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Nature of Suit Code: 555
Nature of Suit: Prisoner - Prison Condition
Cause of Action: 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

WESTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS

FAYETTEVILLE DIVISION

GARY LAMON PUGH PLAINTIFF

v. Civil No. 06-5114

 

SHERIFF TIM HELDER DEFENDANT

O R D E R

On August 29, 2006, defendant filed a motion to dismiss (Doc. 10). To assist plaintiff

in responding to the motion to dismiss, the undersigned is propounding a questionnaire. The

court will consider plaintiff’s response to the questionnaire in issuing a report and

recommendation on the motion to dismiss. 

For this reason, Gary Lamon Pugh is hereby directed to complete, sign, and return the

attached response to defendant’s motion to dismiss on or before November 13, 2006. Plaintiff’s

failure to respond within the required period of time may subject this matter to dismissal

for failure to comply with a court order.

IT IS SO ORDERED this 18th day of October 2006.

/s/ Beverly Stites Jones 

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

WESTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS

FAYETTEVILLE DIVISION

GARY LAMON PUGH PLAINTIFF

v. Civil No. 06-5114

 

SHERIFF TIM HELDER DEFENDANT

RESPONSE TO MOTION TO DISMISS

TO: GARY LAMON PUGH

These questions and answers will serve as your response to defendant’s motion to

dismiss. You may use additional sheets of paper in responding to these questions. You must file

this response by November 13, 2006.

1. Please provide the dates of your incarceration at the Washington County Detention

Center (WCDC).

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2. Were you incarcerated at the WCDC solely because of the pending criminal

charges? 

Answer: Yes ___________ No ___________.

If you answered yes, please state what charges were pending against you and indicate

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whether the charges have been disposed of. If the charges have been disposed of, please

indicate if you were found guilty, pled guilty, or if the charges were dismissed.

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If you answered no, please state whether you were serving a sentence or your

probation, parole, or supervised release had been revoked.

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3. The WCDC is a building and not subject to suit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. For this

reason, the court substituted Sheriff Tim Helder as a defendant. Sheriff Helder has now filed

a motion to dismiss alleging your slip and fall accident was not the result of any policy or

custom of Sheriff Helder’s and that Sheriff Helder did not have any personal involvement in

the fall.

(A). Did you speak to, or communicate with, Sheriff Helder regarding your slip and

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fall?

Answer: Yes ________ No __________.

If you answered yes, please describe your communication with Sheriff Helder.

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(B). Prior to the date of your fall, May 11, 2006, had you submitted any grievances

about the worn out slippers or the overflow of water?

Answer: Yes ________ No ____________.

If you answered yes, please state: (a) when you submitted the grievances; (b) what

you said in the grievances; (c) who responded to the grievances; and (d) what response you

received. If you have a copy of the grievances, please attach them to this response.

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If you answered no, please state why you submitted no grievances about these

conditions.

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(C). Are there individuals at the WCDC who you contend violated your

constitutional rights in connection with your May 11th slip and fall?

Answer: Yes __________ No ___________.

If you answered yes, please list the name of each individual separately and describe

how he or she violated your federal constitutional rights.

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(D). Do you contend a custom or policy of Sheriff Helder’s or Washington County’s

in any way caused your fall?

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Answer: Yes _________ No ________.

If you answered yes, please describe in detail the custom or policy and how it caused

your fall.

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4. Prior to your May 11th slip and fall, how long had there been an overflow of

water?

Answer:

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5. Please describe the condition of your slippers.

Answer:

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6. Prior to your fall, had other inmates fallen in this same area?

Answer: Yes __________ No ___________.

If you answered yes, please state who had fallen, when they fell, and whether they

were injured.

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7. Please describe the injuries you suffered as a result of the fall.

Answer:

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Detail below any further response you would like to make to defendant’s motion to

dismiss. If you have any exhibits you would like the court to consider, you may attach them

to this response.

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I DECLARE UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY THAT THE FOREGOING IS

TRUE AND CORRECT.

EXECUTED ON THIS _________ DAY OF ________________ 2006.

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GARY LAMON PUGH

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