Dist. Ct. did not err in dismissing for want of prosecution plaintiffs-prisoners’ section 1983 action alleging that defendants-prison officials improperly prolonged their incarcerations. Record showed as to one plaintiff that said plaintiff failed to: (1) keep in contact with recruited counsel; (2) attend series of scheduled hearings; and (3) file any pleading to counter Magistrate Judge’s recommendation to dismiss case for want of prosecution. As to other plaintiff, record showed that said plaintiff failed to: (1) attend witness deposition; (2) respond to opposing counsel’s communications regarding pretrial memorandum; (3) comply with court orders requiring him to submit witness list, exhibit list or objections to defendants’ pretrial submissions; and (4) obey Dist. Ct. order to remain during final pretrial conference. Dismissals were proper, where both plaintiffs caused repeated and substantial noncompliance with deadlines.
Federal 7th Circuit Court
Civil Court
Prisoners