Latimore v. Department of Corrections et al

Filing 550

Judge F. Dennis Saylor, IV: ORDER entered denying without prejudice as moot 546 Motion for Order; denying 547 Motion ; granting 549 Motion for Extension of Time (FDS, law1)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS
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JASON LATIMORE,
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Plaintiff,
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v.
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VINCENT POON,
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Defendant.
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Civil Action No.
14-13481-FDS

ORDER ON PLAINTIFF’S OUTSTANDING MOTIONS
SAYLOR, J.
In docket no. 546, plaintiff requests that the Court order defense counsel a copy of all
discovery documents. Notwithstanding the fact that defense counsel has already mailed multiple
courtesy copies to plaintiff, plaintiff raised this issue at the July 19, 2018 status conference. At
the conference, plaintiff stated that corrections officers were stealing his mail, including
discovery materials. The Court then directed defense counsel to file a report regarding this issue
within 10 days. Accordingly, the motion is DENIED without prejudice as moot.
In docket no. 547, plaintiff requests that the Court compel defendant to produce the
mailing address for four individuals, known to plaintiff only by their last names. They are: (1)
“D. Moniz,” (2) “R. Camer,” (3) “P. Jellis,” and (4) “B.P. Sylvester.” However, it appears that
none of these individuals was a witness to the alleged assault. And, despite plaintiff’s claim that
“[t]his is not a discovery motion,” plaintiff could have requested their identities long ago before
discovery closed. Therefore, the motion is DENIED.
In docket no. 549, plaintiff requests that he be granted an additional two weeks to file

proposed voir dire, jury instructions, exhibit lists, and motions in limine. In support, he states
that his access to the prison law library has been greatly restricted in recent weeks. The Court
has already directed defense counsel to file a report regarding this issue. Nevertheless, in light of
plaintiff’s pro se status, this motion is GRANTED. Plaintiff shall file any other documents
concerning voir dire, jury instructions, exhibit lists, and motions in limine by August 6, 2018.
However, no further extension will be granted.
So Ordered.

/s/ F. Dennis Saylor IV
F. Dennis Saylor IV
United States District Judge

Dated: July 23, 2018

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