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Case TitleHINTON v. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA et al
DistrictMiddle District of Pennsylvania
CityWilliamsport
Case Number4:2014cv00854
Date Filed2014-05-05
Date Closed2015-07-14
JudgeHonorable Matthew W. Brann
PlaintiffDeshanta Hinton AS EXECUTRIX FOR THE ESTATE OF GREGORY HINTON
Case DescriptionDeShanta Hinton sued the government for its role in Gregory Hinton's suicide while in prison. She allegedly made several FOIA requests to the Bureau of Prisons for his medical and prison records, but did not receive a response before filing her suit. Her suit is primarily under the Federal Tort Claims Act, but does include a FOIA claim.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit

DefendantUnited States of America
DefendantRonnie R. Holt
DefendantDr. Jane Doe
DefendantCook Supervisor John Doe
DefendantRonnie R Holt
Documents
Docket
Complaint
Complaint attachment 1
Complaint attachment 2
Complaint attachment 3
Opinion/Order [32]
FOIA Project Annotation: This case involved a suit brought against the United States for allowing Gregory Hinton to commit suicide while in prison. It was primarily brought under the Federal Tort Claims Act and did not involve FOIA as an issue.
Issues: FOIA not mentioned
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2013-12-201COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 093477.), filed by DESHANTA HINTON. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Case Management Track Form, # 3 Designation Form)(ks, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 5/5/2014.] (Entered: 12/20/2013)
2013-12-204 Summonses Issued as to RONNIE R. HOLT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. 3 Forwarded To: Counsel on 12/20/13 (ks, ), 1 GIVEN TO AUSA . [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 5/5/2014.] (Entered: 12/20/2013)
2013-12-20DEMAND for Trial by Jury by DESHANTA HINTON. (ks, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 5/5/2014.] (Entered: 12/20/2013)
2013-12-242Acceptance of Service by U.S. Attorney Re: accepted summons and complaint on behalf of the United States Attorney (only). (va, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 5/5/2014.] (Entered: 12/26/2013)
2014-03-253NOTICE of Appearance by PAUL W. KAUFMAN on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA with Certificate of Service(KAUFMAN, PAUL) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 5/5/2014.] (Entered: 03/25/2014)
2014-03-264ORDERED THAT A PRETRIAL CONFERENCE IS SET FOR 4/8/2014 09:30 AM BEFORE HONORABLE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE. SIGNED BY HONORABLE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 3/26/2014. 3/26/2014 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED TO UNREP AND E-MAILED.(sg, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 5/5/2014.] (Entered: 03/26/2014)
2014-04-035Discovery Plan by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.(KAUFMAN, PAUL) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 5/5/2014.] (Entered: 04/03/2014)
2014-04-086MOTION to Transfer filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.Memorandum, Certificate of Service.(KAUFMAN, PAUL) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 5/5/2014.] (Entered: 04/08/2014)
2014-04-307RESPONSE to Motion re 6 MOTION to Transfer filed by DESHANTA HINTON. (ZEIGER, BRIAN) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 5/5/2014.] (Entered: 04/30/2014)
2014-05-018ORDERED THAT DEFENDANT UNITED STATES OF AMERICA'S MOTION TO TRANSFER 6 IS GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT THIS ACTION IS TRANSFERRED TO THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA. SIGNED BY HONORABLE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 5/1/2014. 5/2/2014 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED TO UNREPS AND E-MAILED.(sg, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 5/5/2014.] (Entered: 05/02/2014)
2014-05-059Case transferred electronically in from District of Pennsylvania Eastern; Case Number 2:13-cv-07459 containing 1-8 electronic documents and docket sheet received. (lh) (Entered: 05/05/2014)
2014-05-0710LETTER from Court to Counsel - Re: Case Assignment and Procedures. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 5/7/14. (km) (Entered: 05/07/2014)
2014-05-1211NOTICE of Appearance by G. Thiel on behalf of United States of America (Thiel, G.) (Entered: 05/12/2014)
2014-07-2512MOTION to Dismiss and/or, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment by Ronnie R. Holt, Ronnie R Holt, United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Certificate of Nonconcurrence)(Thiel, G.) (Entered: 07/25/2014)
2014-08-0713Unopposed MOTION to Exceed Page Limitation by Ronnie R Holt, United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Concurrence, # 2 Proposed Order)(Thiel, G.) (Entered: 08/07/2014)
2014-08-0814STATEMENT OF FACTS re 12 MOTION to Dismiss and/or, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment filed by Ronnie R Holt, United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit(s))(Thiel, G.) (Entered: 08/08/2014)
2014-08-0815BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 12 MOTION to Dismiss and/or, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment filed by Ronnie R Holt, United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Unpublished Opinion(s))(Thiel, G.) (Entered: 08/08/2014)
2014-08-0816EXHIBIT "Stipulation and Settlement Agreement" by Ronnie R Holt, United States of America re 15 Brief in Support. (Thiel, G.) (Entered: 08/08/2014)
2014-08-0817ORDER: GRANTING Defendants' Unopposed 13 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages; Defendants may file a brief in support of their Motion to Dismiss and/or in the Alternative for Summary Judgment that is 33 pages in length and 6,354 words. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 8/8/14 (km) (Entered: 08/08/2014)
