Griffin v. Cook et al
| James L. Griffin |
| Roland Cook, Cynthia Nadeau and Micheal Desena |
| 3:2020cv00311 |
| March 6, 2020 |
| US District Court for the District of Connecticut |
| Michael P Shea |
| Prisoner Petitions - Prison Conditions |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 17 NOTICE of Appearance by DeAnn S. Varunes on behalf of Roland Cook (Varunes, DeAnn) |
| Filing 16 NOTICE of Appearance by DeAnn S. Varunes on behalf of Micheal Desena, Cynthia Nadeau (Varunes, DeAnn) |
| Filing 15 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Cynthia Nadeau waiver sent on 4/10/2020, answer due 6/9/2020. (Peterson, M) |
| Filing 14 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Micheal Desena waiver sent on 4/10/2020, answer due 6/9/2020. (Peterson, M) |
| Amended USM 285 forms together with Summons, Complaint, Order granting IFP reviewed and sent to USM for service on defendant(s). Marshals Return of Service on Summons due by 5/7/2020. (Peterson, M) |
| Filing 13 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 and LR 4 as to *Roland Cook, Micheal Desena, Cynthia Nadeau* with answer to complaint due within *21* days. Attorney *James L. Griffin #245391* *GARNER CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION* *50 Nunnawauk Rd, P.O. Box 5500* *Newtown, CT 06470*. (Peterson, M) |
| REQUEST FOR WAIVER of Service sent to Nadeau and Desena on 04/10/2020 by James L. Griffin. Waiver of Service due by 5/15/2020 (Peterson, M) |
| USM 285 forms together with Summons, Complaint, Order granting IFP reviewed and sent to USM for service on defendant(s). Marshals Return of Service on Summons due by 4/30/2020 (Peterson, M) |
Filing 12
Standing Order re: Initial Discovery Disclosures Signed by Judge Stefan R. Underhill on 04/02/2020. (Peterson, M)
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Filing 11
ORDER. Plaintiff's claim for damages against Commissioner Cook is DISMISSED pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915A(b)(1). The case will proceed against defendants Nadeau and Desena in their individual and official capacities and against Commissioner Cook in his official capacity only.The plaintiff's #7 motion for appointment of counsel is DENIED as moot.The Court enters the following additional orders:(1) The Clerk shall contact the Department of Correction Office of Legal Affairs to ascertain the service or current work address for defendants Nadeau and Desena, mail a waiver of service of process request packet containing the complaint and this order to them at the addresses provided within twenty-one (21) days of this order, and report to the court on the status of the waiver requests on the thirty-fifth day after mailing. If any defendant fails to return the waiver request, the Clerk shall make arrangements for in-person service by the U.S. Marshals Service on the defendant in his or her individual capacity and the defendant shall be required to pay the costs of such service in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(d).(2) The Clerk shall prepare a summons form and send an official capacity service packet to the U.S. Marshal Service. The U.S. Marshal is directed to effect service of the Complaint on defendants Cook, Nadeau, and Desena in their official capacities at the Office of the Attorney General, 55 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06141, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of this order and to file a return of service within thirty (30) days from the date of this order.(3) The Clerk shall send the plaintiff a copy of this order.(4) The Clerk shall send a courtesy copy of the complaint and this order to the Connecticut Attorney General and the Department of Correction Office of Legal Affairs.(5) The defendant shall file his response to the complaint, either an answer or motion to dismiss, within sixty (60) days from the date the waiver form is sent. If he chooses to file an answer, he shall admit or deny the allegations and respond to the cognizable claims recited above. He also may include all additional defenses permitted by the Federal Rules.(6) Discovery, pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 26 through 37, shall be completed within seven months (210 days) from the date of this order. Discovery requests need not be filed with the court.(7) All motions for summary judgment shall be filed within eight months (240 days) from the date of this order.(8) Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 7(a), a nonmoving party must respond to a dispositive motion within twenty-one (21) days of the date the motion was filed. If no response is filed, or the response is not timely, the dispositive motion can be granted absent objection.(9) If the plaintiff changes his address at any time during the litigation of this case, Local Court Rule 83.1(c)2 provides that the plaintiff MUST notify the court. Failure to do so can result in the dismissal of the case. The plaintiff must give notice of a new address even if he is incarcerated. The plaintiff should write PLEASE NOTE MY NEW ADDRESS on the notice. It is not enough to just put the new address on a letter without indicating that it is a new address. If the plaintiff has more than one pending case, he should indicate all the case numbers in the notification of change of address. The plaintiff should also notify the defendant or the attorney for the defendant of his new address.(10) The plaintiff shall utilize the Prisoner Efiling Program when filing documents with the court. The plaintiff is advised that the Program may be used only to file documents with the court. Local court rules provide that discovery requests are not filed with the court. D. Conn. L. Civ. R. 5(f). Therefore, discovery requests must be served on defendant's counsel by regular mail.(11) The Clerk shall immediately enter the Standing Order Re: Initial Disclosures concerning cases initiated by self-represented inmates and shall send a copy to the plaintiff.Signed by Judge Michael P. Shea on 4/1/2020. (Hausmann, Amy)
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Filing 10
ORDER. The plaintiff's #9 motion is DENIED as moot. Case No. 3:20-cv-307 has been terminated in light of Mr. Griffin's assertion that it was based on a mistakenly filed duplicate complaint. Signed by Judge Michael P. Shea on 3/19/2020. (Hausmann, Amy)
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| Filing 9 MOTION to Correct Filing by James L. Griffin. (Peterson, M) |
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Filing 8
ORDER granting #2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. If you change your address at any time during the litigation of this case, Local Rule 83.1(c)2 provides that you notify the court. Failure to do so can result in the dismissal of your case. Signed by Judge William I. Garfinkel on 3/13/20. (Payton, R.)
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| Filing 7 PRISCS - MOTION to Appoint Counsel by James L. Griffin. (Fazekas, J.) |
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Filing 6
STANDING ORDER ON PRISONER ELECTRONIC FILING PROGRAM Signed by Judge Janet C. Hall on 03/06/2020.(Fazekas, J.)
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Filing 5
STANDING PROTECTIVE ORDER Signed by Judge Michael P. Shea on 03/06/2020.(Fazekas, J.)
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Filing 4
ELECTRONIC FILING ORDER FOR COUNSEL - PLEASE ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH COURTESY COPY REQUIREMENTS IN THIS ORDER Signed by Judge Michael P. Shea on 03/06/2020.(Fazekas, J.)
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| Filing 3 PRISCS - Prisoner Trust Fund Account Statement by James L. Griffin. (Fazekas, J.) |
| Filing 2 PRISCS - MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by James L. Griffin. (Fazekas, J.) |
| Filing 1 PRISCS - COMPLAINT against Roland Cook, Micheal Desena, Cynthia Nadeau, filed by James L. Griffin.(Fazekas, J.) |
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