Wright v. USA
Plaintiff: Paul Wright
Defendant: United States of America and USA
Case Number: 6:2021cv00121
Filed: July 19, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
Office: London Office
Presiding Judge: Edward B Atkins
Referring Judge: William O Bertelsman
2 Judge: P SO
Nature of Suit: Prisoner Petitions (Prison Condition)
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 2, 2021 ***FILE SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Edward B. Atkins for review: #35 PROPOSED Discovery Plan (SYD)
September 1, 2021 Filing 35 PROPOSED Discovery Plan by Paul Wright, pro se. re #30 Order. (Attachments: #1 mailing envelope, front and back, postmarked 8/30/21)(SYD)
September 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 34 ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that Plaintiffs motion for appointment of counsel [R. #33 ] is DENIED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Edward B. Atkins on 09/01/2021. (KJA)cc: COR and Paul Wright by US Mail
August 30, 2021 Filing 33 MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Paul Wright, pro se. Motions referred to Edward B. Atkins. (Attachments: #1 Envelope - front and back; postmarked 8/27/2021)(JMB)
August 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 32 ORDER: Thus, having considered the matter and being otherwise sufficiently advised, IT IS ORDERED THAT: Plaintiff's motion to reply [R. #28 ] is DENIED AS MOOT; and Plaintiff's motion for appointment of counsel [R. #29 ] is DENIED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Edward B. Atkins on 8/17/2021. (MM)cc: COR and Paul Wright by US Mail
August 17, 2021 Filing 31 REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Melloan, Kyle)
August 17, 2021 ***FILE SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Edward B. Atkins for review: #31 Report of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting (SYD)
August 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER : IT IS ORDERED that no later than September 6, 2021, the parties shall each file separate written reports outlining a proposed discovery plan. Each report shall include the following: 1. The parties view and proposals, as required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(f); 2. The length of time reasonably necessary to join the other parties and to amend the pleadings; 3. The length of time necessary to complete all pretrial discovery, including expert witness discovery; and 4. The length of time necessary for the parties to make the expert disclosures. Signed by Magistrate Judge Edward B. Atkins on 8/16/21.(SYD)cc: COR; Andrea Taylor and Paul Wright by US Mail Modified on 8/16/2021 (SYD).
August 16, 2021 Filing 29 MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Paul Wright, pro se. Mailing envelope attached at DE #28 . Motions referred to Edward B. Atkins. (KJA)
August 16, 2021 Filing 28 MOTION for Extension of Time to Reply to Defendants Answer by Paul Wright, pro se. Motions referred to Edward B. Atkins. (Attachments: #1 mailing envelope, front and back, postmarked 8/12/2021)(KJA) Modified motion text on 8/16/2021 (KJA).
August 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER: It is ORDERED as follows: 1. This matter is REFERRED to a United States Magistrate Judge pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(b) to conduct all pretrial proceedings, including preparing proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law on any dispositive motions. 2. The Clerk of the Court shall ASSIGN this matter to a Magistrate Judge. Signed by Judge William O. Bertelsman on 08/13/2021.(KJA)cc: COR and Paul Wright by US Mail
August 13, 2021 ***FILE SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Edward B. Atkins for review: #26 Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge, (KJA)
August 3, 2021 ***FILE SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Judge William O. Bertelsman for review: #25 Answer to Complaint (KM)
August 2, 2021 Filing 25 ANSWER to #1 Complaint by USA.(Melloan, Kyle)
July 19, 2021 Filing 24 IMPORTANT NOTICE to Pro Se Filer: Information relating to pro se filings and F.R.Civ.P. 5.2 requiring personal identifiers be partially redacted from documents filed with the court. #Click here for more information on the rules. It is the sole responsibility of counsel and the parties to comply with the rules requiring redaction of personal data identifiers.cc: pro se filer via U.S. Mail (Attachments: #1 Sample Caption)(JLC)
July 19, 2021 Filing 22 CASE TRANSFERRED IN from District of Kansas. Case number 5:20-cv-03089. Original file, certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. cc: COR w/ docket sheet
July 19, 2021 Filing 21 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER ENTERED: Defendant's Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue, or in the alternative, to Transfer Case to More Convenient Forum (ECF No. #12 ) and Plaintiff's Motion to Transfer Case to Proper Venue (ECF No. #19 ) are granted to the extent the case is transferred to the Eastern District of Kentucky. Defendant's Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer or Other Responsive Pleading (ECF No. #14 ) is granted. Defendant's responsive pleading is due 21 days from the date of this order. Defendant's Motion for Order to Show Cause why Plaintiff's case should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution (ECF No. #17 ) is denied. Signed by U.S. Senior District Judge Sam A. Crow on Paul Wright. Mailed to pro se party Paul Wright by regular mail. (smnd) [Transferred from ksd on 7/19/2021.]
July 19, 2021 Conflict Check run. (STC)
July 16, 2021 Filing 20 RESPONSE by Plaintiff Paul Wright re #12 MOTION to Dismiss for Improper Venue, or in the Alternative, to Transfer Case to More Convenient Forum and #17 MOTION for Order to Show Cause Why Plaintiff's Case Should Not Be Dismissed for Lack of Prosecution. (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (smnd) [Transferred from ksd on 7/19/2021.]
