Alfred Comer v. Shamika Frazier
Plaintiff: ALFRED W. COMER
Defendant: SHAMIKA FRAZIER, Food Service Manager
Case Number: 25-3277
Filed: December 18, 2025
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Nature of Suit: Prison Condition
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 12, 2026 Filing 27 Pro se motion filed by Appellant Alfred W. Comer in 25-3094, 25-3277 for clarification (duplicate of entry #28). [27] [7532600] [25-3094, 25-3277]--[Edited 06/12/2026 by DAB] (DAB) [Entered: 06/12/2026 02:47 PM]
June 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER re: Motion for clarification. The motion is GRANTED to the extent that the clerk shall send the appellant a copy of the reply brief filed on May 29, 2026, and a copy of the courts public dockets. The appellant is reminded that documents intended for his appeal should be filed with the clerk of this court. [ # 25 ] CDH [26] [7532536] [25-3094, 25-3277] (HTP) [Entered: 06/12/2026 11:49 AM]
June 11, 2026 Filing 25 Pro se motion filed by Appellant Alfred W. Comer in 25-3094, 25-3277 for clarification. (Forwarded from the District Court). [25] [7532332] [25-3094, 25-3277] (CAH) [Entered: 06/11/2026 02:59 PM]
May 29, 2026 Filing 24 10 copies Appellant's reply brief filed by Appellant Alfred W. Comer in 25-3094, 25-3277. (Forwarded from the District Court). [24] [7529079] [25-3094, 25-3277] (CAH) [Entered: 05/29/2026 08:57 AM]
May 14, 2026 Filing 23 Paper copies of appellee brief filed by Appellee Shamika Frazier in 25-3094, 25-3277. [23] [7525547] [25-3094, 25-3277] (CAH) [Entered: 05/14/2026 12:14 PM]
May 8, 2026 Filing 22 Appellee's brief filed by Appellee Shamika Frazier in 25-3094, 25-3277. Paper copies due on 05/15/2026. [22] [7524304] [25-3094, 25-3277] (CAH) [Entered: 05/08/2026 02:05 PM]
May 8, 2026 Filing 21 Submitted appellee brief by Georgianna Q. Tutwiler for Appellee Shamika Frazier in 25-3094. [21] NOTE: Access to this entry is limited to counsel of record. Once the document is approved by the court, it will be filed onto the court's docket as a separate entry which will be open to the public. [7524290] [25-3094, 25-3277] (Tutwiler, Georgianna) [Entered: 05/08/2026 01:33 PM]
May 8, 2026 Filing 20 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Georgianna Q. Tutwiler for Appellee Shamika Frazier in 25-3094, 25-3277. [20] [7524153] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-No) [25-3094, 25-3277] (Tutwiler, Georgianna) [Entered: 05/08/2026 09:57 AM]
April 9, 2026 Filing 19 10 copies Appellant's brief filed by Appellant Alfred W. Comer in 25-3277, 25-3094. (Forwarded from the District Court). REMINDER: If a case is designated to proceed to oral argument, hearing notices will be mailed shortly before the date of oral argument. Please note that counsel's unavailability for oral argument must be submitted by letter, filed electronically with the Clerk's Office, and should be made by no later than seven days after the filing of the appellee's brief. See Cir. R. 34(b)(3), (4). The court's calendar is located at https://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/cal/argcalendar.pdf. Once scheduled, oral argument is rescheduled only in extraordinary circumstances. See Cir. R. 34(b)(4), (e). [19] [7516496] [25-3277, 25-3094] (CAG) [Entered: 04/09/2026 08:58 AM]
March 27, 2026 Filing 18 Pro se motion filed by Appellant Alfred W. Comer in 25-3094, 25-3277 to extend time to file appellant's brief. (Forwarded from the District Court, copy of docket #16 and #20). [18] [7513759] [25-3094, 25-3277] (CAH) [Entered: 03/27/2026 04:20 PM]
March 26, 2026 Filing 17 Pro se motion filed by Appellant Alfred W. Comer in 25-3094, 25-3277 for extension of time to file appellant's brief (copy of docket #16). [17] [7513509] [25-3094, 25-3277] (EF) [Entered: 03/26/2026 04:41 PM]
March 26, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER Re: Asking for Extension of Time. In light of the courts order dated March 24, 2026, the motion is DENIED as unnecessary at this time. The clerk will send the appellant a copy of the courts public docket. [ # 15 ] CDH [16] [7513492] [25-3094, 25-3277] (AD) [Entered: 03/26/2026 04:25 PM]
March 26, 2026 Filing 15 Pro se motion filed by Appellant Alfred W. Comer in 25-3094, 25-3277 for extension of time. (Forwarded from the District Court). [15] [7513420] [25-3094, 25-3277] (CAH) [Entered: 03/26/2026 02:41 PM]
March 24, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER issued GRANTING motion to extend time to file appellant's brief. [ # 13 ] Appellant's brief due on or before 04/30/2026 for Alfred W. Comer. Appellee's brief due on or before 06/01/2026 for Shamika Frazier. Appellant's reply brief, if any, is due on or before 06/22/2026 for Appellant Alfred W. Comer. CDH [14] [7512857] [25-3094, 25-3277] (AD) [Entered: 03/24/2026 12:06 PM]
March 23, 2026 Filing 13 Pro se motion filed by Appellant Alfred W. Comer in 25-3094, 25-3277 to extend time to file appellant's brief. (Forwarded from the District Court). [13] [7512655] [25-3094, 25-3277] (CAH) [Entered: 03/23/2026 04:00 PM]
