Rice v. Strain
Plaintiff: Ronnie R. Rice, Sr.
Defendant: Randolph County Sheriff's Department, Randolph County Jail, Ronnie Strain and Donnie Strain
Case Number: 3:2023cv00071
Filed: February 2, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
Presiding Judge: Jerusha T Adams
Referring Judge: R Austin Huffaker
Nature of Suit: P.I.: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 36 NOTICE of Correction re #34 MOTION to Strike Plaintiff's Discovery Requests, to attach a corrected PDF to correct the case style on the pleading. (Attachments: #1 Main PDF to Document #34 )(amf, )
March 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 35 TEXT ORDER: For good cause, it is ORDERED that on or before 4/6/2023, the plaintiff shall show cause in writing as to why the defendants' #34 motion to strike should not be granted. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jerusha T. Adams on 3/27/2023. (No PDF attached to this entry)(amf, )
March 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 34 MOTION to Strike Plaintiff's Discovery Requests by Randolph County Jail, Randolph County Sheriff's Department, Donnie Strain. (McNeill, James) (Main Document 34 replaced on 3/27/2023 to attach a corrected PDF to correct the case style on the pleading.) (amf, ). Modified on 3/27/2023 (amf, ).
March 24, 2023 Opinion or Order *** Pursuant to Doc. #33 Attorneys James Randall McNeill and Joshua Alan Willis terminated. (tha, )
March 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 33 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER: It is ORDERED as follows: 1. Defendant Randolph County Sheriff's Department and the Randolph County Jail's Motion to Dismiss (Doc. #11 ) is GRANTED. The Randolph County Sheriff's Department and the Randolph County Jail are dismissed from this action without prejudice. 2. Defendant Donnie Strain's Motion to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, Motion for More Definite Statement (Doc. #13 ) is GRANTED to the extent it seeks a more definite statement but DENIED to the extent it seeks dismissal of this action. 3. The Defendants' Motion to Strike Fictitious Parties (Doc. #15 ) is GRANTED. 4. Plaintiff is granted leave to file an amended complaint on or before 04/14/2023, which must correct the deficiencies discussed herein and during the Court's hearing on the pending motions. 5. Failure to file an amended complaint within the time provided may result in the dismissal of all counts against Defendant Strain without further notice. Signed by Honorable Judge R. Austin Huffaker, Jr on 03/24/2023. (tha, )
March 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 32 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Honorable Judge R. Austin Huffaker, Jr.: Motion Hearing held on 3/23/2023 re #11 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Randolph County Jail, Randolph County Sheriff's Department, #13 MOTION to Dismiss or MOTION for More Definite Statement filed by Donnie Strain (PDF available for court use only). (Court Reporter Patricia Starkie. patricia_starkie@almd.uscourts.gov (334) 322-8053). (dh)
March 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 31 NOTICE of Appearance by Joshua Alan Willis on behalf of All Defendants (Willis, Joshua)
March 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 30 TEXT ORDER: For good cause, a telephone hearing concerning the pending Motions to Dismiss ( #11 , #13 ) is SET for Thursday, 3/23/2023 at 9:00 a.m. CT before The Honorable Judge R. Austin Huffaker Jr.; Chambers will contact counsel with the call-in information. Signed by Honorable Judge R. Austin Huffaker, Jr on 3/16/2023. (No PDF attached to this entry) (Furnished: Calendar & DH)(amf, )
March 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 29 REPLY to Response to Motion re #11 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Randolph County Jail, Randolph County Sheriff's Department. (McNeill, James)
March 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 28 REPLY to Response to Motion re #13 MOTION to Dismiss, or in the Alternative, MOTION for More Definite Statement filed by Donnie Strain. (McNeill, James)
March 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 27 RESPONSE and REPLY BRIEF re #13 MOTION to Dismiss, or in the Alternative, MOTION for More Definite Statement filed by Ronnie R. Rice, Sr. (Smitherman, Christopher) Modified on 3/14/2023 to clarify the docket text & add the link to the #13 motion (amf, ).
March 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 26 RESPONSE and REPLY BRIEF re #11 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Ronnie R. Rice, Sr. (Smitherman, Christopher) Modified on 3/14/2023 to clarify the docket text & add the link to the #11 motion (amf, ).
March 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 25 NOTICE of Non-Compliance re #22 , #23 , & #24 Notice of Service of Discovery, which are hereby STRICKEN pursuant to the Local Rules regarding non-filing of civil discovery. (Attachments: #1 Local Rule 26.3 Excerpt)(amf, )
March 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 24 (STRICKEN PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULES RE: NON-FILING OF CIVIL DISCOVERY) REQUEST for Production of Documents by Ronnie R. Rice, Sr.(Smitherman, Christopher) Modified on 3/10/2023 (amf, ).
March 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 23 (STRICKEN PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULES RE: NON-FILING OF CIVIL DISCOVERY) REQUEST for Admissions by Ronnie R. Rice, Sr.(Smitherman, Christopher) Modified on 3/10/2023 (amf, ).
March 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 22 (STRICKEN PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULES RE: NON-FILING OF CIVIL DISCOVERY) INTERROGATORIES Propounded to Randolph County Sheriff Dept, Randolph County Jail, and Cheif Deputy Ronnie Strain by Ronnie R. Rice, Sr.(Smitherman, Christopher) Modified on 3/10/2023 (amf, ).
