Tatum v Doe et al
| Bobby Tatum |
| John Doe 1, Lt Thomas, Jane Doe 1, Gregory Little and Jacob Fletcher |
| 3:2026cv00721 |
| May 22, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois |
| East St. Louis Office |
| Staci M Yandle |
| Prisoner: Civil Rights |
| 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 8
ORDER: Plaintiff's Motion for Recruitment of Counsel (Doc. #7 ) is DENIED. The Court generally will not consider recruiting counsel for a pro se plaintiff until the Court conducts a preliminary review of the Complaint under 28 U.S.C. 1915A, which requires the Court to screen prisoner Complaints to filter out nonmeritorious claims. 28 U.S.C. 1915A(a). Given the early stage of the litigation, it is difficult to accurately evaluate the need for assistance of counsel, so the recruitment of counsel would be premature. See Kadamovas v. Stevens, 706 F.3d 843, 845 (7th Cir. 2013) ("[U]ntil the defendants respond to the complaint, the plaintiff's need for assistance of counsel...cannot be gauged."). If Plaintiff's Complaint survives 1915A review, and he encounters difficulties in self-representation as this case proceeds, he may refile his motion seeking recruitment of counsel. If he chooses to renew his request, he should submit rejection letters from at least 2 other attorneys to demonstrate that he has made reasonable efforts to obtain counsel on his own. Signed by Chief District Judge Staci M. Yandle on 6/22/2026. (beb)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED.
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| Filing 7 MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Bobby Tatum. (kare) |
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Filing 6
ORDER denying #5 Motion for Hearing Pursuant to FRCP 65. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to correct the description of Defendant John Doe #1 on the docket to reflect that this individual is an "Officer-Pinckneyville CC," not at Shawnee CC (See Doc. #1 ). Signed by Chief District Judge Staci M. Yandle on 6/3/2026. (beb)
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| Filing 5 MOTION for Hearing by Bobby Tatum. (jaj) |
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Filing 4
ORDER: On 5/22/2026, this case was severed from Bobby Tatum v. Darren Galloway, et al., SDIL Case No. 25-cv-2019-NJR. Plaintiff should be aware of the consequences of proceeding with this action. First, the Court will screen the action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915A, and Plaintiff will incur a strike within the meaning of section 1915(g) if the Court determines that the action is frivolous or malicious, fails to state a claim on which relief may be granted, or seeks monetary relief against a defendant who is immune from such relief. Second, Plaintiff will be required to pay an additional $350.00 filing fee in this case. Of course, Plaintiff can also opt not to proceed with this action by voluntarily dismissing it, thereby avoiding the risk of a strike and the financial burden of an additional filing fee. Plaintiff should carefully consider these points, along with the merits and relative importance of this lawsuit, in deciding whether to proceed with it. Plaintiff shall have until June 30, 2026 to advise the Court in writing whether he wishes to proceed with this lawsuit. If he chooses to go forward, the Court will assess an initial partial filing fee (if appropriate) and screen the complaint. On the other hand, if Plaintiff opts to voluntarily dismiss the case by the deadline, he will not have to pay a filing fee, the Court will not screen the complaint, and the case will be dismissed without prejudice. Plaintiff is WARNED that if he fails to respond to this Order by the deadline, he will be obligated to pay the full filing fee, and this action will be dismissed for want of prosecution and/or for failure to comply with a court order. Signed by Chief District Judge Staci M. Yandle on 5/26/2026. (mado)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED.
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| Filing 3 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Bobby Tatum. (kare) |
| Filing 2 COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Bobby Tatum.(kare) |
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Filing 1
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER Severing case from 25-2019-NJR. Signed by Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel on 5/21/2026. (kare)
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