Plessy v. Griffin et al

Filing 65

ORDER approving and adopting in its entirety the 45 Recommendation as this Court's findings in all respects; granting 35 Motion for Summary Judgment as to Griffin and denying as to Watson and Wendy Kelley; granting 38 Motion for Summary J udgment as to Dr. Stieve and denying as to Jason Kelley; denying Plessy's 45 Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment; and dismissing without prejudice Plessy's claims against Griffin and Dr. Stieve. Plessy may proceed with his inhumane working condition claim against Watson, Wendy Kelley, Jason Kelley, and Bland. Signed by Judge James M. Moody Jr. on 5/22/2017. (ljb)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
PINE BLUFF DIVISION

QUINCY JAY PLESSY,
ADC #149962
V.

PLAINTIFF
5:16CV00276 JM/JTR

RORY GRIFFIN, Deputy Director of
Health and Correctional Programs, ADC, et al.

DEFENDANTS

ORDER
The Court has reviewed the recommendation submitted by United States Magistrate Judge J.
Thomas Ray and the objections. After carefully considering these documents and making a de novo review
of the record in this case, the Recommendation is approved and adopted in its entirety as this Court's
findings in all respects.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that:
1.

Griffin, Watson, and Wendy Kelley's Motion for Summary Judgment (Doc. 35) is

GRANTED as to Griffin and DENIED as to Watson and Wendy Kelley.
2.

Dr. Stieve and Jason Kelley's' Motion for Summary Judgment (Doc. 38) is GRANTED as

to Dr. Stieve and DENIED as to Jason Kelley.
3.

Plessy's Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment (Doc. 45) is denied.

4.

Plessy's claims against Griffin and Dr. Stieve are DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE.

5.

Plessy may proceed with his inhumane working condition claim against Watson, Wendy

Kelley, Jason Kelley, and Bland.
Dated this 22nd day of May, 2017.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE