Nirin Walls v. Kristina Mershon, et al
| NIRIN A. WALLS |
| KRISTINA MERSHON and MS. CARPENTER |
| 26-1168 |
| January 28, 2026 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit |
| Prison Condition |
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Filing 12
ORDER re: Response to rule to show cause, which this court construes as a request to voluntarily dismiss appeal No. 26-1168. [ # 11 ] This case is DISMISSED, pursuant to Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 42(b). Appellants appeal from the district courts judgment will proceed under No. 26-1248, and all papers should be submitted under that case number. Mandate issued, no record to be returned. [12][7539978] [26-1168] (PS) [Entered: 07/15/2026 10:45 AM]
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| FOR COURT USE ONLY: Certified copy of 07/15/2026 Final Order with Mandate sent to the District Court Clerk. [7539985-2] [7539985] [26-1168] (PS) [Entered: 07/15/2026 10:56 AM] |
| Filing 11 Filed Show Cause Response by Appellant Nirin A. Walls to 06/10/2026 order. [11][7539842] [26-1168] (NHV) [Entered: 07/14/2026 03:51 PM] |
| Filing 10 Filed notice of change of address for Nirin A. Walls. [10] [7533145] [26-1168, 26-1248] (CAH) [Entered: 06/16/2026 10:53 AM] |
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Filing 9
ORDER: The court, on its own motion, orders appellant to show cause for the failure to respond to the court's order of May 15, 2026. Appellant shall file a response to that order on or before June 24, 2026. Appellant is advised that failure to respond may result in the dismissal of this appeal. The clerk of this court shall attach a copy of the May 15, 2026, order to appellant's copy of this order. JXK Sent Certified Mail. Receipt Number: 7020 3160 0001 5911 8156. [9] [7531996] [26-1168] (AP) [Entered: 06/10/2026 02:27 PM]
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Filing 8
ORDER: A preliminary review of the short record suggests that this appeal duplicates an appeal filed on February 6, 2026, and docketed in this court as Appeal No. 26-1248. A party needs only one appeal from any given judgment or order, and the other should be dismissed. Grunt Style LLC v. TWD, LLC, 140 F.4th 839, 845 (7th Cir. 2025); Harris v. Bellin Meml Hosp., 13 F.3d 1082, 1083 (7th Cir. 1994). Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that the appellant shall file, on or before May 29, 2026, a brief memorandum stating why this appeal should not be dismissed as unnecessary. A motion for voluntary dismissal under Rule 42(b) of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure will satisfy this requirement. Briefing is SUSPENDED pending further court order. (See order for further details) JXK [7525918][8]. [8] [7525918] [26-1168] (AP) [Entered: 05/15/2026 12:15 PM]
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| Filing 7 Filed Pro Se Appellant Show Cause Response by Appellant Nirin A. Walls in 26-1248, 26-1168. [7][7525030] [26-1248, 26-1168] (DAB) [Entered: 05/12/2026 03:43 PM] |
| Filing 6 IT IS ORDERED that Appellant Nirin A. Walls in 26-1248, 26-1168 show cause as to why this case should not be DISMISSED for failure to tender the $12.61 initial partial filing fee as directed in the district court's 02/26/2026 order. Response to Rule to Show Cause due for Appellant Nirin A. Walls by 05/06/2026. Sent Certified Mail. Receipt Number: 9589 0710 5270 1455 1926 99. [6] [7519824] [26-1248, 26-1168] (CAG) [Entered: 04/22/2026 09:52 AM] |
| Filing 5 Filed District Court order GRANTING Appellant Nirin A. Walls in 26-1168, 26-1248 leave to proceed on appeal in forma pauperis. Date IFP granted: 02/26/2026. District Court has assessed a $12.61 initial partial filing fee. [5] [7509847] PLRA initial partial filing fee due by 04/09/2026. [26-1168, 26-1248] (CAG) [Entered: 03/10/2026 09:42 AM] |
| Filing 4 Notification from the District Court that a motion to proceed on appeal in forma pauperis is pending. [4] [7503851] [26-1168] (CAG) [Entered: 02/10/2026 12:43 PM] |
| Filing 3 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Patrick M. Creagh for Appellee Kristina Mershon. [3] [7502331] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-Yes) [26-1168][3] [7502331] [26-1168]--[Edited 02/03/2026 by HTP to reflect addition of counsel.] (Creagh, Patrick) [Entered: 02/03/2026 01:36 PM] |
| Filing 2 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Julie A. Teuscher for Appellee Kristina Mershon. [2] [7502329] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-Yes) [26-1168][2] [7502329] [26-1168]--[Edited 02/03/2026 by HTP to reflect termination and addition of counsel.] (Teuscher, Julie) [Entered: 02/03/2026 01:28 PM] |
| 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. Transcript information sheet due by 02/11/2026. Docketing Statement due for Appellant Nirin A. Walls by 02/04/2026. PLRA Fee/Motion/Memorandum due on 02/27/2026. [1] [7501557] [26-1168] (FP) [Entered: 01/30/2026 10:22 AM] |
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