Moore et al v. Tennessee Department of Corrections et al
| Joshua Moore, James W. Clark, Jr., Dalmar Mack and Kevin Forman |
| Tennessee Department of Corrections, Frank Strada, Gregory Williams, Bret Cobble, Aramark and John Doe |
| 1:2023cv00302 |
| December 19, 2023 |
| US District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee |
| Susan K Lee |
| Travis R McDonough |
| Prisoner: Civil Rights |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| None |
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| Filing 18 Summons Issued as to Bret Cobble, Gregory Williams. (BJL)*Service Packet forwarded to the US Marshal Service for service of process |
| Filing 17 Service Packet received by Joshua Moore re #16 Order.(BJL) |
Filing 16
ORDER: 1. Plaintiff's free exercise, equal protection, and RLUIPA claims will PROCEED against Defendants Bret Cobble and Gregory Williams; 2. The Clerk is DIRECTED to send Plaintiff service packets (a blank summons and USM 285 form) for Defendants Cobble and Williams; 3. Plaintiff is ORDERED to complete the service packets and return them to the Clerks Office within twenty-one (21) days of entry of this Order; 4. At that time, the summonses will be signed and sealed by the Clerk and forwarded to the U.S. Marshal for service, see Fed. R. Civ. P. 4; 5. Plaintiff is NOTIFIED that if he fails to timely return the completed service packets, this action will be dismissed; 6. Defendants shall answer or otherwise respond to the amended complaint within twenty-one (21) days from the date of service. If any Defendant fails to timely respond to the amended complaint, it may result in entry of judgment by default against him; 7. All other Defendants are hereby DISMISSED; and 8. Plaintiff is ORDERED to immediately inform the Court and Defendants or their counsel of record of any address changes in writing. Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on 1/23/2024. (BJL)*Mailed this order and service packets for Defendant Cobble and Williams to Joshua Moore 622737 BLEDSOE COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX 1045 HORSEHEAD ROAD PIKEVILLE, TN 37367
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| Filing 15 MAIL RETURNED as Undeliverable for Kevin Forman. Mail sent to Kevin Forman re #11 Notice Regarding Requirement to Notify Court of Change of Address, #10 NOTICE of Deficiency (Not Pro Hac) (BJL) |
| Filing 14 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Aramark, Bret Cobble, John Doe, Frank Strada, Tennessee Department of Corrections, Gregory Williams., filed by Joshua Moore.(AML) |
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Filing 13
ORDER re #5 Complaint and #6 Supplement. Within twenty-one (21) days of entry of this Order, Plaintiff must file an amended complaint that contains only alleged violations of his own constitutional and statutory rights. The Clerk is DIRECTED to mail Plaintiff a 1983 form for this purpose.Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on 1/3/2023. (BJL)*Mailed this order and a 1983 Complaint Form to Joshua Moore 622737 BLEDSOE COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX 1045 HORSEHEAD ROAD PIKEVILLE, TN 37367
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Filing 12
MEMORANDUM OPINION: Accordingly, the Court DENIES Plaintiffs' motion for class certification (Doc. #7 ). The Court DENIES Plaintiffs' motion for the appointment of counsel (Doc. #8 ).the Court SEVERS Plaintiffs Clark, Mack, andForman from this action. The Court DIRECTS the Clerk to open a new civil action for each of these Plaintiffs using a copy of the complaint and exhibits (Docs. #5 , #6 ). The Court further DIRECTS the Clerk to transfer each Plaintiff's motion to proceed without prepayment of fees (Docs. 2, 3, 4) to their respective civil actions and file a copy of this Order in each newly opened action. Because it appears that Plaintiff Moore lacks sufficient financial resources to pay the filing fee in a lump sum, the Court GRANTS his motion to proceed without prepayment of fees (Doc. #1 ). Because Plaintiff Moore is an inmate, he is ASSESSED the civil filing fee of $350.00. The custodian his inmate trust account is DIRECTED to submit to the Clerk, U.S. District Court. Further, Plaintiff Moore is NOTIFIED that the Court WILL NOT consider any amendments and/or supplements to the complaint or any other kind of motion for relief until after the Court has screened the complaint pursuant to the Prison Reform Litigation Act. Finally, Plaintiff Moore is ORDERED to immediately inform the Court and Defendants or their counsel of record of any address changes in writing. Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on 12/27/2023. (BJL)*Mailed to Joshua Moore 622737 and to the Custodian of Inmate Accounts at: BLEDSOE COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX 1045 HORSEHEAD ROAD PIKEVILLE, TN 37367.*Sent Ad hoc to the Court's Financial Deputy Clerks. Modified on 12/27/2023 (BJL).
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| Filing 11 Notice Regarding Requirement to Notify Court of Change of Address (AML) Mailed to all Plaintiffs |
| Filing 10 Administrative Notice to Plaintiffs instructing that documents submitted for filing should not be stapled. Mailed to all Plaintiffs (AML) |
| Filing 9 MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re #8 MOTION to Appoint Counsel filed by James W. Clark, Jr, Kevin Forman, Dalmar Mack, Joshua Moore. (AML) |
| Filing 8 MOTION to Appoint Counsel by James W. Clark, Jr, Kevin Forman, Dalmar Mack, Joshua Moore. (Attachments: #1 Declaration in Support of Appointing Counsel)(AML) |
| Filing 7 MOTION to Certify Class by James W. Clark, Jr, Kevin Forman, Dalmar Mack, Joshua Moore. (AML) |
| Filing 6 Exhibit A to #5 Complaint, by James W. Clark, Jr, Kevin Forman, Dalmar Mack, Joshua Moore. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit B to Complaint, #2 Exhibit C to Complaint, #3 Exhibit D to Complaint, #4 Exhibit E to Complaint, #5 Exhibit F to Complaint, #6 Exhibit G to Complaint, #7 Exhibit H to Complaint, #8 Exhibit I to Complaint)(AML) |
| Filing 5 COMPLAINT against Aramark, Bret Cobble, John Doe, Frank Strada, Tennessee Department of Corrections, Gregory Williams, filed by Dalmar Mack, James W. Clark, Jr, Kevin Forman, Joshua Moore. (Attachments: #1 Summons Received But Not Issued Pending IFP, #2 Envelope)(AML) |
| Filing 4 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Kevin Forman. (AML) |
| Filing 3 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Dalmar Mack. (AML) |
| Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by James W. Clark, Jr. (AML) |
| Filing 1 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Joshua Moore. (AML) |
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