Lefler v. State of New York et al
Plaintiff: Donald S. Lefler
Defendant: State of New York, Elmira Correctional Facility, Officer Ferraro, Sergeant M. Albert and Superintendent John Rich
Case Number: 6:2022cv06468
Filed: October 26, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Western District of New York
Presiding Judge: Frank P Geraci
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
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December 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER granting #2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Plaintiff's claims against the State of New York; Elmira C.F.; and C.O. Ferraro, Superintendent Rich, and Sergeant Albert in their official capacities are barred by the Eleventh Amendment and are dismissed with prejudice. Plaintiff's Fourth Amendment claim based on an unreasonable cell search and his Eighth Amendment claim alleging deliberate medical indifference are dismissed with prejudice. Plaintiff is, however, permitted to file an amended complaint with respect to his Eighth Amendment claim alleging a failure to protect him from inmate violence. SO ORDERED. Signed by Hon. Frank P. Geraci, Jr. on 12/21/2022. (MDS)This was mailed to: Pro Se Plaintiff.
October 26, 2022 Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis with authorization by Donald S. Lefler.(LMD)
October 26, 2022 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against M. Albert, Elmira Correctional Facility, Ferraro, John Rich, State of New York, filed by Donald S. Lefler. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Envelope) (LMD)
October 26, 2022 Notice of Availability of Magistrate Judge: A United States Magistrate of this Court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 636c and FRCP 73. The Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Civil Action to a Magistrate Judge form (AO-85) is available for download at #http://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/forms. (LMD)
October 26, 2022 Prisoner Pro Se Packet consisting of Privacy Notice, Consent to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge and Civil Case Timeline mailed to plaintiff. (LMD)

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