Grissom v. Runion et al
Plaintiff: Charles D. Grissom, Jr.
Defendant: Nurse Steven King, Southern Health Care Partner, Warden Jeffie Walker, Jackie Runion, Jeffie Walker and Southern Healthcare Partner
Case Number: 4:2021cv04003
Filed: January 26, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
Presiding Judge: Barry A Bryant
Referring Judge: Susan O Hickey
Nature of Suit: Prisoner Petitions - Prison Conditions
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 17, 2021 Filing 20 ANSWER to #18 Amended Complaint with Jury Demand by Jackie Runion, Jeffie Walker.(Jones, Jamie)
March 17, 2021 Filing 19 ANSWER to #18 Amended Complaint by Steven King, Southern Healthcare Partner.(Cook, James)
March 15, 2021 Filing 18 AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Southern Healthcare Partner, Jeffie Walker, Jackie Runion, Steven King filed by Charles D. Grissom, Jr.(mll)
March 3, 2021 Filing 17 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Charles D. Grissom, Jr. Steven King served on 2/16/2021, answer due 3/9/2021; Southern Healthcare Partner served on 2/16/2021, answer due 3/9/2021. (mll)
March 1, 2021 Filing 16 ANSWER to #1 Complaint Referred (42:1983) with Jury Demand by Jackie Runion, Jeffie Walker.(Jones, Jamie)
March 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE for failure to file First Amended Complaint. Show Cause Response due by 3/11/2021. Signed by Honorable Barry A. Bryant on March 1, 2021. (mll)
February 22, 2021 Filing 14 ANSWER to #1 Complaint Referred (42:1983) by Steven King, Southern Healthcare Partner.(Cook, James)
February 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER denying #9 Motion for Leave to file Amended Complaint on behalf of himself and others; FURTHER DIRECTING that an Amended Complaint asserting only his claims be filed by 2/25/2021. Signed by Honorable Barry A. Bryant on February 4, 2021. (mll) Modified text on 2/5/2021 (hnc).
February 4, 2021 Filing 12 TEXT ONLY ORDER denying #10 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 the need for an attorney, the likelihood that Plaintiff will benefit from assistance of counsel, the factual and legal complexity of the case, and whether Plaintiff has the ability to investigate and present this case. In considering these factors, the Court finds that the claims do not appear legally or factually complex, and Plaintiff is adequately prosecuting this case at this time. The Court finds Plaintiff is capable of prosecuting his claims without appointed counsel. At a later stage in the case, Plaintiff may again request appointment of counsel if Plaintiff believes the circumstances justify such an appointment. Signed by Honorable Barry A. Bryant on February 4, 2021. (mlf)
February 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER denying #8 Motion to Proceed as a Class Action. Signed by Honorable Barry A. Bryant on February 4, 2021. (mll)
February 4, 2021 Filing 10 MOTION to Appoint Counsel and BRIEF in Support by Charles D. Grissom, Jr. Motions referred to Barry A. Bryant.(mll)
February 4, 2021 Filing 9 MOTION for Leave to File an Amended Complaint by Charles D. Grissom, Jr. Motions referred to Barry A. Bryant.(mll)
February 3, 2021 Filing 8 MOTION to Proceed as a Class Action by Charles D. Grissom, Jr. Motions referred to Barry A. Bryant.(mll)
January 26, 2021 Filing 7 THE DOCUMENT IS RESTRICTED TO COURT USERS AND CASE PARTICIPANTS. Summons Issued as to Steven King, Jackie Runion, Southern Health Care Partner, Jeffie Walker and USM285 Forms delivered to USMS for each defendant for whom summons was issued with the following documents attached: re #1 Complaint Referred (42:1983), #4 Magistrate Notice/Consent Form, #6 Order Directing Service. (mll)
January 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER DIRECTING THE MARSHALS SERVICE TO SERVE Steven King, Jackie Runion, Southern Health Care Partner, Jeffie Walker and granting 21 days to answer. Signed by Honorable Barry A. Bryant on January 26, 2021. (cc: U.S. Marshals Service).(mll)
January 26, 2021 Filing 5 CLERK'S ORDER re PLRA Fee directing Miller County Detention Center to collect from petitioner's prison account monthly payments in amount equal to 20% of preceding month's income credited to account until $350.00 filing fee is paid in full (cc: Sheriff, Miller County). (mll)
January 26, 2021 Filing 4 Magistrate Notice/Consent Form. (mll)
January 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER granting #2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis (42:1983). Pursuant to the provisions of the Prisoner Litigation Reform Act, the Clerk is directed to collect the filing fee from the Plaintiff.Plaintiff is advised that he is required to immediately inform the Court of any change of address. If Plaintiff is transferred to another jail or prison or released, he shall have 30 days from the date of transfer or release in which to notify the Court of the new address. Plaintiff shall submit a change of address on a separate piece of paper entitled Notice to the Court of Change of Address and not include any motions or otherwise request relief in this document. The notice shall contain only information pertaining to the address change. The case will be subject to dismissal if Plaintiff fails to inform the Court of an address change. The Clerk is directed to collect the filing fee in the amount of $350.00. Signed by Honorable Barry A. Bryant on January 26, 2021. (mll)
January 26, 2021 Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis (42:1983) by Charles D. Grissom, Jr. Motions referred to Barry A. Bryant.(mll)
January 26, 2021 Filing 1 COMPLAINT REFERRED (42:1983) against Steven King, Jackie Runion, Southern Health Care Partner, Jeffie Walker filed by Charles D. Grissom, Jr.(mll) (Main Document 1 replaced with correct document on 1/26/2021.) (mll)

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Defendant: Nurse Steven King
Represented By: James Levi Cook
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Defendant: Southern Health Care Partner
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Defendant: Jackie Runion
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Defendant: Jeffie Walker
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Plaintiff: Charles D. Grissom, Jr.
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