Nichols v. St. Louis County et al
Plaintiff: Craig Steven Nichols, Jr
Defendant: St. Louis County, Douglas B. Rudman, Officer Unknown Bryant and Unknown Kirksey
Case Number: 4:2025cv00529
Filed: April 16, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
Presiding Judge: Rodney H Holmes
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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July 18, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER: Before the Court is plaintiff Nichols' motion for default judgment. [ECF No. #7 ]. This matter was dismissed preservice pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2)(B) on July 14, 2025. [ECF Nos. #5 and #6 ]. As such, plaintiff's motion for default judgment will be denied. Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that plaintiff's motion for default judgment [ECF No. #7 ] is DENIED. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that an appeal of this Order would not be taken in good faith. Signed by District Judge Henry Edward Autrey on 7/18/2025. (HMA)
July 18, 2025 Opinion or Order ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Docket No: 8. copy sent to non-electronic party this date. Fri Jul 18 12:39:48 CDT 2025 (HMA)
July 16, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 7 MOTION for Default Judgment for a sum certain amount by Plaintiff Craig Steven Nichols, Jr. (CLH)
July 14, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER OF DISMISSAL: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this action is DISMISSED without prejudice. IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED that an appeal from this action would not be taken in good faith. Signed by District Judge Henry Edward Autrey on 7/14/2025. (CLH)
July 14, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 5 OPINION, MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that plaintiff's motion seeking leave to commence this action without prepaying fees or costs [ECF No. #3 ] is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this case is DISMISSED without prejudice. A separate Order of Dismissal will be entered herewith. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that plaintiff's motion for appointment of counsel [ECF No. #2 ] is DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by District Judge Henry Edward Autrey on 7/14/2025. (CLH)
July 14, 2025 Opinion or Order ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Docket No: 5, 6. Mailed to party not set up for electronic delivery. Mon Jul 14 12:54:22 CDT 2025 (CLH)
June 5, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Letter from Clerk sent to Plaintiff Craig Steven Nichols, Jr re: Failure to file Notice Regarding Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction. Notice re: Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction due by 6/12/2025. (Attachments: #1 Form) (CLH)
June 5, 2025 Opinion or Order ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Docket No: 4. Mailed to party not set up for electronic delivery. Thu Jun 5 09:45:28 CDT 2025 (CLH)
April 17, 2025 Opinion or Order ***Complaint Letter Processed (see notice of electronic filing for distribution list) Thu Apr 17 16:01:20 CDT 2025
April 16, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 3 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Craig Steven Nichols, Jr. (JBH)
April 16, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 2 MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Plaintiff Craig Steven Nichols, Jr. (JBH)
April 16, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against defendant All Defendants Jury Demand,, filed by Craig Steven Nichols, Jr. (Attachments: #1 Original Filing Form, #2 Civil Cover Sheet, #3 Exhibit)(JBH)
April 16, 2025 Opinion or Order Case Opening Notification. Judge Assigned: Honorable Rodney H. Holmes. All parties must file the Notice Regarding Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction Form consenting to or opting out of the Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. Click #here for the instructions. (JBH)
April 16, 2025 Opinion or Order ***Complaint Letter Created. This is to advise you that this office has received and filed your complaint and has assigned it the above-referenced case number. (JBH)

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