Howell v. Missouri Department of Corrections et al
Plaintiff: Alexander E. Howell, III
Defendant: Missouri Department of Corrections, Jediah Poke, Unknown Robinson, Unknown Nyumah, Unknown Hanewinkle, Barnes Jewish Hospital, Eric Bunch, Unknown Fenwick, Stephanie Smith, Brian Watson, Kenneth Paine, Tracey Price, Brian Davis, Daniel Adams, Nathan Waibl, Unknown Centurion Scheduler, Unknown Carver, Unknown Bates, Unknown Purvis, Unknown Hollingsworth, Trevor Foley, Anne Precythe, Unknown Kelly, Jason Lewis, Unknown Mays, Unknown Ward and Unknown Harvey
Case Number: 4:2025cv01771
Filed: December 2, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
Presiding Judge: Henry Edward Autrey
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 9, 2026 Opinion or Order ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Docket No: 9, 11. Mailed to party not set up for electronic delivery. Mon Mar 9 14:31:28 CDT 2026 (CLH)
March 6, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 11 OPINION MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiff's motion for extension of time [ECF No. 10] is DENIED AS MOOT.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk shall provide Plaintiff copies of the Opinion, Memorandum and Order and Order of Dismissal, ECF Nos. 7 and 8, at his new address at South Central Correctional Center.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that an appeal of this action would not be taken in good faith. Signed by District Judge Henry Edward Autrey on 03/06/2026. (JRZ) (Main Document 11 replaced on 3/6/2026) (JRZ).
March 6, 2026 Opinion or Order ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Docket No: 7, 8, 9 11. Mailed to Party Not Set Up for Electronic Noticing Fri Mar 6 15:28:31 CST 2026 (JRZ)
March 5, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 MOTION for Extension by Plaintiff Alexander E. Howell, III. (TMT) Modified on 3/5/2026 - Address updated in CM/ECF this date (TMT).
March 2, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 Letter from Clerk sent to pro-se prisoner re:FRAP - all procedures for filing Notice of Appeal. (copy of motion to proceed IFP on appeal attached and mailed.) (JEB)
March 2, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER OF DISMISSAL: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that all of Plaintiff's claims in his complaint, except for his claims relating to his broken thumb, are DISMISSED pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 21. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the remaining claims in this action are DISMISSED without prejudice pursuant to the three strikes provision of 28 U.S.C. 1915(g). 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 3/2/2026. (JEB)
March 2, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 OPINION MEMORANDUM AND ORDER (See Full Order). IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that all of Plaintiff's claims in his complaint, except for his claims relating to his broken thumb, are SEVERED and DISMISSED pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 21. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiff's motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis [ECF No. #3 ] is DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the remaining claims in this action are DISMISSED without prejudice to Plaintiff refiling a fully paid complaint. See 28 U.S.C. 1915(g). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiff's motion for appointment of counsel [ECF No. #4 ] is DENIED as moot. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that an appeal from this dismissal would not be taken in good faith. A separate Order of Dismissal will be entered this same date. Signed by District Judge Henry Edward Autrey on 3/2/2026. (JEB)
March 2, 2026 Opinion or Order ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Docket No: 7, 8, 9. Copy sent to non-electronic party on this date. Mon Mar 2 16:22:02 CST 2026 (JEB)
February 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 CJRA ORDER (NMG). Magistrate Judge John M. Bodenhausen termed. Case reassigned to District Judge Henry Edward Autrey for all further proceedings (LCR)
February 13, 2026 Opinion or Order ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Docket No: 5. Fri Feb 13 14:56:28 CST 2026 (LCR)
February 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Certified Inmate Account Statement by Plaintiff Alexander E. Howell, III. (CLH)
February 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Plaintiff Alexander E. Howell, III. (LCR)
February 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Alexander E. Howell, III. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit In support of Motion)(LCR) (Main Document 3 replaced on 2/17/2026) (CLH).
January 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 2 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Clerk is directed to send Plaintiff a blank Application to Proceed in District Court without Prepaying Fees or Costs form. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiff must either pay the $405 filing fee or submit a motion to proceed without prepaying fees or costs within thirty (30) days of the date of this Order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, if Plaintiff files a motion seeking leave to commence this action without prepaying fees or costs, he must also submit a certified copy of his prison account statement for the six-month period immediately preceding the filing of the complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge John M. Bodenhausen on 01/13/2026. (Attachments: #1 Form)(KRZ)
January 13, 2026 Opinion or Order ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Docket No: 2. Tue Jan 13 09:05:59 CST 2026 (KRZ)
December 5, 2025 Opinion or Order Case Opening Notification. Judge Assigned: Honorable John M. Bodenhausen. Pursuant to Local Rule 2.09, every nongovernmental corporate party or nongovernmental corporation that seeks to intervene in any case, and every party or intervenor in an action in which jurisdiction is based upon diversity, must file a Disclosure Statement immediately upon entering its appearance in the case. Please complete and file the certificate as soon as possible. # (moed-0001.pdf). (JWD)
December 5, 2025 Opinion or Order ***Complaint Letter Processed (see notice of electronic filing for distribution list) Fri Dec 5 11:01:12 CST 2025 Modified on 12/9/2025 (JWD). [Regenerated on 12/9/2025 due to incorrect PDF attachments]
December 5, 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. (JWD)
December 1, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants, Jury Demand, filed by Alexander E. Howell, III. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit - Grievance Documents, #2 Original Filing Form, #3 Envelope)(JWD)

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Plaintiff: Alexander E. Howell, III
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Defendant: Daniel Adams
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Defendant: Nathan Waibl
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Defendant: Trevor Foley
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