Chess v. Dovey et al
Plaintiff: Michael Chess
Defendant: J. Dovey, T. Felker, Roche, James, Dial, Horensten, Abul, Midge Miller, G Dudley, Anita David, M Reid and M French
Case Number: 2:2007cv01767
Filed: August 29, 2007
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of California
Office: Sacramento Office
County: Lassen
Presiding Judge: Dale A. Drozd
Presiding Judge: Lawrence K. Karlton
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff

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August 15, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 182 ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Dale A. Drozd on 8/15/13 GRANTING 178 Motion for production of trial transcript at government's expense. The 8/16/13 motion hearing is vacated. (Manzer, C)
July 17, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 172 ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Dale A. Drozd on 7/16/2012 ORDERING that plaintiff's 170 motion for an extension of time to file an appeal is DENIED as unnecessary; and plaintiff's 171 motion for appointment of counsel is DENIED without prejudice to refiling it before the Ninth Circuit of Appeals. (Yin, K)
June 13, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 146 ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Dale A. Drozd on 06/12/12 ordering plaintiff's motion for an extension of time 143 is denied. Plaintiff's motion for appointment of a mediator or arbitrator 144 is denied. As reflected in the court's previous orders, this matter is proceeding to jury trial on 06/25/12. Plaintiff is bound by all deadlines set forth in the court's 06/05/12 pretrial order. (Plummer, M)
June 6, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 139 ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Dale A. Drozd on 6/5/12 denying as unnecessary 135 Motion to proceed pro se. (Dillon, M)
May 31, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 134 ORDER and WRIT ISSUED signed by Magistrate Judge Dale A. Drozd on 5/31/2012 ORDERING the issuance of a writ of habeas corpus ad testificandum. The warden of California State Prison- Sacramento is ORDERED to produce Michael Chess at 10:00 a.m. on 6/25 /2012 in courtroom 27 before Magistrate Judge Dale A. Drozd. The custodian is ORDERED to notify the court of any changes in custody of this inmate and to provide the new custodian with a copy of this writ. (cc Out-to-Court Desk, 3 certified copies to Warden CSP-Sacramento) (Donati, J)
March 1, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 129 ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Dale A. Drozd on 2/29/12 ORDERING that Pretrial Conference set for 5/31/2012 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 27; Jury Trial set for 6/25/2012 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 27 (DAD) before Magistrate Judge Dale A. Drozd.(Dillon, M)
December 8, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 125 ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Dale A. Drozd on 12/07/11 ordering ( Pretrial Conference set for 1/30/2012 at 03:00 PM in Courtroom 4 (LKK) before Judge Lawrence K. Karlton. Jury Trial set for 4/24/2012 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 4 (LKK) before Judge Lawrence K. Karlton.)(See order for further details) (Plummer, M)
March 30, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 107 ORDER signed by Senior Judge Lawrence K. Karlton on 5/29/11 ORDERING the findings and recommendations [1-1] ADOPTED IN FULL; dfts' motion for summary judgment 90 DENIED as to pltf's claim that dfts denied him adequate treatment for his pain; and it is DENIED as to pltf's claim that dfts knowingly prescribed him medication that was harmful to his liver; and this motion is GRANTED in all other respects. (Carlos, K)
February 15, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 101 FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS signed by Magistrate Judge Dale A. Drozd on 02/14/11 recommending that defendants' 08/04/10 motion for summary judgment 90 be denied as to plaintiff's claim that the defendants denied him constitutionally adeq uate treatment for his pain. Defendants' 08/04/10 motion for summary judgment 90 be denied as to plaintiff's claim that the defendants knowingly prescribed him medication that was harmful to his liver. Defendants' 08/04/10 motion for summary judgment 90 be granted in all other respects. Motion for Summary Judgment 90 referred to Judge Lawrence K. Karlton. Objections due within 21 days. (Plummer, M)
June 28, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 89 ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Dale A. Drozd on 06/25/10 granting 88 Motion for an extension of time. Defendants' shall file and serve any motion for summary judgment on or before 08/04/10. (Plummer, M)
June 15, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 87 ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Dale A. Drozd on 6/14/10 DENYING 84 Motion to compel.(Dillon, M)
May 27, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 86 ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Dale A. Drozd on 05/27/10 granting 84 Motion of time. Defendant David shall respond to plaintiff's 04/16/10 interrogatories on or before 06/25/10. (Plummer, M)
February 16, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 72 ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Dale A. Drozd on 2/12/2010 DENYING pltf's 67 Motion to Appoint Counsel. (Yin, K)
January 29, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 66 ORDER denying 64 Motion for default judgment signed by Magistrate Judge Dale A. Drozd on 01/28/10. (Plummer, M)
December 22, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 65 ORDER signed by Senior Judge Lawrence K. Karlton on 12/21/09 ADOPTING 56 Findings and Recommendations in full. Dft Reid is DISMISSED. (Engbretson, K.)
December 15, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 63 DISCOVERY and SCHEDULING ORDER: signed by Magistrate Judge Dale A. Drozd on 12/15/09 Discovery due by 3/12/2010. Dispositive Motions due by 6/4/2010. The pretrial conference and trial dates will be set, as appropriate, following adjudication of any dispositive motion or the expiration of time for filing such a motion. (Plummer, M)
October 23, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 61 STATUS REPORT re SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE signed by Magistrate Judge Craig M. Kellison on 10/22/09. Case was not settled as a result of the settlement conference held on 10/7/09, nor during ensuing 10 day period. Case removed from the Prison Mediation Program. (Owen, K)
October 1, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 57 ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Dale A. Drozd on 10/1/09 ORDERING that this case is set for mediation on 10/7/09 at 1:00 p.m. at HDSP, Rice Canyon Road, Susanville, California.(Dillon, M)
September 1, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 54 ORDER signed by Senior Judge Lawrence K. Karlton on 9/1/09 ORDERING that the FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS filed 7/16/09 50 are ADOPTED in full; Defendants' 10/03/08 MOTION to Dismiss 24 is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part as follows: Defendants' MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's complaint is DENIED; Defendants' MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's injunctive relief claims are GRANTED. (Mena-Sanchez, L)
August 31, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 53 ORDER ADOPTING FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS 48 , in full, signed by Senior Judge Lawrence K. Karlton on 8/31/2009. Defendant Horensten is DISMISSED from action without prejudice. (Marciel, M)
July 16, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 50 FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS signed by Magistrate Judge Dale A. Drozd on 07/15/09 recommending that defendants' 10/03/08 motion to dismiss 24 be granted in part and denied in part as follows: Defendants' motion to dismiss plaintiff's complaint because it does not contain a short and plain statement, fails to establish any connection or causal link between the defendants' conduct and plaintiff's alleged injury, and fails to state a cognizable claim for inadequate medical care be denied; and defendants motion to dismiss plaintiff's injunctive relief claims be granted. MOTION to DISMISS 24 referred to Judge Lawrence K. Karlton; Objections due within 20 days. (Plummer, M)
July 6, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 48 FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS signed by Magistrate Judge Dale A. Drozd on 7/2/09 RECOMMENDING that dft Horensten be dismissed from this action w/out prejudice. Referred to Judge Lawrence K. Karlton; Objections to F&R due w/in 20 days. (Yin, K)
April 7, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 38 ORDER DIRECTING USM to serve on M Reid signed by Magistrate Judge Dale A. Drozd on 4/6/09 ORDERING that the Clerk is directed to forward plt's instructions for service, the completed summons, copies of the complaint and this order to the USM. (cc USM Priority).(Duong, D)
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