Cotton v. Hughes et al
| James Cotton |
| Latoya Hughes, Felicia Atkins, Chase Wilhelm, Christopher Easton and John Does 1-9 |
| 2:2024cv02084 |
| April 18, 2024 |
| U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois |
| Colin Stirling Bruce |
| Prisoner Petitions - Prison Conditions |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 14 NOTICE of Appearance of Attorney by Thomas Daniel Pietryla on behalf of Felicia Atkins, Christopher Easton, Latoya Hughes, Chase Wilhelm (Pietryla, Thomas) |
| Filing 13 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by James Cotton. Chase Wilhelm waiver sent on 4/29/2024, answer due 6/28/2024. (KE) |
| Prisoner Initial Partial Filing Fee received 5/13/2024, in the amount of $115.84; receipt number 200001203. (RAH) |
| Filing 12 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by James Cotton. Latoya Hughes waiver sent on 4/29/2024, answer due 6/28/2024. (KE) |
| Filing 11 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by James Cotton. Felicia Atkins waiver sent on 4/29/2024, answer due 6/28/2024; Christopher Easton waiver sent on 4/29/2024, answer due 6/28/2024. (KE) |
| Filing 10 REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF SERVICE and Notice of Lawsuit sent to Latoya Hughes, Felicia Atkins, Chase Wilhelm, Christopher Easton on 4/29/2024. (Attachments: #1 Hughes Waiver, #2 Easton Waiver, #3 Atkins Waiver)(KE) |
Filing 9
HIPAA QUALIFIED PROTECTIVE ORDER entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 4/29/2024. See written order. (KE)
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Filing 8
MERIT REVIEW ORDER entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 4/29/2024. Pursuant to its merit review of the Complaint under 28 U.S.C. Sec 1915A, the Court finds that Plaintiff's Complaint states a claim for an alleged violation of Plaintiff's rights under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act. Plaintiff may pursue this claim against Defendants Latoya Hughes, Felicia Atkins, Chase Wilhem, and Christopher Easton in their official capacities. Any additional claims shall not be included in the case, except at the Court's discretion on motion by a party for good cause shown or pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 15. The Clerk of the Court is directed to attempt service of process upon Defendants Latoya Hughes, Felicia Atkins, Chase Wilhem, and Christopher Easton pursuant to the Court's standard procedures. The Clerk is directed to enter the standard qualified protective order pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction #5 is DENIED. See written order. (KE)
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| Filing 7 +++ PRISONER TRUST FUND LEDGER by James Cotton. (BMG) |
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TEXT ORDER granting #3 Petition to Proceed In Forma Pauperis entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 4/22/2024. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 1915(b)(1), Plaintiff is assessed an initial partial filing fee of $66.04. 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 5/22/2024. (KE)
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| Filing 6 Letter Requesting Trust Fund Ledger. Trust fund ledger sheets due by 5/2/2024. (KE) |
| Filing 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Plaintiff James Cotton. Responses due by 5/2/2024 (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Exhibit Part 1, #3 Exhibit Part 2, #4 Proposed Order)(KE) |
| Filing 4 +++ PRISONER TRUST FUND LEDGER by James Cotton (KE) |
| Filing 3 PETITION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS, filed by James Cotton.(KE) |
| Filing 2 NOTICE OF CASE OPENING. Please be advised that your case has been assigned to Judge Colin Stirling Bruce. Effective immediately, all documents should be mailed or scanned to the Urbana Division, 201 S Vine Street, Urbana, IL 61802.Merit Review Deadline set for 5/8/2024. (Attachments: #1 Notice Regarding Privacy Issues)(KE) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by James Cotton. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits)(KE) |
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