MCDANIELS v. SMITH et al
Plaintiff: JOSEPH ANTHONY MCDANIELS
Defendant: J. BAKER, SMITH and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Case Number: 2:2018cv00238
Filed: May 23, 2018
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
Office: Terre Haute Office
Presiding Judge: Mark J. Dinsmore
Presiding Judge: William T. Lawrence
Nature of Suit: Prisoner Petitions - Prison Condition
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1331 Federal Question: Bivens Act
Jury Demanded By: None

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March 12, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 160 FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW - The United States is NOT LIABLE on Mr. McDaniels negligence claim arising from any pain and suffering Mr. McDaniels experienced at USP Terre Haute on August 5, 2017. Judgment consistent with this conclusion, the Court's Screening Order, dkt. 8 , the Court's Summary Judgment Order, dkt. 85 , and the Jury Verdict, dkt. 149 , shall now issue. SEE ORDER. Copy to Plaintiff via US Mail. Signed by Judge James Patrick Hanlon on 03/12/2024.(AAS)
September 30, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 85 ORDER GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT - The defendants' motion for summary judgment, dkt. 79 , is GRANTED in favor of Lt. Baker and DENIED as to Nurse Smith and the United States. The Court prev iously denied Mr. McDaniels' motions for assistance recruiting counsel. See dkts. 49 , 52 , 73 . Given the complexities of late-stage litigation, such as a trial or settlement conference, the Court sua sponte reconsiders and GRANTS Mr. McDaniels' motions for assistance recruiting counsel. The Court will attempt to recruit pro bono counsel on Mr. McDaniels' behalf. (SEE ORDER) Copy to plaintiff via US Mail. Signed by Judge James Patrick Hanlon on 9/30/2021. (KAA)
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