Pleasant v. District Attorney's Office et al
Plaintiff: Elmer Pleasant, Jr
Defendant: District Attorneys Office, Caroline Hemphill and Clay Hamilton
Case Number: 3:2023cv01061
Filed: August 10, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
Presiding Judge: Elizabeth E Foote
Referring Judge: Kayla D McClusky
Nature of Suit: Prisoner Petitions: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 21, 2023 Filing 14 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Clay Hamilton, Caroline Hemphill filed by Elmer Pleasant, Jr. (Attachments: #1 Envelope)(crt,Haik, K)
September 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 12 MEMORANDUM ORDER: Directing plaintiff to amend complaint within 30 days of the filing of this Order to cure deficiencies outlined. Plaintiff shall dismiss any claims that he is unable to cure through amendment. Plaintiff shall also notify the Court of any change in his address. Pro Se Response due by 10/12/2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky on 9/12/2023. (crt,Leday, A)
September 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER: Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 455, I hereby disqualify myself from the handling of the above-captioned matter. THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that this matter is referred to another district judge in accordance with the Courts Standing Order 1.62. Case reassigned to Judge Elizabeth E Foote for all further proceedings. Signed by Judge Terry A Doughty on 9/11/2023. (crt,Haik, K)
September 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER denying #9 Motion to Appoint Counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky on 8/31/2023. (crt,Leday, A)
August 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 MEMORANDUM ORDER granting #8 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. No initial filing fee due. Further ordered that plaintiff make payments of 20 percent of income for preceding month until $350.00 has been paid in full. Clerk manually noticed Prison Accounts Officer. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky on 8/31/2023. (crt,Williams, K)
August 30, 2023 Filing 9 MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Elmer Pleasant, Jr. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 8/30/2023. (Attachments: #1 Envelope)(crt,Haik, K)
August 30, 2023 Filing 8 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Elmer Pleasant, Jr. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 8/30/2023. (Attachments: #1 Envelope, #2 Proposed order)(crt,Haik, K)
August 30, 2023 Filing 7 COMPLAINT against Caroline Hemphill, Clay Hamilton filed by Elmer Pleasant, Jr. (Attachments: #1 Envelope)(crt,Haik, K)
August 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 MEMORANDUM ORDER: Plaintiff failed to submit documents on approved forms. Plaintiff failed to submit filing fee or a completed IFP application. ( Pro Se Deadline to comply with deficiency set for 9/18/2023). Signed by Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky on 8/17/2023. (Attachments: #1 Complaint Form, #2 IFP Form)(crt,Leday, A)
August 14, 2023 Filing 5 PROPOSED MEMORANDUM ORDER Referred to Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 8/14/2023. (crt,Devillier, W)
August 11, 2023 CASE Assigned to Judge Terry A Doughty and Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky. (crt,Devillier, W)
August 11, 2023 Filing 4 DISTRICT CASE transferred in from District of Louisiana Middle; Case Number 3:23-cv-00594. Original file copy of transfer order and docket sheet received
August 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Order Transferring Case to the Western District of Louisiana. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 8/10/2023. (LLH) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/11/2023.]
July 25, 2023 MOTION(S) REFERRED: #2 MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Statement of Account. This motion is now pending before the USMJ., ***Set CASE REFERRED Flag (PPS) (NLT) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/11/2023.]..
July 24, 2023 Filing 2 DEFICIENT MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Statement of Account by Elmer Pleasant, Jr. (NLT) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/11/2023.] Motion/Application not on approved form.
July 24, 2023 Filing 1 DEFICIENT COMPLAINT against District Attorneys Office and Caroline Hemphill, filed by Elmer Pleasant, Jr.(NLT) [Transferred from Louisiana Mdle on 8/11/2023.] Modified to edit text on 8/14/2023 (Devillier, W). Complaint not on approved form.

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