Lujano v. Brown et al
| Adam Lujano |
| Nolan J Gerling and Christopher Cales |
| 3:2025cv01351 |
| July 11, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois |
| Mark A Beatty |
| Prison Condition |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Defendant |
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Filing 27
INITIAL SCHEDULING ORDER: Dispositive Motions re Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies due by 4/6/2026. Motion to Amend, if filed at all, due by 3/6/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A. Beatty on 1/5/2026. (jmj)
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| Filing 26 ANSWER to #1 Complaint and Affirmative Defenses by Christopher Cales, Nolan J Gerling.(Holder, Andrew) |
| Filing 25 NOTICE: All parties have consented to have a United States Magistrate Judge conduct all proceedings in this case. Accordingly, Magistrate Judge Mark A. Beatty is ASSIGNED to conduct all proceedings in this case, including trial and final entry of judgment pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Sec. 636(c) and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 73. All future documents must bear case number 25-cv-1351-MAB. Any District Judge previously assigned will no longer be assigned to this case. (aca)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. |
| Filing 24 FINAL CONSENT/NON-CONSENT TO U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE - sealed pending receipt from all parties. (Holder, Andrew) (Main Document 24 replaced on 12/12/2025) (jle). |
| Filing 23 NOTICE: Nolan J Gerling and Christopher Cales were directed to file the attached form regarding consenting or declining to consent to magistrate judge jurisdiction. The time for doing so has now passed, and the Court has not received the form. As required by Administrative Order No. 408, Nolan J Gerling and Christopher Cales shall return the form within 7 days or face possible sanctions. Consent due by 12/18/2025 (clw) |
| Filing 22 CONSENT/NON-CONSENT TO U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE - sealed pending receipt from all parties. (jaj) (Main Document 22 replaced on 12/12/2025) (jle). |
| Filing 21 NOTICE FROM CLERK Instructing Nolan J Gerling and Christopher Cales to file Notice and Consent to Proceed Before A Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction Form: Pursuant to Administrative Order No. 408, 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 Nolan J Gerling and Christopher Cales on 11/19/2025. Consent due by 12/10/2025 (jdc) |
| Filing 20 NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew Holder on behalf of Christopher Cales, Nolan J Gerling (Holder, Andrew) |
| Filing 19 WAIVERS OF SERVICE Returned Executed. Christopher Cales waiver sent on 10/20/2025, answer due 12/19/2025; Nolan J Gerling waiver sent on 10/20/2025, answer due 12/19/2025. (mado) |
| Filing 18 REQUESTS FOR WAIVER of Service sent to Defendants Gerling and Cales on 10/20/2025. Waivers of Service due by 11/20/2025. (mado) |
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Filing 17
Order for Service of Process upon Nolan Gerling and Christopher Cales, DENYING #6 MOTION for Recruitment of Counsel filed by Adam Lujano. All other claims and defendants are DISMISSED without prejudice. Signed by Chief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel on 10/20/2025. (anp)
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Filing 16
ORDER denying #14 Motion to Issue Subpoena. Plaintiff seeks the issuance of a subpoena for documents and video from the Illinois Department of Corrections Internal Affairs. Plaintiff's Complaint is still pending a review pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915A and no defendants have been served. Discovery has not yet started in this case. Plaintiff's request is premature and his motion is DENIED. Signed by Chief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel on 8/12/2025. (anp)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED.
