Tatum, Robert et al v. Meisner, Mike et al
Plaintiff: Robert L. Tatum
Defendant: Mike Meisner, Jim Schwochert, Cathy Jess, Jane Nickels, Rick Phillips, Mark Teslik, Campbell, Dorn, Kelli West, Maloney, Schueler, Irizay, Hautamaki, Morrisson, Peachie, Peirce, Paul, Berglund, Jeff Capelle, Suliene, DAI Dietician, Scott Hoftiezer, Kay Degner, Mary Leiser, Joanne Lane, Joanne Bovee, Rick Schnieter, Charles Facktor, Charles Cole, Gary Hamblin, 5 Unknown Officers and 2 Unknown Nurses
Case Number: 3:2013cv00044
Filed: January 18, 2013
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
Office: Madison Office
County: Columbia
Presiding Judge: William M. Conley
Presiding Judge: Stephen L. Crocker
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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June 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 253 ORDER that plaintiff's motions for a finding of contempt and sanctions (dkt. ## 240 , 250 , 251 , 252 ) are DENIED. Signed by District Judge William M. Conley on 6/21/2022. (jef),(ps)
February 18, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 239 ORDER that Plaintiff's motion for a finding of contempt (dkt. 232 ) is DENIED. Plaintiff's motion for reconsideration (dkt. #235) is DENIED. Signed by District Judge William M. Conley on 2/18/2020. (rks),(ps)
June 7, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 234 ORDER denying 213 Any request for relief requested in plaintiff's letter informing the court of non-compliance; denying 229 Motion for Contempt; denying 230 Motion to Supplement; denying 233 Motion to Supplement; denying 219 Motion for investigation into federal crime e-file obstruction in this case ; denying 228 Motion to Modify the Def NOI Menu to Add NOI Complaint Items Water, Cereals, Butter, etc. Defendants are directed to file a response to plaintiff's motion for contempt concerning canned navy beans (dkt. #232) on or before June 21, 2019. Signed by District Judge William M. Conley on 6/7/2019. (jef),(ps)
October 15, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 212 ORDER granting in part and denying in part plaintiff's request for relief (dkt. # 186 ) and motion to supplement (dkt. # 206 ). Plaintiff's motions for sanctions (dkt. ## 195 , 205 ) are DENIED. Plaintiff's filing alerting cour t of DOC obstruction of evidence sent to this court, preventing its use, and disobeying dkt. # 155 order related to receiving meals and portions in cell (dkt. # 211 ) is DENIED. To the extent any of plaintiff's other filings should be deemed as motions, they are DENIED. On or before November 15, 2018, defendants are to submit a procedure for ensuring that the trays of food prepared in the kitchen for Tatum are actually received by him.The court clarifies the permanent injunction (dkt. # 169 ) within this order. Signed by District Judge William M. Conley on 10/15/2018. (jef),(ps)
July 17, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 189 ORDER that defendants shall respond to plaintiff's motion for contempt (dkt. # 180 / 188 ) on or before August 7, 2018, consistent with the requirements set forth in this opinion. Plaintiff may then have until August 21, 2018, to file a reply, if any. Signed by District Judge William M. Conley on 7/17/2018. (jef),(ps)
June 14, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 177 ORDER denying 172 Motion for Reconsideration; denying 173 Motion for Hearing; denying 175 Motion for Ruling; granting in part and denying in part 176 Motion for Sanctions. The 176 motion is granted as to requiring defendants to file proof of an adjustment in Tatum's trust account to reflect a $0 balance for the filing fee for this case on or before June 28, 2018. In all other respects, the motion is denied. Signed by District Judge William M. Conley on 6/14/2018. (jef),(ps)
January 8, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 169 AMENDED JUDGMENT. (WMC /PAO). (jef),(ps)
January 5, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 168 ORDER that plaintiff Robert L. Tatum's motion for reconsideration (dkt. # 157 ), motion to strike response and to order 28-day menu and motion for sanctions (dkt. # 160 ), motion to request defendants to submit nutrition analysis report (dkt. # 162 ), motion to supplement and motion to expedite decision (dkt. # 163 ), motion for leave to file rely (dkt. #165), motion and declaration requesting relief regarding tray tampering (dkt. # 166 ) are DENIED. Plaintiff's motion for an a ward of costs (dkt. # 158 ) is GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART. Plaintiff is award $495.00 in costs, with $232.99 to be paid to plaintiff and $262.01 to be paid to the court to cover the remaining filing fee balance. The clerk of court is directed to amend the judgment to reflect this award of costs. Signed by District Judge William M. Conley on 1/5/2018. (jef),(ps)
September 27, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 156 JUDGMENT entered dismissing the case. Signed by Peter A. Oppeneer, Clerk of Court on 9/27/2017. (jef),(ps)
