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Date: 12-13-2013

Case Style: April Layton, et al. v. Correctional Healthcare Management of Oklahoma Inc., et al.

Case Number: 5:09-cv-01208-C

Judge: Robin J. Cauthron

Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma (Oklahoma County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Henry Dalton and E.W. Keller

Defendant's Attorney: Jeffrey D. Black, J. Ted Bonahm and William M. Blaik, Jr. for John Whetsel

Michael L. Carr, Aaron J Goodman, Thomas P Manning and S. Travis Dunn for Correctional Healthcare Management of Oklahoma, Inc.

Lisa E. Endres, Sandra G Howell-Elliott, James B Robertson and Aaron C Etherington for Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners

Description: April Layton, Melanie Hunfnagal and Valerie Winfrey sued Correctional Healthcare Management of Oklahoma, Inc., Doyle W. Argo, John Whetsel, Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners on civil rights wrongful death theories under 42 U.S.C. 1983 claiming that Charles Holdstock died while in custody because the defendants failed and refused to provide batteries for his pacemaker.

The Defenses asserted by the Defendants are not available.

Court Docket Entries for October, November and December:

10/01/2013 161 ORDER granting in part and denying in part 155 Plaintiff's Motion to Quash Subpoena. Signed by Honorable Robin J. Cauthron on 10/1/13. (lg) (Entered: 10/01/2013)

10/04/2013 162 NOTICE of Subpoena by Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners, John Whetsel(individually), John Whetsel(in his capacity as Sherriff of OK County) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 subpeona Klancke)(Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 10/04/2013)

10/04/2013 163 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners, John Whetsel(individually), John Whetsel(in his capacity as Sherriff of OK County). (Etherington, Aaron) (Entered: 10/04/2013)

10/04/2013 164 ORDER granting in part and denying in part 145 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment Following Order Vacating the Defendants Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County and John Whetsel. Signed by Honorable Robin J. Cauthron on 10/4/13. (lg) (Entered: 10/04/2013)

10/07/2013 165 ORDER granting 163 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Aaron C Etherington terminated. Signed by Honorable Robin J. Cauthron on 10/7/13. (lg) (Entered: 10/07/2013)

10/08/2013 166 NOTICE to Take Deposition of Jeffrey Eiser by All Plaintiffs. (Keller, E) (Entered: 10/08/2013)

11/05/2013 167 TRIAL DOCKET: Jury Trial set for 12/3/2013 09:00 AM before Honorable Robin J. Cauthron. (lg) (Entered: 11/05/2013)

11/06/2013 168 MOTION for Order TO RESET DOCKET CALL by All Plaintiffs. (Keller, E) (Entered: 11/06/2013)

11/11/2013 169 ENTRY of Appearance by Patricia L High on behalf of Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners, John Whetsel(individually), John Whetsel(in his capacity as Sherriff of OK County) (High, Patricia) (Entered: 11/11/2013)

11/12/2013 170 NOTICE of Hearing: Docket Call set for 11/13/2013 09:30 AM before Honorable Robin J. Cauthron. (lg) (Entered: 11/12/2013)

11/15/2013 171 Proposed Voir Dire by Defendants Correctional Healthcare Management of Oklahoma Inc, Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners, John Whetsel, John Whetsel. (Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/15/2013)

11/15/2013 172 FIRST MOTION in Limine TO EXCLUDE ADAC REPORT by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit ADAC Report)(Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/15/2013)

11/15/2013 173 MOTION in Limine ALL DEPOSITIONS IN THIS CASE by All Defendants. (Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/15/2013)

11/15/2013 174 MOTION in Limine TO EXCLUDE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE REPORT by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit DOJ REPORT)(Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/15/2013)

11/15/2013 175 MOTION in Limine NEWSPAPER ARTICLES by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit NEWSPAPER ARTICLES)(Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/15/2013)

11/15/2013 176 MOTION in Limine MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING)(Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/15/2013)

