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Fultz v. Whittaker-261 F.Supp.2d 767 (W.D.Ky. 2003)

Case • 2003

would have no doubt been a benefit to its officers and the community at large. However, Oldham County's failure to follow its own policies is not a per se constitutional violation. Plaintiff has not cited ...

Wynder v. McMahon-360 F.3d 73 (2nd Cir. 2004)

Case • 2004

a hostile work environment and to chill plaintiff's first amendment right of association. [97] 45. Upon information and belief, Spahl communicated with Masterson in IAD to repeatedly bring false ...

Neiberger v. Hawkins-208 F.R.D. 301 (D.Colo. 2002)

Case • 2002

is likely to cause him to be dangerous to himself, to others, or to the community in the reasonably foreseeable future, such chief officer shall report this determination to the court that committed ...

Dennison v. Pennsylvania Dep't of Corrections-268 F.Supp.2d 387 (M.R.Pa. 2003)

Case • 2003

Compensation Bd., 654 A.2d 642, 645 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1995) (holding that Whistleblower Law protects communications with appropriate authorities only). Consequently, Dennison has no whistleblower claim based upon ...

Polk County v. Dodson-454 U.S 312, 102 S.Ct. 445, L.Ed. 2d 809 (1981)

Case • 1981

to do so. The client then has 30 days in which to notify the Supreme Court if he still wishes to proceed with the appeal. If the client does not communicate with the Supreme Court, the motion ...

Scandal Rocks Texas Youth Commission; Youths Molested by School Supervisors

Article • February 15, 2008 • from PLN February, 2008

Filed under: Staff-Prisoner Assault, Prisoner-Prisoner Assault, GEO Group/Wackenhut, Sexual Harassment, Staff-Prisoner Harassment, DOC/BOP misconduct, Sex Offenders (Discrimination), Criminal Prosecution, Crime, Failure to Protect (General), Staffing, Guard Brutality/Beatings, Pepper Spray/Tear Gas, Wrongful Release, Suicides, Failure to Protect (Juveniles), Education (Juveniles), State Legislation

Eric Nichols. "It was clear by that [Texas Ranger] communication that the local prosecutor had exclusive jurisdiction over that matter." Still,"if you don't have legal authority, you don't just let ...

Meet Gus Puryear: Bush's Latest Villainous Nominee for a Lifetime Judgeship

Article • April 15, 2008

Filed under: Corrections Corporation of America/CoreCivic, Contractor Misconduct, Guard Misconduct, Judicial Misconduct, Attorneys, Attorney Misconduct, Excessive Force, Guard Brutality/Beatings

level offices and agencies, including Donna Alvarado, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the U.S. Department of Defense. Board member Anthony Grant was the Commissioner of Economic Community ...

PHS Redux: Sued In A Dozen States, Contract Losses, Stock Plummets, Business Continues

Article • November 15, 2006 • from PLN November, 2006

Filed under: Private Prisons, Financing, Prison Health Services, EMSA, Contractor Misconduct, Medical Misconduct, HIV/AIDS, Medication, Systemic Medical Neglect, Injury -- Misc., Private Contractors, Skin, OB/GYN, Vision, Diabetes, Hepatitis, Discovery, Contractor Liability, Medical Neglect/Malpractice, Failure to Treat (Mental Illness), Suicides

in connection with Bilello's death, and only then after a personal plea from Bilello's widow. Escobar was fined $10,000 (the maximum allowable under state law), ordered to complete 200 hours of community service ...

PHS Redux: Sued In A Dozen States, Contract Losses, Stock Plummets, Business Continues

Article • December 15, 2003

Filed under: Prison Health Services, Medical, Systemic Medical Neglect, OB/GYN, Stroke, Medical Neglect/Malpractice

in connection with Bilello's death, and only then after a personal plea from Bilello's widow. Escobar was fined $10,000 (the maximum allowable under state law), ordered to complete 200 hours of community service ...

United States v. Kriesel-508 F.3d 941 (9th Cir. 2007)

Case • 2007

, Kriesel failed three urinalyses, testing positive once for morphine and twice for marijuana. In light of his steady employment and established ties to the community, however, the court nonetheless allowed ...

Clark v. Beard, 918 A.2d 155 (Pa. Cmwlth, Feb. 17, 2007)-918 A.2d 155

Case • 2007

prevent conversation or communication with other inmates. All meals are taken alone in the inmate's cell instead of in a common eating area. Opportunities for visitation are rare and in all events ...

Clark v. Beard, 918 A.2d 155 (Pa. Cmwlth 2007)-918 A.2d 155

Case • 2007

Ohio prison, including any segregation unit, OSP cells have solid metal doors with metal strips along their sides and bottoms which prevent conversation or communication with other inmates. All meals ...

Himes v. Thompson-336 F.3d 848 (9th Cir. 2003)

Case • 2003

that, according to Himes' parole officer, "created a considerable stir" in the community. [19] A. Revocation of Himes' Parole [20] On parole, Himes was subject to several "Special Conditions": He ...

Mayweathers v. Terhune-328 F.Supp.2d 1086 (E.D.Cal. 2004)

Case • 2004

point of Heck was the well-established principle that section 1983 "creates a species of tort liability," Id. at 483 (citing Memphis Community Sch. Dist v. Stachura, 477 U.S. 299, 305, 91 L. Ed. 2d 249 ...

Westefer v. Snyder-422 F.3d (7th Cir. 2005)

Case • 2005

restrictions on religious services (¶ 21) and on a prisoner's communication with attorneys (¶ 22). Property is similarly restricted (¶ 14). In sum, being confined to Tamms is to be subjected to virtual sensory ...

Wilson v. Layne-119 S.Ct. 1692 (1999)

Case • 1999

have heard lawyers argue scores of cases raising Fourth Amendment issues. Generally speaking, the Members of the Court have been sensitive to the needs of the law enforcement community. In virtually all ...

Beeson v. Fishkill Corr. Facility-28 F.Supp.2d 884 (SD NY 1998)

Case • 1998

. For the purposes of this motion, I too will so assume. Plaintiff claims that the nurse was unable to do a thorough job because the officers in the room prevented him from communicating with her. (Id.) The officers ...

Jeldness v. Pearce-30 F.3d 1220 (9th Cir. 1994)

Case • 1994

; and some programs are site-specific, such as those near a local community college which may offer different programs. [71] Some regulations under Title IX pertain to programs which may be offered ...

Bott v. DeLand-922 P.2d 732 (UT S.Ct. 1996)

Case • 1996

liability merely on the basis of a deviation from the accepted standard of care in the medical community, rather than on a finding of "deliberate indifference" or "unnecessary abuse." In examining the record ...

Jolly v. Coughlin-76 F.3d 468 (2nd Cir. 1996)

Case • 1996

and could confer with legal counsel, but would otherwise remain in his regular cell at all times. An inmate in medical keeplock could not use the library, take communal meals, or engage in congregate worship ...