprisonment and 9-18 months of supervised release. …
Prisoner Convicted of Retaliating Against Federal Witness by On August 21, 2009, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit affirmed the conviction and sentence of a man accused of retaliating against a federal witness. Carl Pursley, Jr. and Wendell Wardell were charged with tax fraud. The government’s star …
Article • May 15, 2010
Washington State Pays $1,200 for Property Damage Incurred in Botched Arrest Warrant by On February 12, 2007, Vancouver, Washington resident Nathan Miller filed a claim alleging Washington DOC was responsible for property damages he incurred the previous month. DOC supervisor, Scott Wilcox, was serving a warrant at Mr. Miller's address …
Article • May 15, 2010
$3,000 Settlement on DC Prisoner’s Medical Negligence Suit by The District of Columbia paid $3,000 to settle the lawsuit of prisoner Lawrence Davis, Jr. for injuries sustained due to medical negligence. While at the D.C. jail on September 5, 2001, Davis requested medical care for a problem with his left …
City of Salem Settles §1983 Suit for $105,000 by City of Salem Settles §1983 Suit for $105,000 The City of Salem, Oregon has agreed to settle a civil rights suit that raised a variety of different claims surrounding the arrest and detention of a family and their children. On February …
NY City Settles ADA/RA Suit for $400,000 by On August 2, 2007, the City of New York agreed to settle a suit brought by a handicapped man who was injured while being transported to Rikers Island. According to Devin Sayers’ complaint, guards did not secure his wheelchair to the floor …
Article • May 15, 2010
Washington DOC Agrees to Pay $87,000 to Settle False Imprisonment Suit by On April 1, 2008, the Washington Department of Corrections (DOC) agreed to pay $87,000 to a former prisoner who was incarcerated 339 days beyond his lawful release date. On September 7, 2000, Chris Weddle was sentenced for unlawful …
Los Angeles County Agrees to Pay $150,000 to Settle Vehicular Collision Claim by On December 29, 2009, the County of Los Angeles agreed to pay $150,000 to a man who was injured during a vehicle wreck with an LA County Sheriff’s deputy. On April 26, 2006, Arnulfo Prado was hit …
Juvenile Abused at D.C. Jail Settles for $31,000 Plus Attorney Fees by On December 19, 2002, a juvenile abused while on a field trip at a District of Columbia jail settled her federal 42 U.S.C. § 1983 lawsuit for $31,000. In addition, attorney fees were awarded by the U.S. District …
Ohio County Jail Settles Sex Suit for $30,000 by On September 14, 2006, Medina County, Ohio agreed to settle a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 suit by a woman who claimed that she was sexually exploited by guards. Tammy DeCosta sued Medina County after Kathy Hastings, a guard at the Medina …
New York City Agrees to Pay $97,500 to Settle Deliberate Indifference Suit by On March 14, 2008, the City of New York agreed to settle a lawsuit stemming from the assault of a prisoner under the direction of a guard. Schmi Caballero was brutally beaten by another prisoner with a …
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