Aluya, Hammond, and Sutton vs. MTC
December 22, 2016. 9th Circuit reinstates District Court Dismissal of Valley Fever Claims Brought By Inmates Against the Private Contractor of a Federal Prison. The consolidated cases of Aluya, Hammond, and Sutton vs. MTC can be downloaded here.
Thursday, June 23, 2016. Article By Ian Wallach Discussing Inmate’s Rights and How To Frame A FTCA Complaint Published On Website For California Lawyer (A Division Of The Daily Journal).
The article -- Federal Tort Claims & The Issue Of Sovereign Immunity, discusses the 9th Circuit' recent May 20, 2016 Opinion in Edison v. United States, ___ F.3d ___ (9th Cir. 2016), 2016 WL 2946347 (9th Cir.), where the Court enumerated the limits on the application of the "independent contractor" exception in...
Edison v. USA Decision
Monday, May 23, 2016. Los Angeles Daily Journal covers Edison v. USA decision allowing claims by inmates against USA alleging valley fever infections resulting from incarceration at Taft correctional facility to proceed (click here for article)
Friday, May 20, 2016. 9TH CIRCUIT DECISION RELATED TO INMATES’ RIGHT TO SUE USA FOR CLAIMS ARISING FROM VALLEY FEVER INFECTIONS AT TAFT COVERED BY ASSOCIATED PRESS AND OTHER AGENCIES
Articles included:
SF Gate, May 20, 2016, "Appeals court reinstates Valley Fever suits against US" (Ian Wallach quoted in article) Courthouse News Service, May 23, 2016, "U.S.A. Is Liable for Valley Fever in Prison" (Ian Wallach quoted in article)Monday, May 15, 2016. “NOT GUILTY” on four counts, hang on remaining. Alhambra Courthouse.
The People alleged that the client, who was married to a government official, engaged in acts of domestic violence, child endangerment, and destruction of property. Following a six-day trial, the jury returned verdicts of "Not Guilty" on all counts but for one vandalism count -- where the jury was deadlocked.
Federal Court Grants Summary Judgment To Plaintiffs in Dontre Hamilton Red Arrow Park Shooting Case
April 12, 2016. Federal Court Grants Summary Judgment To Plaintiffs in Dontre Hamilton Red Arrow Park Shooting Case (and denied all of the Defendants' motions to dismiss the case). The Associated Press covered the story that can be read here. The decision can be read here.
Wednesday, November 11, 2015. KPCC Southern California Public Radio Covers Ian Wallach’s case of officers shooting an unarmed mentally ill man.
The article, captioned "Officer Involved: A Cry For Help" details several instances of officer shootings of the mentally ill and the need for change, and can be read here: http://projects.scpr.org/officer-involved/stories/a-call-for-help/
Tuesday, November 10, 2015. Prosecution Dismisses Drug-Sales Case Mid Trial. Compton Courthouse.
The client had 16 years of exposure at 80%, and the offer prior to trial was 2 years at 50%. Four days into the trial, the last witness was a LAPD Police Officer who acknowledged making several false representations in the arrest report and the search warrant affidavit. The Prosecution admirably chose...
Monday, August 10, 2015. Client with 12 years exposure gets 45 days CalTrans. Torrance Courthouse.
The client was offered five years of state prison. On the day of trial, with all witnesses subpoenaed and issues identified, the prosecution agreed to a disposition allowing for 45 days of CalTrans. The client is eligible for a misdemeanor and expungement upon completion of probation.
Friday, May 8, 2015. Not Guilty.
Metro Courthouse. Department 75. Mr. Wallach's client acquitted after an eleven day trial. The client was facing allegations of DUI and a refusal. The verdict came back in 30 minutes, finding the client "Not Guilty."
