MARTIN v. THE KROGER COMPANY et al
Plaintiff: JAMES MARTIN
Defendant: KROGER'S COMPANY STORES, INC and THE KROGER COMPANY
Case Number: 1:2021cv01214
Filed: May 13, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
Presiding Judge: Sarah Evans Barker
Referring Judge: Debra McVicker Lynch
Nature of Suit: Contract Product Liability
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1332
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 10 JUDGMENT -The Court having this day made its Order directing the entry of final judgment, the Court now enters FINAL JUDGMENT. The action is dismissed without prejudice for lack of jurisdiction. Signed by Judge Sarah Evans Barker on 7/7/2021. Copy Mailed. (CKM)
July 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER - DISMISSING COMPLAINT AND DIRECTING ENTRY OF FINAL JUDGMENT; Plaintiff James Martin, proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis, filed this product liability lawsuit on May 13, 2021. On May 19, 2021, we screened his complaint pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2)(B) and ordered him to file within fourteen days an amended complaint properly asserting a basis for diversity jurisdiction. Mr. Martin filed an amended complaint on May 26, 2021, but his amended complaint still failed to properly allege diversity jurisdiction. On June 7, 2021, we ordered Mr. Martin to file a second amended complaint properly asserting a basis for diversity jurisdiction within fourteen days and warned him that, if he failed to do so, his case could be subject to dismissal. That deadline has now passed, and Mr. Martin has not filed a second amended complaint. Accordingly, this action is hereby DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE for lack of jurisdiction. Final judgment shall be entered accordingly. Signed by Judge Sarah Evans Barker on 7/7/2014. Copy Mailed.(CKM)
June 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER DIRECTING THE FILING OF SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT - For these reasons, the Court ORDERS Mr. Martin to file a Second Amended Complaint within fourteen (14) days of the date of this entry, which addresses the issues outlined in this Order by properly alleging a basis for diversity jurisdiction. If he fails to do so, his case may be subject to dismissal (SEE ORDER FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION). Signed by Judge Sarah Evans Barker on 6/7/2021. Copy to Plaintiff via US Mail. (DWH)
May 26, 2021 Filing 7 AMENDED COMPLAINT against KROGER'S COMPANY STORES, INC, THE KROGER COMPANY, filed by JAMES MARTIN. (Attachments: #1 Envelope)(CKM)
May 21, 2021 Filing 6 CONSENT to Jurisdiction to US Magistrate Judge by JAMES MARTIN. (Attachments: #1 Envelope). (MAC)
May 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER granting Plaintiff's #2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis - While in forma pauperis status allows the plaintiff to proceed without pre- payment of the $350.00 filing fee, the plaintiff remains liable for the full fees. Robbins v. Switzer, 104 F.3d 895, 898 (7th Cir. 1997) ("Unsuccessful litigants are liable for fees and costs and must pay when they are able."). No payment is due at this time. The Court ORDERS Mr. Martin to file an Amended Complaint within fourteen (14) days of the date of this entry, which addresses the issues outlined in this Order by properly alleging a basis for diversity jurisdiction. If he fails to do so, his case may be subject to dismissal. See Order for additional information. Copy to Plaintiff via US Mail. Signed by Judge Sarah Evans Barker on 5/19/2021. (SWM)
May 14, 2021 Filing 4 MAGISTRATE JUDGE's NOTICE of Availability to Exercise Jurisdiction issued. (LMK)
May 13, 2021 Filing 3 NOTICE of Appearance by Plaintiff JAMES MARTIN. (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (LMK)
May 13, 2021 Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis, filed by Plaintiff JAMES MARTIN. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Text of Proposed Order, #3 Envelope)(LMK)
May 13, 2021 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against KROGER'S COMPANY STORES, INC, THE KROGER COMPANY, filed by JAMES MARTIN. (No fee paid with this filing) (Attachments: #1 Proposed Summons, #2 Cover Letter, #3 Envelope)(LMK)

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