Prison Legal News v. Lee et al Featured Case

Plaintiff legal publisher, with a subscriber base of incarcerated inmates, sues New York State prison officials, alleging that defendants are denying inmates their First Amendment right to receive written material by declaring Prison Legal News a 'disapproved' vendor.

Plaintiff: Prison Legal News
Defendant: William Lee, Brian Fischer, Nannette Ferri, John Does 1-30 and The State of New York
Case Number: 7:2011cv07118
Filed: October 11, 2011
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Office: White Plains Office
County: XX Out of State
Presiding Judge: Vincent L. Briccetti
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
October 11, 2011 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Nannette Ferri, Brian Fischer, John Does 1-30, William Lee, The State of New York. (Filing Fee $ 350.00, Receipt Number 465407001678)Document filed by Prison Legal News.(rj)
October 11, 2011 Magistrate Judge Lisa M. Smith is so designated. (rj)
October 11, 2011 SUMMONS ISSUED as to Nannette Ferri, Brian Fischer, John Does 1-30, William Lee, The State of New York. (rj)
October 11, 2011 Case Designated ECF. (rj)

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Plaintiff: Prison Legal News
Represented By: Elmer Robert Keach, III
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