Medina v. Wexford Health Source Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Nestor Medina
Defendant: Ashley Darnell, Jennifer A Chacon, Ms. Mary, Dr. Vipin K. Shah, Dr. Pittman, Thomann, Paula Lahey, Felicia Adkins, Luking, Latoya Hughes, Dr J Ek, Ms. Cunningham and M. Wise
Case Number: 3:2024cv01532
Filed: June 20, 2024
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
Presiding Judge: Stephen P McGlynn
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Federal Question: Bivens Act
Jury Demanded By: Defendant
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 14, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 51 ORDER: Plaintiff's Motion for an Extension (Doc. 50) is GRANTED. Plaintiff seeks an extra 20 days to file a reply to Defendants' response (Doc. 47) to his motion for a preliminary injunction (Doc. 2). Reply briefs are strongly disfavored, and under Local Rule 7.1(a)(4) they must be limited to five pages. Here, Plaintiff claims that the response contains false information which he intends to counteract with his reply. Plaintiff shall have until September 4, 2024, to file a reply brief of no more than five pages. Signed by Judge Stephen P. McGlynn on 8/14/2024. (kgk)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED.
August 13, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 50 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Reply as to #47 Response, by Nestor Medina. (adh)
August 12, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 49 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed Luking waiver sent on 7/26/2024, answer due 9/24/2024. (mamo)
August 9, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 48 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Luking. Luking waiver sent on 7/2/2024, answer due 9/3/2024. (Dugan, Timothy)
August 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 47 RESPONSE in Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Felicia Adkins, Jennifer A Chacon, Ms. Cunningham, Latoya Hughes, Paula Lahey. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C)(Collum, Christopher)
August 7, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 46 RESPONSE to Motion re #2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Ashley Darnell, J Ek, Ms. Mary, Thomann. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C)(Dugan, Timothy)
July 31, 2024 Opinion or Order Set/Reset Deadlines as to Responses due by 8/8/2024 (djw)
July 30, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 45 ORDER: The motions for extension of time are GRANTED. (Doc. #43 , #44 ). Defendants shall file their responses to the request for preliminary injunction on or before August 8, 2024. Signed by Judge Stephen P. McGlynn on 7/30/2024. (jrj)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED.
July 30, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 44 MOTION to Join Co-Defendant's Motion for Extension of Time by Felicia Adkins, Jennifer A Chacon, Ms. Cunningham, Latoya Hughes, Paula Lahey. (Collum, Christopher)
July 30, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 43 MOTION for Extension of Time by Ashley Darnell, J Ek, Ms. Mary, Thomann. (Dugan, Timothy)
July 30, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 42 CONSENT/NON-CONSENT TO U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE - sealed pending receipt from all parties. (mamo)
July 30, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 41 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed M. Wise waiver sent on 7/11/2024, answer due 9/9/2024. (mamo)
July 29, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 40 CONSENT/NON-CONSENT TO U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE - sealed pending receipt from all parties. (Collum, Christopher)
July 29, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 39 NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher Collum on behalf of Ms. Cunningham (Collum, Christopher)
July 26, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 38 ORDER denying #33 Motion for Protective Order. The Court previously entered a HIPAA Qualified Protective Order on July 2, 2024. (Doc. #8 ). Accordingly, the Motion is DENIED as moot. Signed by Judge Stephen P. McGlynn on 7/26/2024. (jrj)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED.
July 26, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 37 NOTICE STRIKING ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENTS striking #34 Consent/Non-Consent to US Magistrate Judge. Stricken by Attorney request. (jdc)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED.
July 26, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 36 CONSENT/NON-CONSENT TO U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE - sealed pending receipt from all parties. (Dugan, Timothy)
July 26, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 35 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed Vipin K. Shah waiver sent on 7/11/2024, answer due 9/9/2024. (mamo)
July 26, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 34 STRICKEN - CONSENT/NON-CONSENT TO U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE - sealed pending receipt from all parties. (Dugan, Timothy) Modified on 7/26/2024 (jdc).
