Franko v. Semple et al
Plaintiff: Lawrence Franko
Defendant: Scott Semple, Timothy Ferrell, Ruiz, Lisa Simo-Kinzer, Brighthaupt, John Doe and Syed Naqvi
Case Number: 3:2017cv01558
Filed: September 18, 2017
Court: US District Court for the District of Connecticut
Office: New Haven Office
County: New Haven
Presiding Judge: Jeffrey A. Meyer
Nature of Suit: Prison Condition
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff

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April 23, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 86 RULING: For the reasons stated in the attached Ruling, the plaintiff's Motion in Limine (Doc. No. 74) is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Signed by Judge Robert M. Spector on 4/23/2019. (Stokely, Justyn)
November 27, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 7 INITIAL REVIEW ORDER. For the reasons stated in the attached ruling, the Court enters the following orders: (1) Plaintiffs Eighth Amendment claim for deliberate indifference to serious medical needs may proceed against Warden Ferrell, Warden Brig hthaupt, Lisa Simo-Kinzer, Dr. Ruiz, John Doe 1, and John Doe 2 in their individual capacities for monetary damages. Plaintiffs claims against Commissioner Semple and Dr. Naqvi are dismissed.(2) The Clerk of Court shall verify the current work a ddresses for defendants Ferrell, Brighthaupt, Simo-Kinzer, and Ruiz with the DOC Office of Legal Affairs, mail a waiver of service of process request packet containing the complaint to each defendant at the confirmed address within twenty-one (21) days of this Order, and report to the court on the status of the waiver request on the thirty-fifth (35) day after mailing. If any defendant fails to return the waiver request, the clerk shall make arrangements for in-person service by t he U.S. Marshals Service on him or her, and the defendant shall be required to pay the costs of such service in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(d). (3) Because plaintiff has not identified John Doe 1 or John Doe 2 by name, the Clerk is not able to serve a copy of the complaint on those defendants in their individual capacities. Plaintiff must, within ninety (90) days of the date of this order, conduct discovery and file a notice indicating the first and last name of those two defen dants. If plaintiff files the notice, the court will direct the clerk to effect service of the complaint on those defendants in their individual capacities. If plaintiff fails to identify those defendants within the time specified, his claim agains t them will be dismissed pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(m).(4) Defendants shall file their response to the complaint, either an answer or motion to dismiss, within sixty (60) days from the date the notice of lawsuit and waiver of service of summons forms are mailed to them. If they choose to file an answer, they shall admit or deny the allegations and respond to the cognizable claims recited above. They may also include any and all additional defenses permitted by the Federal Rules.< br>(5) Discovery, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 26-37, shall be completed within six months (180 days) from the date of this order. Discovery requests need not be filed with the court.(6) All motions for summary judgment shall be filed within seven months (210 days) from the date of this order.It is so ordered. Signed by Judge Jeffrey A. Meyer on 11/27/2017. (Zuckier, C.)
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Plaintiff: Lawrence Franko
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