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| Filing 15 CONSENT/NON-CONSENT TO U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE - sealed pending receipt from all parties. (jaj) |
| Filing 14 MOTION to Issue Subpoena by Adam Lujano. (jaj) |
| Filing 13 NOTICE to ADAM LUJANO STRIKING PLEADING: The Clerks Office received your Consent to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction form. The form is incomplete. It fails to list each party that is consenting or not consenting to magistrate judge jurisdiction (et al is insufficient). Therefore, the pleading is STRICKEN. Another form is attached to this Notice. The form should be re-filed as soon as possible. The form should specifically list each party that is consenting or not consenting to magistrate judge jurisdiction. Please note that, pursuant to the Courts prior Order, the deadline for submitting this form is August 8, 2025. (jaj) |
| Filing 12 ENTRY STRICKEN - CONSENT/NON-CONSENT TO U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE - sealed pending receipt from all parties. (jaj) |
| Filing 11 NOTICE: Plaintiff was directed to file the attached form regarding consenting or declining to consent to magistrate judge jurisdiction. The time for doing so has now passed, and the Court has not received the form. As required by Administrative Order No. 408, Plaintiff shall return the form within 7 days or face possible sanctions. Consent due by 8/8/2025 (kare) |
| Filing 10 EXHIBITS L and M by Adam Lujano. (jaj) |
| Filing 9 Initial Prisoner Filing Fee: $ 1.55 received, receipt number 17264 (clw) |
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Filing 8
ORDER GRANTING Plaintiff's motion to proceed in forma pauperis ("IFP") (Doc. #3 ). Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 1915(b)(1), Plaintiff is assessed an initial partial filing fee of $1.55. The agency having custody of Plaintiff is directed to forward the initial partial filing fee from Plaintiff's account to the Clerk of Court upon receipt of this Order. Plaintiff shall make monthly payments of 20% of the preceding month's income credited to Plaintiff's prison trust fund account (including all deposits to the inmate account from any source) until the $350.00 filing fee is paid in full. The agency having custody of Plaintiff shall forward payments from Plaintiff's account to the Clerk of this Court each time the amount in the account exceeds $10 until the $350.00 filing fee is paid. In addition, Plaintiff shall note that the filing fees for multiple cases cumulate. See Newlin v. Helman, 123 F.3d 429, 436 (7th Cir. 1997), overruled in part on other grounds by Lee v. Clinton, 209 F.3d 1025 (7th Cir. 2000); Walker v. O'Brien, 216 F.3d 626 (7th Cir. 2000). A prisoner who files one suit must remit 20% of his monthly income to the Clerk of the Court until his fees have been paid; a prisoner who files a second suit or an appeal must remit 40%; and so on. Newlin, 123 F.3d at 436. "Five suits or appeals mean that the prisoner's entire monthly income must be turned over to the court until the fees have been paid." Id. Payments shall be mailed to: Clerk of the Court, United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, 750 Missouri Avenue, East St. Louis, Illinois 62201. The Clerk is DIRECTED to send a copy of this Order to the Trust Fund Officer at the Lawrence Correctional Center upon entry of this Order. Signed by Chief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel on 7/16/2025. (mado)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED.
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Filing 7
ORDER denying #2 Order to Show Cause for Preliminary Injunction and Temporary Restraining Order. Plaintiff's motion is merely a proposed order directing defendants to stop any retaliatory conduct. Further, he did not set forth the reasons he is entitled to preliminary injunctive relief. Although he notes a fear of retaliation, he fails to include any allegations in his Complaint or motion that suggest a likelihood of retaliation. Thus, Plaintiff has not shown a likelihood of immediate and irreparable harm. His motion is DENIED. Signed by Chief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel on 7/15/2025. (anp)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED.
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| Filing 6 MOTION for Recruitment of Counsel by Adam Lujano. (jaj) |
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Filing 5
NOTICE AND ORDER: The Court has received your complaint and your motion to proceed without prepayment of the filing fee. Your case number is 25-1351-NJR. 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 Chief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel on 7/11/2025. (jaj)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED.
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| 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. 408, 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 7/11/2025. Consent due by 8/1/2025 (jaj) |
| Filing 3 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Adam Lujano. (Attachments: #1 Trust Fund Statement)(jaj) |
| Filing 2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and a Temporary Restraining Order by Adam Lujano. (jaj) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Adam Lujano. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Summonses)(jaj) |
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