Bumpers v. Ivey et al (INMATE 1)
Plaintiff: Alan D. Bumpers
Defendant: Jefferson Dunn, Kay Ivey, Warden Mitchell, Regina Bolar, Terry Rabon, Cheryl Price, Captain Smith, Cynthia Stewart and Grantt Culliver
Case Number: 2:2021cv00182
Filed: March 1, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
Office: Montgomery Office
Presiding Judge: W Harold Albritton
Referring Judge: Kelly F Pate
2 Judge: Myron H Thompson
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus (Prison Condition)
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 38 Return Receipt Card showing service of #10 Amended Inmate 1983 Complaint, #16 Order, & #33 Order, signed by Regina Bolar for Regina Bolar, served on 4/26/2021 (per USPS website), answer due 5/21/2021. (Attachments: #1 Return Receipt Card (SEALED))(amf, )
April 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 37 Return Receipt Card showing service of #33 Order, signed by Micky Hill for General Counsel for the Alabama Department of Corrections, served on 4/21/2021. (amf, )
April 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 36 Return Receipt Card showing service of #10 Amended Inmate 1983 Complaint, #16 Order, & #31 Order, signed by Micky Hill for General Counsel for the Alabama Department of Corrections, served on 4/20/2021. (amf, )
April 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 35 Return Receipt Card showing service of #10 Amended Inmate 1983 Complaint, #16 Order, & #31 Order, signed by Barbara Baldwin for Cynthia Stewart, served on 4/20/2021, answer due 5/21/2021. (amf, )
April 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 34 Return Receipt Card showing service of #10 Amended Inmate 1983 Complaint, #16 Order, & #31 Order, signed by Ralph Miller for Vencini Smith, served on 4/20/2021, answer due 5/21/2021. (amf, )
April 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ORDER TO FILE SPECIAL REPORT AND ANSWER by Regina Boler on or before 5/21/2021; copies mailed to plaintiff; mailed by CMRRR with #10 amended complaint & #16 order to Defendant Boler; further ORDERED: 1) By 4/26/2021, General Counsel for ADOC or counsel of record must contact Defendant Boler and advise her of any potential legal representation available to her based on her employment with ADOC at the time relevant to the Amended Complaint; 2) By 5/3/2021, General Counsel for ADOC or counsel of record must file a notice with the Court advising of any communication with Defendant Boler regarding the matter of legal representation; DIRECTING the Clerk to provide a copy of this Order by certified mail to General Counsel for ADOC. Signed by Honorable Judge Kelly F. Pate on 4/16/2021. (Mailed by CMRRR as directed)(amf, )
April 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 32 RESPONSE to #25 Order by General Counsel for the Alabama Department of Corrections. (amf, )
April 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORDER: DIRECTING the Clerk to serve Cynthia Stewart, Phillip Mitchell, and Vencini Smith with a copy of the #10 Amended Complaint and the #16 Order of Procedure by certified mail at the addresses provided in the response; ORDER TO FILE SPECIAL REPORT AND ANSWER by Defendants Stewart, Mitchell, & Quinn on or before 5/21/2021; further ORDERED that 1) By 4/26/2021, General Counsel for ADOC or counsel of record must contact Defendant Vencini Smith and advise him of any potential legal representation available to him based on his employment with ADOC at the time relevant to the Amended Complaint; 2) By 5/3/2021, General Counsel for ADOC or counsel of record must file a notice with the Court advising of any communication with Defendant Smith regarding the matter of legal representation; DIRECTING the Clerk to provide a copy of this Order by certified mail to General Counsel for ADOC. Signed by Honorable Judge Kelly F. Pate on 4/15/2021. (Copies mailed as directed) (amf, )
April 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 30 Case Reassigned to Honorable Judge Myron H. Thompson as Presiding Judge; Honorable Judge W. Harold Albritton, III no longer assigned to the case. (amf, )
April 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 29 Response to Order re #22 Order by General Counsel for the Alabama Department of Corrections. (McCollum, Carrie)
April 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ORDER it is ORDERED that the #27 motion for extension of time is GRANTED; It is further ORDERED that all Dfts are GRANTED an extension until 5/21/2021, to file their Special Report and Answer. Signed by Honorable Judge Kelly F. Pate on 4/14/2021. (bes, )
April 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 27 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Special Report & Answer by Grantt Culliver, Jefferson Dunn, Kay Ivey, Warden Mitchell, Cheryl Price, Terry Rabon, Cynthia Stewart. (Goldthwaite, Mary)
April 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 26 Corporate/Conflict Disclosure Statement by Grantt Culliver, Jefferson Dunn, Kay Ivey, Warden Mitchell, Cheryl Price, Terry Rabon, Cynthia Stewart. (Goldthwaite, Mary)
April 14, 2021 Opinion or Order AO FORM 85 mailed to counsel for Grantt Culliver, Jefferson Dunn, Kay Ivey, Warden Mitchell, Cheryl Price, Terry Rabon, Cynthia Stewart. (No PDF attached to this entry) (bes, )
