September 25, 2017 |
Filing
94
ENTRY - 48 Motion for Summary Judgment is granted. 92 Motion to Strike the Defendants' Supplemental Reply is granted to the extent that the Court has not relied on the Defendants' filing of August 23, 2017, in reaching its decision in this case. Judgment consistent with this Entry and with the Entry of January 27, 2016, dkt. 11 , shall now issue. See entry for details. Signed by Judge Tanya Walton Pratt on 9/25/2017. (Copy mailed to Plaintiff) (MEJ)
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March 28, 2017 |
Filing
79
Marginal Notation Approves 78 Notice of Substitution of Appearance filed by IDOC, C. NICHOLSON, Attorney Brian Lee Park terminated. Signed by Judge Tanya Walton Pratt on 3/28/2017.(JLS)
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October 11, 2016 |
Filing
47
ENTRY - For these reasons, the defendants' motion for leave to amend answer [dkt. 46] is denied. **SEE ORDER** Copy to Plaintiff via U.S. Mail. Signed by Judge Tanya Walton Pratt on 10/11/2016. (JLS)
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February 8, 2016 |
Filing
16
Entry Denying Motion to Reconsider and Motion to Appoint Counsel - The plaintiff's motion to reconsider, brought under Rule 59(e) [dkt. 14] is denied. The plaintiff's motion for the appointment of counsel [dkt. 15] is denied as premature . The Clerk is directed to include a form motion for assistance recruiting counsel along with the plaintiff's copy of this Entry. If the plaintiff files this form after the defendants appear and answer the amended complaint, the Court will reconsider the plaintiff's request.(See order). Copy to Plaintiff via U.S. Mail. Signed by Judge Tanya Walton Pratt on 2/8/2016. (JLS)
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January 27, 2016 |
Filing
11
ENTRY Screening Amended Complaint, Dismissing and Severing Certain Claims,and Directing Service of Process - Any claims for injunctive relief are dismissed as moot because the plaintiff is no longer confined at Wabash Valley. Claims 6 and 7 are sever ed from the amended complaint. The claims in the newly- opened actions are distinct from the claims in this action. This action, docketed as No. 1:15-cv-01654-TWP-DML shall proceed as to Claim 1, asserted against defendants Indiana Department of Co rrection and Lt. Nicholson. All other claims against all other defendants are dismissed from this action without prejudice. The clerk is designated pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(c) to issue process to defendants Indiana Department of Correction a nd Lt. C. Nicholson in the manner specified by Rule 4(d). Process shall consist of the amended complaint filed on November 19, 2015 (docket 5), applicable forms (Notice of Lawsuit and Request for Waiver of Service of Summons and Waiver of Service of Summons), and this Entry. (See order for further information). Copies to Plaintiff and Defendants via U.S. Mail. Signed by Judge Tanya Walton Pratt on 1/27/2016. (JLS)
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December 28, 2015 |
Filing
7
Entry Discussing Amended Complaint And Directing Plaintiff to Report on Misjoined Claims - The plaintiff shall have through January 25, 2016, in which to notify the Court 1) which claim he wishes to be considered in this case, 1:15-cv-1654-TWP-DML , and 2) which claims, if any, he wishes the Court to sever into new actions. If the plaintiff fails to so notify the Court, the Court will determine which single claim will be considered in this case, will screen that claim, and then the remaini ng misjoined claims will be considered abandoned and will be dismissed without prejudice.The plaintiff's motion requesting a stamped copy of his amended complaint [dkt. 6] is granted. The clerk shall include a copy of the file-stamped copy of the amended complaint (docket 5) with the plaintiff's copy of this Entry. Copy to plaintiff via U.S. Mail. Signed by Judge Tanya Walton Pratt on 12/28/2015. (JLS)
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