Rush v. Lincoln County Jail et al
Plaintiff: Cody Allen Rush
Defendant: Lincoln County Jail, Vicky Afisov, Chris Thornton and Brian Jenkins
Case Number: 1:2023cv00295
Filed: December 13, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
Presiding Judge: Clifton L Corker
Referring Judge: Susan K Lee
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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December 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 7 JUDGMENT re #6 Memorandum & Order: it is ORDERED and ADJUDGED that this prisoners pro se civil rights action filed under 42 U.S.C. 1983 is DISMISSED for failure to state a claim upon which relief may be granted. 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2)(B) and 1915A. Because the Court CERTIFIED that any appeal from this Order would not be taken in good faith, should Plaintiff file a notice of appeal, he is DENIED leave to appeal in forma pauperis. See 28 U.S.C. 1915(a)(3); Fed. R. App. P. 24. The Clerk is DIRECTED to close the file. Signed by District Judge Clifton L Corker on 12/18/2023. ENTERED AS A JUDGMENT by LeAnna R. Wilson, CLERK OF COURT.(BJL)*Mailed to Cody Allen Rush 41335 LINCOLN COUNTY JAIL 4151 THORNTON TAYLOR PARKWAY FAYETTEVILLE, TN 37334
December 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER DISMISSING: For the reasons set forth above: 1. Plaintiff's motion for leave to proceed without prepayment of fees [Doc. #1 ] is GRANTED; 2. The custodian of Plaintiff's inmate trust account is DIRECTED to submit the filing fee to the Clerk in the manner set forth above; 3. The Clerk is DIRECTED to mail a copy of this Memorandum and Order to the custodian of inmate accounts at the institution where Plaintiff is now confined and to the Court's financial deputy; 4. Plaintiff's Complaint fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted under 1983, and this action will be DISMISSED pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2) and 1915A; 5. Plaintiff's motions for default judgment [Doc. #4 ] and to appoint counsel [Doc. #3 ] are DENIED as moot; and 6. The Court CERTIFIES that any appeal from this action would not be taken in good 10 faith and would be totally frivolous. See Rule 24 of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. AN APPROPRIATE JUDGMENT ORDER WILL ENTER. Signed by District Judge Clifton L Corker on 12/18/2023. (BJL)*Mailed to Cody Allen Rush 41335 and to the Custodian of Inmate Accounts @ LINCOLN COUNTY JAIL 4151 THORNTON TAYLOR PARKWAY FAYETTEVILLE, TN 37334. *Sent ad hoc to the USDC Clerk's Financial Deputies.
December 13, 2023 Filing 5 Notice Regarding Requirement to Notify Court of Change of Address (SAC)Notice mailed to Rush.
December 13, 2023 Filing 4 MOTION for Default Judgment by Cody Allen Rush. (SAC)
December 13, 2023 Filing 3 MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Cody Allen Rush. (SAC)
December 13, 2023 Filing 2 COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Cody Allen Rush. (Attachments: #1 Supplement 1, #2 Supplement 2, #3 Exhibit, #4 Middle District Docket Sheet, #5 Letter 1, #6 Letter 2, #7 Letter 3, #8 envelope)(SAC)
December 13, 2023 Filing 1 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Cody Allen Rush. (SAC)

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