Kalafi, Gesa v. Brown, Lebbeus et al
Plaintiff: G'esa Kalafi
Defendant: Lebbeus Brown, Tim Haines, Craig Tom and Shana Becker
Case Number: 3:2016cv00847
Filed: December 23, 2016
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
Office: Madison Office
County: Dodge
Presiding Judge: William M. Conley
Presiding Judge: Stephen L. Crocker
Nature of Suit: Prison Condition
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff

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April 9, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 193 ORDER that the judgment entered March 14, 2019 is VACATED and this case is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker on 16-847. (jef),(ps)
March 14, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 183 JUDGMENT in favor of plaintiff G'esa Kalafi against defendant Craig Tom as to plaintiff's First Amendment retaliation claim in the amount of $5000.00. (SLC/PAO) (nln),(ps)
September 12, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 129 ORDER that the October 9, 2018 trial date and all dates established in the Trial Preparation Order issued August 24, 2018 are STRICKEN. The following dates are available for trial: November 5, 2018; Tuesday, November 13, 2018; December 3, 2018; an d December 10, 2018. Not later than September 20, 2018, the parties must report which of these dates they can try this case, listing them in order of preference. Not later than September 21, 2018, the State shall file a response to the following: plaintiff's motion to present Shana Becker's Victim Impact Statement at trial (dkt. 127 ); plaintiff's request for the issuance of writs of habeas corpus ad testificandum for witnesses Karry Hilley and Leighton Lindsey (dkts. 97 , [9 8], 123 ); plaintiff's request to prep his witnesses for trial (dkt. 126 ); and plaintiff's informal request (presented in dkt. 128 ) to subpoena Shana Becker to appear at trial. The court will set new dates for pretrial submissions once it sets the new trial date. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker on 9/12/2018. (jef),(ps)
August 24, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 117 ORDER that trial in this case will proceed solely on the question of punitive damages. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker on 8/24/2018. (elc),(ps)
June 22, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 102 ORDER denying plaintiff's 88 Motion for reconsideration; granting in part and denying in part defendant's 84 Motion for Reconsideration. It is GRANTED as to the implicit finding of personal responsibility on the part of defendant Shan a Becker. That portion of the court's April 5, 2018 opinion and order is REVERSED and summary judgment is GRANTED in favor of Shana Becker. Defendants' motion is DENIED in all other respects. The stay imposed by the court on May 10, 2018 is lifted. Not later than August 3, 2018, defendants shall expunge the DOC 303.271 violation from Kalafi's disciplinary record. Not later than July 13, 2018, Kalafi shall submit a revised detailed damages proffer as described in this court's April 5, 2018 order. Defendants shall have until August 3, 2018 to file a brief in response. If necessary, trial on the issue of damages shall be held on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 9:00 a.m., with the final pretrial conference starting at 8:30 a.m. that same morning. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker on 6/22/2018. (elc),(ps)
April 5, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 81 ORDER granting in part and denying in part plaintiff's 43 MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT; granting in part and denying in part defendants' 49 MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT. Not later than May 17, 2018, defendants shall expun ge the DOC 303.271 violation from Kalafi's disciplinary record. Not later than April 26, 2018, Kalafi shall submit a detailed proffer as described within this order. Defendants shall have until May 17, 2018 to file a brief in response. If necessary, trial on the issue of damages shall be held on June 4, 2018 Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker on 4/5/2018. (jef),(ps)
January 2, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 69 ORDER denying plaintiff's 28 motion to compel; denying 37 Motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker on 12/29/2017. (jef),(ps)
December 23, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER on ifp request: Initial partial filing fee of $ 35.11 assessed. Initial partial filing fee due 1/13/2017. Signed by Magistrate Judge Peter A. Oppeneer on 12/23/2016. (jef),(ps)
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Defendant: Lebbeus Brown
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