Jackson v. Cook County Jail

Jackson v. Cook County Jail

Plaintiff:	Willie L. Jackson
Defendant:	Cook County Jail
Case Number:	1:2016cv07568
Filed:	July 25, 2016
Court:	US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Office:	Chicago Office
County:	Crawford
Presiding Judge:	Matthew F. Kennelly
Nature of Suit:	Prison Condition
Cause of Action:	42 U.S.C. § 1983
Jury Demanded By:	None

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November 13, 2017	Filing 53 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER signed by the Honorable Matthew F. Kennelly on 11/13/2017: For the reasons described in the accompanying Memorandum Opinion and Order, the Court grants defendants' motions to dismiss in part and denies them in part [dkt. nos. 30 & 36]. Counts 5 and 6 of plaintiff's fourth amended complaint are dismissed for failure to state a claim. All claims against Sheriff Dart in his individual capacity are likewise dismissed. In addition, Dart is not liable via respon deat superior under Count 4 to the extent that claim is based on actions or inactions by personnel who are employed by Cermak Hospital and not by the Sheriff. Finally, the Court denies defendants' motion to stay [dkt. no. 48] and strikes their defense of failure to exhaust under the Prison Litigation Reform Act. (mk)

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November 13, 2017

Filing 53 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER signed by the Honorable Matthew F. Kennelly on 11/13/2017: For the reasons described in the accompanying Memorandum Opinion and Order, the Court grants defendants' motions to dismiss in part and denies them in part [dkt. nos. 30 & 36]. Counts 5 and 6 of plaintiff's fourth amended complaint are dismissed for failure to state a claim. All claims against Sheriff Dart in his individual capacity are likewise dismissed. In addition, Dart is not liable via respon deat superior under Count 4 to the extent that claim is based on actions or inactions by personnel who are employed by Cermak Hospital and not by the Sheriff. Finally, the Court denies defendants' motion to stay [dkt. no. 48] and strikes their defense of failure to exhaust under the Prison Litigation Reform Act. (mk)

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