Cummings v. Crunk, et al
Plaintiff: Horace B. Cummings
Defendant: Thomas Winters, Kasey M Paynter, D P Turner, Cindy G Nelson and James R Ryan
Case Number: 3:2024cv00796
Filed: August 7, 2024
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Office: Jacksonville Office
Presiding Judge: Patricia D Barksdale
Referring Judge: Marcia Morales Howard
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
October 3, 2024 Filing 27 SUMMONS issued as to Cindy G Nelson, Kasey M Paynter, James R Ryan, D P Turner, Thomas Winters. (BGR)
September 12, 2024 Filing 26 NOTICE of Inquiry Regarding Copies re #23 Order by Horace B. Cummings. (MGB) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale. Modified on 9/17/2024 to edit docket text (MDC).
August 26, 2024 Filing 25 NOTICE of change of address Reception & Medical Center by Horace B. Cummings (BD)
August 26, 2024 Filing 24 NOTICE of change of address by Horace B. Cummings (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(BGR) (Additional attachment(s) added on 8/26/2024: #1 Attachment) (BGR). (Modified on 8/26/2024, to edit text) (BGR).
August 15, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER directing the plaintiff to serve the defendants with process or obtain their waiver of service of process by 11/15/2024, and provide the Court with certification of service or waivers for each defendant by 11/22/2024; directions to the clerk. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale on 8/15/2024. (CAW)
August 9, 2024 Filing 22 NOTICE to pro se litigant. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale on 8/9/2024. (CAW)
August 7, 2024 Filing 21 Case transferred in from District of Florida Northern; Case Number 4:24-cv-00194. File received electronically
August 7, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER ADOPTING THE MAGISTRATE JUDGE'S SECOND REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION. The magistrate judge's report and recommendation (ECF No. #17) is adopted and incorporated by reference in this order of the court. The clerk shall TRANSFER this action to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Jacksonville Division, for all further proceedings. Signed by SENIOR JUDGE WILLIAM STAFFORD on 8/7/2024. (rcb) [Transferred from flnd on 8/7/2024.]
August 1, 2024 ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of SENIOR JUDGE WILLIAM STAFFORD notified that action is needed Re: #17 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION & #19 ORDER. (rcb)**Objections not filed by 07/29/2024** [Transferred from flnd on 8/7/2024.]
July 10, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER - Accordingly, it is ORDERED that Plaintiff's notice on inquiry, ECF No. #18, is answered in the affirmative and Plaintiff must immediately file objections to the pending Report and Recommendation if he opposes the recommendation to transfer this case. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 7/10/24. (sjb) [Transferred from flnd on 8/7/2024.]
July 2, 2024 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #18 NOTICE OF INQUIRY/NOTICE OF PAYMENT. (rcb) [Transferred from flnd on 8/7/2024.]
July 1, 2024 Filing 18 NOTICE OF INQUIRY/NOTICE OF PAYMENT by HORACE BENJAMIN CUMMINGS (rcb) [Transferred from flnd on 8/7/2024.]
July 1, 2024 Filing 17 SECOND REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION. In light of the foregoing, and pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1406(a), it is respectfully RECOMMENDED that this case be transferred to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Jacksonville Division, for all further proceedings. R&R flag set. Internal deadline for referral to district judge if objections are not filed earlier: 7/29/2024. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 7/1/2024. (rcb) [Transferred from flnd on 8/7/2024.]
July 1, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER. Plaintiff's second motion requesting leave to proceed in forma pauperis, ECF No. #14, is DENIED as moot. See ECF No. 12. Plaintiff's motion for an enlargement of time, ECF No. #13, is DENIED as moot. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 7/1/2024. (rcb) [Transferred from flnd on 8/7/2024.]
June 27, 2024 ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER notified that action is needed Re: #11 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION. (rcb)**Objections to R&R ECF #11 not filed by 6/25/2024** [Transferred from flnd on 8/7/2024.]
June 18, 2024 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #15 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT. (rcb) [Transferred from flnd on 8/7/2024.]
June 17, 2024 Filing 15 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against CINDY G NELSON, KASEY M PAYNTER, JAMES R RYAN, D P TURNER, THOMAS WINTERS, filed by HORACE BENJAMIN CUMMINGS. (rcb)** NO SERVICE COPY RECEIVED** . [Transferred from flnd on 8/7/2024.]
June 17, 2024 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #14 MOTION to Proceed in forma pauperis Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (rcb) [Transferred from flnd on 8/7/2024.]
June 17, 2024 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #13 MOTION FOR ENLARGEMENT OF TIME TO COMPLY WITH COURTS ORDER. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (rcb) [Transferred from flnd on 8/7/2024.]
June 14, 2024 Filing 14 MOTION to Proceed in forma pauperis by HORACE BENJAMIN CUMMINGS. (rcb) [Transferred from flnd on 8/7/2024.]
June 14, 2024 Filing 13 MOTION FOR ENLARGEMENT OF TIME TO COMPLY WITH COURTS ORDER by HORACE BENJAMIN CUMMINGS. (rcb) [Transferred from flnd on 8/7/2024.]