July 26, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 33 MOTION for Protective Order by Ashley Darnell, J Ek, Ms. Mary, Thomann. (Dugan, Timothy)
July 26, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 32 DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Ashley Darnell, J Ek, Ms. Mary, Thomann. (Dugan, Timothy)
July 26, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 31 NOTICE of Appearance by Timothy P. Dugan on behalf of Ashley Darnell, J Ek, Ms. Mary, Thomann (Dugan, Timothy)
July 26, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 30 REQUEST FOR WAIVER of Service sent to Defendants Thomann, Luking, Wise, Shah, and Pittman on 7/26/2024. Waiver of Service due by 8/26/2024. (mamo)
July 26, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 29 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed Ms. Cunningham waiver sent on 7/2/2024, answer due 9/3/2024. (mamo)
July 17, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ORDER granting #26 Motion for Extension of Time. Defendants shall file a response to the Motion for a Preliminary Injunction on or before July 30, 2024. Signed by Judge Stephen P. McGlynn on 7/17/2024. (jrj)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED.
July 15, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 27 Letter from Nestor Medina stating filing fees have been sent (clw)
July 15, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing fee: $ 405.00, receipt number 10358 (clw)
July 12, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 26 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Felicia Adkins, Jennifer A Chacon, Latoya Hughes, Paula Lahey. (Collum, Christopher)
July 11, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 25 REQUEST FOR WAIVER of Service sent to Defendants Wise, Pittman and Shah on 7/11/2024. Waiver of Service due by 8/12/2024. (mamo)
July 11, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 24 CONSENT/NON-CONSENT TO U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE - sealed pending receipt from all parties. (Collum, Christopher)
July 10, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 23 NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher Collum on behalf of Jennifer A Chacon (Collum, Christopher)
July 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 22 NOTICE FROM CLERK Instructing Felicia Adkins, Latoya Hughes, and Paula Lahey to file Notice and Consent to Proceed Before A Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction Form: Pursuant to Administrative Order No. 386, 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 Felicia Adkins, Latoya Hughes, and Paula Lahey on 07/08/2024. Consent due by 7/29/2024 (djw)
July 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 21 NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher Collum on behalf of Felicia Adkins, Latoya Hughes, Paula Lahey (Collum, Christopher)
July 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 20 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed Felicia Adkins waiver sent on 7/2/2024, answer due 9/3/2024. (mamo)
July 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 19 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed Paula Lahey waiver sent on 7/2/2024, answer due 9/3/2024. (mamo)
July 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 18 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed J Ek waiver sent on 7/2/2024, answer due 9/3/2024. (mamo)
July 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 17 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed Ashley Darnell waiver sent on 7/2/2024, answer due 9/3/2024. (mamo)
July 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 16 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed Ms. Mary waiver sent on 7/2/2024, answer due 9/3/2024. (mamo)
July 3, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 15 CONSENT/NON-CONSENT TO U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE - sealed pending receipt from all parties. (kare)
July 3, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 14 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed Thomann waiver sent on 7/2/2024, answer due 9/3/2024. (mamo)
July 3, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 13 CONSENT/NON-CONSENT TO U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE - sealed pending receipt from all parties. (mamo)
July 3, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 12 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed Jennifer A Chacon waiver sent on 7/2/2024, answer due 9/3/2024. (mamo)
July 2, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 11 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed Latoya Hughes waiver sent on 7/2/2024, answer due 9/3/2024. (mamo)
July 2, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER DENYING Plaintiff's motion to proceed in forma pauperis (Doc. #3 ). A federal court may permit an indigent party to proceed without pre-payment of fees. 28 U.S.C. 1915(a)(1). The Court is not satisfied from Medina's affidavit that he is indigent. Plaintiff's trust fund account balance as of June 10, 2024 was $1,973.72 (Doc. #3 ). Accordingly, the Court DENIES the motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis (Doc. #3 ). Plaintiff shall pay the $405.00 filing fee no later than August 1, 2024. Failure to comply with this Order will result in dismissal of this action for failure to comply with a court order under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(b). Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(b). See generally Ladien v. Astrachan, 128 F.3d 1051 (7th Cir. 1997); Johnson v. Kamminga, 34 F.3d 466 (7th Cir. 1994). Signed by Judge Stephen P. McGlynn on 7/2/2024. (kek)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED.
