Montez, et al v. Romer, et al

Filing 5250

ORDER OF SPECIAL MASTER Re: Claimant Eldridge Griffin (Claim No. 03-479). The case shall remain open until 04/30/2012 and both sides may submit additional documents for consideration. Defendants are granted up to and including 03/19/2012 in which to respond to Claimant's motion, by Special Master Richard M. Borchers on 03/05/2012. (wjc, )

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO
Civil Action No. 92-CV-870-JLK
JESSE MONTEZ, et al.,
Plaintiffs,
-vs.JOHN HICKENLOOPER, et al.,
Defendants.

Claim Number: 03-479
Category III
Claimant: Eldridge Griffin, #85791
Address of Claimant: SCF, P.O. Box 6000, Sterling, CO 80751

ORDER OF SPECIAL MASTER

THIS MATTER comes before the Special Master on Claimant’s motion for extension of time
and motion for orders. Claimant is requesting additional time to submit exhibits and closing
argument.
The hearing held on January 30, 2012 established a couple of things. First, Claimant cannot
read or write. Despite some dispute as what the cause of his illiteracy may be, Claimant cannot read.
Second, Claimant has had to seek help to complete his pleadings concerning his claim. Claimant has
requested educational records and additional medical records. It is questionable that Claimant will
be able to review those records.
Additional time will be granted to both sides in which to submit exhibits for consideration.
Defendants and their counsel will be given an opportunity to respond to Claimant’s motion. The
Special Master would request Defendants’ suggestions on who might be able to provide assistance
to Claimant. Defendants have opposed appointment of an inmate to assist Claimant, and the reasons
given have been legitimate. That does not help Claimant, and an exception may be necessary in order
to complete the adjudication of this claim.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the case shall remain open until April 30, 2012 and both
sides may submit additional documents for consideration; and
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendants are granted up to and including March 19,

2012 in which to respond to Claimant’s motion.
SIGNED this 5th day of March, 2012.
BY THE COURT:
/s/ Richard M. Borchers
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Richard M. Borchers
Special Master