Joshua Mason v. Kenneth Lalas, et al.

I. BACKGROUND

This case continues under the operative third amended complaint. (Dkt. No. 26.) The Court found that Plaintiff stated cognizable claims related to his January 6, 2022, knee surgery. (Dkt. No. 27 at 2.) Plaintiff alleged that after his surgery he was not provided with a lower bunk, a lower tier with no stairs, or proper wound care which led to bleeding and an infection. (Id. at 2-3.) He also alleged that he was transported to the surgery in a van without proper accommodations for his knee. (Id. at 3.) In his first motion for a preliminary injunction, Plaintiff alleged that his medical appointments were being postponed, he was being held in an unsanitary cell without access to drinking water, his pain medication was discontinued, and Defendants continued to ignore his requests for medical attention, including complaints of chest pain, difficulty breathing, and psoriasis. (Dkt. No. 41 at 1-11.) Plaintiff did not identify any individual Defendants or dates for these alleged violations, but he attached several exhibits that contained allegations that occurred in December 2024 and January 2025. (Id. at 3-11.) Defendants’ response to the first motion included…