Brandenburg v. Louisville Metro Department of Corrections et al
Plaintiff: Anthony Lee Brandenburg
Defendant: Devin T. Ballard, Nathan W. Wencka, Michael Scera, Derek Hughes, Louisville Metro Department of Corrections, Kerry Krawetz, Corey Preston and Wellpath Health Services
Case Number: 3:2021cv00077
Filed: February 4, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
Presiding Judge: Rebecca Grady Jennings
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 30, 2021 Filing 21 ANSWER to #1 Complaint with Jury Demand by Nathan W. Wencka. (Dilbeck, James)
March 24, 2021 Filing 20 Mail Returned as Undeliverable re #12 / #13 / #14 . Mail sent to Michael Scera. (SMJ)
March 23, 2021 Filing 19 ANSWER to #1 Complaint with Jury Demand by Devin T. Ballard, Derek Hughes, Michael Scera. (Ogburn, J.)
March 19, 2021 Filing 18 SUPPLEMENTAL COMPLAINT against Kerry Krawetz, Corey Preston, and Wellpath Health Services, filed by Anthony Lee Brandenburg. (Attachments: #1 Summons) (SMJ)
March 15, 2021 Filing 17 MOTION to Transport by Plaintiff Anthony Lee Brandenburg. (SMJ)
March 10, 2021 Filing 16 Letter from Plaintiff Anthony Brandenburg. (SMJ)
March 10, 2021 Filing 15 SUMMONS Returned Executed. Devin T. Ballard served on 3/9/2021, answer due 3/30/2021; Derek Hughes served on 3/9/2021, answer due 3/30/2021; Michael Scera served on 3/9/2021, answer due 3/30/2021; Nathan W. Wencka served on 3/9/2021, answer due 3/30/2021. (SMJ)
March 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 14 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER Signed by Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings on 3/9/2021. Plaintiff's motion for a "temporary injunction" (DN #6 ) is DENIED. Within 30 days of entry of this Order, Plaintiff may file a supplemental complaint. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to send Plaintiff a 1983 complaint form with the instant case number and the words "Supplemental Complaint" written in the caption as well asthree blank summons forms. cc: Plaintiff-pro se, Defendants, Jefferson County Atty. (SMJ)
March 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 13 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER Signed by Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings on 3/9/2021. Plaintiff's motion for the appointment of counsel (DN #8 ) is DENIED. However, nothing in this Order shall preclude Plaintiff from requesting appointment of counsel at a future point in this action should circumstances arise to justify such an appointment. cc: Plaintiff-pro se, Defendants, Jefferson County Atty. (SMJ)
March 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER Signed by Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings on 3/9/2021. To the extent that Plaintiff's motion is a motion to preserve evidence, IT IS ORDERED that the motion (DN #7 ) is DENIED. To the extent that Plaintiff's motion is a motion to compel the production of evidence, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the instant motion (DN 7) is DENIED. Plaintiff is directed to refer to the Court's Pro Se Prisoner Handbook for further explanation of the discovery process. cc: Plaintiff-pro se, Defendants, Jefferson County Atty. (SMJ)
March 4, 2021 Filing 11 Summonses Issued as to Devin T. Ballard, Derek Hughes, Michael Scera, and Nathan W. Wencka. Service packets sent to USM-LV for delivery as directed. (Attachments: #1 Summons - Wencka, #2 Summons - Scera, #3 Summons - Ballard, #4 USM-285) (SMJ)
March 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 10 SERVICE AND SCHEDULING ORDER signed by Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings on 3/3/2021. The Clerk of Court shall prepare, if necessary, and issue summonses, and the United States Marshal shall serve a copy of the complaint, the separate Memorandum Opinion and Order entered this date, summonses, and this Service and Scheduling Order on Defendants Wencka, Scera, Ballard, and Hughes. A copy of the complaint, the separate Memorandum Opinion and Order, and this Order shall also be mailed to the Jefferson County Attorney. All Pretrial Discovery due by 7/1/2021. Pre-trial Memorandum (Plaintiff) due by 8/2/2021. Pre-trial Memorandum (Defendant) due by 9/1/2021. Dispositive Motions due by 9/1/2021. Plaintiff is WARNED that his failure to notify the Clerk of Court of any address change or failure to comply with this or any subsequent order of the Court MAY RESULT IN A DISMISSAL OF THIS CASE. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to mail Plaintiff a copy of the Pro Se Prisoner Handbook. cc: Plaintiff-pro se (w/ handbook), Defendants (as directed), Jefferson County Atty. (as directed) (SMJ)
March 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 9 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER signed by Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings on 3/3/2021. Plaintiff's claims against LMDC, his official-capacity claims against Defendants Wencka, Scera, Ballard, and Hughes, and his claim for injunctive relief are DISMISSED pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915A(b)(1) for failure to state a claim upon which relief may be granted. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to terminate LMDC as a party to this action. The Court will enter a separate Service and Scheduling Order to govern the claims it has allowed to proceed. cc: Plaintiff-pro se, Defendants, Jefferson County Atty. (SMJ)
March 3, 2021 Filing 8 MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Plaintiff Anthony Lee Brandenburg. (SMJ)
February 26, 2021 Filing 7 MOTION for "Litagation Hold Notice" by Plaintiff Anthony Lee Brandenburg. (SMJ)
February 26, 2021 Filing 6 MOTION for Temporary Injunction by Plaintiff Anthony Lee Brandenburg. (SMJ)
February 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER FOR PAYMENT OF INMATE FILING FEE (EBOC) by Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings on 2/8/2021 granting #2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. This Court will not assess an initial partial filing fee under 28 U.S.C. 1915(b)(1). The LOUISVILLE METRO DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS shall collect from Plaintiff's prison trust account the $350.00 filing fee by collecting monthly payments from Plaintiff's prison trust account. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to open an account for the payment of the filing fee in this action. cc: Plaintiff-pro se, KYWD-Finance, LMDC-Inmate Accts. (SMJ)
February 5, 2021 Filing 4 Case Assignment (Random Selection): Case Assigned to Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings. (ALS)
February 4, 2021 Filing 3 Prisoner Trust Fund Account Statement re #2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Anthony Lee Brandenburg. (ALS)
February 4, 2021 Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Anthony Lee Brandenburg (ALS)
February 4, 2021 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Anthony Lee Brandenburg. (Attachments: #1 Summonses Tendered) (ALS)

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Defendant: Devin T. Ballard
Represented By: J. Denis Ogburn
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Defendant: Nathan W. Wencka
Represented By: Jace S. Martin
Represented By: James P. Dilbeck, Jr.
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Defendant: Michael Scera
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Defendant: Derek Hughes
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Defendant: Louisville Metro Department of Corrections
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Defendant: Kerry Krawetz
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Defendant: Corey Preston
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Defendant: Wellpath Health Services
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Plaintiff: Anthony Lee Brandenburg
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