Brown v. Mcdonough et al
| Levelle D. Brown |
| Denis Mcdonough and Bruce Caswell |
| 3:2023cv00250 |
| March 30, 2023 |
| US District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana |
| John W deGravelles |
| Erin Wilder-Doomes |
| Contract: Recovery Veteran Ben. |
| 29 U.S.C. ยง 1104 Recovery of Benefits to Employee |
| None |
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Filing 13
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes: A Spears Hearing was held on 5/17/2023. Plaintiff was sworn. The Court explained the purpose of the hearing and subject matter jurisdiction, and questioned Plaintiff regarding his claims. ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be sent to Plaintiff Levelle D. Brown at his address listed on PACER by regular and certified mail, return receipt requested. (JEG)
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Filing 12
Return on Certified Mail re #11 Order Setting Spears Hearing. (NLT)
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Filing 11
Order: IT IS ORDERED that a hearing be held in this case pursuant to Spears v. McCotter, 766 F.2d 179 (5th Cir. 1985), to determine whether all or any part of this case should be dismissed as frivolous. Plaintiff is required to attend this hearing personally. Failure to attend this hearing may result in dismissal of the plaintiff's case without further notice. Spears Hearing set for 5/17/2023 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 5 before Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes. A copy of this Order shall be sent by Certified Mail to Plaintiff, as written. Signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes on 4/11/2023. (LLH)
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Filing 10
ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Court's Order (R. Doc. 7) issued on April 5, 2023, is hereby VACATED and the Summons Issued to USM for service (R. Doc. 8) is STRICKEN from the record. IT IS HEREBY FURTHER ORDERED that the plaintiffs Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis (R. Doc. 6) is GRANTED. The Clerk of Court will file said complaint without prepayment of costs or security therefor. The Clerk of Court SHALL NOT ISSUE SUMMONS UNTIL DIRECTED TO DO SO BY THE COURT. The United States Marshal SHALL NOT SERVE THE DEFENDANT UNTIL DIRECTED TO DO SO BY THE COURT. Signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes on 4/6/2023. (BLR)
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Filing 9
Return on Certified Mail re #5 Order. (NLT) Modified on 4/6/2023 to edit the file date (NLT).
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Filing 8
STRICKEN FROM THE RECORD Summons Issued as to Bruce Caswell, Denis Mcdonough. (NOTICE:Summons issued to USM for service.) (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Summons)(LLH) Modified on 4/7/2023 to remove document as it has been stricken by Order #10 (LLH).
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Filing 7
ORDER granting #6 Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs. The Clerk shall file said complaint without prepayment of costs or security thereof and the Clerk is directed to issue process to the defendants. The U. S. Marshal Service shall serve the summons and complaint on the defendant(s) wherever found. Plaintiff will be required to provide to the United States Marshal a completed U.S. Marshal Form 285 for each defendant to be served. The United States Marshal will not serve the defendant without a properly completed form. Signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes on 4/5/2023. (Attachments: #1 USM 285) (BLR)
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Filing 6
Application to Proceed in District court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs by Levelle D. Brown (NLT) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/5/2023: #1 SEALED Exhibits to Application) (BLR). Modified to edit text and seal exhibits on 4/5/2023 (BLR).
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MOTION(S) REFERRED: #6 MOTION to Proceed in forma pauperis. This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (NLT)
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Filing 5
ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that the #2 Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (Short Form), filed by Plaintiff Levelle D. Brown, is DENIED without prejudice to reurging. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiff Levelle D. Brown must either pay the $402 filing fee, or complete and file the attached form AO 239 Application To Proceed In District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (Long Form), by no later than April 20, 2023. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court shall serve this Order on Plaintiff Levelle D. Brown by regular and certified mail, return receipt requested at the address listed on PACER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes on 3/30/2023. (Attachments: #1 Long Form) (BLR) Modified on 3/31/2023 to indicate doc sent by certified mail - 7020 0640 0001 4750 5302 (NLT).
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Filing 4
NOTICE of Pro Se E-Service and E-Notice Consent Form by Levelle D. Brown. (EDC)
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Filing 3
MOTION to Proceed in forma pauperis by Levelle D. Brown (EDC)
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Filing 2
NOTICE of a Lawsuit and Request to Waive Service of a Summons by Levelle D. Brown. (EDC)
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT against Bruce Caswell, Denis Mcdonough, filed by Levelle D. Brown. (Attachments: #1 Social Security Administration letter)(EDC)
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***Set CASE REFERRED Pro Se (non-inmate) Flag (EDC)
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MOTION(S) REFERRED: #3 MOTION to Proceed in forma pauperis. This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (EDC)
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