HARTSOCK v. IDOC et al
Plaintiff: JOSEPH HARTSOCK
Defendant: IDOC, ARAMARK, BRITNEE SMITH, FRENCH, PHERSON, DONNA BOMGARDNER, PAXTON, CLAMPIT, BLACKBURN, BAULT, CORRECTIONAL OFFICER and DONNA BUMGARDNER
Case Number: 2:2023cv00289
Filed: June 13, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
Presiding Judge: M Kendra Klump
Referring Judge: Jane Magnus-Stinson
Nature of Suit: Prisoner Petitions - Prison Condition
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORDER Directing Monthly Payments be made from Prison Account of JOSEPH HARTSOCK. (See Order.) Copy to parties per distribution list. Signed by Magistrate Judge M. Kendra Klump on 8/9/2023.(CW)
August 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER DENYING WITHOUT PREJUDICE MOTION FOR ASSISTANCE WITH RECRUITING COUNSEL - Mr. Hartsock's motion for assistance recruiting counsel is denied without prejudice. Dkt. #4 . The clerk is directed to send Mr. Hartsock a motion for assistance recruiting counsel form, which he must use if he chooses to renew his motion. The Court will remain alert to changes in circumstances that may warrant reconsideration of the motion, such as a settlement conference or trial. Signed by Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson on 8/9/2023. (Attachments: #1 Motion for Counsel Form) (KAA)
August 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 25 MOTION to Amend and Supplement Complaint, filed by Plaintiff JOSEPH HARTSOCK. (Attachments: #1 Amended Complaint, #2 Exhibits - Various Documents, #3 Existing E-File Consent Form)(SWM)
August 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 24 SECOND AFFIDAVIT of JOSEPH HARTSOCK. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Attachment of Existing E-Consent)(AAS)
August 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 23 BRIEF/MEMORANDUM in Support re #22 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, filed by Plaintiff JOSEPH HARTSOCK. (Attachments: #1 Attachment of Existing E-Consent)(AAS)
August 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 22 SECOND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, filed by Plaintiff JOSEPH HARTSOCK. (SWM)
August 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 21 NOTICE of Lawsuit & Waiver Issued by Clerk to (1) Aramark; (2) Britnee Smith; (3) Mrs. French; (4) Brandon Pherson. (LF)
August 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ENTRY DIRECTING SERVICE OF PROCESS: The Court screened the plaintiff's complaint and issued process on June 16, 2023, but not all the defendants have waived service. The clerk is designated pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(c)(3) to reissue process to Aramark, Britnee Smith, Mrs. French, and Brandon Pherson. Process shall consist of the complaint, dkt. #2 , screening order, dkt. #10 , applicable forms (Notice of Lawsuit and Request for Waiver of Service of Summons and Waiver of Service of Summons), and this Entry. A courtesy copy of this Order shall be sent to attorney Christopher Cody. See Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge M. Kendra Klump on 8/1/2023.(Copies sent per Distribution list.) (Attachments: #1 Complaint Dkt 2, #2 Screening Order Dkt 10) (LF)
July 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ANSWER to #2 Complaint Affirmative Defenses, and Demand for Jury Trial, filed by BAULT, BLACKBURN, DONNA BUMGARDNER, CLAMPIT, CORRECTIONAL OFFICER, IDOC, PAXTON.(Shouse, Eric)
July 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 17 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed, filed by BAULT, DONNA BUMGARDNER, CLAMPIT, IDOC, CORRECTIONAL OFFICER, PAXTON, BLACKBURN. BAULT waiver sent on 6/16/2023; DONNA BUMGARDNER waiver sent on 6/16/2023; CLAMPIT waiver sent on 6/16/2023; IDOC waiver sent on 6/16/2023; CORRECTIONAL OFFICER waiver sent on 6/16/2023; PAXTON waiver sent on 6/16/2023; BLACKBURN waiver sent on 6/16/2023. (Shouse, Eric)
July 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 16 NOTICE of Appearance by Eric Ryan Shouse on behalf of Defendants BAULT, BLACKBURN, DONNA BUMGARDNER, CLAMPIT, CORRECTIONAL OFFICER, IDOC, PAXTON. (Shouse, Eric)
July 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER Directing Monthly Payments be made from Prison Account of Joseph Hartsock: Plaintiff's custodian is directed to withhold sums from the inmate trust account of JOSEPH HARTSOCK, 966460, and to forward such sums to the Clerk of this Court at 46 East Ohio Street, Room 105, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204, consistent with paragraph 2 of this Entry. The appropriate cause number, 2:23- CV-00289-JMS-MKK, should be placed on each payment sent to the Clerk. See order. Signed by Magistrate Judge M. Kendra Klump on 7/12/2023.(Copies sent per Distribution list via US Mail.)(LF)
