Straughter v. Eddy et al
Plaintiff: Valdez J. Straughter
Defendant: Dr Andrew Eddy, Karen Stanforth, Jenny Hildebrand, Vicky Justus, Jill Gillispie, Dr. Kenneth Saul, Robin Murphy and Patrick Olibode
Case Number: 2:2023cv01268
Filed: April 11, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Presiding Judge: Stephanie K Bowman
Referring Judge: Sarah D Morrison
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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Date Filed Document Text
June 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 Summons Issued as to Andrew Eddy, Jill Gillispie, Jenny Hildebrand, Vicky Justus, Robin Murphy, Patrick Olibode, Kenneth Saul, and Karen Stanforth (kk2)
June 8, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER denying #8 Plaintiff's Motion to Appoint Counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephanie K. Bowman on 6/8/2023. (km)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)
June 8, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Plaintiff Valdez J. Straughter. (km)
June 8, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER - It is ORDERED that Plaintiff may PROCEED on his Eighth Amendment claim for deliberate indifference to a serious medical need at this time. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED file Plaintiff's Complaint separately on the docket. The United States Marshal Service shall serve a copy of the Summon, the Complaint (as separately filed), the Order granting Plaintiff in forma pauperis status (Doc. #2 ), and this Order and Report and Recommendation on Defendants as directed by Plaintiff, with costs of service to be advanced by the United States; REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS - IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: (1) The Court DISMISS any deliberate indifference claim arising under the Fourteenth Amendment, and any retaliation claim under the First Amendment; (2) The Court DISMISS any claims that Plaintiff might raise on behalf of other prisoners; (3) The Court DISMISS all claims for monetary damages against Defendants in their official capacities; (4) The Court CERTIFY pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915(a)(3) that an appeal of any Order adopting this Report and Recommendation would not be taken in good faith, and therefore, deny Plaintiff leave to appeal in forma pauperis. ( Objections to R&R due by 6/22/2023). Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephanie K. Bowman on 6/8/2023. (km)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)
June 8, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 COMPLAINT with JURY DEMAND against Andrew Eddy, Jill Gillispie, Jenny Hildebrand, Vicky Justus, Robin Murphy, Patrick Olibode, Kenneth Saul, Karen Stanforth, filed by Valdez J. Straughter. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet) (km)
June 8, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER denying #4 Plaintiff's Motion for Appointment of Medical Expert; denying as moot #3 Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to Amend Motion for Expert Assistance. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephanie K. Bowman on 6/8/2023. (km)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)
June 8, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 4 MOTION for Appointment of Medical Expert by Plaintiff Valdez J. Straughter. (km)
May 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 3 MOTION for Leave to Amend Motion for Expert Assistance by Plaintiff Valdez J. Straughter. (er)
April 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 2 ORDER granting #1 Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis and ordering the collection of the full filing fee pursuant to the Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLRA) and the terms set forth in this Order. Before Plaintiff's case can proceed further, this Court must screen the Complaint. 28 U.S.C. 1915A(a); 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2). The Court must dismiss the Complaint, or any portion of it, that is frivolous, malicious, fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted, or seeks monetary relief from a defendant who is immune from such relief. 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2) and 1915A(b). Screening is required under the Prison Litigation Reform Act because Plaintiff is a prisoner who is proceeding in forma pauperis and is seeking "redress from a governmental entity or officer or employee of a governmental entity." The Undersigned will conduct this initial screening as soon as practicable. The Court will then enter an order and, if appropriate, direct service of the Complaint and summons on Defendants. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to hold service until that time. The Court will consider any pending motions after, or along with, the initial screening. A copy of this Court's order screening the Complaint will be mailed to Plaintiff. Plaintiff is ADVISED that he must keep this Court informed of his current address, and promptly file a Notice of New Address if he is released or transferred. The Clerk is DIRECTED to mail a copy of this Order to Plaintiff and to the institutional cashier's office. The Clerk is further DIRECTED to forward a copy of this Order to the Courts financial office in Columbus. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephanie K. Bowman on 4/25/2023. (km)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)
April 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 1 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Valdez J. Straughter. (Attachments: #1 Declaration in Support of Motion to Proceed in Forma Pauperis, #2 Verified Complaint, #3 Civil Cover Sheet, #4 Summons Forms, #5 USM-285 Forms, #6 Motion for Appointment of Counsel, #7 Motion for Appointment of Medical Expert) (kh) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/11/2023: #8 Additional Summons, #9 Additional USM-285 Forms) (kh). (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/11/2023: #10 Certificates of Service) (kh).

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