Donnie Lee Standley v. CoreCivic, et al.

Summary

The United States District Court for the District of Montana denies Donnie Lee Standley’s motions for a preliminary injunction and appointment of counsel, while granting his motion for an extension of time. The court concludes that Standley has not shown a likelihood of success on his deliberate-indifference and retaliation claims or a likelihood of irreparable harm. The court extends his deadline to respond to discovery requests until April 10, 2026 and directs defendants to provide requested policies in paper form.

Holdings

1. Standley was not entitled to a preliminary injunction because he failed to make the required evidentiary showing, including a likelihood of success on the merits and a likelihood of irreparable harm.
2. Standley failed to show a likelihood of success on his Eighth Amendment medical-care claim.
3. The court denied Standley's renewed motion for appointment of counsel, subject to renewal.
4. The court granted Standley additional time to respond to defendants' discovery requests and directed defendants to provide paper copies of policies they had represented were available electronically.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Standley was entitled to a preliminary injunction concerning alleged inadequate medical care and retaliation.
2. Whether Standley had shown a likelihood of success on his Eighth Amendment deliberate-indifference claim.
3. Whether Standley had shown a likelihood of irreparable harm sufficient to support preliminary relief.
4. Whether the court should appoint counsel for Standley under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(1).
5. Whether Standley should receive additional time to respond to defendants' discovery requests and receive paper copies of requested policies.

Disposition

other