West v. Gramley

Richard West appeals from the circuit court of Livingston County’s dismissal of his amended complaint for mandamus. He contends dismissal of his petition was erroneous. We agree and reverse.

West, a prisoner incarcerated in the Pontiac Correctional Center, has several grievances. He claims those grievances have not been addressed due to the failure of the defendants to comply with the grievance procedure of the Department of Corrections (Department). He seeks to compel defendants to perform their duties with respect to his grievances.

The Department is responsible for investigating the…