Nelson v. D.E.A. et al
Plaintiff: Michael Troy Nelson
Defendant: D.E.A. and Forfeiture Counsel
Case Number: 4:2014cv03149
Filed: July 24, 2014
Court: US District Court for the District of Nebraska
Office: 4 Lincoln Office
Presiding Judge: Richard G. Kopf
Presiding Judge: Cheryl R. Zwart
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1331 Fed. Question
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff

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February 27, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 59 ORDER - that this matter is dismissed with prejudice for want of prosecution and for failing to timely comply with the court's orders. The court will enter judgment by a separate document. Ordered by Senior Judge Richard G. Kopf. (Copy mailed to pro se party) (KLF)
January 20, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 58 ORDER - that Plaintiff Nelson is given until February 21, 2017 to show cause why the court should not dismiss Plaintiff Nelson's claims for want of prosecution. The failure to timely comply with this order may result in dismissal of the claims filed by Plaintiff without further notice. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cheryl R. Zwart. (Copy mailed to pro se party) (KLF)
January 6, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 57 ORDER - IT IS ORDERED that By January 16, 2017 Plaintiff must submit to the court in writing: a) A confirmation that he is unable to attend the February 7, 2017 conference. b) Five dates within the period of February 1 and March 15 on which he can be present to have his deposition taken and to attend a planning conference at the US Courthouse in Lincoln. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cheryl R. Zwart. (Copy mailed to pro se party)(TCL)
January 5, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 56 ORDER - Plaintiff and Defense counsel shall be present for a planning conference in the chambers of the undersigned magistrate judge, Room 566, United States Courthouse, 100 Centennial Mall North, Lincoln, NE 68508 at 2:00 p.m. on February 7, 2017. T he deposition of Plaintiff Michael Nelson will occur under court supervision in chambers beginning at 10:00 a.m. on February 7, 2017. Counsel shall provide the court reporter for this deposition. The trial and pretrial conference are continued pending further court order. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cheryl R. Zwart. (Copy mailed to pro se party) (KLF)
January 4, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 55 ORDER - IT IS ORDERED that my judicial assistant shall coordinate a conference call with the parties. Plaintiff Nelson shall call the undersigned's Judicial Assistant Kris Leininger at (402) 437-1640 no later than Tuesday, January 10, 2017, and provide her with his availability for a conference call on January 11-13, 2017, as well as the best telephone number to reach him. The Clerk of Court shall mail a copy of this order to the plaintiff. Ordered by Senior Judge Richard G. Kopf. (Copy mailed as directed)(TCL)
August 10, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 48 ORDER - that on or before August 30, 2016, Plaintiff shall either: (a) obtain the services of counsel and have that attorney file an appearance in this case; or (b) file a statement notifying the court of his intent to litigate this case without the assistance of counsel. The failure to do so may result in dismissal of Plaintiff's claims without further notice. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cheryl R. Zwart. (Copy mailed to pro se party) (KLF)
January 7, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ORDER - After conferring with the parties,On or before February 8, 2016, Plaintiff shall serve defendants Estwick, Jacobsen, and any John Doe defendants, in the absence of which Plaintiff's claims against these defendants will be dismissed for want of prosecution without further notice. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cheryl R. Zwart. (Copy mailed to pro se party)(JAB)
November 23, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORDER - The plaintiff is given 30 days, or until December 23, 2015, to serve his summons and amended complaint on the new named defendants, in the, absence of which the case against them may be dismissed pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(m) or for want of prosecution. ***Set/Reset All Deadlines: (Service of Summons due by 12/28/2015.) Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cheryl R. Zwart. (Copy mailed to pro se party)(JAB)
May 4, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER regarding 15 Motion to Amend. The plaintiff's motion to amend, (Filing No. 15), is granted. The plaintiff's amended complaint shall be filed on or before May 26, 2015. Plaintiff's failure to timely comply with this order may result in dismissal of the plaintiff's claims without further notice. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cheryl R. Zwart. (Copies mailed and e-mailed as directed)(SLP)
February 9, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER - 1) The plaintiff has timely and sufficiently responded to the court's order to show cause. This case is not subject to dismissal at this time under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(m) or for want of prosecution.2) The plaintiff& #039;s motion to amend, (Filing No. 7 ), is granted. Liberally construing the plaintiff's filings, the plaintiff's operative complaint alleges the claims described in his original complaint, (Filing No. 1 ), against the defendants named i n his motion to amend, (Filing No. 7 ).3) The clerk shall modify the docket sheet accordingly and shall issue and provide to the plaintiff summons for service on each of the defendants listed in Filing No. 7 . Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cheryl R. Zwart. (Copy mailed to pro se party)(JAB)
December 4, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER - To date, plaintiff has not filed any return of service indicating service on the defendant, and the defendant has not entered a voluntary appearance. The plaintiff is given 30 days, or until January 2, 2015, to serve his summons and complaint on the defendant, in the absence of which this case may be dismissed pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(m) or for want of prosecution. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cheryl R. Zwart. (Copy mailed to pro se party)(JAB)
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