11/18/2013 177 MOTION in Limine Court Orders and Transcripts by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Jude Miles-LaGrange Order, # 2 Exhibit Depo Excerpts from Linda Tucker, # 3 Exhibit Depo Excerpts from Bobby Carson, # 4 Exhibit Depo Excerpts from Dennis Hughes, # 5 Exhibit Depo Excerpts from Dennis Hughes, # 6 Exhibit Depo Excerpts from Dennis Hughes, # 7 Exhibit Depo Excerpts from Dennis Hughes, # 8 Exhibit Depo Excerpts from Dennis Hughes, # 9 Exhibit Depo Excerpts from Dennis Hughes, # 10 Exhibit Depo Excerpts from Raymond Vaughn)(Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/18/2013)

11/18/2013 178 MOTION in Limine Department of Health Reports by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Holdstock, # 2 Exhibit Beckman, # 3 Exhibit Thorton, # 4 Exhibit Lawyer, # 5 Exhibit Hamilton, # 6 Exhibit McFarland, # 7 Exhibit Wallace)(Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/18/2013)

11/18/2013 179 MOTION in Limine Grand Jury Transcripts by All Defendants. (Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/18/2013)

11/18/2013 180 MOTION in Limine Jail Inmate Letters by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Inmate Letter, # 2 Exhibit Inmate Letter, # 3 Exhibit Inmate Letter)(Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/18/2013)

11/18/2013 181 MOTION in Limine Loss of Consortium by All Defendants. (Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/18/2013)

11/18/2013 182 MOTION in Limine Old Crow DVD by All Defendants. (Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/18/2013)

11/18/2013 183 MOTION in Limine Randi Gill Depo Excerpts by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Depo Excerpts from Randi Gill)(Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/18/2013)

11/18/2013 184 MOTION in Limine Sworn Statements by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Veronica Worrell, # 2 Exhibit Carla Nieman, # 3 Exhibit Willard Jackson, # 4 Exhibit Dennis Hughes, # 5 Exhibit Dennis Hughes, # 6 Exhibit Dennis Hughes, # 7 Exhibit Dennis Hughes, # 8 Exhibit Dennis Hughes, # 9 Exhibit Dennis Hughes)(Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/18/2013)

11/18/2013 185 MOTION in Limine Teeth of Charles Holdstock and Brief in Support by All Defendants. (Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/18/2013)

11/18/2013 186 MOTION in Limine Exclude Testimony and Hearsay Evidence by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Progess Note, # 2 Exhibit Depo Excerpts of April Layton, # 3 Exhibit Depo Excerpts of Valerie Winfrey)(Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/18/2013)

11/18/2013 187 DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITION TESTIMONY by All Plaintiffs EXPERT WITNESS JEFFREY EISER. (Keller, E) (Entered: 11/18/2013)

11/18/2013 188 Proposed Jury Instructions by Plaintiffs Melanie Hufnagal, April Layton, April Layton, Valerie Winfrey. (Keller, E) (Entered: 11/18/2013)

11/18/2013 189 Proposed Voir Dire by Plaintiffs Melanie Hufnagal, April Layton, April Layton, Valerie Winfrey. (Keller, E) (Entered: 11/18/2013)

11/18/2013 190 MOTION in Limine by All Plaintiffs. (Keller, E) (Entered: 11/18/2013)

11/18/2013 191 TRIAL BRIEF by Defendants Correctional Healthcare Management of Oklahoma Inc, Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners, John Whetsel, John Whetsel. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Settlement Agreement with CHMO, # 2 Exhibit CHMO Service Contract, # 3 Exhibit Depo Lawrence Wolk)(Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/18/2013)

11/18/2013 192 Proposed Jury Instructions by Defendants Correctional Healthcare Management of Oklahoma Inc, Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners, John Whetsel, John Whetsel. (Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/18/2013)

11/18/2013 193 MOTION in Limine Exclude Expert Opinion by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Curricular Vitae, # 2 Exhibit Expert Opinion, # 3 Exhibit Depo Excerpt, # 4 Exhibit Depo Excerpts)(Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/18/2013)

11/18/2013 194 MOTION in Limine Photos of Charles Holdstock by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Death Photos)(Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/18/2013)

11/18/2013 195 DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITION TESTIMONY by All Defendants Dr. Kim Klancke. (Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/18/2013)

