Wyrick v. Higgins et al
Plaintiff: Stevie Valentino Wyrick, Jr
Defendant: Eric Higgins and Bertha Lowe
Case Number: 4:2026cv00544
Filed: May 28, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
Office: Central Division Office
Presiding Judge: Kristine G Baker
Referring Judge: Jerome T Kearney
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
July 15, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER directing the Clerk to prepare Summons for Defendant Bertha Lowe; and directing the U.S. Marshal to serve a copy of #9 Amended Complaint, Summons, and this Order on Defendant Lowe without prepayment of fees and costs or security therefore. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jerome T. Kearney on 7/15/2026. (ldb)
July 15, 2026 Filing 11 PROPOSED FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS recommending #9 that Eric Higgins be TERMINATED as a party to this action. Objections due to be received by the Clerk of this Court within 14 days of this Recommendation. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jerome T. Kearney on 07/15/2026. (lmc)
July 15, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 INITIAL ORDER FOR PRO SE PRISONER PLAINTIFFS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jerome T. Kearney on 07/15/2026. (lmc)
July 15, 2026 Summons Issued as to Bertha Lowe and forwarded to U.S. Marshal for service. (ldb)
July 8, 2026 Filing 9 AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against All Defendants, filed by Stevie Valentino Wyrick, Jr.(ajs) Docket text modified on 7/8/2026 to correct description. (kbc)
July 8, 2026 NOTICE OF DOCKET CORRECTION re #9 Complaint. CORRECTION: The docket text was modified to correct the description to "Amended Complaint" as indicated on the document. (kbc)
June 26, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER granting #6 Motion for Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jerome T. Kearney on 6/26/2026. (ajs)
June 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER denying #5 Motion to Appoint Counsel; and directing the Clerk of the Court to send Plaintiff a copy of docket entry no. #4 along with a copy of this Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jerome T. Kearney on 6/22/2026. (ldb)
June 18, 2026 Filing 6 MOTION for Order by Stevie Valentino Wyrick, Jr. (ldb)
June 15, 2026 Filing 5 MOTION for Appointment of Counsel by Stevie Valentino Wyrick, Jr. (llg)
June 8, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER allowing Plaintiff to amend his pleadings to cure the defects explained in this Order, within 30 days of this Order, if he wishes; and directing the Clerk of the Court to mail Plaintiff a blank 1983 Complaint form. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jerome T. Kearney on 06/08/2026. (llg)
May 29, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER granting #1 IFP Motion; directing monthly payments be made from Plaintiff's prison trust account for the $350 filing fee; and directing the Clerk to forward a copy of this Order to the Administrator of the Pulaski County Detention Center. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jerome T. Kearney on 5/29/2026. (ldb)
May 28, 2026 Filing 2 COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against All Defendants, filed by Stevie Valentino Wyrick, Jr. (ldb)
May 28, 2026 Filing 1 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Stevie Valentino Wyrick, Jr. (ldb)

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