July 16, 2021 Filing 19 MOTION to Transfer Case to Proper Venue by Plaintiff Paul Wright. (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (smnd) [Transferred from ksd on 7/19/2021.]
June 30, 2021 Filing 18 MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT of #17 MOTION for Order to Show Cause why Plaintiff's case should not be dismissed for Lack of Prosecution by Defendant United States of America(Taylor, Andrea) [Transferred from ksd on 7/19/2021.]
June 30, 2021 Filing 17 MOTION for Order to Show Cause why Plaintiff's case should not be dismissed for Lack of Prosecution by Defendant United States of America (Taylor, Andrea) [Transferred from ksd on 7/19/2021.]
April 12, 2021 Filing 16 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by United States of America re #13 Memorandum in Support of Motion, #12 MOTION to Dismiss for Improper Venue, or in the alternative, To Transfer Case To More Convenient Forum MOTION to Transfer Case. (Taylor, Andrea) [Transferred from ksd on 7/19/2021.]
April 12, 2021 Filing 15 NOTICE of Plaintiff's Current Address by United States of America (Attachments: #1 Ex. A Docket Sheet)(Taylor, Andrea) [Transferred from ksd on 7/19/2021.]
December 21, 2020 Filing 14 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer Or Other Responsive Pleading by Defendant United States of America (Taylor, Andrea) [Transferred from ksd on 7/19/2021.]
December 8, 2020 Filing 13 MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT of #12 MOTION to Dismiss for Improper Venue, or in the alternative, To Transfer Case To More Convenient Forum by Defendant United States of America (Attachments: #1 Exhibit-A, Carlos Martinez Declaration)(Taylor, Andrea) [Transferred from ksd on 7/19/2021.]
December 8, 2020 Filing 12 MOTION to Dismiss for Improper Venue, or in the alternative, To Transfer Case To More Convenient Forum by Defendant United States of America (Taylor, Andrea). Added MOTION to Transfer Case on 12/9/2020 (mls). [Transferred from ksd on 7/19/2021.]
November 30, 2020 Filing 11 NOTICE of Change of Address by Plaintiff Paul Wright, #04969-045: now at CCA Leavenworth Detention Center, 100 Highway Terrace, Leavenworth, Kansas 66048. (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (smnd) [Transferred from ksd on 7/19/2021.]
October 21, 2020 Filing 10 Summons Returned Executed -- served by Certified Mail on 10/15/2020; Summons served on United States Attorney General. (smnd) [Transferred from ksd on 7/19/2021.]
October 5, 2020 SUMMONS ISSUED as to United States of America, c/o United States Attorney and United States Attorney General (issued to US Marshal for service). (smnd) [Transferred from ksd on 7/19/2021.]
October 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER ENTERED: Plaintiff's motion to proceed in forma pauperis (ECF No. #3 ) is granted and that summons issue according to law. The United States of America is substituted as the sole defendant in this action. The defendant shall file a responsive pleading within 60 days from the service of the summons and complaint. Signed by U.S. Senior District Judge Sam A. Crow on 10/2/2020. Mailed to pro se party Paul Wright by regular mail. (jal) [Transferred from ksd on 7/19/2021.]
October 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER ENTERED: Plaintiff's motion to appoint counsel (ECF No. #6 ) is denied. Plaintiff's motion to amend the complaint (ECF No. #7 ) is construed as a motion to supplement and is granted. Signed by U.S. Senior District Judge Sam A. Crow on 10/2/2020. Mailed to pro se party Paul Wright by regular mail. (jal) [Transferred from ksd on 7/19/2021.]
September 21, 2020 Filing 7 MOTION to Amend Complaint re #1 Complaint by Plaintiff Paul Wright. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits Four, Five and Six, #2 Envelope) (smnd) [Transferred from ksd on 7/19/2021.]
September 21, 2020 Filing 6 MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Plaintiff Paul Wright. (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (smnd) [Transferred from ksd on 7/19/2021.]
September 10, 2020 Filing 5 NOTICE of Change of Address by Plaintiff Paul Wright: now at 5003 Bellfonataine, Kansas City, Missouri 64130. (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (smnd) [Transferred from ksd on 7/19/2021.]
July 20, 2020 Filing 4 NOTICE of Change of Address by Plaintiff Paul Wright, #04969-045: now at Shawnee County Jail, 501 S.E. 8th Street, Topeka, Kansas 66607. (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (smnd) [Transferred from ksd on 7/19/2021.]
April 13, 2020 Filing 3 NOTICE of Change of Address by Plaintiff Paul Wright, #04969-045: now at CCA - Leavenworth, 100 Highway Terrace, Leavenworth, Kansas 6604. (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (smnd) [Transferred from ksd on 7/19/2021.]
March 24, 2020 Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Paul Wright. (smnd) [Transferred from ksd on 7/19/2021.]
March 24, 2020 Filing 1 COMPLAINT (Federal Tort Claims Act) filed by Plaintiff Paul Wright. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits) (smnd) [Transferred from ksd on 7/19/2021.]

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