Morel v. Department of Justice et al
Plaintiff: Lenin Morel
Defendant: Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, United States Penitentiary Big Sandy, Lieutenant K. Pearce, J. Adams, N. Tussey and Tracy Goble
Case Number: 7:2022cv00015
Filed: March 9, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
Presiding Judge: Danny C Reeves
Referring Judge: P SO
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Federal Question: Bivens Act
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
May 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 16 PROCESS RECEIPT AND RETURN by US Marshal as to US Attorney, served on 3/30/2022 via USPS certified mail. (TDA)
May 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 15 PROCESS RECEIPT AND RETURN by US Marshal as to US Attorney General, served on 4/1/2022 via USPS certified mail. (TDA)
March 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 14 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Lenin Morel via Personal Service by USM to N. Tussey served on 3/30/2022. (RCB)
March 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 13 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Lenin Morel via Personal Service by USM to K. Pearce served on 3/30/2022. (RCB)
March 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 12 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Lenin Morel via Personal Service by USM to Tracy Goble served on 3/30/2022. (RCB)
March 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 11 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Lenin Morel via Personal Service by USM to J. Adams served on 3/30/2022. (RCB)
March 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 9 SUMMONS ISSUED as to J. Adams, Tracy Goble, K. Pearce, N. Tussey. Summons issued and delivered to U.S. Marshal with a completed USM-285 form and service packet for each defendant, as well as USA & USAG, to be served. (TDA) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/25/2022: #1 USM Time Stamp) (TDA).
March 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 8 MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER: 1. To extent Morel's Complaint requests appointment of counsel #1 , that request is DENIED. 2. Morel's claims against Dfts Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, and USP-Big Sandy are DISMISSED with prejudice and Dfts are DISMISSED as parties. 3. Clerk directed to prepare five (5) "Service Packets" for service upon USA, Dfts Correctional Officer N. Tussey, Nurse Tracy Goble, Lieutenant K. Pearce, and Correctional Officer J. Adams. Each Service Packet include: a. completed summons form; b. Complaint (R. #1 ); c. Order; and d. completed USM Form 285. 4. Clerk deliver Service Packets to USMS in Lexington, KY and note date of delivery on docket. 5. USMS serve USA by sending Service Packet by certified or registered mail to Civil Process Clerk at US Attorney for EDKY, and US Attorney General in Washington, D.C. 6. USMS shall personally serve Dfts Correctional Officer N. Tussey, Nurse Tracy Goble, Lieutenant K. Pearce, and Correctional Officer J. Adams at USP-Big Sandy through arrangement with Federal BOP. 7. Morel must immediately advise Clerk's Office of any change in his current mailing address. Failure may result in dismissal of case. 8. If Morel wishes to seek relief from Court, he must do so by filing a formal motion sent to Clerk's Office. Every motion Morel files must include a written certification that he mailed copy to dfts or their counsel and state date of mailing. Letters sent to judge's chambers or motions lacking certificate of service will be disregarded. Signed by Judge Danny C. Reeves on 3/24/2022. (TDA) cc: Lenin Morel by US Mail; USA & USAG via US Marshal
March 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 7 CIVIL FILING FEE received - $ 402, receipt number 7006773. (RCB)
March 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Clerk's Note re #1 Complaint, attachment #3 Letter: Clerk received payment of $6 for copies. Copies of requested exhibits were processed and mailed to Lenin Morel via U.S. mail. (RCB)
March 21, 2022 Opinion or Order ***FILE SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of PSO for review: #7 Filing Fee Received (RCB)
March 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER: Morel's Motion to Appoint Counsel (Record No. #5 ) is DENIED. Signed by Judge Danny C. Reeves on 3/14/2022. (TDA) cc: Lenin Morel by US Mail
March 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 5 MOTION to Appoint Counsel, filed by Lenin Morel pro se. Motions referred to PSO. (Attachments: #1 Letter from AppalRed Legal Aid, #2 Envelope Postmarked 3/7/2022) (TDA)
March 14, 2022 Opinion or Order ***MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of PSO for review: re #5 MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Lenin Morel. (TDA)
March 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER: 1. Clerk mark assigned forms w/ case number and send to plaintiff. 2. filing fee required or file both documents with Court. 3. Morel must take steps w/in 30 days or will be dismissed. Signed by Judge Danny C. Reeves on 3/10/2022. (Attachments: #1 AO 240, #2 EDKY Form 523) (TDA) cc: Lenin Morel w/ forms by US Mail
March 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 3 IMPORTANT NOTICE to Pro Se Filer: Information relating to pro se filings and F.R.Civ.P. 5.2 requiring personal identifiers be partially redacted from documents filed with the court. #Click here for more information on the rules. It is the sole responsibility of counsel and the parties to comply with the rules requiring redaction of personal data identifiers.cc: pro se filer via U.S. Mail (Attachments: #1 Sample Caption)(RCB)
March 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT filed by Lenin Morel, pro se. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit - Administrative Remedy, #2 Exhibit - Medical Records, #3 Cover Letter re Filing Fee & Copy Request, #4 Envelope pm 3/7/2022)(RCB) (Plaintiff advised he will be sending filing fee & copy fees.)
March 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Conflict Check run. (RCB)
March 9, 2022 Opinion or Order ***FILE SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of PSO for review: #1 Complaint (Referred). Plaintiff advised check for filing fee ($402) will be sent. (RCB)
March 9, 2022 Opinion or Order CLERK'S VIRTUAL NOTICE TO Lenin Morel re #1 Complaint (Copy Request): The copies requested require a fee of 50 cents per page to be paid in advance. The copies requested will be forwarded once payment is received. Please make your check or money order payable to Clerk, United States District Court. cc: Lenin Morel by US Mail. (RCB)

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