April 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER granting #23 Motion to File Address Under Seal; DIRECTING the Clerk to place Regina Boler's address under seal upon filing. Signed by Honorable Judge Kelly F. Pate on 4/13/2021. (amf, )
April 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 24 Return Receipt Card showing service of #22 Order, signed by Micky Hill for ADOC General Counsel, served on 4/2/2021. (amf, )
April 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 23 MOTION to File Address Under Seal by General Counsel for the Alabama Department of Corrections. (McCollum, Carrie)
March 31, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER: it is ORDERED that by 4/15/2021, General Counsel for the ADOC must 1) provide the Court with the last known home or employment address the ADOC has on record for these individuals, identified by Plaintiff as correctional officials employed at Holman Correctional Facility during the time relevant to the Complaint, OR 2) advise the Court whether General Counsel or her designee will accept service and provide representation for these Defendants; DIRECTING the Clerk to provide a copy of this Order by certified mail to General Counsel for the ADOC. Signed by Honorable Judge Kelly F. Pate on 3/31/2021. (Copy mailed by CMRRR as directed)(amf, )
March 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Mail Returned as Undeliverable; Service package containing #10 Amended Inmate 1983 Complaint & #16 Order sent to Warden Mitchell at Holman CF was returned with the following notation: "Return to Sender, Does not work at Holman CF". (No PDF attached to this entry) (amf, )
March 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Mail Returned as Undeliverable; Service package containing #10 Amended Inmate 1983 Complaint & #16 Order sent to Captain Smith at Holman CF was returned with the following notation: "Return to Sender, Does not work at this institution". (No PDF attached to this entry) (amf, )
March 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Mail Returned as Undeliverable; Service package containing #10 Amended Inmate 1983 Complaint & #16 Order sent to Regina Bolar at Holman CF was returned with the following notation: "Return to Sender, Does not work with ADOC". (No PDF attached to this entry) (amf, )
March 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Mail Returned as Undeliverable; Service package containing #10 Amended Inmate 1983 Complaint & #16 Order sent to Cynthia Stewart at Holman CF was returned with the following notation: "Return to Sender, Ms. Stewart is no longer at this facility". (No PDF attached to this entry) (amf, )
March 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 21 Return Receipt Cards showing service of #10 Amended Inmate 1983 Complaint & #16 Order, signed by Barbara Baldwin for Grantt Culliver, Jefferson Dunn, & Cheryl Price, served on 3/12/2021, answers due 4/14/2021. (amf, )
March 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 20 Return Receipt Card showing service of #10 Amended Inmate 1983 Complaint & #16 Order, signed by O. Brown for Warden Mitchell, served on 3/12/2021, answer due 4/14/2021. (amf, )
March 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 19 Return Receipt Card showing service of #10 Amended Inmate 1983 Complaint & #16 Order, signed by O. Brown for Terry Rabon, served on 3/12/2021, answer due 4/14/2021. (amf, )
March 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 18 Return Receipt Card showing service of #10 Amended Inmate 1983 Complaint & #16 Order, signed by O. Brown for Cynthia Stewart, served on 3/12/2021, answer due 4/14/2021. (amf, )
March 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 17 Return Receipt Card showing service of #10 Amended Inmate 1983 Complaint & #16 Order, signed by Pam B. for Kay Ivey, served on 3/11/2021, answer due 4/14/2021. (amf, )
March 10, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER TO FILE SPECIAL REPORT AND ANSWER on or before 4/14/2021; copies mailed to plaintiff; mailed by CMRRR with #10 amended complaint to named Defendants; mailed by regular mail to ALDOC General Counsel. Signed by Honorable Judge Kelly F. Pate on 3/10/2021. (amf, )
March 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER: On 3/2/2021, the USDC/SDAL transferred the case to this court for review and disposition. In the Amended Complaint, Plaintiff, an inmate currently incarcerated at the Holman CF, challenges conditions in the AL prison system due to systematic overcrowding and understaffing and attendant violence resulting from these conditions. Doc. #10 . The Amended Complaint has not yet been served on Defendants. Before the court is Plaintiff's request for a three-judge court to hear his complaint and issue a prisoner release order under 18 U.S.C. 3626(a)(3)(A). Doc. #11 . At this stage of the proceedings in the present case, however, the undersigned finds empaneling a three-judge court is premature. Plaintiff's request for a three-judge court is therefore DENIED at this time. Plaintiff is advised that the undersigned may reconsider his request for a three-judge panel at an appropriate time. This case is referred to the Magistrate Judge for further appropriate proceedings. Signed by Honorable Judge W. Harold Albritton, III on 3/2/2021. (dmn, )
March 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 14 Case transferred in from District of Alabama Southern; Case Number 1:19-cv-01125. Case electronically transferred; transfer order and docket sheet received.
