Massachusetts District Court
Judge:Denise J Casper
Referred: Jennifer C Boal
Case #: 1:17-cv-11452
Nature of Suit440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights
Cause28:1441 Petition for Removal- Civil Rights Act
Case Filed:Aug 07, 2017
Terminated:May 04, 2023
Last checked: Saturday Feb 03, 2018 5:08 AM EST
Defendant
Carney Hospital
Represented By
Andrew F. Newton
Foster & Eldridge
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Rebecca L. Dalpe
Foster & Eldridge LLP
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Defendant
City of Boston
One City Hall Plaza
Boston, MA 02201
Represented By
Andrea Milyko
City Of Boston Law Department
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Defendant
Zachary Crossen
Represented By
Andrea Milyko
City Of Boston Law Department
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Defendant
Thuan Lai
Represented By
Andrea Milyko
City Of Boston Law Department
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Defendant
Walter J Ramos
Represented By
Andrew F. Newton
Foster & Eldridge
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Rebecca L. Dalpe
Foster & Eldridge LLP
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Defendant
Michael Riley
Represented By
Andrew F. Newton
Foster & Eldridge
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Rebecca L. Dalpe
Foster & Eldridge LLP
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Defendant
Steward Health Care System LLC
Represented By
Andrew F. Newton
Foster & Eldridge
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Rebecca L. Dalpe
Foster & Eldridge LLP
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Plaintiff
Joseph Dyer
96901038 Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility 950 High Street
Central Falls, RI 02863

GPO Mar 27 2018
Judge Denise J. Casper: ORDER entered. MEMORANDUM AND ORDER - The City Defendants' motion to dismiss, D. 3, is ALLOWED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. Dyer's claims against the City of Boston are DISMISSED, but all claims survive as to Defendants Crossen and Lai. Dyer must, however, properly serve Crossen and Lai within forty-five (45) days of this opinion. Healthcare Defendants' motion to dismiss, D. 14, is ALLOWED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. Dyer's claims against Steward Health, Carney Hospital and Ramos are DISMISSED, but his constitutional claims against Dr. Riley will move forward. Dyer's motion to withdraw his malpractice claims, D. 16, is ALLOWED, and those claims are DISMISSED as to all Defendants.(Hourihan, Lisa)
GPO Jan 29 2021
Judge Denise J. Casper: ORDER entered. ORDER for Production of Medical Records of Joseph Dyer from Community Health Center, Arbour Hospital, Tufts Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital.(Currie, Haley)
GPO Apr 23 2021
Judge Denise J. Casper: ORDER entered. ORDER FOR PRODUCTION OF MEDICAL RECORDS.(Currie, Haley)
GPO Oct 05 2021
Judge Denise J. Casper: ORDER entered. MEMORANDUM AND ORDER - The Court DENIES Defendants' motion for partial summary judgment, D. 233, is DENIED. (Currie, Haley)

Docket last updated: 7 hours ago
Thursday, May 04, 2023
380 380 order Judgment Thu 05/04 3:29 PM
Judge Denise J. Casper: ORDER entered. JUDGMENT (Hourihan, Lisa)
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378 378 trial Jury Verdict Thu 05/04 3:14 PM
JURY VERDICT in favor of defendants. (Hourihan, Lisa)
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377 377 minutes Jury Trial - Completed Thu 05/04 3:12 PM
Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge Denise J. Casper: Jury Trial Day 4 completed on 5/4/2023. Jury deliberations continue. Jury returns with a question. Court confers with counsel and sends note back to the jury. Jury returns with a verdict for the defendant. Jury excused. (Court Reporter: Debra Joyce at joycedebra@gmail.com.)(Attorneys present: William Fick and Amy Barsky for the plaintiff. Randall Maas and Edward Whitesell for the defendants.) (Hourihan, Lisa)
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Wednesday, May 03, 2023
376 376 minutes Jury Trial - Held Thu 05/04 9:55 AM
Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge Denise J. Casper: Jury Trial Day 3 held on 5/3/2023. Hearing out of the presence of the jury. Charge conference held. Defendants' evidence continues with the examination of Thuan Lai; cross-examination. Examination of Dr. Michael Riley; cross-examination. Examination of Mark Smith; cross-examination. Defendants rest. Defendant renews motion for judgment as a matter of law. Arguments. Court denies motion but reserves as to both defendants pending any verdict. Part I of the jury instructions given to the jury. Court takes recess for lunch. Plaintiff's closing arguments. Defendants' closing argument. Plaintiff's rebuttal. Parts II and III of the jury instructions given to the jury. Jury retires to deliberate. Court adjourned until 5/4/23 at 9:00AM. (Court Reporter: Debra Joyce at joycedebra@gmail.com.)(Attorneys present: William Fick and Amy Barsky for the plaintiff. Randall Maas and Edward Whitesell for the defendants.) (Hourihan, Lisa)
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Tuesday, May 02, 2023
375 375 minutes Jury Trial - Held Wed 05/03 9:07 AM
Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge Denise J. Casper: Jury Trial Day 2 held on 5/2/2023. Hearing out of the presence of the jury. Preliminary matters discussed. Plaintiff's evidence continues with the cross-examination of Joseph Dyer; re-direct. Portions of exhibits and deposition transcripts read to the jury. Plaintiff rests. Defendant moves for judgment as a matter of law. Court hears from counsel. Court reserves ruling. Defendants' evidence begins with the examination of Zachary Crossen; cross-examination; re-direct. Examination of Thuan Lai. Court adjourned until 5/3/23 at 8:30AM. (Court Reporter: Debra Joyce at joycedebra@gmail.com.)(Attorneys present: William Fick and Amy Barsky for the plaintiff. Edward Whitesell and Randall Maas for the defendants.) (Hourihan, Lisa)
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Monday, May 01, 2023
374 374 minutes Jury Trial - Held Order on Motion for Order Tue 05/02 10:51 AM
Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge Denise J. Casper: Jury Trial Day 1 held on 5/1/2023. Court grants372 Motion for Order to Use Transcripts with Instructions from the Court. Sequestration of non-party witnesses. Jury empaneled and sworn. Preliminary instructions given to the jury. Plaintiff's opening statement. Defendants' opening statement. Plaintiff's evidence begins with the examination of Joseph Dyer; cross-examination. Court adjourned until 5/2/23 at 8:45AM. (Court Reporter: Debra Joyce at joycedebra@gmail.com.)(Attorneys present: William Fick and Amy Barsky for the plaintiff. Edward Whitesell and Randall Maas for the defendants.) (Hourihan, Lisa)
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373 373 misc Pretrial Memorandum Mon 05/01 7:17 PM
PRETRIAL MEMORANDUM by Joseph Dyer.(Barsky, Amy)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Defs' disputed A,
Att: 2 Exhibit Defs' disputed A with proposed redactions,
Att: 3 Exhibit Reily transcript excerpt
Friday, April 28, 2023
372 372 3 pgs motion Order Fri 04/28 10:38 AM
MOTION for Order concerning aids in listening by Joseph Dyer.(Barsky, Amy)
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Att: 1 Exhibit proposed transcripts