June 11, 2024 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is no longer needed Re: 12 Filing Fee Received. **INCORRECT REFERRAL MADE** (rcb) Modified to add "incorrect referral made on 6/11/2024 (rcb). [Transferred from flnd on 8/7/2024.]
June 10, 2024 Filing 12 Filing fee: $ 405.00, receipt number 400002928. Fee status updated to paid. (rcb) [Transferred from flnd on 8/7/2024.]
June 10, 2024 ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of SENIOR JUDGE WILLIAM STAFFORD notified that action is needed Re: 12 Filing fee: $ 405.00, receipt number 400002928. Fee status updated to paid. (rcb) [Transferred from flnd on 8/7/2024.]
May 28, 2024 Filing 11 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION. It is respectfully recommended that Plaintiff's motion for injunctive relief, ECF No. #9, be DENIED WITH PREJUDICE. The Clerk is directed to remand the case to the Undersigned Magistrate Judge for further proceedings. R&R flag set. Internal deadline for referral to district judge if objections are not filed earlier: 6/25/2024. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 5/28/2024. (rcb) [Transferred from flnd on 8/7/2024.]
May 28, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER. Plaintiff's motion, "In Compliance with Court's Order," ECF No. #8, is GRANTED, in part, and DENIED in part. Plaintiff shall pay the filing fee no later than June 13, 2024. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 5/29/2024. (rcb) [Transferred from flnd on 8/7/2024.]
May 28, 2024 Set Deadline-#10- Notify Chambers /Filing Fee due by 6/13/2024. (rcb) [Transferred from flnd on 8/7/2024.]
May 28, 2024 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #9 EMERGENCY INJUNCTION, #8 IN COMPLIANCE WITH COURT ORDER/MOTION TO PAY THE FILING FEES. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (rcb) [Transferred from flnd on 8/7/2024.]
May 24, 2024 Filing 9 EMERGENCY INJUNCTION by HORACE BENJAMIN CUMMINGS. (rcb) [Transferred from flnd on 8/7/2024.]
May 24, 2024 Filing 8 IN COMPLIANCE WITH COURT ORDER/MOTION TO PAY THE FILING FEES by HORACE BENJAMIN CUMMINGS. (rcb) [Transferred from flnd on 8/7/2024.]
May 15, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER. Plaintiffs "Request for Additional Pages," ECF No. #5, is DENIED. Plaintiff's amended complaint is due no later than June 13, 2024, The Clerk of Court shall return this file upon receipt of Plaintiff's amended complaint or no later than June 13, 2024. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 5/15/2024. (rcb) [Transferred from flnd on 8/7/2024.]
May 15, 2024 Set Deadline-Re: #7- Notify Chambers on /Amended Pleadings due by 6/13/2024. (rcb) [Transferred from flnd on 8/7/2024.]
May 13, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER. The Clerk of Court shall forward to Plaintiff a copy of this Order along with a civil rights complaint form for use by a prisoner plaintiff. No later than 6/13/2024, Plaintiff shall file an amended civil rights complaint, typed or clearly written, not exceeding 25 pages and on the Court form. If Plaintiff chooses to forgo his claims, he may file a notice of voluntary dismissal, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a), by the same deadline, 6/13/2024. The Clerk of Court shall return this file upon receipt of Plaintiff's amended complaint or no later than 6/13/2024. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 5/13/2024. (rcb)**FORMS FORWARDED AS DIRECTED** [Transferred from flnd on 8/7/2024.]
May 8, 2024 Filing 5 REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL PAGES by HORACE BENJAMIN CUMMINGS. (rcb) [Transferred from flnd on 8/7/2024.]
May 8, 2024 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #5 REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL PAGES. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (rcb) [Transferred from flnd on 8/7/2024.]
May 7, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER. Plaintiff's motion to proceed in forma pauperis, ECF No. #2, is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE.The Clerk of Court shall forward to Plaintiff a copy of this Order along with an IFP application for use by a prisoner plaintiff.Plaintiff must file a complete IFP application on the proper form or, alternatively, pay the $405.00 filing fee no later than June 7, 2024.The Clerk of Court shall return this file upon Plaintiff's compliance with this Order no later than June 7, 2024. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 5/7/2024. (rcb)**#4 & IFP FORM FORWARDED AS DIRECTED** [Transferred from flnd on 8/7/2024.]
May 7, 2024 Set Deadline- Notify Chambers /IFP Fee /Motions due by 6/7/2024. (rcb) [Transferred from flnd on 8/7/2024.]
May 2, 2024 Filing 3 Notice to Pro Se (rcb) [Transferred from flnd on 8/7/2024.]
May 2, 2024 Filing 2 APPLICATION TO PROCEED IN DISTRICT COURT WITHOUT PREPAYING FEES OR COSTS by HORACE BENJAMIN CUMMINGS. (rcb) [Transferred from flnd on 8/7/2024.]
May 2, 2024 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by HORACE BENJAMIN CUMMINGS. (rcb)**NO SERVICE COPY RECEIVED** [Transferred from flnd on 8/7/2024.]
May 2, 2024 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #1 COMPLAINT #2 APPLICATION TO PROCEED IN DISTRICT COURT WITHOUT PREPAYING FEES OR COSTS. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (rcb) [Transferred from flnd on 8/7/2024.]

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