Harris v. Davis et al
Plaintiff: Paul Harris
Defendant: Davis, White, Grime, Watson, Newson, Hawks and Lane
Case Number: 2:2026cv00022
Filed: February 9, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
Presiding Judge: Brian S Miller
Referring Judge: Joe J Volpe
Nature of Suit: Prison Condition: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 6, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER that the Clerk shall prepare summonses and the USMS shall serve Defendants Watson and Newson without prepayment of fees and costs or security therefor. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joe J. Volpe on 4/6/2026. (lej)
April 6, 2026 Filing 10 PARTIAL RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION that Plaintiff be allowed to proceed with his 1/7/2026 excessive force claim against Defendants Newson and Watson. All other claims, as well as Defendants Davis, White, Grime, Hawks, and Lane be dismissed without prejudice. Objections due no later than 14 days from the date of this recommendation. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joe J. Volpe on 4/6/2026. (lej)
April 6, 2026 Summons Issued as to Newson, Watson and forwarded to the U.S. Marshal for service. (jbh)
March 16, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no pdf document associated with this entry.) ORDER denying #8 Motion for Copies. This is Plaintiff's second Motion for Copies in less than a month. But it appears he has received what the Court has mailed him as he has been granted status to proceed IFP. And no hearing is necessary at this time. Motion for Hearing #8 is denied. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joe J. Volpe on 3/16/2026. (lej)
March 13, 2026 Filing 8 MOTION for Copies and MOTION for Hearing by Paul Harris. (ldb)
February 25, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER granting #5 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. The Clerk shall mail a copy of this order to the East Arkansas Regional Unit Warden, ADC Trust Bank, and ADC Compliance Office. Service is not appropriate at this time. The Clerk shall mail a 42 U.S.C. 1983 complaint form (but not an IFP Application) to Plaintiff with a copy of this order. If Plaintiff wishes to amend the complaint, he must complete the new complaint form in its entirety in accordance with this order, label it an "Amended Complaint," and file it within 30 days of the date of this order. If Plaintiff does not timely and properly do so, some or all of his claims may be dismissed. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joe J. Volpe on 2/25/2026. (lej)
February 24, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no pdf document associated with this entry.) ORDER granting #4 Motion for Copies. The Clerk shall mail Plaintiff a docket sheet. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joe J. Volpe on 2/24/2026. (lej)
February 23, 2026 Filing 5 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Paul Harris. (ldb)
February 23, 2026 Filing 4 MOTION for Copies by Paul Harris. (ldb)
February 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER denying #1 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. The Clerk shall mail Plaintiff an IFP Application and a Calculation Sheet. Plaintiff must, within 30 days of the date of this order, either: (a) pay the full $405 filing fee; or (b) file a properly completed IFP Application and Calculation Sheet. Failure to do so may result in dismissal of this action without prejudice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joe J. Volpe on 2/12/2026. (lej)
February 9, 2026 Filing 2 COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against All Defendants, filed by Paul Harris. (ajs)
February 9, 2026 Filing 1 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Paul Harris. (ajs)

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