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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND DWAYNE DOUCETT, Plaintiff vs. WARDEN, MCAC, et al., Defendants : : : : : o0o MEMORANDUM In August 2000 the Division of Correction, ("DOC"), adopted a policy allowing prisoners to be fed a special management meal1 as a type of behavior modification. The meal is provided three times per day in place of regular meals. Drinks are not provided although water is available in the prisoners' cells. Division of Correction Directive ("DCD") 110-18. Dwayne Doucett is a prisoner housed at the Maryland Correctional Adjustment Center, ("MCAC"). On August 29, 2000 he was accused of assaulting a correctional officer. In addition to charging him with violating prison disciplinary rules, correctional staff directed he be placed on the special management meal program from August 29 through September 12, 2000. (Paper No. 9, Ex. 3). A disciplinary hearing was held on September 7, 2000, and Mr. Doucett pled guilty to interfering with or resisting the performance of duties. He was sanctioned with 100 days segregation. Civil Action No. CCB-00-3684

The meal is commonly referred to as "food loaf." It consists of whole wheat bread, imitation cheese, carrots, spinach, raisins, Great Northern Beans, vegetable oil, tomato paste, powdered milk, and potato flakes. These ingredients are kneaded into loaves and baked. DCD 110-18, Appendix 2.

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(Id., Ex. 4.2, 4.5). Mr. Doucett filed this action on December 19, 2000 asserting he was denied due process and subjected to cruel and unusual punishment when he was placed on the special management meal program. Named as defendants are the Warden of MCAC and Major Wainwright. Mr. Doucett is seeking damages of $1,500.00. (Paper No. 1). Currently pending is a Motion to Dismiss or in the alternative Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Defendants. (Paper No. 9). Mr. Doucett opposes the motion. (Paper No. 12). "[I]nmates must be provided nutritionally adequate food, prepared and served under conditions which do not present an immediate danger to the health and well being of the inmates who consume it." Shrader v. White, 761 F.2d 975, 986 (4th Cir. 1985) (citations omitted). Food loaf is designed to provide approximately 940 calories per serving or 2,820 calories per day. Staff is required to consult with medical staff within two working days of an inmate's placement on the special management meal program to ensure there are no medical reasons why it should not be used. DCD 110-18,

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