Hall v. Crane et al
| Jeremy Hall |
| Jilian Crane and Rodney Alford |
| 1:2025cv01528 |
| December 30, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois |
| Jonathan E Hawley |
| Prisoner Petitions - Prison Conditions |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Both |
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| Filing 26 NOTICE of Service of Discovery Documents - Initial Rule 26 Disclosure (Carballido, Ryan) |
| Filing 25 NOTICE of Service of Discovery Documents (Warner, Matthew) |
Filing 24
TEXT ORDER entered by District Judge Jonathan E Hawley on 5/19/2026. Defendants filed a Motion for Extension of Time #23 requesting additional time to file their Motion for Summary Judgment on the issue of exhaustion of administrative remedies. Based on the reasons stated in the Motion, the Court finds good cause has been shown for an extension. Defendants' Motion #23 is GRANTED. Defendants are directed to file their Motion for Summary Judgment on the issue of exhaustion of administrative remedies by September 15, 2026. (VH)
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| Filing 23 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion for Summary Judgment for Failure to Exhaust Administrative Remedies by Defendants Rodney Alford, Jilian Crane. Responses due by 6/1/2026 (Carballido, Ryan) |
| Filing 22 NOTICE of Copying Records (Carballido, Ryan) |
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Filing 21
TEXT ORDER entered by District Judge Jonathan E Hawley on 4/21/2026. Plaintiff filed a Motion to Request Counsel #20 asking the Court to appoint an attorney to represent him. "There is no right to court-appointed counsel in federal civil litigation." Olson v. Morgan, 750 F.3d 708, 711 (7th Cir. 2014). When evaluating a Motion to Request Counsel, the Court must consider: "(1) has the indigent plaintiff made a reasonable attempt to obtain counsel or been effectively precluded from doing so; and if so, (2) given the difficulty of the case, does the plaintiff appear competent to litigate it himself?" Pruitt v. Mote, 503 F.3d 647, 655 (7th Cir. 2007). "When evaluating a plaintiff's competence, district courts should normally consider the plaintiff's literacy, communication skills, education level, and litigation experience." Bracey v. Grondin, 712 F.3d 1012, 1018 n.3 (7th Cir. 2013) (citing Pruitt, 503 F.3d at 655). The inquiry is individualized, taking all the relevant facts into consideration, including the stage of the litigation. Navejar v. Igiola, 718 F.3d 692, 696 (7th Cir. 2013). The Court may also consider "the perceived merits ofor likelihood of success onan indigent plaintiff's claims in its decision whether to allocate scarce pro bono counsel resources to the case before it." Watts v. Kidman, 42 F.4th 755, 764 (7th Cir. 2022). Plaintiff states he contacted seven attorneys to request legal representation. Plaintiff attached letters from three attorneys who declined to accept his case to his Motion. The Court finds Plaintiff made a reasonable attempt to secure counsel on his own. Regarding Plaintiff's competence, Plaintiff states he completed some high school courses. Plaintiff states he is seriously mentally ill (SMI) and cannot read or write. Plaintiff states he received assistance from a jailhouse lawyer who is no longer able to help. Plaintiff states he received Defendants' Jury Demand #14 and does not understand why he was not given any forms to fill out for discovery. Plaintiff also states he is housed in segregation and does not have access to the law library or legal books. This case involves an Eighth Amendment claim against Defendants Jilian Crane and Dr. Alfred based on their alleged deliberate indifference to his liver and kidney infection and pain from a stab wound he suffered. The Court entered a Scheduling Order #19 on 4/17/2026, which provides more information about the discovery process. No jury trial date has been scheduled. Discovery closes on 10/19/2026, and dispositive motions are due by 11/17/2026. The Court finds Plaintiff appears competent to litigate this case himself, especially at this early stage of the litigation process. If Plaintiff needs additional time to meet deadlines, he may file a motion for extension of time. Plaintiff's Motion to Request Counsel #20 is DENIED. (VH)
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| Filing 20 MOTION to Request Counsel by Plaintiff Jeremy Hall. Responses due by 5/4/2026 (DW) |
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Filing 19
SCHEDULING ORDER. Discovery due by 10/19/2026. Motions due by 11/17/2026. Entered by District Judge Jonathan E Hawley on 4/17/2026. See full written Order. (Attachments: #1 Consent Packet)(VH)
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| Filing 18 ANSWER to #1 Complaint AND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES by. Alfred, Jilian Crane.(Warner, Matthew) |
| Filing 17 NOTICE of Appearance of Attorney by Ryan J. Carballido on behalf of. Alfred, Jilian Crane (Carballido, Ryan) |
| Filing 16 CERTIFICATE OF INTEREST pursuant to Local Rule 11.3 by. Alfred, Jilian Crane. (Warner, Matthew) |
| Filing 15 Designation of Lead Counsel by Matthew Allen Warner on behalf of. Alfred, Jilian Crane. (Warner, Matthew) |
| Filing 14 DEMAND for Trial by Jury by. Alfred, Jilian Crane. (Warner, Matthew) |