July 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 13 RECEIPT #5969 for partial filing fee in the amount of $2.56, paid by JOSEPH HARTSOCK. (DJH)
July 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 14 Letter Received with Payment, filed by Plaintiff JOSEPH HARTSOCK. (Attachments: #1 Envelope)(TPS)
June 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 18 CONSENT to Jurisdiction to US Magistrate Judge by JOSEPH HARTSOCK. (Attachments: #1 Resubmission of E-Consent Form)(TPS)
June 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 12 Documents to be Sent via Electronic Notice - re #2 Complaint, #10 Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis, #11 NOTICE of Lawsuit & Waiver Issued by Clerk Electronic Notice to IDOC. Donna Bumgardner, Officer Paxton, Sgt. Clampit, Sgt. Blackburn,Caseworker Bault, C.O. # 107, (All at Putnamville Correctional Facility). (LF)
June 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 NOTICE OF LAWSUIT AND REQUEST TO WAIVE SERVICE OF A SUMMONS Issued by Clerk to (1) Indiana Department of Correction ("IDOC"); (2) Aramark; (3) Britnee Smith; (4)Mrs. French; (5) Brandon Pherson; (6) Donna Bumgardner; (7) Officer Paxton; (8)Sgt. Clampit; (9) Sgt. Blackburn; (10) Caseworker Bault; and (11) C.O. # 107. (LF)
June 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 Order Granting Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, Screening Complaint, and Directing Further Proceedings: Mr. Hartsock's motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis, dkt. #3 , is granted. He has through July 17, 2023, to pay an initial partial filing fee of $2.56. Mr. Hartsock's RLUIPA, RFRA, First Amendment, and Eighth Amendment claims will proceed as described in Section IV of this Order. The magistrate judge is requested to set this matter for a telephonic status conference within 21 days after counsel for the defendants appear to discuss a briefing schedule for the motion for preliminary injunction. The defendants may also submit evidence and argument concerning whether Mr. Hartsock qualifies for the imminent danger exception in the same brief, if they so choose. See Order. Signed by Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson on 6-16-2023.(Copies sent Per Distribution list.) (Attachments: #1 Complaint) (LF)
June 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 NOTICE to Pro se Litigant - The following information is provided to pro se litigants to inform them about rules and procedures governing how they communicate with the Court. (JRT)
June 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 Notice to File Rule 7.1 Disclosure Statement. (RAGS) (CCG)
June 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 7 MAGISTRATE JUDGE's NOTICE of Availability to Exercise Jurisdiction issued. (CCG)
June 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 BRIEF/MEMORANDUM in Support re #5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, and MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, filed by Plaintiff JOSEPH HARTSOCK. (CCG)
June 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, and MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, filed by Plaintiff JOSEPH HARTSOCK. (CCG)
June 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 4 MOTION to Appoint Counsel, filed by Plaintiff JOSEPH HARTSOCK. (CCG)
June 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 3 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis, filed by Plaintiff JOSEPH HARTSOCK. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(CCG)
June 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 2 COMPLAINT against ARAMARK, BAULT, BLACKBURN, DONNA BUMGARDNER, CLAMPIT, CORRECTIONAL OFFICER, FRENCH, IDOC, PAXTON, PHERSON, BRITNEE SMITH, filed by JOSEPH HARTSOCK. (No fee paid with this filing) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(CCG) Modified on - corrected spelling of def's name 6/16/2023 (RSF).
June 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 1 CONSENT to Prisoner E-Service by JOSEPH HARTSOCK located at PUTNAMVILLE CF. Pursuant to General Order 2013-1, documents submitted by JOSEPH HARTSOCK to the court for filing will generate a Notice of Electronic Filing that will constitute official service upon registered users of CM/ECF. If any parties to the case are not registered CM/ECF users, the Clerk of the Court will mail the document via U.S. Postal Service on behalf of the inmate. NOTE: The E-Filing Program does not affect the obligation of other parties to serve copies of documents in accordance with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (CCG)

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