11/18/2013 196 DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITION TESTIMONY by All Defendants Dr. Joseph Paris. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Dr. Paris Death Certificate)(Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/18/2013)

11/19/2013 197 AMENDED MOTION in Limine by All Plaintiffs. (Keller, E) (Entered: 11/19/2013)

11/21/2013 198 NOTICE of Subpoena by All Defendants Corp. L. Corrales (Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/21/2013)

11/21/2013 199 NOTICE of Subpoena by All Defendants Major Jack Herron (Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/21/2013)

11/21/2013 200 NOTICE of Subpoena by All Defendants SDO Randall Miller (Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/21/2013)

11/21/2013 201 NOTICE of Subpoena by All Defendants Staff Sgt. Jason Milligan (Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/21/2013)

11/21/2013 202 NOTICE of Subpoena by All Defendants DO Carol Richmond (Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/21/2013)

11/21/2013 203 NOTICE of Subpoena by All Defendants Robert Smith (Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/21/2013)

11/21/2013 204 NOTICE of Subpoena by All Defendants Dr. Marius Tarau (Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/21/2013)

11/21/2013 205 NOTICE of Subpoena by All Defendants Ray Vaughn (Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/21/2013)

11/21/2013 206 NOTICE of Subpoena by All Defendants Sgt. Leonard Hills (Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/21/2013)

11/21/2013 207 NOTICE of Subpoena by All Defendants Sheriff Whetsel (Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/21/2013)

11/21/2013 208 NOTICE of Subpoena by All Defendants Deputy Jason Ledford (Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/21/2013)

11/21/2013 209 NOTICE of Subpoena by All Defendants Steven Keen (Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/21/2013)

11/22/2013 210 RESPONSE to Motion re 190 MOTION in Limine of Plaintiff's filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Oklahoma Department of Health Reports, # 2 Exhibit Depo of Eiser, # 3 Exhibit Dr. Lazzara's Medical Opinion)(Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/22/2013)

11/22/2013 211 OBJECTIONS re 188 Proposed Jury Instructions of Plaintiff's filed by All Defendants. (Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/22/2013)


11/22/2013 212 OBJECTIONS re 189 Proposed Voir Dire of Plaintiff's filed by All Defendants. (Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/22/2013)

11/22/2013 213 NOTICE of Subpoena by All Plaintiffs Jack Herron (Keller, E) (Entered: 11/22/2013)

11/22/2013 214 NOTICE of Subpoena by All Plaintiffs Jack Herron (Keller, E) (Entered: 11/22/2013)

11/22/2013 215 NOTICE of Subpoena by All Plaintiffs Sheriff John Whetsel (Keller, E) (Entered: 11/22/2013)

11/22/2013 216 NOTICE of Subpoena by All Plaintiffs Randi Gill (Keller, E) (Entered: 11/22/2013)

11/22/2013 217 NOTICE of Subpoena by All Plaintiffs William Joachim (Keller, E) (Entered: 11/22/2013)

11/22/2013 218 NOTICE of Subpoena by All Plaintiffs Steve Nash (Keller, E) (Entered: 11/22/2013)

11/22/2013 219 NOTICE of Subpoena by All Plaintiffs Raymond Vaughn (Keller, E) (Entered: 11/22/2013)

11/22/2013 220 NOTICE of Subpoena by All Plaintiffs Veronica Worrell (Keller, E) (Entered: 11/22/2013)

11/22/2013 221 NOTICE of Subpoena by All Plaintiffs Dr. Ralph Lazarra (Keller, E) (Entered: 11/22/2013)

11/22/2013 222 NOTICE of Subpoena by All Plaintiffs Cyndi Rice (Keller, E) (Entered: 11/22/2013)

11/23/2013 223 RESPONSE to Motion re 181 MOTION in Limine Loss of Consortium filed by All Plaintiffs. (Keller, E) (Entered: 11/23/2013)

11/23/2013 224 OBJECTIONS re 171 Proposed Voir Dire filed by All Plaintiffs. (Keller, E) (Entered: 11/23/2013)

