DEMOUCHETTE v. SHERIFF OF COOK COUNTY

Case No. 09 C 6016.

Joseph Demouchette, et al., Plaintiffs, v. Sheriff of Cook County Thomas Dart, et al., Defendants.

United States District Court, N.D. Illinois, Eastern Division.

February 17, 2015.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Erika Frank, Plaintiff, represented by Dana L. Kurtz , Kurtz Law Offices, Ltd. & Heidi Karr Sleper , Kurtz Law Offices, Ltd..

Jordan Frank, Plaintiff, represented by Dana L. Kurtz , Kurtz Law Offices, Ltd. & Heidi Karr Sleper , Kurtz Law Offices, Ltd..

Joseph Nutter-Demouchette, by their Next Friend Arnella Demouchette, Plaintiff, represented by Dana L. Kurtz , Kurtz Law Offices, Ltd. & Heidi Karr Sleper , Kurtz Law Offices, Ltd..

Arnella Demouchette, as Mother, Next Friend and Special Administrator of Joseph Demouchette, deceased, Plaintiff, represented by Heidi Karr Sleper , Kurtz Law Offices, Ltd..

Joseph Demouchette, Jr, Plaintiff, represented by Dana L. Kurtz , Kurtz Law Offices, Ltd. & Heidi Karr Sleper , Kurtz Law Offices, Ltd..

Sheriff of Cook County Thomas Dart, in his official capacity, Defendant, represented by Michael L. Gallagher , Cook County States Attorney's Office Daley Ctr. & Julia Suzanne Bruce , Cook County State's Attorney's Office.

Cook County, a unit of local government, Defendant, represented by Michael L. Gallagher , Cook County States Attorney's Office Daley Ctr., Julia Suzanne Bruce , Cook County State's Attorney's Office & Thomas E. Cargie , Cook County States Attorney's Office Daley Ctr..

Richard Mason, Correctional Officer, #3474 in his individual capacity, Defendant, represented by Michael L. Gallagher , Cook County States Attorney's Office Daley Ctr..

Sean Robinson, Correctional Officer, #5505 in his individual capacity, Defendant, represented by Michael L. Gallagher , Cook County States Attorney's Office Daley Ctr..

Anthony Martello, #8900, in his individual capacity, Defendant, represented by Michael L. Gallagher , Cook County States Attorney's Office Daley Ctr..

Jamie Hernandez, Lieutenant, in his individual capacity, Defendant, represented by Michael L. Gallagher , Cook County States Attorney's Office Daley Ctr..

Sargeant Turner, in her individual capacity, Defendant, represented by Michael L. Gallagher , Cook County States Attorney's Office Daley Ctr..

Chief Martinez, Defendant, represented by Michael L. Gallagher , Cook County States Attorney's Office Daley Ctr..

Chief Salazar, in his individual capacity, Defendant, represented by Michael L. Gallagher , Cook County States Attorney's Office Daley Ctr..

Sargeant Hayes, in her individual capacity, Defendant, represented by Michael L. Gallagher , Cook County States Attorney's Office Daley Ctr..

Director Romero, in his individual capacity, Defendant, represented by Michael L. Gallagher , Cook County States Attorney's Office Daley Ctr..

Superintendent Janus, in his individual capacity, Defendant, represented by Michael L. Gallagher , Cook County States Attorney's Office Daley Ctr..


MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

JOHN ROBERT BLAKEY, District Judge.

This case arises from the death of Joseph Demouchette, a pre-trial detainee who committed suicide at Cook County Jail. Plaintiffs (the decedent's children and wife) have brought federal and state law claims against Cook County and certain prison officials (Sheriff Thomas Dart, Lieutenant Jaime Hernandez, Superintendent Stanley Janus, Officer Richard Mason and Sergeant...

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