Jamell Jackson v. Mrs. DePlatchett

Summary

The United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania denied Jamell Jackson’s motion for preliminary injunctive relief as moot. The court held that Jackson’s release from Pennsylvania Department of Corrections custody prevented the defendant from effectuating equitable relief, and that the Pennsylvania Board of Parole could not be enjoined because it was not a party to the action.

Holdings

1. Jackson's request for injunctive relief against DePlatchett was moot because Jackson was no longer incarcerated and DePlatchett no longer exercised control over him or his conditions of confinement.
2. The motion could not result in injunctive relief against the Pennsylvania Parole Board because the Board was not a party to the lawsuit.
3. Jackson failed to demonstrate any entitlement to preliminary injunctive relief.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Jackson's request for injunctive relief against a prison official was rendered moot by his release from incarceration.
2. Whether the court could grant injunctive relief directed to the Pennsylvania Parole Board when the Board was not a party to the action.
3. Whether Jackson demonstrated entitlement to preliminary injunctive relief.

Disposition

denied