Shepard v. Rhode Island Department of Corrections et al

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF RHODE ISLAND
JOSEPH W. SHEPARD,
Plaintiff,
v.
RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF
CORRECTIONS; GLENN TUCKER,
in his official and individual capacity;
UNNAMED MEDICAL STAFF;
KIMBERLY KANE,
in her official and
individual capacity; and CAROLYN
TARABORELLI-BAXTER,
in her
official and individual capacity,
Defendants.
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No. 25-cv-361-JJM-PAS
ORDER
Joseph W. Shepard is incarcerated with the Rhode Island Department of
Corrections (“RIDOC”). 	He has sued various RIDOC staff claiming Eight and
Fourteenth Amendment violations by “prolonged and deliberate medical neglect.”
The Court recently denied his Emergency Motion for Injunctive Relief. ECF No. 21.
There are two pending motions—Plaintiff’s Motion to Supplement the Record (ECF
No. 22) and Plaintiff’s Motion for a Preliminary Injunction. (ECF No. 23).
The Court GRANTS Plaintiff’s Motion to Supplement the Record (ECF No. 22)
as unopposed.
The Court DENIES Plaintiff’s Motion for a Preliminary Injunction (ECF
No. 23). 	While the Court agrees with Plaintiff that any retaliation for filing
grievances, or denial of access to the courts is potentially prohibited conduct, there is
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no evidence before the Court that any of the Defendants are engaging in such
inappropriate activities.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/John J. McConnell, Jr.
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JOHN J. MCCONNELL, JR.
Chief Judge
United States District Court
March 2, 2026
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