Smith v. Rodela et al
| Robert Owen Smith |
| Dr. Elaina Rodela, CoreCivic, Inc. and CoreCivic of Tennessee, LLC |
| 1:2022cv00023 |
| June 22, 2022 |
| US District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee |
| William L Campbell |
| Barbara D Holmes |
| Prisoner: Civil Rights |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Plaintiff |
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TN State Bar status verified as active for Haynes T. Russell admitted to this court. (ad)
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TN State Bar status verified as active for Nathan D. Tilly admitted to this court. (ad)
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Filing 25
NOTICE of Appearance by Haynes T. Russell on behalf of CoreCivic of Tennessee, LLC, Elaina Rodela (Russell, Haynes)
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Filing 24
NOTICE of Appearance by Nathan D. Tilly on behalf of CoreCivic of Tennessee, LLC, Elaina Rodela (Tilly, Nathan)
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Filing 23
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Robert Owen Smith. Elaina Rodela waiver sent on 11/7/2023. (Orlandi, Anthony)
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Filing 22
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Robert Owen Smith. CoreCivic of Tennessee, LLC waiver sent on 11/7/2023. (Orlandi, Anthony)
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Filing 21
Summons issued as to CoreCivic of Tennessee, LLC, Elaina Rodela. Summons returned to counsel by mail. (ad)
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Filing 20
NOTICE of Summons to be Issued as to CoreCivic of Tennessee, LLC. (Orlandi, Anthony)
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Filing 19
NOTICE of Summons to be Issued as to Dr. Elaina Rodela. (Orlandi, Anthony)
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Filing 18
AMENDED COMPLAINT against Elaina Rodela, CoreCivic of Tennessee, LLC, filed by Robert Owen Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex. 1 - 3.2.22 Grievance, #2 Exhibit Ex. 2 - 4.27.22 Letter)(Orlandi, Anthony)
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Filing 17
ORDER: Because December 29, 2023, is a court holiday, the initial case management conference currently set for that date, is RESCHEDULED for January 2, 2024, at 10:00 am (CT) using the Court's teleconference line at 1-877-402-9753, access code 3808663#. Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes on 10/26/23. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ad)
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Filing 16
ORDER: Pending before the Court is Plaintiff's motion for an extension of time to file an amended complaint (Docket Entry No. #15 ), which is represented to be unopposed, and is therefore GRANTED as provided herein. Plaintiff shall file an amended complaint at the earliest possible date and by no later than November 6, 2023. To allow for this extension and for Defendants' to answer or otherwise respond to the complaint, the initial case management conference currently set for November 16, 2023, is RESCHEDULED for December 29, 2023, at 11:00 am (CT) using the Court's teleconference line at 1-877-402-9753, access code 3808663#. Plaintiff's counsel must serve a copy of this order on Defendants or their counsel or otherwise provide notice of the date and time of the initial case management conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes on 09/11/23. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ad)
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Reset Hearing: Initial Case Management Conference by Telephone set for 12/29/2023 at 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes. (ad)
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Filing 15
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Amend Complaint by Robert Owen Smith. (Orlandi, Anthony)
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TN State Bar status verified as active for Benjamin A. Gastel admitted to this court. (ad)
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Filing 14
NOTICE of Appearance by Benjamin A. Gastel on behalf of Robert Owen Smith (Gastel, Benjamin)
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Filing 13
ORDER: Upon the recent appointment of counsel to represent Plaintiff (Docket No. #10 ), this case was referred for customized case management. (Docket No. #12 .) As early as possible, and by no later than September 11, 2023, Plaintiff must, by and through counsel, file an amended complaint. Subject to further order, an initial case management conference is set for November 16, 2023 at 11:00 am (CT), using the Court's teleconference line at 1-877-402-9753, access code 3808663#. Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes on 07/18/23. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ad)
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Filing 12
ORDER: The previous referral Order (Doc. No. #7 ) is VACATED, and the case is REFERRED to the Magistrate Judge for customized case management in accordance with Local Rule 16.01 and 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(A). Lead counsel for the parties shall attend the initial case management conference. Signed by District Judge William L. Campbell, Jr on 07/12/23. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ad)
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Filing 11
NOTICE of Appearance by Anthony A. Orlandi on behalf of Robert Owen Smith (Orlandi, Anthony)
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TN State Bar status verified as active for Anthony A. Orlandi admitted to this court. (ad)
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Filing 10
ORDER: On July 27, 2022, the Court granted Plaintiff's Motion for Appointment of Counsel. (See Doc. No. #7 ). The Clerk of Court has notified the undersigned that Tony Orlandi of the Court's Civil Appointments Panel is available and has agreed to represent Plaintiff in this case. It is therefore ORDERED that Tony Orlandi is appointed to represent Plaintiff in this case. Appointed counsel shall promptly enter an appearance on behalf of Plaintiff and communicate with Plaintiff about this matter as soon as possible. Signed by District Judge William L. Campbell, Jr on 07/05/23. (ad)
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Filing 9
Mail Returned as "refused; RTS wrong TDOC #" re Docket Annotation entered 06/23/2022. Mail sent to Robert Owen Smith. (Plaintiff's TDOC # corrected on 08/04/2022. These documents resent to Plaintiff 08/10/2022.) (ln)
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Filing 8
Mail Returned as Undeliverable re #7 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER. Mail sent to Robert Owen Smith. (ln) Modified on 8/4/2022 - Plaintiff's TDOC # corrected and #7 resent. (ln)
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Filing 7
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER: Because Plaintiff Robert Owen Smith's IFP application satisfies those requirements and establishes that he is unable to prepay the filing fee, that application (Doc. No. #5 ) is GRANTED. Plaintiff is nonetheless assessed the $350 civil filing fee. The Clerk of Court MUST send a copy of this Order to the warden of the facility where Plaintiff is currently housed. Plaintiff's Motion for Appointment of Counsel (Doc. No. #2 ) is GRANTED. Accordingly, the Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to retain counsel for Plaintiff from the civil appointment panel. This action is REFERRED to the Magistrate Judge to enter a scheduling order for the management of the case, to dispose or recommend disposition of any pretrial motions under 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(A) and (B), and to conduct further proceedings, if necessary, under Rule 72(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Local Rules of Court. Signed by District Judge William L. Campbell, Jr on 7/27/2022. (xc:Pro se party by regular mail. Copy of Order mailed to Warden of South Central Correctional Facility.) (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln)
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Filing 6
NOTICE/INFORMATION regarding Consent of the Parties to the Magistrate Judge. (ln)
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Notice mailed to pro se party regarding filing of new case (docket sheet & certificate of service form and Notice of Consent form included). (ln)
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Filing 5
APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Robert Owen Smith. (ln)
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Filing 4
AFFIDAVIT of Robert Smith re #2 MOTION for Appointment of Counsel by Robert Owen Smith. (ln)
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Filing 3
MEMORANDUM in Support of #2 MOTION for Appointment of Counsel filed by Robert Owen Smith. (ln)
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Filing 2
MOTION for Appointment of Counsel by Robert Owen Smith. (ln)
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT against CoreCivic, Inc. and Elaina Rodela filed by Robert Owen Smith. (ln)
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