Balcom v. Valenza et al (INMATE 2)
Plaintiff: Ronald Devone Balcom
Defendant: Jason Smoak, James Brazier, Karla Jones, Dr. Lyrene, Donald Valenza and Jefferson S. Dunn
Case Number: 1:2019cv00081
Filed: January 28, 2019
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
Presiding Judge: W Harold Albritton
Referring Judge: Charles S Coody
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus (Prison Condition)
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 28, 2019 Filing 15 Corporate/Conflict Disclosure Statement by Jason Smoak. (Hill, Charles)
March 28, 2019 Filing 14 Corporate/Conflict Disclosure Statement by James Brazier. (Hill, Charles)
March 28, 2019 Filing 13 Corporate/Conflict Disclosure Statement by Donald Valenza. (Hill, Charles)
March 28, 2019 Filing 12 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Special Report & Answer by James Brazier, Jason Smoak, Donald Valenza. (Hill, Charles)
March 15, 2019 Filing 11 OPINION AND ORDER: it is hereby ORDERED as follows: 1) Plf's #10 Objection is OVERRULED; 2) The #7 Recommendation of the Magistrate Judge is ADOPTED; 3) Plf's 1983 claims against Dft Jefferson Dunn are DISMISSED prior to service of process under 28 USC 1915(e)(2)(B)(ii); 4) Dft Jefferson Dunn is TERMINATED as a party to this complaint; DIRECTING the Clerk to enter this document on the civil docket as a final judgment as to Dft Jefferson Dunn pursuant to Rule 58 FRCP; This case is not closed and is referred to the U.S. Magistrate Judge for further proceedings. (alm, ) (Attachments: #1 Civil Appeals Checklist)(alm, ) (Main Document 11 replaced on 3/15/2019 to replace the PDF with a corrected PDF to reflect that the #7 Recommendation is adopted) (alm, ). Modified on 3/15/2019 (alm, ).
February 26, 2019 Filing 10 OBJECTION to #7 Report and Recommendations by Ronald Devone Balcom. (kh, )
February 20, 2019 Filing 9 Return Receipt Card showing service of #5 Amended Complaint and #6 order signed by K. Lapham for Jason Smoak served on 2/19/2019, answer due 3/28/2019; Donald Valenza served on 2/19/2019, answer due 3/28/2019. (kh, )
February 20, 2019 Filing 8 Return Receipt Card showing service of #5 Amended Complaint and #6 order signed by K. Lapham for James Brazier served on 2/19/2019, answer due 3/28/2019. (kh, )
February 14, 2019 Filing 7 RECOMMENDATION OF THE MAGISTRATE JUDGE that: 1. Plaintiff's 1983 amended complaint against Defendant Dunn be DISMISSED with prejudice under 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2)(B)(ii); 2. This case be referred to the undersigned for further proceedings. Objections to R&R due by 2/28/2019. Signed by Honorable Judge Charles S. Coody on 2/14/2019. (kh, )
February 14, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER TO FILE SPECIAL REPORT AND ANSWER On or before March 28, 2019; copies mailed to plaintiff; mailed by CMRRR with a copy of the amended complaint (Doc. #5 ) and any attachments to this pleading to Defendants Valenza, Smoak, and Brazier. Signed by Honorable Judge Charles S. Coody on 2/14/2019. (kh, )
February 8, 2019 Filing 5 AMENDED Inmate 1983 COMPLAINT against James Brazier, Jefferson S. Dunn, Jason Smoak, Donald Valenza, filed by Ronald Devone Balcom.(kh, )
February 1, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDERED that on or before February 15, 2019, Plaintiff shall file an amended complaint, as further set out in order. In light of the foregoing, Plaintiff will be required to file an amended complaint which specifies the claim(s) and the defendant(s) against whom he wishes to proceed in this action. Plaintiff's original complaint shall be superseded by the amended complaint. This means Plaintiff shall no longer rely on the original complaint.To aid Plaintiff in filing a response to this order, the Clerk is DIRECTED to provide him with a copy of the form used by prisoners to file 1983 complaints, and Plaintiff shall use this form in filing his amended complaint. The court will consider only those claims set forth in the amended complaint. Signed by Honorable Judge Charles S. Coody on 2/1/2019. (furn: form)(kh, )
February 1, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER granting #2 Affidavit for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis except to the extent payment is required under this order; Directing Monthly Payments be made from Inmate's Prison Account until fee is paid in full; Copies mailed to plaintiff and account clerk @ Houston County Jail. Signed by Honorable Judge Charles S. Coody on 2/1/2019. (furn: account clerk, cashier)(kh, )
January 28, 2019 Filing 2 Application to Proceed Without Prepayment of Fees and Affidavit by Ronald Devone Balcom. (alm, )
January 28, 2019 Filing 1 Inmate 1983 COMPLAINT against James Brazier, Jefferson S. Dunn, Karla Jones, Dr. Lyrene, Jason Smoak, Donald Valenza, filed by Ronald Devone Balcom.(alm, )
January 28, 2019 DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Ronald Devone Balcom. (No pdf attached to this entry - See doc #1 for pdf) (alm, )

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Defendant: Jason Smoak
Represented By: Charles Richard Hill, Jr.
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Defendant: James Brazier
Represented By: Charles Richard Hill, Jr.
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Defendant: Karla Jones
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Defendant: Dr. Lyrene
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Defendant: Donald Valenza
Represented By: Charles Richard Hill, Jr.
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Defendant: Jefferson S. Dunn
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Plaintiff: Ronald Devone Balcom
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