September 26, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 155 ORDER that plaintiff Robert L. Tatum has proven that defendants violated his rights under RLUIPA by failing to accommodate his request for a Nation of Islam diet. The court enters the following permanent injunction: a) No later than October 17, 2017, defendants shall create and file a 28-day NOI compliant menu consistent with the foods outlined in Trial Exhibits 503a and 503b, but not including peanut butter, pinto beans and skim milk. b) No later than October 24, 2017, defendants shall begin to provide plaintiff with an NOI-diet consisting of a single meal per day, served in the late afternoon or early evening hours. Defendants may include a liquid dietary supplement, Boost(R), as part of the approved diet.c) This meal may be served in accordance with defendants' good faith application of CCI's internal rules and procedures, including security concerns, if any. If plaintiff is housed in the general population, however, he should generally be provided the op portunity to eat a portion of his daily meal in the dining hall, and the remaining portion of the meal should be delivered to his cell within one hour of that meal. Plaintiff's motion for Rule 54(c) FRCP request for bifurcated trial re: damages on undisputed facts (dkt. #121) is DENIED. Plaintiff's motion for reconsideration of class certification denial based on newly discovered evidence (dkt. # 131 ) is DENIED. Plaintiff's emergency motion for hearing (dkt. # 139 ) , motion for emergency video conference hearing and request for sanctions (dkt. # 140 ), motion for relief / final order / sanction (dkt. #146), response to deputy clerk (dkt. # 153 ), and complaint about e-filing and mail thefts (dkt. # 154 ) are DENIED. The clerk of court is directed to enter judgment consistent with this opinion and order and close this case. Signed by District Judge William M. Conley on 9/26/2017. (jef),(ps)
June 7, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 110 ORDER denying without prejudice 56 plaintiff Robert Tatum's motion for appointment of expert; denying 73 plaintiff's request for relief; denying 79 plaintiff's motion for reconsideration; granting 82 defendants Michael Meisner and Cathy Jess's motion to seal Exhibit 115; denying 86 , 98 plaintiff's motions for electronic filing access; denying 87 plaintiff's motion for contempt or alternatively for sanctions; denying as moot 96 plaintiff's request for hearing; and denying 108 plaintiff's motion to strike entire deposition of R. Tatum. Signed by District Judge William M. Conley on 6/07/2016. (nln),(ps)
January 26, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 75 ORDER denying plaintiff's 50 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment ; denying as moot 51 Motion for final order for plaintiffs to "stand on the complaint" and motion for this decision to be held in abeyance ; denying as moot 53 M otion to Strike plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment ; granting in part and denying in part defendants' 57 Motion for Summary Judgment. Judgment is granted in favor of defendants on plaintiff's First Amendment Claim. Summ ary judgment is denied with respect to plaintiff's RLUIPA claim. The court reserves on plaintiff's 56 motion to appoint expert and plaintiff's 73 letter to the court concerning confiscation of legal materials. A telephone scheduling conference is set for February 10, 2016 at 10:00 to set the remaining deadlines and set the case for a bench trial. Signed by District Judge William M. Conley on 1/26/2016. (elc),(ps) Modified on 1/26/2016 (elc).
March 5, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 48 ORDER denying 36 Motion for Reconsideration; denying 40 Motion for Leave to Appeal in forma pauperis. Signed by District Judge William M. Conley on 3/5/2015. (jef),(ps)
November 18, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 30 Order DENYING plaintiff's 27 motion to disqualify; DENYING plaintiff's 28 motion for reconsideration; and DENYING without prejudice plaintiff's 28 renewed motion for class certification and appointment of class counsel. Signed by District Judge William M. Conley on 11/18/2014. (elc),(ps)
December 3, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 18 JUDGMENT entered dismissing this case without prejudice. (PAO/jef). (jef),(ps)
November 1, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER denying 12 Motion for Reconsideration. Plaintiff's response to order deadline is extended to November 8, 2013. Signed by District Judge William M. Conley on 11/1/2013. (jef),(ps)
September 30, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER denying 7 Motion to Certify Class under Rule 23; denying 8 Motion for Preliminary Injunction; pltf to identify which lawsuits he wishes to pursue by 10/21/13. If no response by 10/28/13, case will be dismissed without prejudice. Signed by District Judge William M. Conley on 09/30/2013. (mfh),(ps)
January 22, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER on ifp request: Initial partial filing fee of $ 25.13 assessed. Initial partial filing fee due 2/12/2013. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker on 1/22/2013. (jef),(ps)
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