March 10, 2026 Filing 12 Pro se motion filed by Appellant Alfred W. Comer in 25-3094, 25-3277 for appointment of counsel (copy of docket entry #13). [12] [7510031] [25-3094, 25-3277] (EF) [Entered: 03/10/2026 03:22 PM]
March 3, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER re: 1. Verified petition for assistance of counsel. 2. Renewed verified petition for assistance of counsel. 3. Renewed verified petition for assistance of counsel. [ # 10 ], [ # 7492732-2 ] The motions for recruitment of counsel are DENIED. See Pruitt v. Mote, 503 F.3d 647 (7th Cir. 2007) (en banc); Farmer v. Haas, 990 F.2d 319, 321 (7th Cir. 1993). The panel assigned to decide this case may recruit counsel if it finds that step appropriate after reviewing the briefs. Briefing in this appeal will proceed as follows: Appellant's brief due on or before 04/02/2026 for Alfred W. Comer. Appellee's brief due on or before 05/04/2026 for Shamika Frazier. Appellant's reply brief, if any, is due on or before 05/26/2026 for Appellant Alfred W. Comer. CLH [11] [7508606] [25-3094, 25-3277] (CG) [Entered: 03/03/2026 02:57 PM]
February 26, 2026 Filing 10 Pro se motion filed by Appellant Alfred W. Comer in 25-3094, 25-3277 for appointment of counsel. (Forwarded from the District Court). [10] [7507566] [25-3094, 25-3277] (CAG) [Entered: 02/26/2026 11:28 AM]
February 24, 2026 Filing 9 Filed letter regarding initial partial filing fee and prisoner trust fund account statement by Appellant Alfred W. Comer. [9] [7507141] [25-3277] (NHV) [Entered: 02/24/2026 04:17 PM]
February 19, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER: Briefing is SUSPENDED pending resolution of the motions for counsel filed by the appellant on December 15, 2025, and January 23, 2026. SCR. [8] [7505934] [25-3094, 25-3277] (FP) [Entered: 02/19/2026 12:09 PM]
February 19, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER: The district court GRANTED appellant leave to proceed on appeal in forma pauperis and this court has now received notice from the district court that the appellant paid the initial partial filing fee. No separate fee is owed for appeal No. 25-3277. See Fed. R. App. P. 4(a)(4)(B)(iii). Accordingly, these appeals are CONSOLIDATED for purposes of briefing and disposition. The briefing schedule is as follows: Appellant's brief due on or before 03/23/2026 for Alfred W. Comer. Appellee's brief due on or before 04/22/2026 for Shamika Frazier. Appellant's reply brief, if any, is due on or before 05/13/2026 for Appellant Alfred W. Comer. JXK [7] [7505877] [25-3094, 25-3277] (PS) [Entered: 02/19/2026 11:05 AM]
February 9, 2026 Filing 6 Filed letter from Appellant Alfred W. Comer regarding fee status. [6] [7503561] [25-3277] (EF) [Entered: 02/09/2026 03:43 PM]
February 9, 2026 Filing 5 Docketing Statement filed by Appellant Alfred W. Comer. Prior or Related proceedings: Yes. 25-3094 [5] [7503560] [25-3277] (EF) [Entered: 02/09/2026 03:41 PM]
January 23, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER Re: Renewed Verified Petition for Assistance of Counsel. This appeal is subject to the Prison Litigation Reform Act and therefore all proceedings are suspended pending the assessment and payment of any necessary fees. See Newlin v. Helman, 123 F.3d 429, 434 (7th Cir. 1997). A review of the docket indicates that the appellant's fee status has not yet been determined. Specifically, the deadline for the appellant to either pay the $605.00 required appellate filing fees or file a motion for leave to proceed on appeal in forma pauperis in the district court was January 20, 2026. Accordingly, the appellant shall either pay the $605.00 required appellate filing fees or file a motion for leave to proceed on appeal in forma pauperis in the district court by February 23, 2026. Failure to comply with this order may result in the dismissal of this appeal. The clerk will send the appellant a copy of the courts public docket and an asset affidavit form. Further, the motion for appointment of counsel is DENIED without court action, pursuant to this courts fee notice and order dated December 18, 2025. [ # 2 ] Sent Certified Mail. Receipt Number: 9589 0710 5270 1810 9576 42. [4] [7500345] CDH [25-3277] (AD) [Entered: 01/23/2026 03:40 PM]
January 23, 2026 Filing 3 Filed prisoner trust fund account statement by Appellant Alfred W. Comer. [3] [7500328] [25-3277] (CG) [Entered: 01/23/2026 03:13 PM]
January 23, 2026 Filing 2 Pro se renewed motion filed by Appellant Alfred W. Comer in 25-3094, 25-3277 for appointment of counsel. (Forwarded from the District Court). [2] [7500199] [25-3094, 25-3277]--[Edited 01/23/2026 by CG to remove trust account statement.] (CAG) [Entered: 01/23/2026 11:02 AM]
December 18, 2025 Filing 1 State prisoner's civil rights case docketed. IT IS ORDERED that this appeal is subject to the Prison Litigation Reform Act. Proceedings are SUSPENDED pending notification by the district court that any necessary fee has been assessed, and if assessed, paid. PLRA Fee due. Docketing Statement due for Appellant Alfred W. Comer by 12/24/2025. Transcript information sheet due by 01/02/2026. PLRA Fee/Motion/Memorandum due on 01/20/2026. [1] [7494101] [25-3277] (PS) [Entered: 12/19/2025 10:47 AM]

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