Ash v. Karnes et al

Filing 18

ORDER (memorandum filed previously as separate docket entry). (1) The Motion to Dismiss 14 filed by Lebanon County Defendants is GRANTED. (2) The claims against Defendants Karnes and Hawk are DISMISSED with prejudice. (3) The negligence claim is DI SMISSED with prejudice. (4) The request for punitive damages against Lebanon County Defendants in their official capacities is DISMISSED with prejudice. (5) Lebanon County Defendants shall file an Answer to the Complaint within twenty-one (21) days from the date of entry of this Order. Signed by Honorable A. Richard Caputo on 1/17/19. (dw)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
WILLIAM ASH,
Plaintiff,

NO. 3:18-CV-0325

v.

(JUDGE CAPUTO)

WARDEN ROBERT KARNES, et al.,
Defendants.
ORDER
NOW, this 17th day of January, 2019, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:
(1)

The Motion to Dismiss (Doc. 14) filed by Lebanon County Defendants is
GRANTED.

(2)

The claims against Defendants Karnes and Hawk are DISMISSED with
prejudice.

(3)

The negligence claim is DISMISSED with prejudice.

(4)

The request for punitive damages against Lebanon County Defendants in
their official capacities is DISMISSED with prejudice.

(5)

Lebanon County Defendants shall file an Answer to the Complaint within
twenty-one (21) days from the date of entry of this Order.

/s/ A. Richard Caputo
A. Richard Caputo
United States District Judge