Widdows v. Jackson County et al
Plaintiff: Alice Widdows
Defendant: Jackson County, Jackson County Sheriff, Lee Kersten, Smith Bobby, Weylin Wece, Michael Stratton, Kaitlyn Stearns, Frank Cano, Kyle Spradling, Nicholas Stearns, Sergio Rafael, Deputy Greg Rowald, Deputy Etherton, John Doe Deputy #3521, Connie Falkenbury, Robert Burns, Bobby Smith, Greg Rowald and John Doe
Case Number: 3:2022cv00200
Filed: February 1, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
Presiding Judge: Nancy J Rosenstengel
Nature of Suit: Prison Condition
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 23, 2022 Filing 13 Summons Issued as to Connie Falkenbury and original mailed to Attorney Ballard. (kek)
March 22, 2022 Filing 12 Summons Requested. (Ballard, William)
March 22, 2022 Filing 11 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Alice Widdows. Robert Burns waiver sent on 2/7/2022, answer due 4/8/2022; Frank Cano waiver sent on 2/7/2022, answer due 4/8/2022; Deputy Etherton waiver sent on 2/7/2022, answer due 4/8/2022; Jackson County waiver sent on 2/7/2022, answer due 4/8/2022; Lee Kersten waiver sent on 2/7/2022, answer due 4/8/2022; Sergio Rafael waiver sent on 2/7/2022, answer due 4/8/2022; Greg Rowald waiver sent on 2/7/2022, answer due 4/8/2022; Bobby Smith waiver sent on 2/7/2022, answer due 4/8/2022; Kyle Spradling waiver sent on 2/7/2022, answer due 4/8/2022; Kaitlyn Stearns waiver sent on 2/7/2022, answer due 4/8/2022; Nicholas Stearns waiver sent on 2/7/2022, answer due 4/8/2022; Michael Stratton waiver sent on 2/7/2022, answer due 4/8/2022; Weylin Wece waiver sent on 2/7/2022, answer due 4/8/2022. (Ballard, William)
February 22, 2022 Filing 10 CONSENT/NON-CONSENT TO U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE - sealed pending receipt from all parties. (Ballard, William)
February 22, 2022 Filing 9 NOTICE OF CASE ASSIGNMENT/REASSIGNMENT: Pursuant to Administrative Order No. 257, this case will remain with the assigned Chief District Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel. This Notice does not alter any prior referrals of motions or matters pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Sec. 636(b)(1-3). (kek)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED.
February 21, 2022 Filing 8 CONSENT/NON-CONSENT TO U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE - sealed pending receipt from all parties. (Radia, Bhairav)
February 17, 2022 Filing 7 NOTICE FROM CLERK Instructing Robert Burns, Frank Cano, Deputy Etherton, Jackson County, Lee Kersten, Sergio Rafael, Greg Rowald, Bobby Smith, Kyle Spradling, Kaitlyn Stearns, Nicholas Stearns, Michael Stratton, and Weylin Wece to file Notice and Consent to Proceed Before A Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction Form: Pursuant to Administrative Order No. 257, within 21 days of this Notice, you must file the attached form indicating your consent to proceed before a Magistrate Judge or an affirmative declination to consent. Consent/Non-Consent to U.S. Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction form sent to Robert Burns, Frank Cano, Deputy Etherton, Jackson County, Lee Kersten, Sergio Rafael, Greg Rowald, Bobby Smith, Kyle Spradling, Kaitlyn Stearns, Nicholas Stearns, Michael Stratton, and Weylin Wece on 2/17/2022. Consent due by 3/10/2022 (kek)
February 16, 2022 Filing 6 NOTICE of Appearance by Bhairav Radia on behalf of Robert Burns, Frank Cano, Deputy Etherton, Jackson County, Lee Kersten, Sergio Rafael, Greg Rowald, Bobby Smith, Kyle Spradling, Kaitlyn Stearns, Nicholas Stearns, Michael Stratton, Weylin Wece (Radia, Bhairav)
February 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER re #1 Complaint. Plaintiff, as administrator of the estate of Kevin F. Widdows, filed this civil rights complaint pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1983 and Illinois state law alleging failure to protect, wrongful death, and Monell claims. Plaintiff is represented by counsel and submitted the full filing fee. The Complaint does not require a merits review pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915A. Plaintiff is responsible for effecting service on the named Defendants. A scheduling order will issue upon appearance of the named Defendants. Signed by Chief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel on 2/2/2022. (anp)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED.
February 2, 2022 Filing 4 NOTICE FROM CLERK Instructing Plaintiff to file Notice and Consent to Proceed Before A Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction Form: Pursuant to Administrative Order No. 257, within 21 days of this Notice, you must file the attached form indicating your consent to proceed before a Magistrate Judge or an affirmative declination to consent. Consent/Non-Consent to U.S. Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction form sent to Plaintiff on 02/02/2022. Consent due by 2/23/2022 (kare)
February 2, 2022 Filing 3 Notice of Judge Assignment. Chief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel assigned. All future documents must bear case number 22-200-NJR. Refer to Civil/Removal Case Processing Requirements, found on the ILSD website, for further service information. (kare)
February 1, 2022 Filing 2 NOTICE of Appearance by William B. Ballard, Jr on behalf of Alice Widdows (Ballard, William)
February 1, 2022 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number AILSDC-4696632.), filed by Alice Widdows. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Ballard, William)

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Plaintiff: Alice Widdows
Represented By: William B. Ballard, Jr.
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Defendant: Jackson County
Represented By: Bhairav Radia
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Defendant: Jackson County Sheriff
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Defendant: Lee Kersten
Represented By: Bhairav Radia
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Defendant: Smith Bobby
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Defendant: Weylin Wece
Represented By: Bhairav Radia
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Defendant: Michael Stratton
Represented By: Bhairav Radia
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Defendant: Kaitlyn Stearns
Represented By: Bhairav Radia
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Defendant: Frank Cano
Represented By: Bhairav Radia
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Defendant: Kyle Spradling
Represented By: Bhairav Radia
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Defendant: Nicholas Stearns
Represented By: Bhairav Radia
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Defendant: Sergio Rafael
Represented By: Bhairav Radia
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Defendant: Deputy Greg Rowald
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Defendant: Deputy Etherton
Represented By: Bhairav Radia
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Defendant: John Doe Deputy #3521
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Defendant: Connie Falkenbury
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Defendant: Robert Burns
Represented By: Bhairav Radia
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Defendant: Bobby Smith
Represented By: Bhairav Radia
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Defendant: Greg Rowald
Represented By: Bhairav Radia
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Defendant: John Doe
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