Harris v. Watkins et al
Plaintiff: Christopher Harris
Defendant: Chris Watkins, . Owens, Carmisha Turner, John/Jane Does 1-10, Peoria County Sheriff's Office, Peoria County, Illinois and Wellpath Medical Corporation
Case Number: 1:2026cv01459
Filed: October 26, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
Presiding Judge: Colleen R Lawless
Nature of Suit: Prisoner Petitions - Prison Conditions
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: None
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October 26, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 TEXT ORDER entered by Judge Colleen R. Lawless on 10/26/2026. Plaintiff has filed a Complaint but has not paid the $405 filing fee nor filed a petition to proceed in forma pauperis. Within 21 days of the entry of this order, Plaintiff must pay the $405 filing fee in full or file a petition to proceed in forma pauperis with attached trust fund ledgers for the last 6 months. Failure to comply without good cause will result in dismissal of this case without prejudice, and the Plaintiff will still be responsible for payment of the filing fee. See 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1914. The Clerk is directed to send Plaintiff the forms for proceeding in forma pauperis. (KE)
October 26, 2026 Filing 2 NOTICE OF CASE OPENING. Please be advised that your case has been assigned to Judge Colleen Lawless. Effective immediately, all documents should be mailed or scanned to the Springfield Division, 600 E Monroe, Springfield,IL 62701.Merit Review Deadline set for 11/16/2026. (Attachments: #1 Notice Regarding Privacy Issues)(KE)
October 26, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Christopher Harris.(KE)

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Defendant: Carmisha Turner
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