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Lewis County, Kentucky v. Helphenstine

Pending petition
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
23-259 6th Cir. TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

Issue: Whether a pretrial detainee alleging deliberate indifference must prove the defendant actually knew of a significant risk of harm, or instead must prove only that the defendant objectively should have known of such a risk.

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DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Jul 05 2023Application (23A13) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from July 17, 2023 to September 15, 2023, submitted to Justice Kavanaugh.
Jul 07 2023Application (23A13) granted by Justice Kavanaugh extending the time to file until September 15, 2023.
Sep 14 2023Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due October 18, 2023)
Oct 11 2023Brief amici curiae of Virginia Sheriffs' Association, et al. filed.
Oct 17 2023Brief amici curiae of National Troopers Coalition, et. al. filed.
Oct 18 2023Waiver of right of respondent Helphenstine to respond filed.
Oct 18 2023Brief amicus curiae of Shelby County Sheriff's Office filed.
Oct 24 2023DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 11/9/2023.
Oct 30 2023Response Requested. (Due November 29, 2023)
Nov 03 2023Motion to extend the time to file a response from November 29, 2023 to December 29, 2023, submitted to The Clerk.
Nov 06 2023Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including December 29, 2023.