| Filing 13 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Jilian Crane. Jilian Crane waiver sent on 3/16/2026, answer due 5/15/2026. (Warner, Matthew) |
| Filing 12 NOTICE of Appearance of Attorney by Matthew Allen Warner on behalf of. Alfred, Jilian Crane (Warner, Matthew) |
| Filing 11 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Jeremy Hall.. Alfred waiver sent on 3/16/2026, answer due 5/15/2026. (DW) |
| Filing 10 REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF SERVICE and Notice of Lawsuit sent to Jilian Crane, Alfred on 3/16/2026. (Attachments: #1 Alfred-Waiver)(VH) |
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Filing 9
HIPAA QUALIFIED PROTECTIVE ORDER. Entered by District Judge Jonathan E Hawley on 3/16/2026. (VH)
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Filing 8
MERIT REVIEW ORDER entered by District Judge Jonathan E Hawley on 3/16/2026. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED: 1) According to the Court's Merit Review of Plaintiff's Complaint under 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1915A, Plaintiff alleged sufficient facts to proceed on an Eighth Amendment claim against Defendants Jilian Crane and Dr. Alfred based on their alleged deliberate indifference to his liver and kidney infection and pain from a stab wound he suffered on February 26, 2024. Additional claims shall not be included in the case above, except in the Court's discretion on motion by a party for good cause shown under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 15. The Clerk is directed to enter the standard qualified protective order pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. See full written Order.(VH)
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| Prisoner Initial Partial Filing Fee received 1/20/26, in the amount of $ 9.00; receipt number PIA 100008315 (JA) |
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TEXT ORDER entered by District Judge Jonathan E Hawley on 1/8/2026. Plaintiff filed a Motion to Request Counsel #4 asking the Court to appoint an attorney to represent him. "There is no right to court-appointed counsel in federal civil litigation." Olson v. Morgan, 750 F.3d 708, 711 (7th Cir. 2014) (citing Pruitt v. Mote, 503 F.3d 647, 649 (7th Cir. 2007)). When evaluating a Motion to Request Counsel, the Court must consider: "(1) has the indigent plaintiff made a reasonable attempt to obtain counsel or been effectively precluded from doing so; and if so, (2) given the difficulty of the case, does the plaintiff appear competent to litigate it himself?" Pruitt, 503 F.3d at 655. Demonstrating a reasonable effort to obtain representation typically requires submitting letters from several attorneys declining assistance and copies of any documents which show Plaintiff tried to find an attorney. See Olson, 750 F.3d at 711. Plaintiff has not demonstrated a reasonable attempt to secure his own lawyer. Because Plaintiff has not satisfied the first prong, the Court does not address the second. Eagan v. Dempsey, 987 F.3d 667, 682 (7th Cir. 2021). Plaintiff's Motion #4 is DENIED with leave to renew. If Plaintiff renews his motion, he is directed to attach copies of letters he sent to or received from prospective counsel, list the attorneys or law firms he contacted, and indicate whether he received a response. (VH)
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| Filing 7 +++ PRISONER TRUST FUND LEDGER by Jeremy Hall. (VH) |
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TEXT ORDER granting #3 Petition to Proceed In Forma Pauperis. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 1915(b)(1), Plaintiff is assessed an initial partial filing fee of $9.00. The agency having custody of Plaintiff is directed to forward the initial partial filing fee from Plaintiff's account to the Clerk of Court within 30 days of this order. After payment of the initial partial filing fee (or immediately if no funds are available for that payment) the agency having custody of Plaintiff shall make monthly payments of 20 percent of the preceding month's income credited to Plaintiff's account to the Clerk of Court. Income includes all deposits from any source, including gifts. The agency having custody of the plaintiff shall forward these payments each time Plaintiff's account exceeds $10, until the filing fee of $350 is paid in full. The Clerk is directed to mail a copy of this order to Plaintiff's place of confinement, to the attention of the Trust Fund Office, and to Plaintiff. Prisoner Prepayment due by 2/6/2026. Entered by District Judge Jonathan E Hawley on 1/7/2026. (VH)
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| Filing 6 Letter Requesting Trust Fund Ledger. Trust fund ledger sheets due by 1/13/2026. (VH) |
| Filing 5 +++ PRISONER TRUST FUND LEDGER by Jeremy Hall. (VH) |
| Filing 4 MOTION to Request Counsel by Plaintiff Jeremy Hall. Responses due by 1/13/2026 (VH) |
| Filing 3 PETITION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS, filed by Jeremy Hall.(VH) |
| Filing 2 NOTICE OF CASE OPENING. Please be advised that your case has been assigned to Judge Jonathan E Hawley. Effective immediately, all documents should be mailed or scanned to the Peoria Division, 100 NE Monroe Street, Peoria, IL 61602. Merit Review Deadline set for 1/20/2026. (Attachments: #1 Notice Regarding Privacy)(VH) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Jeremy Hall.(VH) |
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