Taylor v. Hughes et al
| Kennado K Taylor |
| Latoya Hughes, . George, Jacques Buckner, . Paul, Tyler Ledbetter, . Ross, . Sellers, . Roberson and John Doe |
| 1:2026cv01128 |
| April 6, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois |
| Michael M Mihm |
| Prisoner Petitions - Prison Conditions |
| 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Plaintiff |
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| Prisoner Initial Partial Filing Fee received 5/18/26, in the amount of $ 6.22; receipt number 100009004 (FDS) |
Filing 15
TEXT ORDER entered by Judge Michael M. Mihm on 4/20/2026. Plaintiff filed a Motion to Dismiss #14 stating that Defendants have fixed the safety concerns at Pontiac Correctional Center alleged in his Complaint. Plaintiff states that no filing fee is owed because he is verbally dismissing his lawsuit. Because Defendants have not yet filed answers to the Complaint #1 , Plaintiff is entitled to voluntarily dismiss this case, without a court order, pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(i). However, Plaintiff is notified that the Court does not have discretion to waive payment of Plaintiff's $350 filing fee. Maus v. Baker, 729 F.3d 708, 710 (7th Cir. 2013) (citing 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1915(b)). Plaintiff was granted leave to proceed in forma pauperis, but that does not result in waiver of fees. Instead, it results in Plaintiff having the opportunity to pay a reduced filing fee over time. Plaintiff has paid an initial filing fee of $6.22, and Plaintiff will thus pay the remainder of the $350 filing fee even after this case is dismissed. (d/e 4/15/2026). Plaintiff's Motion to Dismiss #14 is GRANTED. Plaintiff's Motion for Reconsideration #11 regarding the Court's Order denying his Motion to Request Counsel is MOOT. This case is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE pursuant to Rule 41(a). The Clerk is directed to close this case. No judgment to enter.(VH)
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| Filing 14 MOTION to Dismiss by Plaintiff Kennado K Taylor. Responses due by 5/4/2026 (DW) |
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Filing 13
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 $6.22. 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 5/15/2026. Entered by Judge Michael M. Mihm on 4/15/2026. (VH)
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| Filing 12 +++ PRISONER TRUST FUND LEDGER by Kennado K Taylor (DW) |
| Filing 11 MOTION for Reconsideration re #7 Order on Motion to Request Counsel by Plaintiff Kennado K Taylor. Responses due by 4/28/2026 (DW) |
| Filing 9 AFFIDAVIT by Kennado K Taylor. (DW) |
| Filing 8 Letter Requesting Trust Fund Ledger. Trust fund ledger sheets due by 4/22/2026. (VH) |
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Filing 7
ORDER entered by Judge Michael M. Mihm on 4/8/2026. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED: 1) Plaintiff's Petition to Proceed in forma pauperis #3 is GRANTED. The Clerk is directed to enter the Text Order directing prison officials to collect payments pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Sec 1915(g). 2) Plaintiff's Motion to Request Counsel #5 is DENIED. The Court generally will not consider recruiting counsel for a pro se plaintiff until the Court determines that he possesses a claim upon which relief can be granted after the Court conducts a review of the Complaint. 3) Given the nature of Plaintiff's allegations, the Clerk is directed to send a copy of Plaintiff's Complaint and this Order to the Warden of Pontiac Correctional Center. See full written Order. (VH)
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| Filing 5 MOTION to Request Counsel by Plaintiff Kennado K Taylor. Responses due by 4/20/2026 (VH) |
| Filing 4 +++ PRISONER TRUST FUND LEDGER by Kennado K Taylor. (VH) |
| Filing 3 PETITION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS, filed by Kennado K Taylor.(VH) |
| Filing 2 NOTICE OF CASE OPENING. Please be advised that your case has been assigned to Judge Michael Mihm. 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 4/27/2026. (Attachments: #1 Notice Regarding Privacy)(VH) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Kennado K Taylor. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits)(VH) |
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