2014-08-2118AMENDED COMPLAINT against Jane Doe, John Doe, Ronnie R. Holt, Ronnie R Holt, United States of America, filed by Deshanta Hinton.(Zeiger, Brian) (Entered: 08/21/2014)
2014-09-0419MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to the Amended Complaint by Ronnie R. Holt, United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Concurrence)(Thiel, G.) (Entered: 09/04/2014)
2014-10-0620MOTION to Dismiss and/or, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment by Ronnie R. Holt, United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Certificate of Nonconcurrence)(Thiel, G.) (Entered: 10/06/2014)
2014-10-2021MOTION for Extension of Time to File Brief and Statement of Material Facts by Ronnie R Holt, United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Concurrence)(Thiel, G.) (Entered: 10/20/2014)
2014-10-2122ORDER: GRANTING Defendants' 21 Motion to Extend Time; Defendants' brief in support of their dispositive motion is due by 10/27/2014. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 10/21/14. (km) (Entered: 10/21/2014)
2014-10-2223ORDER: GRANTING. nunc pro tunc, Defendants' Motion 19 for Enlargement of Time; Defendants may answer, or otherwise to the amended complaint by 10/6/2014.Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 10/21/14. (km) (Entered: 10/22/2014)
2014-10-2724STATEMENT OF FACTS re 20 MOTION to Dismiss and/or, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment filed by Ronnie R Holt, United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Proposed Stipulated Order)(Thiel, G.) (Entered: 10/27/2014)
2014-10-2725***STRICKEN FROM THE RECORD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORDER, filed 10/30/2014, ECF No. 27***BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 20 MOTION to Dismiss and/or, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment filed by Ronnie R Holt, United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Unpublished Opinion(s))(Thiel, G.) Modified on 10/30/2014 (km). (Entered: 10/27/2014)
2014-10-2726Unopposed MOTION to Exceed Page Limitation by Ronnie R Holt, United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Concurrence, # 2 Proposed Order)(Thiel, G.) (Entered: 10/27/2014)
2014-10-3027ORDER: GRANTING Defendants' Unopposed Nunc Pro Tunc Motion for Leave to File a Brief in Excess of Fifteen Pages 26 to the extent provided. Defendants may file a Brief in Support of their Motion to Dismiss and/or, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment which does not exceed 25 pages in length and consistent with all other Local Rules. Defendants' Brief, filed 10/27/2014 25 is STRICKEN from the record. Defendants are granted leave to file a substitute brief in accordance with paragraph 2 of this Order on or before 11/5/2014. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 10/30/14 (km) (Entered: 10/30/2014)
2014-11-0528STATEMENT OF FACTS re 20 MOTION to Dismiss and/or, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment filed by Ronnie R Holt, United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Exhibit(s))(Thiel, G.) (Entered: 11/05/2014)
2014-11-0529BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 20 MOTION to Dismiss and/or, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment filed by Ronnie R Holt, United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Unpublished Opinion(s))(Thiel, G.) (Entered: 11/05/2014)
2014-11-2430BRIEF IN OPPOSITION re 20 MOTION to Dismiss and/or, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment filed by Deshanta Hinton. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s))(Zeiger, Brian) (Entered: 11/24/2014)
2014-12-0831REPLY BRIEF re 20 MOTION to Dismiss and/or, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment filed by Ronnie R Holt, United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Unpublished Opinion(s))(Thiel, G.) (Entered: 12/08/2014)
2015-02-2032MEMORANDUM (Order to follow as separate docket entry).Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 2/20/15. (km) (Main Document 32 replaced on 2/20/2015) (km). (Entered: 02/20/2015)
2015-02-2033ORDER: In accordance with the MEMORANDUM issued this date as separate docket entry no. 32, IT IS ORDERED THAT: The Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint 12 is DENIED as moot in light of the Amended Complaint 18 filed on 8/12/14. Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint 20 is GRANTED. Plaintiff's Amended Complaint 18 is DISMISSED without prejudice, with leave to amend in accordance w/the Court's MEMORANDUM 32 .Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 2/20/15. (km) (Entered: 02/20/2015)
2015-02-20DOCKET ANNOTATION: The Court's MEMORANDUM 32 initially docketed was incomplete and has been replaced with the complete MEMORANDUM and a notice of electronic filing regenerated. (km) (Entered: 02/20/2015)
2015-07-0634ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT, Plaintiff shall show cause within 14 days from the date of this Order why the action should not be dismissed pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(b). Show Cause Response due by 7/20/2015.Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 7/6/15. (km) (Entered: 07/06/2015)
2015-07-0835Letter from Plaintiff's counsel to Honorable Matthew W. Brann . (Zeiger, Brian) (Entered: 07/08/2015)
2015-07-1436ORDER: Plaintiff's Counsel indicated that he would not be filing a Second Amended Complaint. ECF No. 35. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The Clerk of Court is directed to CLOSE this case.Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 7/14/15. (km) (Entered: 07/14/2015)
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