March 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 21 Case Reassigned to Honorable Judge R. Austin Huffaker, Jr. as Presiding Judge and Honorable Judge Jerusha T. Adams as Referral Judge; Honorable Judge Jerusha T. Adams no longer assigned to the case as Presiding Judge. (amf, )
March 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Motions No Longer Referred to the U.S. Magistrate Judge: #11 MOTION to Dismiss , #13 MOTION to Dismiss, or in the Alternative, MOTION for More Definite Statement, & #15 MOTION to Strike Fictitious Parties. (No PDF attached to this entry) (amf, )
February 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER: it is ORDERED that the parties should now make their selection in writing to consent or request reassignment; DIRECTING the parties to complete the appropriate attached form so that the form is received by the Clerk on or before 3/21/2023. Signed by Honorable Judge Jerusha T. Adams on 2/28/2023. (No PDF attached to this entry) (amf, )
February 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 19 TEXT ORDER: Before the Court is Defendants' #15 Motion to Strike Fictitious Parties; Accordingly, it is ORDERED that on or before 3/14/2023, the plaintiff shall show cause in writing as to why the motion should not be granted; The defendants shall file a reply on or before 3/21/2023. Signed by Honorable Judge Jerusha T. Adams on 2/28/2023. (No PDF attached to this entry)(amf, )
February 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 18 TEXT ORDER: Before the Court is Donnie Strain's #13 Motion to Dismiss or in the Alternative, Motion for More Definite Statement; Accordingly, it is ORDERED that on or before 3/14/2023, the plaintiff shall show cause in writing as to why the motion should not be granted; The defendant shall file a reply on or before 3/21/2023. Signed by Honorable Judge Jerusha T. Adams on 2/28/2023. (No PDF attached to this entry)(amf, )
February 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 17 TEXT ORDER: Before the Court is defendants Randolph County Sheriff's Office and Randolph County Jail's #11 motion to dismiss; Accordingly, it is ORDERED that on or before 3/14/2023, the plaintiff shall show cause in writing as to why the motion should not be granted; The defendants shall file a reply on or before 3/21/2023. Signed by Honorable Judge Jerusha T. Adams on 2/28/2023. (No PDF attached to this entry) (amf, )
February 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 16 NOTICE of Assignment to U.S. Magistrate Judge sent to counsel for Defendants Randolph County Jail, Randolph County Sheriff's Department, & Donnie Strain. (amf, )
February 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 15 MOTION to Strike Fictitious Parties by Randolph County Jail, Randolph County Sheriff's Department, Donnie Strain. (McNeill, James)
February 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 14 BRIEF in Support re #13 MOTION to Dismiss, or in the Alternative, MOTION for More Definite Statement filed by Donnie Strain. (McNeill, James) Modified on 2/28/2023 (amf, ).
February 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 13 MOTION to Dismiss, or in the Alternative, MOTION for More Definite Statement by Donnie Strain. (McNeill, James). Added MOTION for More Definite Statement on 2/28/2023 (amf, ).
February 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 12 BRIEF in Support re #11 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Randolph County Jail, Randolph County Sheriff's Department. (McNeill, James)
February 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 MOTION to Dismiss by Randolph County Jail, Randolph County Sheriff's Department. (McNeill, James)
February 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 Corporate/Conflict Disclosure Statement by Donnie Strain. (McNeill, James)
February 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 Corporate/Conflict Disclosure Statement by Randolph County Jail, Randolph County Sheriff's Department. (McNeill, James)
February 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Ronnie R. Rice, Sr on Chief Deputy Donnie Strain (Smitherman, Christopher)
February 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 7 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Ronnie R. Rice, Sr on Randolph County Sheriff Department (Smitherman, Christopher)
February 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Ronnie R. Rice, Sr on Randolph County Jail (Smitherman, Christopher)
February 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Return Receipt Card showing service of Summons & #1 Complaint, signed by Illegible for Randolph County Jail, served on 2/10/2023, answer due 3/3/2023. (No PDF attached to this entry - See doc #6 for PDF) (amf, )
February 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Return Receipt Card showing service of Summons & #1 Complaint, signed by Illegible for Randolph County Sheriff's Department, served on 2/10/2023, answer due 3/3/2023. (No PDF attached to this entry - See doc #7 for PDF) (amf, )
February 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Return Receipt Card showing service of Summons & #1 Complaint, signed by Illegible for Donnie Strain, served on 2/10/2023, answer due 3/3/2023. (No PDF attached to this entry - See doc #8 for PDF) (amf, )
February 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Summons Issued as to Randolph County Jail, Randolph County Sheriff's Department, & Donnie Strain; NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Summons have been issued. Please print copies necessary for service. (amf, )
February 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 4 NOTICE of Assignment to U.S. Magistrate Judge sent to counsel for Plaintiff Ronnie R. Rice, Sr. (amf, )
February 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Case Assigned to Honorable Judge Jerusha T. Adams. (amf, )
February 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Corporate/Conflict Disclosure Statement by Ronnie R. Rice, Sr. (Smitherman, Christopher)
February 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT with JURY DEMAND against Randolph County Sheriff's Department, Randolph County Jail, Donnie Strain ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number AALMDC-3362367), filed by Ronnie R. Rice, Sr.; 90 day Rule 4m deadline set for 5/3/2023. (Attachments: #1 Summons JAIL, #2 Summons SD, #3 Summons Strain)(Smitherman, Christopher) (Main Document 1 replaced on 2/3/2023 to correct a typo in the party names) (amf, ). (Attachment 3 replaced on 2/3/2023 to correct the party's name to whom summons is being issued ) (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/3/2023: #4 Civil Cover Sheet) (amf, ). (amf, ). Modified on 2/3/2023 to remove as filed on behalf of "all defendants", to list them individually, & to include jury demand (amf, ).

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Plaintiff: Ronnie R. Rice, Sr.
Represented By: Christopher R. Smitherman
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Defendant: Randolph County Sheriff's Department
Represented By: Joshua Alan Willis
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