July 2, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 9 REQUEST FOR WAIVER of Service sent to Pittman, Shah, Wise, Luking, Thomann, Cunningham, Hughes, Adkins, EK, Chacon, Lahey, Mary, and Darnell on 07/02/2024. Waiver of Service due by 8/1/2024. (mamo)
July 2, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 8 HIPAA Qualified Protective Order. Signed by Judge Stephen P. McGlynn on 7/2/2024. (jaj)
July 1, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER: The Complaint survives preliminary review pursuant to Section 1915A. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to serve process on Pittman, Shah, Wise, Luking, Thomann, Cunningham, Hughes, Adkins, EK, Chacon, Lahey, Mary, and Darnell in accordance with this Order. All claims against Wexford, Brookhart, and Jane Does 1 and 2 are DISMISSED without prejudice, and the Clerk shall TERMINATE them as parties on the docket. The Clerk is further DIRECTED to enter the standard qualified protective order pursuant to HIPAA. The Court DENIES Plaintiff's request for a TRO and DEFERS ruling on the request for a preliminary injunction. (Doc. #2 ). Defendants are DIRECTED to respond to the request for a preliminary injunction within 14 days of service. The #4 MOTION for Recruitment of Counsel is DENIED. Signed by Judge Stephen P. McGlynn on 7/1/2024. (jrj)
June 20, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 6 NOTICE AND ORDER: The Court has received your complaint and your motion to proceed without prepayment of the filing fee. Your case number is 24-1532-SPM. The following is some information you should know regarding the initial stages of your lawsuit. After your filing fee status is determined, the Court will review your complaint to identify legally sufficient claims and defendants and dismiss any legally insufficient claims. See: 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1915A. The Court will conduct this review within the next 60 days and inform you of the findings in a Merit Review Order. No other action will be taken in your case during this time, absent extraordinary circumstances. Therefore, you do not need to submit any evidence, argument, motions, or other documents. If you filed a motion for recruitment of counsel along with your complaint, it will not be considered until the merit review is complete. Please note that any motion for recruitment of counsel must include evidence of your own efforts to find counsel, such as a list of the attorneys you contacted and copies of letters you sent or received. See Pruitt v. Mote, 503 F.3d 647, 654-55 (7th Cir. 2007). If you do not receive a Merit Review Order within the next 60 days, you may file a motion requesting the status of your case. In the event your claim(s) survive the merit review, further information and instruction will be provided to you at that time. In addition, several administrative matters warrant mention. Any communication directed to the Court should be in the form of a motion or other pleading and not a letter. All mail should be sent to: Clerk's Office, U.S. District Court, 750 Missouri Avenue, East St. Louis, IL 62201. Finally, you are advised that if your address changes, you must notify the Court within fourteen days of the change by filing a Notice of Change of Address. Failure to do so could result in the dismissal of your case. Signed by Judge Stephen P. McGlynn on 6/20/2024. (jaj)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED.
June 20, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 5 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 6/20/2024. Consent due by 7/11/2024 (jaj)
June 20, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 4 MOTION for Recruitment of Counsel by Nestor Medina. (jaj)
June 20, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 3 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Nestor Medina. (jaj)
June 20, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and/or Preliminary Injunction by Nestor Medina. (jaj)
June 20, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Nestor Medina. (Attachments: #1 part 2)(jaj)

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Defendant: Ashley Darnell
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