Department of Corrections lawsuits/settlements (Department of Corrections)

Beryl Lipton filed this request with the Department of Corrections of Missouri.
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From: Beryl Lipton

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Missouri Sunshine Law and the Missouri Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

Copies of all reports, lists, or databases detailing the lawsuits, grievances, or other mediated conflicts in which this agency was listed as a party. This should include all such lawsuits and otherwise in which this agency was listed either as a plaintiff or a defendant in all instances through the end of 2015. This should also include all such lawsuits, settlements, and otherwise in which was named a party any representative of this agency, any individual acting in some capacity on behalf of this agency, or any company, corporation, or contractor providing services on behalf of this agency. Please include all available segregable data, including but not limited to the parties involved, the nature of the complaint, the date on which proceedings began, the date on which the resolution was reached, the nature of the resolution, the amount used to settle the conflict, any records related to associated legal fees incurred as part of the conflict, etc. This should include requests for funds used to cover settlement agreements, court costs, or other expenses related to lawsuits.

Further clarification can be provided upon request.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 3 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Beryl Lipton

From: Briesacher, Matt

Please see the attached correspondence.

April Gibson
Office Manager
Office of the General Counsel
573-522-1634
Fax: 573-522-1635
April.gibson@doc.mo.gov

From: Department of Corrections

An interim response, stating the request is being processed.

From: Briesacher, Matt

Beryl:

This request was reassigned, let me find out who has it and I will have them contact you.

matt

Matthew Briesacher
Deputy General Counsel

Missouri Department of Corrections
Office of the General Counsel
2729 Plaza Drive
PO Box 236
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573) 522-1634 phone
(573) 522-1635 fax

CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT
This message from Matthew Briesacher contains information that is privileged and confidential and is solely for the use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, be aware that any review, disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received it in error, please delete it immediately and please notify us at (573) 522-1634. Thank you.

From: Boresi, Jay

Mr. Lipton:

I'm writing in response to your sunshine request for records sent on January 1, 2016 titled "Missouri Sunshine Request :Department of Corrections lawsuits/settlements (Department of Corrections)." Please find attached lists of all law suits that were pending as of January 1, 2016. Due to the press of business the Department is still processing the rest of your request. I hope to give you more information on the rest of your request by the end of next week.

Thank you,
Jay Boresi
Legal Counsel
Missouri Department of Corrections
573-522-1634
jay.boresi@doc.mo.gov

CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: This message from Jay Boresi contains information that is privileged and confidential and is solely for the use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, be aware that any review, disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received it in error, please delete it immediately and please notify us at (573) 526-1634. Thank you.

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