Turner v. Sullivan

MEMORANDUM

TAURO, Chief Judge.

Plaintiff Dennis Turner brings suit against various Defendants alleging inadequate medical treatment, deprivation of access to the courts, and use of excessive force. Presently before the court is Defendants’ Motion for Referral to State Court for the Convening of a Medical Malpractice Tribunal.

Turner asserts, inter alia, claims against Defendants for relief under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, Count I, and a claim for medical malpractice, Count VI. Because Count I of Turner’s complaint alleges violations of section 1983, this court has federal question jurisdiction over this…