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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

DANNY T. McCARTHY PLAINTIFF

v. Civil No. 05-5197

 

DR. NEIL MULLINS; 

NURSE SUE; SHERIFF

FERGUSON; MAJOR DRAKE;

CAPTAIN PETRAY; and THE 

DETENTION GUARDS, All

Three Shifts DEFENDANTS

ORDER

Plaintiff’s complaint was filed in this case on December 7, 2005. Before the undersigned

is the issue of whether the complaint should be served. In order to assist the court in making

such determination, it is necessary that plaintiff provide additional information with respect to

his claims.

Accordingly, it is ordered that plaintiff, Danny T. McCarthy, complete and sign the

attached addendum to his complaint, and return the same to the court by January 13, 2006.

Plaintiff is advised that should he fail to return the completed and executed addendum by

January 13, 2006, his complaint may be dismissed without prejudice for failure to

prosecute and/or for failure to obey an order of the court.

IT IS SO ORDERED this 13th day of December 2005.

/s/ Beverly Stites Jones 

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

WESTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS

FAYETTEVILLE DIVISION

DANNY T. McCARTHY PLAINTIFF

v. Civil No. 05-5197

 

DR. NEIL MULLINS; 

NURSE SUE; SHERIFF

FERGUSON; MAJOR DRAKE;

CAPTAIN PETRAY; and THE 

DETENTION GUARDS, All

Three Shifts DEFENDANTS

ADDENDUM TO COMPLAINT

TO: DANNY T. McCARTHY

This form is sent to you so that you may assist the court in making a determination as to

the issue of whether your complaint should be served upon the defendants. Accordingly, it is

required that you fill out this form and send it back to the court by January 13, 2006. Failure

to do so will result in the dismissal of your complaint.

The response must be legibly handwritten or typewritten, and all questions must be

answered completely in the proper space provided on this form. If you need additional space,

you may attach additional sheets of paper to this addendum.

RESPONSE

In your complaint, you allege that you were over medicated by Dr. Mullins between

February 1, 2004, and April 1, 2005. From February 1st until sometime in September you

allege you were refused prescribed medication for your eyes, for back pain, for your stomach,

and stool softeners. You also alleged that for a period of time you were not allowed to worship

or go to your Bible study group. 

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With respect to the conditions under which you were confined, you indicate you were

forced to suffer cold temperatures, you were not always fed or given medication, threats were

made against you, you were not allowed outside recreation, there was racial name calling from

both the inmates and the guards, and you were not allowed to change clothing or shower after

you had seizures even though you would lose control of your bowels.

1. You are currently in the Benton County Detention Center (BCDC). How long have

you been incarcerated there? In answering please provide the court with exact dates if you can.

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2. Why are you incarcerated at the BCDC? Are you serving a sentence, or waiting trial

on criminal charges, or has your probation, parole, or supervised release been revoked? 

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3. You indicate you were over-medicated by Dr. Mullins. Please state: (a) what

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medications he was giving you; (b) what condition the medications were for; (c) what dosage

you were receiving; and (d) what dosage you had been receiving before. 

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4. You state you were not allowed to worship or attend Bible Study Group. Please state:

(a) whether you had a Bible, or access to a Bible; (b) whether you could attend church services;

(c) whether you could pray or otherwise follow the dictates of your faith; (d) whether others were

allowed to attend Bible Study Group; and (e) if others were allowed to attend, please state the

reason given for not allowing you to attend.

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5. From February 1st until sometime in September you allege you were refused

prescribed medication for your eyes, for back pain, for your stomach, and stool softeners. 

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(A). Did you speak to Dr. Mullins or Nurse Sue about your need for these medications?

Answer: Yes ___________ No ____________.

If you answered yes, please state who you spoke to, when you spoke to him or her, and

what his or her response was.

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If you answered no, please state why you did not speak to Dr. Mullins or Nurse Sue about

your need for these medications.

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(B). Are all decisions about medical care at the BCDC are made by the jail medical staff,

Dr. Mullins and Nurse Sue?

Answer: Yes _________ No ____________.

If you answered no, please explain who makes medical decisions at the BCDC.

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6. You receive a diet adequate to maintain your health.

Agree______ Disagree________ Without knowledge to agree or disagree________

If you disagree, explain. If you missed meals, please state how often you missed meals.

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7. You state you were subjected to cold temperatures. Please describe the temperatures

you were subjected to and how often the facility was cold. In doing so, indicate whether you had

sufficient clothing and a blanket or sheet to cover up with at night.

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8. You indicate you missed doses of medication. Please state: (a) how often you missed

doses of medication; (b)whether you suffered any adverse physical symptoms because of the

missed doses; (c) why you missed doses of medication; and (d) who was responsible for

dispensing medication.

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Answer:

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9. You indicate you did not always get outside recreation. Please state: (a) how often

you got outside recreation; (b) whether there was sufficient space in your cell or a day-room for

you to exercise indoors; and (c) whether you suffered any physical injury as a result of not getting

to exercise enough. If you suffered physical injury, describe the injury, the symptoms you

experienced, and how long it took you to recover from the injury.

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10. You indicate there were threats made against you. Please state: (a) who threatened

you; (b) when they threatened you; (c) whether you reported the threats; (d) who you reported

the threats to; and (e) what was done in response to your report.

Answer:

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11. You indicate there was racial name calling. Please state: (a) what your race is; (b)

whether one or more of the defendants used a racially derogatory term in your presence; (c)

whether you complained about the defendant or defendants using the term; and (d) what was

done in response.

Answer:

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12. You state that during a seizure you would soil your clothes and were denied a change

of clothing or a shower. 

(A). Did you discuss this issue with the doctor or nurse?

Answer: Yes ___________ No _____________.

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If you answered yes, please state when you discussed it, who you discussed it with, and

what their response was.

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If you answered no, please explain why you did not discuss it with a doctor or nurse.

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(B). When you requested clean clothing or a shower following a seizure did you explain

why you needed clean clothing or a shower?

Answer: Yes _________ No _____________.

If you answered yes, please state who you talked to and what they said in response.

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If you answered no, please state why you did not explain.

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13. You have named Sheriff Ferguson as a defendant. However, you have not described

any actions taken by Sheriff Ferguson. Please explain in detail how you believe he violated your

federal constitutional rights.

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14. You have named Major Drake as a defendant. However, you have not described any

actions taken by Major Drake. Please explain in detail how you believe he violated your federal

constitutional rights.

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15. You have named Captain Petray as a defendant. However, you have not described

any actions taken by Captain Petray. Please explain in detail how you believe he violated your

federal constitutional rights.

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16. You have named all the detention guards on all three shifts as defendants. Please

explain in detail how you believe each of these guards has violated your federal constitutional

rights.

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I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS COVERED BY

THE VERIFICATION MADE BY ME ON MY INITIAL COMPLAINT.

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DANNY T. McCARTHY

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DATE

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