11/23/2013 225 COUNTER DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITION TESTIMONY by All Plaintiffs JOSEPH PARIS. Related document: 196 Designation of Deposition Testimony filed by Correctional Healthcare Management of Oklahoma Inc, Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners, John Whetsel.(Keller, E) (Entered: 11/23/2013)

11/23/2013 226 COUNTER DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITION TESTIMONY by All Plaintiffs KIM KLANCKE. Related document: 195 Designation of Deposition Testimony filed by Correctional Healthcare Management of Oklahoma Inc, Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners, John Whetsel.(Keller, E) (Entered: 11/23/2013)

11/23/2013 227 RESPONSE to Motion re 175 MOTION in Limine NEWSPAPER ARTICLES filed by All Plaintiffs. (Keller, E) (Entered: 11/23/2013)

11/23/2013 228 RESPONSE to Motion re 182 MOTION in Limine Old Crow DVD filed by All Plaintiffs. (Keller, E) (Entered: 11/23/2013)

11/23/2013 229 RESPONSE to Motion re 176 MOTION in Limine MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING filed by All Plaintiffs. (Keller, E) (Entered: 11/23/2013)

11/23/2013 230 RESPONSE to Motion re 183 MOTION in Limine Randi Gill Depo Excerpts filed by All Plaintiffs. (Keller, E) (Entered: 11/23/2013)

11/23/2013 231 RESPONSE to Motion re 185 MOTION in Limine Teeth of Charles Holdstock and Brief in Support filed by All Plaintiffs. (Keller, E) (Entered: 11/23/2013)

11/23/2013 232 RESPONSE to Motion re 172 FIRST MOTION in Limine TO EXCLUDE ADAC REPORT filed by All Plaintiffs. (Keller, E) (Entered: 11/23/2013)

11/23/2013 233 RESPONSE to Motion re 173 MOTION in Limine ALL DEPOSITIONS IN THIS CASE filed by All Plaintiffs. (Keller, E) (Entered: 11/23/2013)

11/23/2013 234 RESPONSE to Motion re 186 MOTION in Limine Exclude Testimony and Hearsay Evidence filed by All Plaintiffs. (Keller, E) (Entered: 11/23/2013)

11/23/2013 235 RESPONSE to Motion re 180 MOTION in Limine Jail Inmate Letters filed by All Plaintiffs. (Keller, E) (Entered: 11/23/2013)

11/23/2013 236 RESPONSE to Motion re 194 MOTION in Limine Photos of Charles Holdstock filed by All Plaintiffs. (Keller, E) (Entered: 11/23/2013)

11/23/2013 237 RESPONSE to Motion re 179 MOTION in Limine Grand Jury Transcripts filed by All Plaintiffs. (Keller, E) (Entered: 11/23/2013)

11/23/2013 238 RESPONSE to Motion re 178 MOTION in Limine Department of Health Reports filed by All Plaintiffs. (Keller, E) (Entered: 11/23/2013)

11/23/2013 239 RESPONSE to Motion re 177 MOTION in Limine Court Orders and Transcripts filed by All Plaintiffs. (Keller, E) (Entered: 11/23/2013)

11/23/2013 240 RESPONSE to Motion re 184 MOTION in Limine Sworn Statements filed by All Plaintiffs. (Keller, E) (Entered: 11/23/2013)

11/23/2013 241 RESPONSE to Motion re 193 MOTION in Limine Exclude Expert Opinion filed by All Plaintiffs. (Keller, E) (Entered: 11/23/2013)

11/23/2013 242 RESPONSE to Motion re 174 MOTION in Limine TO EXCLUDE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE REPORT filed by All Plaintiffs. (Keller, E) (Entered: 11/23/2013)

11/25/2013 243 NOTICE of Subpoena by All Defendants William (Bill) Walsh (Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/25/2013)

11/25/2013 244 NOTICE of Subpoena by All Defendants Dr. Akhtar Hameed (Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/25/2013)

11/25/2013 245 NOTICE of Subpoena by All Defendants William (Bill) Walsh (Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/25/2013)

11/25/2013 246 NOTICE of Subpoena by All Defendants Dr. Akhtar Hameed (Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/25/2013)

