Shutes v. Breedlove et al
Plaintiff: Travis Shutes
Defendant: Breedlove and WellPath
Case Number: 4:2026cv00548
Filed: May 29, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
Presiding Judge: D P Marshall
Nature of Suit: Prison Condition: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 15, 2026 Filing 11 OBJECTION to #10 Recommended Disposition by Travis Shutes. (llg)
July 8, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION that the #1 Complaint be dismissed without prejudice for failing to state a plausible claim for relief. In the future, dismissal be counted as a strike under 28 U.S.C. 1915(g). The Court certify, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915(a)(3), that an in forma pauperis appeal from an order adopting this recommendation and the accompany judgment would not be taken in good faith. Objections due no later than 14 days from the date of this recommendation. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joe J. Volpe on 7/8/2026. (lej)
July 8, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER granting #5 #8 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. The Clerk shall mail a copy of this order to the Larry B. Norris Unit Warden, ADC Trust Bank, and ADC Compliance Office. Service is not appropriate at this time. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joe J. Volpe on 7/8/2026. (lej)
July 7, 2026 Filing 8 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Travis Shutes. (ldb)
July 1, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no pdf document associated with this entry.) ORDER that the Clerk shall mail Plaintiff 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 Calculation Sheet. Failure to do so may result in dismissal of this action without prejudice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joe J. Volpe on 7/1/2026. (lej)
June 25, 2026 Filing 6 NOTICE to the Court by Travis Shutes. (ajs)
June 22, 2026 Filing 5 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Travis Shutes. (llg)
June 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no pdf document associated with this entry.) ORDER denying #2 Motion to Appoint Counsel. A civil litigant does not have a constitutional or statutory right to appointed counsel in a civil action but the Court may appoint counsel at its discretion. 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(1). The Court has considered Plaintiff's need for an attorney, the likelihood that Plaintiff will benefit from assistance of counsel, the factual complexity of the case, the Plaintiff's ability to investigate and present his case, and the complexity of the legal issues. In considering these factors, the Court finds that Plaintiff's claims do not appear legally or factually complex, and it appears he is capable of prosecuting his claims without appointed counsel. Denying #2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joe J. Volpe on 6/9/2026. (lej)
June 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER that the Clerk shall mail Plaintiff an IFP Motion 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 Motion and Calculation Sheet. Failure to do so may result in dismissal of this action without prejudice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joe J. Volpe on 6/9/2026. (lej)
June 9, 2026 Filing 2 MOTION for Appointment of Counsel and for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Travis Shutes. (llg)
May 29, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Travis Shutes. (llg)

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