Scheuerman v. Maynard et al, No. 8:2011cv00899 - Document 9 (D. Md. 2011)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Chief Judge Deborah K. Chasanow on 7/13/11. (apl, Deputy Clerk)(c/m 7/13/11)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND DANIEL SCHEUERMAN Plaintiff * * v. Civil Action No. DKC-11-899 * GARY MAYNARD et al. Defendants * *** MEMORANDUM OPINION Pending is Defendants Response to Show Cause which has been construed as a Motion for Summary Judgment. ECF No. 5. Plaintiff has filed a Reply. ECF No. 8. No hearing is necessary to resolve this matter. Also pending is Plaintiff s Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis. ECF No. 2. Because he appears to be indigent, his motion shall be granted. Plaintiff filed this action seeking injunctive relief because Defendants were planning to transfer him to a prison in another state. ECF No. 1. Plaintiff alleged that a transfer out of state would interrupt his ongoing medical treatment for Hepatitis C. Plaintiff is currently assigned to protective custody where he has remained for two years. ECF No. 5 at Ex. A. Defendants assert that Plaintiff was evaluated and approved for Interstate Corrections Compact (ICC) transfer. Id. Plaintiff filed an action in state court to prevent his transfer and correctional officials abandoned plans to transfer him. At present there is no plan to transfer Plaintiff and his evaluation and care for hepatitis C is ongoing. Id. Plaintff concedes that his claim is moot and requests this action to be dismissed as moot. ECF No. 8. Accordingly, by separate Order which follows, the Complaint shall be dismissed as moot. Date: July 13, 2011 /s/ DEBORAH K. CHASANOW United States District Judge

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