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Torres v. Private Prison Corp. of America
6:23-cv-03456
ActiveFiled July 20, 2023
Court Information
Court: U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Judge: Hon. Anne C. Conway
Parties
Miguel Torres, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situatedplaintiff
Counsel: Bryan Stevenson, Equal Justice Initiative
Private Prison Corporation of Americadefendant
Counsel: Walter Dellinger III, O'Melveny & Myers LLP
civil rightsprison conditionsclass actioneighth amendment
Docket Entries (8)
Jul 20, 2023Plaintiff
Class action complaint under 42 U.S.C. 1983 alleging unconstitutional conditions of confinement (inadequate medical care, overcrowding).
Aug 25, 2023Plaintiff
Motion for temporary restraining order regarding medical emergencies at facility.
Sep 1, 2023Court
TRO granted. Facility ordered to provide immediate medical assessments for all detainees.
Oct 15, 2023Defendant
Answer filed. Defendant asserts qualified immunity and compliance with BOP standards.
Jan 20, 2024Court
Class certification granted for Eighth Amendment claims.
Apr 1, 2024Special Master
Court-appointed monitor inspects facility. Report filed under seal.
Jul 15, 2024Plaintiff
Motion for contempt filed. Plaintiff alleges defendant not complying with TRO.
Sep 1, 2024Court
Contempt hearing scheduled for October 2024.