11/25/2013 247 OBJECTIONS re 226 Counter Designation of Deposition Testimony, and Motion to Designate Additional Portions filed by All Defendants. (Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 11/25/2013)

11/25/2013 248 COUNTER DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITION TESTIMONY by All Defendants Jeffrey Eiser. (High, Patricia) (Entered: 11/25/2013)

11/26/2013 249 ORDER directing courtesy copies delivered NLT 2:00 p.m. 11/26/13. Signed by Honorable Robin J. Cauthron on 11/26/13. (lg) (Entered: 11/26/2013)

11/26/2013 250 FINAL PRETRIAL REPORT. (Keller, E) (Entered: 11/26/2013)

11/26/2013 251 MOTION to Strike 247 Objections by All Plaintiffs. (Keller, E) (Entered: 11/26/2013)

11/27/2013 252 ORDER denying 172 Motion in Limine; denying 174 Motion in Limine; denying 175 Motion in Limine; granting 176 Motion in Limine; granting 177 Motion in Limine; denying 178 Motion in Limine; granting 179 Motion in Limine; granting 180 Motion in Limine; granting in part and denying in part 181 Motion in Limine; granting 182 Motion in Limine; granting 183 Motion in Limine; granting 184 Motion in Limine; denying 185 Motion in Limine; granting in part and denying in part 186 Motion in Limine; denying 193 Motion in Limine; granting 194 Motion in Limine. Signed by Honorable Robin J. Cauthron on 11/27/13. (lg) (Entered: 11/27/2013)

11/27/2013 253 ORDER directing parties to produce Dr. Klanke's depo to the court for review NLT 9:00 a.m. Monday, December 2, 2013. Signed by Honorable Robin J. Cauthron on 11/27/13. (lg) (Entered: 11/27/2013)

11/27/2013 254 ORDER granting in part and denying in part 190 Motion in Limine; granting in part and denying in part 197 Amended Motion in Limine. Signed by Honorable Robin J. Cauthron on 11/27/13. (lg) (Entered: 11/27/2013)

11/29/2013 255 MOTION to Quash Pltf Subpoena to Jack Herron by Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners, John Whetsel(individually). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Plaintiff SDT to Herron)(High, Patricia) (Entered: 11/29/2013)

12/02/2013 256 ORDER approving 250 Final Pretrial Report. Signed by Honorable Robin J. Cauthron on 12/2/13. (lg) (Entered: 12/02/2013)

12/03/2013 257 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Honorable Robin J. Cauthron: Jury Trial begun on 12/3/2013. (lg) (Entered: 12/04/2013)

12/04/2013 258 NOTICE of Subpoena by All Plaintiffs CHARLES HARVEY (Keller, E) (Entered: 12/04/2013)

12/04/2013 259 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Honorable Robin J. Cauthron: Jury Trial held on 12/4/2013. (lg) (Entered: 12/05/2013)

12/05/2013 262 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Honorable Robin J. Cauthron: Jury Trial held on 12/5/2013. (lg) (Entered: 12/10/2013)

12/06/2013 260 ORDER rulings announced before trial 12/3/13; moot 255 MOTION to Quash Pltf Subpoena to Jack Herron filed by Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners, John Whetsel; granted in part and denied in part 251 MOTION to Strike; Valerie Winfrey (individually), Melanie Hufnagal (individaully) and April Layton (individually) terminated.. Signed by Honorable Robin J. Cauthron on 12/6/13. (lg) (Entered: 12/06/2013)

12/09/2013 261 NOTICE of Subpoena by All Defendants for Valerie Winfrey (Endres, Lisa) (Entered: 12/09/2013)

12/09/2013 263 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Honorable Robin J. Cauthron: Jury Trial held on 12/9/2013. (lg) (Entered: 12/10/2013)

12/10/2013 264 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Honorable Robin J. Cauthron: Jury Trial held on 12/10/2013. (lg) (Entered: 12/12/2013)

12/11/2013 265 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Honorable Robin J. Cauthron: Jury Trial held on 12/11/2013. (lg) (Entered: 12/12/2013)

Outcome: Plaintiffs' verdict for $175,000.00.

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