March 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER ADOPTING #12 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION, and transferring action to the Middle District of Alabama. Signed by Senior Judge Callie V. S. Granade on 3/1/2021. (mab) [Transferred from alsd on 3/2/2021.]
January 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 12 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION recommending that Plaintiff's #10 Complaint be transferred to ALMD, as set out. Objections to R&R due 14 days from the date of service of this document. Signed by Magistrate Judge P. Bradley Murray on 1/19/21. (skb) (Copy to Plaintiff 1/20/21) [Transferred from alsd on 3/2/2021.]
July 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 11 Request for a Three Judge Court filed by Alan D. Bumpers. Referred to Judge P. Bradley Murray (PSU). (srd) [Transferred from alsd on 3/2/2021.]
July 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 10 AMENDED INMATE 1983 COMPLAINT against Regina Bolar, Grantt Culliver, Jefferson Dunn, Kay Ivey, Mitchell, Cheryl Price, Terry Rabon, Smith, and Cynthia Stewart, filed by Alan D. Bumpers. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibits) (srd) Referred to Judge Murray (PSU).[Transferred from alsd on 3/2/2021.]
July 1, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 9 Order DIRECTING Plaintiff to file an a complaint on the Court's form on or before 7/29/2020 as set out. Clerk is DIRECTED to send Plaintiff 1983 complaint form. Signed by Magistrate Judge P. Bradley Murray on 7/1/2020. (srd) Copies to Plaintiff. [Transferred from alsd on 3/2/2021.]
April 15, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 8 NOTICE of Change of Address by Alan D. Bumpers. Referred to Judge Murray (PSU). (srd) [Transferred from alsd on 3/2/2021.]
April 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 7 Order for Payment of Remainder of Prisoner Filing Fee. ADOC to collect payments pursuant to 28:1915(b)(2). Signed by Magistrate Judge P. Bradley Murray on 04/09/2020. (srd) Copy mailed to Plaintiff, ADOC and Business Manager at St. Clair Correctional. [Transferred from alsd on 3/2/2021.]
April 8, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Partial Filing fee: $ 10.00, receipt number 46031053147. (srd) Referred to Judge Murray (PSU). [Transferred from alsd on 3/2/2021.]
April 8, 2020 Opinion or Order Remark: Referred to PSLC. (eec) [Transferred from alsd on 3/2/2021.]
March 25, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Order re: #3 Order. Plaintiff is granted an extension to pay the filing fee on or before 4/15/2020 as set out. If fee is paid, Clerk shall forward this action to the Judge for review. Clerk is DIRECTED to send Plaintiff a copy of #3 Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge P. Bradley Murray on 03/25/2020. (srd) Copies to Plaintiff. [Transferred from alsd on 3/2/2021.]
March 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 4 NOTICE of Change of Address by Alan D. Bumpers. (srd) Referred to Judge Murray (PSU). [Transferred from alsd on 3/2/2021.]
February 5, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Order GRANTING #2 MOTION to Proceed Without Prepayment of Fees. Filing Fee of $10.00 due by 2/26/2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge P. Bradley Murray on 02/05/2020. (srd) Copy to Plaintiff. [Transferred from alsd on 3/2/2021.]
December 20, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 2 APPLICATION (MOTION) to Proceed Without Prepayment of fees filed by Alan D. Bumpers; Referred to Judge P. Bradley Murray(PSU). (mab) [Transferred from alsd on 3/2/2021.]
December 20, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 1 INMATE 1983 COMPLAINT against Jefferson Dunn, Kay Ivey, filed by Alan D. Bumpers; referred to Judge Murray(PSU) (mab) [Transferred from alsd on 3/2/2021.]

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Defendant: Jefferson Dunn
Represented By: Mary Arrington Goldthwaite
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