Wilkerson v. Jennings et al
Plaintiff: Tommy Wayne Wilkerson
Defendant: Brittany Smith-Hill, Allen Jennings, Dr. Ellis, Carolyn Dunn, Nurse Jessica - and Forrest Blackburn
Case Number: 1:2020cv00275
Filed: September 22, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
Presiding Judge: Christopher H Steger
Referring Judge: Thomas A Varlan
Nature of Suit: Prisoner Petitions (Prison Condition)
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
November 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Summons Issued as to Forrest Blackburn, Carolyn Dunn, Allen Jennings,and Brittany Smith-Hill. (forwarded to USM for service) (ADA)
October 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 4 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER. Plaintiff's motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis #1 is GRANTED.Plaintiff is ASSESSED the civil filing fee of $350.00. The custodian of Plaintiff's inmate trust account is DIRECTED to submit the filing fee to the Clerk in the manner set forth. Plaintiff has failed to state a cognizable constitutional claim against Dr. Ellis or Nurse Jessica, and these Defendants are DISMISSED. Plaintiff's claim for the denial and/or delay of medical care is permitted to PROCEED against Allen Jennings, Brittany Smith- Hill, Carolyn Dunn, and Forrest Blackburn. Plaintiff is ORDERED to complete the service packets and return them to the Clerk's Office within twenty-one (21) days of entry of this memorandum and order. Signed by District Judge Thomas A. Varlan on 10/21/20. (c/m Tommy Wayne Wilkerson COFFEE COUNTY JAIL 76 County Jail Lane MANCHESTER, TN 37355 with service packets, custodian of inmate accounts, and Attorney General for the State of Tennessee)(ADA)
September 22, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Notice Regarding Requirement to Notify Court of Change of Address (BJL)*Mailed to Tommy Wayne Wilkerson
September 22, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 2 COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Tommy Wayne Wilkerson. (Attachments: #1 Other Envelope)(BJL)
September 22, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 1 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Tommy Wayne Wilkerson. (Attachments: #1 Other Envelope)(BJL)

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