Adams v. Lewis et al
Case Number: 1:2022cv00125
Filed: May 24, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
Office: Chattanooga Office
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights
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April 9, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 132 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: the summary judgment motions of both parties [Docs. 103 and 108 ] are DENIED. Thus, this case will proceed to trial on Plaintiff's retaliatory transfer claim against (1) Defendants Randall Lewis an d Luke Burns solely in their individual capacities and (2) Defendants Frank Strada and Shawn Phillips solely in their respective official capacities and only for any prospective injunctive relief that may ultimately be ordered [See Doc. 89 1 5-16]. Considering this Order, Plaintiff's motion to defer adjudication of Defendant's motion for summary judgment and reopen discovery [Doc. 117 ] is also DENIED.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Susan K Lee on 4/9/2024. (BJL)*Mailed to Christopher Adams 328180 TURNEY CENTER INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX ANNEX 245 CARROLL ROAD P O BOX 182 CLIFTON, TN 38425
January 11, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 116 ORDER denying 107 Motion for Reconsideration re 102 Order, filed by Christopher Adams. Signed by Magistrate Judge Susan K Lee on 1/11/2024. (BJL)*Mailed to Christopher Adams 328180 TROUSDALE TURNER CORRECTIONAL CENTER WD218 140 MACON WAY HARTSVILLE, TN 37074
September 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 87 ORDER granting 82 Motion to Take Deposition of Plaintiff. Defendants may depose Plaintiff at the Trousdale Turner Correctional Center at a time that is mutually agreed upon by the parties and Plaintiff's custodians, and the deposition may be recorded by videographic and stenographic means. Signed by Magistrate Judge Susan K. Lee on 09/05/2023. (KRS)
May 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 71 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER. Plaintiff's motion for an extension of time 69 is GRANTED nunc pro tunc to the date of filing, and his motion to further amend his amended complaint 67 is DENIED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Susan K. Lee on 5/24/23. (c/m Christopher Adams 328180 TROUSDALE TURNER CORRECTIONAL CENTER WD218 140 MACON WAY HARTSVILLE, TN 37074 ) (ADA)
April 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 66 ORDER granting in part and denying in part 65 Motion to Substitute Party.Plaintiff's motion to substitute is GRANTED insofar as the Clerk is DIRECTED to modify the docket to substitute Frank Strada for Lisa Helton as Commis sioner of TDOC. Plaintiff's request that the Court order Defendant Strada to respond to his discovery requests, however, is DENIED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Susan K Lee on 4/3/2023. (BJL)* Mailed to Christopher Adams 328180 TROUSDALE TURNER CORRECTIONAL CENTER WD218 140 MACON WAY HARTSVILLE, TN 37074 Modified on 4/3/2023 (BJL).
March 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 62 ORDER.Defendants motion for a Protective Order 49 is DENIED without prejudice. Defendants motion for an extension of time within which to respond to Plaintiffs amended complaint and file a reply to Plaintiffs response in oppos ition of Defendants motion for a protective order 57 is well taken and GRANTED nunc pro tunc. Plaintiffs motion for an order directing Defendants to forward him a copy of the document filed as Docket No. 37 59 is well taken and GRANTED. Th e parties are ORDERED to confer and attempt to resolve their discovery disputes prior filing any renewed motion for Protective Order in this Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge Susan K. Lee on 3/6/23. (c/m Christopher Adams #328180 TROUSDALE TURNER CORRECTIONAL CENTER WD218 140 MACON WAY HARTSVILLE, TN 37074) (ADA)
January 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 55 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER.Defendants motion to dismiss 35 is DENIED, and Defendants are ORDERED to file a response to Plaintiffs Amended Complaint within twenty-one (21) days of entry of this Order. The Clerk is DIRECTED to lift the stay of these proceedings and place this case on the active docket. The parties are ORDERED to file any desired updates or supplements to the pending motion for a protective order 49 within twenty-one (21) days of entry of this Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Susan K. Lee on 1/26/23. (c/m Christopher Adams #328180 TROUSDALE TURNER CORRECTIONAL CENTER WD218 140 MACON WAY HARTSVILLE, TN 37074) (ADA)
August 17, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 25 MEMORANDUM & ORDER, Plaintiff's motion is based on his disagreement and dissatisfaction with the Court's conclusions. However, that is an issue for appeal, not reconsideration. Plaintiff has not presented a basis for rel ief under Rule 54(b), and accordingly, the instant motion 24 is DENIED.. Signed by District Judge Travis R. McDonough on 8/17/22. (c/m Christopher Adams 328180 TROUSDALE TURNER CORRECTIONAL CENTER WD218 140 MACON WAY HARTSVILLE, TN 37074) (ADA)
July 20, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 20 MEMORANDUM & ORDER, Plaintiff's motion 19 is GRANTED only to the extent that a claim of retaliatory transfer against Defendants Shawn Phillips and Lisa Helton in their respective official capacities will be permitted to proc eed. The Clerk is DIRECTED to add Shawn Phillips and Lisa Helton as official capacity Defendants in this action and to send a Plaintiff service packet (a blank summons and USM 285 form) for each. Plaintiff is ORDERED to complete the service packet s and return them to the Clerk's Office within twenty-one (21) days of entry of this Order. All other relief requested in Plaintiff's motion 19 is DENIED. Signed by District Judge Travis R. McDonough on 7/20/22. (c/m Christopher Adams #328180 TROUSDALE TURNER CORRECTIONAL CENTER WD218 140 MACON WAY HARTSVILLE, TN 37074 with service packets) (ADA)
June 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 11 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER. The Court finds that Plaintiff has stated a plausible claim of retaliatory transfer against Defendant Randall Lewis. The Clerk is DIRECTED to send a Plaintiff service packet (a blank summons and USM 285 form ) for Defendant Randall Lewis. Plaintiff is ORDERED to complete the service packet and return it to the Clerks Office within twenty-one (21) days of entry of this Order. All remaining claims and Defendants are hereby DISMISSED. Signed by District Judge Travis R. McDonough on 6/10/22. (c/m Christopher Adams #328180 TROUSDALE TURNER CORRECTIONAL CENTER WD218 140 MACON WAY HARTSVILLE, TN 37074 with service packet) (ADA)
May 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 9 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER. Plaintiff has failed to state a viable constitutional claim against a named Defendant, and all Defendants are DISMISSED from this action. Plaintiff shall have fourteen (14) days from entry of this order to submit an amended complaint in accordance with the directives. Plaintiffs motions (Docs. 2 , 3 , 6 , 8 ) are DENIED. Signed by District Judge Travis R. McDonough on 5/24/22. (c/m Christopher Adams 328180 TROUSDALE TURNER CORRECTIONAL CENTER WD218 140 MACON WAY HARTSVILLE, TN 37074 with 1983 form) (ADA)
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