Putman v Elkins et al
Plaintiff: Johnanthony Ray Putman
Defendant: Dr. Darrell Elkins and Jail Administrator Fred Phillips
Case Number: 6:2023cv06052
Filed: April 24, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
Presiding Judge: Barry A Bryant
Referring Judge: Mark E Ford
2 Judge: Susan O Hickey
Nature of Suit: Prisoner Petitions - Prison Conditions
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Civil Rights (Employment Discrimination)
Jury Demanded By: Defendant
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 22, 2023 Filing 17 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Johnanthony Ray Putman. Darrell Elkins served on 6/8/2023, answer due 6/29/2023. (jlm) (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/22/2023: #1 Unredacted Service Document) (jlm).
June 5, 2023 Filing 16 THE DOCUMENT IS RESTRICTED TO COURT USERS AND CASE PARTICIPANTS. Summons Issued as to Darrell Elkins and USM285 Form(s) 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, #15 Order - RESTRICTED. (jlm)
June 5, 2023 Filing 15 THIS DOCUMENT IS RESTRICTED TO COURT USERS AND COUNSEL OF RECORD FOR A SPECIFIC CASE PARTICIPANT. RESTRICTED ORDER Directing Service on Dr. Darrel Elkins. Signed by Honorable Mark E. Ford on June 5, 2023. (jlm)
June 2, 2023 Filing 14 THE DOCUMENT IS FILED UNDER SEAL WITH THE COURT.ADDRESS INFORMATION PROVIDED for Darrell Elkin. (Dugger, Melissa)
June 2, 2023 Filing 13 NOTICE by Fred Phillips re #8 Summons Returned Executed Service Accepted in Error for Darrell Elkin (Dugger, Melissa)
May 24, 2023 Filing 12 ANSWER to #1 Complaint Referred (42:1983) with Jury Demand by Fred Phillips.(Dugger, Melissa)
May 24, 2023 Filing 11 Mail Returned as Undeliverable marked Return to Sender. Mail originally sent to Johnanthony Putman at Hot Springs County Jail 1 Detention Lane Malvern, AR. 72104 including Staff Notes, 10 Order Regarding IFP Application-Deficient or Renew - TEXT ONLY #8 Summons Returned Executed filed by Johnanthony Ray Putman. Resent to 405 Oaklawn Street Hot Springs, AR 71913. (jlm)
May 23, 2023 Filing 10 TEXT ONLY ORDER REGARDING In Forma Pauperis Application. Plaintiff filed a Notice of Change of Address indicating that he has now been released from custody. When a Plaintiff is released from confinement, the policy of the Court is to require re-submission of affidavits to determine whether he should be required to pay all, or a portion of, the fees and costs of the lawsuit. If Plaintiff wishes to proceed with this lawsuit, he is directed to pay the balance of the 350.00 dollar filing fee, or to resubmit an IFP application which reflects his free-world financial status within 21 days of the date of this Order. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT: the Clerk is directed to send a blank IFP Application to the Plaintiff. Plaintiff is directed to submit the balance of the 350.00 dollar filing fee or complete and sign the IFP Application within 21 days. This case shall be subject to dismissal if Plaintiff fails to pay the 350.00 dollar filing fee or resubmit an IFP application by the deadline. CLERK TO FOLLOW UP Completed IFP due by 6/13/2023. Signed by Honorable Mark E. Ford on May 23, 2023. (klk)
May 19, 2023 Filing 9 NOTICE of Change of Address for Johnanthony Putman. There are no documents to resend. (jlm)
May 16, 2023 Filing 8 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Johnanthony Ray Putman. Darrell Elkins served on 5/8/2023, answer due 5/30/2023; Fred Phillips served on 5/8/2023, answer due 5/30/2023. (jlm)
May 8, 2023 TEXT ONLY MEMO OF REASSIGNMENT. Case referral reassigned to Honorable Mark E. Ford. Honorable Barry A Bryant no longer assigned to the case. (hnc)
May 2, 2023 Filing 7 THE DOCUMENT IS RESTRICTED TO COURT USERS AND CASE PARTICIPANTS. Summons Issued as to Darrell Elkins, Fred Phillips and USM285 Form(s) 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. (jlm)
May 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER DIRECTING THE MARSHALS SERVICE TO SERVE Darrell Elkins, Fred Phillips and granting 21 days to answer. Signed by Honorable Barry A Bryant on May 2, 2023. (cc: U.S. Marshals Service-Certified).(jlm)
April 24, 2023 Filing 5 CLERK'S ORDER re PLRA Initial Fee directing Hot Spring County Jail to collect from petitioner's prison account an initial partial filing fee of $20.50; thereafter to collect monthly payments from petitioner's prison account in amount equal to 20% of preceding month's income credited to account until $350.00 filing fee is paid in full (cc: HOT SPRING COUNTY JAIL). (jlm)
April 24, 2023 Filing 4 Magistrate Notice/Consent Form (jlm)
April 24, 2023 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 April 24, 2023. (jlm)
April 24, 2023 Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis (42:1983) by Johnanthony Ray Putman. Motions referred to Barry A Bryant.(jlm)
April 24, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT REFERRED (42:1983) against Darrell Elkins, Fred Phillips, filed by Johnanthony Ray Putman.(jlm)

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