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Morris v Ball - Summary Judgment Denied for Non-Compliance With Local Rules

The court denied both Defendants' and Plaintiff Deontay Morris's cross-motions for summary judgment without prejudice for failure to comply with Civil L.R. 56(b)(1)(C), which requires a statement of proposed material facts with each summary judgment motion. Neither party submitted the required statement of proposed material facts. Both sides may refile motions for summary judgment that comply with the District's Local Rules within seven days of April 15, 2026. Plaintiff's motion for leave to file a sur-reply was denied as moot.

Kohls v. Haugen - Prisoner Fails Exhaustion, Case Dismissed

Prisoner Joseph Lester Kohls' civil rights lawsuit was dismissed by the Eastern District of Wisconsin on April 15, 2026 after the court granted summary judgment for defendants CO Georgiana Haugen, Sgt. Michael Degner, Sgt. Andrew Ehrendreich, and HSU Nurses/Staff at Dodge Correctional Institution. The court found that Kohls failed to exhaust administrative remedies under the Prison Litigation Reform Act before filing his 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Eighth Amendment deliberate indifference claims regarding medical care for breathing issues occurring May 12–14, 2025. Although Kohls claimed he was hospitalized May 15–30, 2025, the court noted he never attempted to file a grievance upon his return and failed to request late filing with explicit reasons as required by Wis. Admin. Code § DOC 310.07(2). The court also denied Kohls' motion to appoint counsel.