Jerome Meraz v. Michelle Gray, et al
Plaintiff: Jerome M. Meraz
Defendant: Michelle Gray, Warden, Delta Regional Unit, ADC (originally named as Grey), Christopher Pittillo, Lieutenant, Delta Regional Unit, ADC (originally named as Christopher Patillo), Kierra Hicks, Sergeant, Delta Regional Unit, ADC (originally named as Hicks) and Rickea Price, Corporal, Delta Regional Unit, ADC (originally named as Price)
Case Number: 25-2556
Filed: August 6, 2025
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Prison Condition
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Date Filed Document Text
December 16, 2025 MANDATE ISSUED. [5588845] [25-2556] (HAG) [Entered: 12/16/2025 02:38 PM]
November 17, 2025 Tendered: "Notice of Appeal" received from Appellant Jerome M. Meraz. [5579417] [25-2556] (HAG) [Entered: 11/18/2025 10:40 AM]
October 31, 2025 JUDGMENT FILED - The [ # 5560515-2 ] motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis has been considered and is granted. The full $605 appellate and docketing fees are assessed against the appellant. Appellant will be permitted to pay the fee by installment method contained in 28 U.S.C. sec. 1915(b)(2). The court remands the calculation of the installments and the collection of the fees to the district court. This case is summarily affirmed in accordance with Eighth Circuit Rule 47A. BOBBY E. SHEPHERD, JANE KELLY and DAVID R. STRAS Adp Oct 2025 [5573995] [25-2556] (HAG) [Entered: 10/31/2025 03:09 PM]
October 29, 2025 CASE SUBMITTED Ad Panel Submission before Judges Bobby E. Shepherd, Jane Kelly, David R. Stras in St. Louis [5573992] [25-2556] (HAG) [Entered: 10/31/2025 03:06 PM]
September 23, 2025 MOTION for leave to proceed on appeal in forma pauperis w/attached affidavit, filed by Appellant Jerome M. Meraz w/service 09/23/2025. [5560515] [25-2556] (CMH) [Entered: 09/23/2025 12:08 PM]
September 22, 2025 LETTER from Appellant Jerome M. Meraz requesting court to review all materials related to the case prior to issuing a ruling, w/service 09/23/2025. [5560350] [25-2556] (CMH) [Entered: 09/23/2025 09:32 AM]
September 2, 2025 LETTER from Appellant Jerome M. Meraz regarding updated address w/service 09/04/2025 by USCA8. [5554209] [25-2556] (NDG) [Entered: 09/04/2025 09:14 AM]
August 25, 2025 Originating court document filed consisting of originating court order of 08/25/2025 denying motion for leave to proceed on appeal in forma pauperis, [5551031] [25-2556] (RDB) [Entered: 08/25/2025 03:28 PM]
August 25, 2025 CLERK ORDER:The $605 appellate filing and docketing fee has not been paid and is due. Appellant is directed to either pay the fee in the district court or file a motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis in this court within 28 days of the date of this order. If appellant does not pay the fee or move for IFP status by 09/22/2025, this appeal may be dismissed for failure to prosecute without further notice. [5551034] [25-2556] (RDB) [Entered: 08/25/2025 03:29 PM]
August 6, 2025 Prisoner case docketed. [5545202] [25-2556] (RDB) [Entered: 08/06/2025 09:26 AM]
August 6, 2025 Originating court document filed consisting of notice of appeal, docket entries, Recommendation dated 7/8/2025, Order dated 7/22/2025, Judgment dated 7/22/2025 [5545208] [25-2556] (RDB) [Entered: 08/06/2025 09:30 AM]
August 6, 2025 CLERK ORDER:If the original file of the United States District Court is available for review in electronic format, the court will rely on the electronic version of the record in its review. The appendices required by Eighth Circuit Rule 30A shall not be required. In accordance with Eighth Circuit Local Rule 30A(a)(2), the Clerk of the United States District Court is requested to forward to this Court forthwith any portions of the original record which are not available in an electronic format through PACER, including any documents maintained in paper format or filed under seal, exhibits, administrative records and state court files. These documents should be submitted within 10 days. [5545209] [25-2556] (RDB) [Entered: 08/06/2025 09:30 AM]

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Plaintiff: Jerome M. Meraz
Represented By: Jerome M. Meraz
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Defendant: Michelle Gray, Warden, Delta Regional Unit, ADC (originally named as Grey)
Represented By: Britt Cannon Johnson
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Defendant: Christopher Pittillo, Lieutenant, Delta Regional Unit, ADC (originally named as Christopher Patillo)
Represented By: Britt Cannon Johnson
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Defendant: Kierra Hicks, Sergeant, Delta Regional Unit, ADC (originally named as Hicks)
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Defendant: Rickea Price, Corporal, Delta Regional Unit, ADC (originally named as Price)
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