Fletcher v. Karas Correctional Health (KCH) et al
| Daniel David Fletcher |
| Karas Correctional Health (KCH), Sheriff Jay Cantrell, Dustin Sanders, John Karas, Kellie Hinley, Jordan Prevenas, Stephanie Lewie, Jake Smothers, John and Jane Doe Staff Members of KCH, John and Jane Doe Staff Members of the WCDC and Washington County Detention Center |
| 5:2024cv05088 |
| April 15, 2024 |
| US District Court for the Western District of Arkansas |
| Timothy L Brooks |
| Christy D Comstock |
| Prisoner Petitions - Prison Conditions |
| 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 10 THE DOCUMENT IS RESTRICTED TO COURT USERS AND CASE PARTICIPANTS. Summons Issued as to Jay Cantrell, Kellie Hinley, John Karas, Karas Correctional Health (KCH), Stephanie Lewie, Jordan Prevenas, Dustin Sanders, Jake Smothers and USM285 Form(s) Delivered to USMS for each defendant for whom summons was issued with the following documents attached: re #6 Amended Complaint, #9 Order Directing Service, #4 Magistrate Notice/Consent Form. (lgd) |
Filing 9
ORDER directing the Clerk to terminate Washington County Detention Center as a Defendant; DIRECTING THE MARSHALS SERVICE TO SERVE Jay Cantrell, Kellie Hinley, John Karas, Karas Correctional Health (KCH), Stephanie Lewie, Jordan Prevenas, Dustin Sanders, Jake Smothers and granting 21 days to answer. Signed by Honorable Christy D. Comstock on June 12, 2024. (cc: U.S. Marshals Service-Certified).(lgd) Modified on 6/12/2024 (lgd).
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| Filing 8 TEXT ONLY ORDER denying [ECF No. 7] 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. The Court notes this case is in the early stages. Plaintiff filed his Amended Complaint on April 25, 2024. The Court is in the process of reviewing the Amended Complaint to determine whether it should be served on some or all of the Defendants. 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 Christy D. Comstock on April 26, 2024. (smg) |
| Filing 7 MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Daniel David Fletcher. Motions referred to Christy D. Comstock.(ria) |
| Filing 6 AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand as to #1 Complaint Referred (42:1983), against Kellie Hinley, Jay Cantrell, Jordan Prevenas, Jake Smothers, Karas Correctional Health (KCH), Stephanie Lewie, Dustin Sanders, John Karas, Washington County Detention Center Terminating John and Jane Doe Staff Members of KCH and John and Jane Doe Staff Members of the WCDC, filed by Daniel David Fletcher. (ria) |
| Filing 5 CLERK'S ORDER re PLRA Fee directing Washington 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: Washington County Detention Center). (bjb) |
| Filing 4 Magistrate Notice/Consent Form (bjb) |
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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; (Amended Complaint due by 5/6/2024). Signed by Honorable Christy D. Comstock on April 15, 2024. (bjb)
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| Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis (42:1983) by Daniel David Fletcher. Motions referred to Christy D. Comstock.(bjb) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT REFERRED (42:1983) against Jay Cantrell, John and Jane Doe Staff Members of KCH, John and Jane Doe Staff Members of the WCDC, Kellie Hinley, John Karas, Karas Correctional Health (KCH), Stephanie Lewie, Jordan Prevenas, Dustin Sanders, Jake Smothers, filed by Daniel David Fletcher.(bjb) |
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