Chestnutt v. Escapa et al
Plaintiff: William L. Chestnutt
Defendant: Ramon Escapa, Marita Griffith and Sonya Mallory
Case Number: 3:2014cv03352
Filed: November 14, 2014
Court: US District Court for the Central District of Illinois
Office: Springfield Office
County: Schuyler
Presiding Judge: Sue E. Myerscough
Presiding Judge: Tom Schanzle-Haskins
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983
Jury Demanded By: None

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October 7, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 30 OPINION entered by Judge Sue E. Myerscough on 10/07/2015. SEE WRITTEN OPINION. Defendant Marvin Reed's Motion to Dismiss (d/e 26 ) is GRANTED. The claim against Defendant Reed is DISMISSED for failure to state a claim. Plaintiff may file a second amended complaint against Defendant Reed (or the appropriate defendant, depending on the claim) on or before October 21, 2015. If Plaintiff fails to do so, the Court will dismiss this case with prejudice.(DM, ilcd)
August 19, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 25 OPINION entered by Judge Sue E. Myerscough on 08/19/2015. SEE WRITTEN OPINION. Defendants' Motion to Dismiss (d/e 20 ) is GRANTED. The claim against Defendant Escapa is DISMISSED because he is entitled to prosecutorial immunity on the cla im Plaintiff brought against him. The claims against Defendants Griffith and Mallory are DISMISSED for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction. In the alternative, Plaintiff has failed to allege a § 1983 substantive due process claim against De fendants Griffith and Mallory. The case remains pending against Defendant Reed subject to Plaintiff showing good cause for the failure to serve Defendant Reed. In addition, the Court grants Plaintiff until September 4, 2015 to file a second amended complaint should Plaintiff choose to do so. (DM, ilcd)
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Plaintiff: William L. Chestnutt
Represented By: Carrie L Magerl(Designation Pro Bono)
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Defendant: Ramon Escapa
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Defendant: Marita Griffith
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