Steinman v. Velazquez et al
Plaintiff: Kevin Ryan Steinman
Defendant: A Velazquez, Dub Brassell Detention Center and Jefferson County
Case Number: 4:2020cv00877
Filed: July 31, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
Presiding Judge: Lee P Rudofsky
Referring Judge: Joe J Volpe
Nature of Suit: Prison Condition: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983
Jury Demanded By: None
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Date Filed Document Text
September 11, 2020 Summons Issued as to A Velazquez and forwarded to the U.S. Marshal for service. (jbh)
September 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER that the Clerk prepare summons and the USM serve Defendant Velazquez without prepayment of fees and costs or security therefor. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joe J. Volpe on 9/10/2020. (lej)
September 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 4 PROPOSED FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS that Plaintiff be allowed to proceed with his failure to protect claim against Defendant Velazquez in his personal capacity only. All other claims be dismissed without prejudice for failure to state a claim upon which relief may be granted. Defendant Jefferson County be dismissed without prejudice because Plaintff has not pled a plausible claim against it. Defendant Brassell Detention Center be dismissed with prejudice because it is not an entity that can be sued in a 1983 action. The Court certify, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915(a)(3), that an in forma pauperis appeal from an order adopting these recommendations would not be taken in good faith. Objections due no later than 14 days from the date of the findings and recommendations. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joe J. Volpe on 9/10/2020. (lej)
August 7, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER granting #1 Plaintiff's IFP Application; directing monthly payments be made from Plaintiff's prison trust account for the $350 filing fee; directing the Clerk to mail a copy of this Order to the Lincoln County Jail Administrator; directing the Clerk to mail a 42 U.S.C. 1983 complaint form to Plaintiff with a copy of this Order; and directing Plaintiff, if he wishes, to amend his Complaint, within 30 days of the date of this Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joe J. Volpe on 08/07/2020. (ajt)
July 31, 2020 Filing 2 COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Kevin Ryan Steinman. (ljb)
July 31, 2020 Filing 1 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Kevin Ryan Steinman. (ljb)

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