Sullen v. Butler et al
Plaintiff: Willie A Sullen
Defendant: Charles R. Butler, David Barnett, Chris Galanos, Dennis Knizley, Ashley Rich, Judge John R. Lockett, Roderick P. Stout, John Tyson, Jr. and Elwood Hogan
Case Number: 1:2022cv00404
Filed: October 13, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Alabama
Presiding Judge: Sonja F Bivins
Referring Judge: Terry F Moorer
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: 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
October 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 15 Order, this action is REFERRED to the Magistrate Judge for consideration & disposition or recommendation on all pretrial matters as may be appropriate. Signed by District Judge Terry F. Moorer on 10/27/22. (copy mailed to Plf on 10/27/22) (tot)
October 27, 2022 Opinion or Order REFERRAL OF #14 Case Transferred In - District Transfer to Judge Bivins(PSU). (tot)
October 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 14 Case transferred in from District of Alabama Northern; Case Number 2:21-cv-01574. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received.
September 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER transferring case to the Southern District of Alabama; original electronic record and certified copy of docket entries will be sent electronically to Clerk of Court 10 business days from this date. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 09/26/2022. (AKD) [Transferred from Alabama Northern on 10/13/2022.]
May 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 12 Objection To Show Cause Order filed by Willie A Sullen. (DNW) [Transferred from Alabama Northern on 10/13/2022.]
May 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER: Mr. Sullen's Motion for Reconsideration, Doc. #10 , is GRANTED. Accordingly, the Order of Dismissal entered January 25, 2022, Doc. #7 , is VACATED and this action is REINSTATED. Mr. Sullen shall have TWENTY-ONE DAYS from the entry date of this order to comply with the order to show cause as to why this action should not be dismissed for improper venue. Doc. #4 . Failure to comply within the allotted time will result in the dismissal of this action without further notice. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 5/2/2022. (DNW) [Transferred from Alabama Northern on 10/13/2022.]
April 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 10 MOTION for Reconsideration by Willie A Sullen. (DNW) [Transferred from Alabama Northern on 10/13/2022.]
April 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 9 NOTICE of filing concerning email notifications by Willie A Sullen (DNW) [Transferred from Alabama Northern on 10/13/2022.]
April 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 8 NOTICE of filing request for case status by Willie A Sullen (DNW) [Transferred from Alabama Northern on 10/13/2022.]
January 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ***VACATED*** ORDER DISMISSING CASE: The court DISMISSES this action WITHOUT PREJUDICE for Mr. Sullen's failure to prosecute. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 1/25/2022. (DNW) Modified pursuant to Order #11 on 5/2/2022 (DNW, ). [Transferred from Alabama Northern on 10/13/2022.]
January 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 6 NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT-The above-styled civil action has been reassigned to the Honorable Anna M. Manasco. Please use case number 2:21 CV 1574 AMM on all subsequent pleadings. Magistrate Judge Staci G Cornelius no longer assigned to the case. (AKD) [Transferred from Alabama Northern on 10/13/2022.]
January 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER REASSIGNING CASE-The General Order calls for reassignment to a district judge following the occurrence of the first of three triggering events, absent unanimous consent. None of these events have occurred in this case, and it appears that no such event will occur in the timely manner contemplated in the General Order. Accordingly, the case is now due to be assigned to a district judge for all further proceedings. Signed by Magistrate Judge Staci G Cornelius on 01/05/2022. (AKD) [Transferred from Alabama Northern on 10/13/2022.]
December 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE-For the foregoing reasons, Mr. Sullen's motion to proceed in forma pauperis #2 is GRANTED to the extent Mr. Sullen is permitted to commence this action without prepayment of fees or costs or the giving of security and DENIED with respect to Mr. Sullens request for appointment of counsel. Additionally, Mr. Sullen is ORDERED to SHOW CAUSE in writing within fourteen (14) calendar days from the entry date of this order why this action should not be dismissed for improper venue. Signed by Magistrate Judge Staci G Cornelius on 12/15/2021. (AKD) [Transferred from Alabama Northern on 10/13/2022.]
November 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 3 NOTICE OF CONSENT to a magistrate judge in a civil action. (AKD) [Transferred from Alabama Northern on 10/13/2022.]
November 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 2 MOTION to Appoint Counsel, MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis Motion is RIPE 11/29/2021. Any party may file a motion to reconsider within three (3) business days of a ruling on the motion.Filed by Willie A Sullen. (AKD) [Transferred from Alabama Northern on 10/13/2022.]
November 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against David Barnett, Charles R Butler, Chris Galanos, Dennis Knizley, John R Lockett, Ashley Rich, Roderick P Stout, John Tyson, Jr, filed by Willie A Sullen. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G)(AKD) [Transferred from Alabama Northern on 10/13/2022.]

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